Monument Valley Backcountry Tour

Overview

The adventure begins with a brief introduction from your Navajo guide who will then embark you on an unforgettable journey into Monument Valley. Your guide will navigate through 28 miles of Monument Valley's Finest spectacles where movies, commercials, and performances were made. Enjoy the luxury of exploring all the Highlight stops and areas that are off-limits to normal travelers; and listen and watch your guide bring the monuments to life through its history, story telling, and live performances. Enjoy a visit to a local Navajo Hogan and watch a demonstration of the art of Navajo Rug Weaving. Behind the breathtaking Mesas, Buttes, Spires, and Arches there are hidden stories waiting to be told.

City: Monument Valley

Fri 16 May

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Starting at $75.00

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Fri 16 May

Starting at $75.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Pick-up & Drop-off for KOA campground guest only (MUST CALL FOR DEPARTURE TIME)

Pick-up & Drop-off at The View Hotel Lobby(outside in front of lobby down the stairs)

Certified Navajo Guide

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Scenic Stop 1- West & East Mitten View Scenic Stop 2- John Ford's Point Scenic Stop 3- Navajo Hogan Visit & Navajo rug weaving demonstration. Scenic Stop 4- Big Hogan Arch, Moccasin Arch & Live Performance Scenic Stop 5- Sun's Eye & Anasazi Petroglyphs/Ruins Scenic Stop 6- Totem Pole Monument Scenic Stop 7- North Window or Artist's Point

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (442)

helplinetom

Mar 2025

The tour was great, especially thanks to our guide, Comasheena. To learn about the customs and the people the Hogan stop is a must, unless you have a tour guide like Comasheena who was very open about living on reservation and what it is like and how much family plays into their lives. Just seeing the buttes and other rock formations was worth the trip, but the back country was well worth the tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Hello, We appreciate you giving us a five-star rating. The Backcountry Tour of Monument Valley is an excellent option for those looking for adventure. Comasheena is an exceptional guide and we will be sure to let her know to keep up the good work! Monument Valley is full of culture and history and its landscape is one of a kind. Thank you for joining us and we hope to see you again soon.

Widespreadflyer

Mar 2025

Great experience! Larry was an excellent guide and knew all the details about the Valley. Also was a great resource about places to get great photographs. Took some excellent ones of our family. Highly recommended.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Hello, We're so glad you had such a great experience with Larry. It’s wonderful to hear that his knowledge of the Valley and tips for the perfect photographs helped create lasting memories for your family. We truly appreciate you’re kind words and hope to see you again!

Gladys9320

Mar 2025

The back country tour is led by a Navaho guide into the private community where we saw families and children tending sheep and working their gardens. We sat in a hogan and learned about these sacred lodges for men and women to live and hold family meetings. The tour mobile drove us to amazing cliffs where the sun poked through the sandstone spreading light and color across the valley. The guides sang Dine songs and told original stories about Navaho land. We met up with a gorgeous horse all saddled up for photos with the incredible background of the formations and setting sunlight. We finished at the main lodge to take pictures of the formations during golden light. Out of all we did on this trip this tour was the most memorable. The guides gave our small group an intimate and unforgettable experience.