Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour

Overview

The Extended backcountry tour offers all Highlight stops and additional stops that are not covered in the regular backcountry tour. Spend more time with your Navajo guide and indulge in an experience that uncovers the secrets, myths, and legends of the Navajo Culture. Navigate through 28 miles of Monument Valley's Finest spectacles where movies, commercials, and performances were made. Enjoy the luxury of exploring 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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $90.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $90.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Certified Navajo Guide

Pick-up & Drop-off at the View Hotel(Outside in front down the stairs)

Pick-up & Drop-off from KOA campground (MUST CALL FOR DEPARTURE TIME)

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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
GROUP TOURS ONLY. Private tours can be arranged.
All children must be accompanied by an adult
We are on Mountain Standard Time (UT). Daylight savings time is observed.
Groups must dress appropriate to weather conditions.
Group Tours may be CANCELLED due to untolerable weather conditions. Rescheduling tours and full refunds will be offered.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers over 5 months
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

What To Expect

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Scenic Stop 1- West & East Mitten View Scenic Stop 2- Elephant Butte Scenic Stop 3- John Ford's Point Scenic Stop 4- Navajo Hogan Visit & Navajo rug weaving demonstration. Scenic Stop 5- Big Hogan Arch, Moccasin Arch & Live Performance Scenic Stop 6- Sun's Eye & Anasazi Petroglyphs/Ruins Scenic Stop 7- Ear of the Wind Arch Scenic Stop 8- Echo Cave Ruin Scenic Stop 9- The Totem Pole Monument & Sand Springs Scenic Stop 10- Artist's Point & Spearhead Mesa Scenic Stop 11- North Window

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (185)

HaveKidWillTravel12

Dec 2019

My 11 daughter and I did the Extended Backcountry tour on Thursday, December 19, 2019, with Marjorie Gray. She was our Navajo guide for the 3 hour trip that took us into areas of Monument Valley that are typically off limits without a guide. Marjorie was so informative and kind and allowed plenty of time for us to explore and take pictures of all the beautifully stunning rock formations and buttes that make up the back country. She shared a lot about the Navajo people and their culture as well as the Anasazi, who are their ancient ancestors. My daughter, who is normally not very attentive, was very engaged the entire trip. We stopped at a hogan, which is a traditional Navajo dwelling, and learned from Effie, how the Navajo make wool. We explored many of the back country monuments. I have BEAUTIFUL photographs that I have shared with my friends and everyone is so impressed with the beauty that is Monument Valley. I had a wonderful visit to the Valley, but it would not have been the same had I just decided to drive the 17 mile scenic route and not taken the trip with Marjorie. She was a real blessing. If you aren’t sure about spending money to do a tribal tour, trust me! It is worth every penny! It was such an amazing day. Thank you Marjorie Gray and Tribal Tours!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Hey There, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us review. It means so much to our company and to our guides. We love seeing them do an outstanding job and our customers having a great time! We will pass on your review to Marjorie. We hope to see you in the future if you are ever in the area again. Thank you again!

Katherine_O

Nov 2019

This was a fabulous tour. Larry Teams was so knowledgeable and very patient. We will request him for our next tour.

tonyao191

Nov 2019

We had a wonderful time on our tour! Our guide was Larry and was outstanding! He told us many stories about the Navajo history and culture and we learned a lot. He answered all of our questions and even gave pointers on how to get the best pictures. I would recommend this tour to anybody visiting Monument Valley.