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

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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)

sallyjolauzon

Oct 2019

Reever was the best tour guide ever! His knowledge of the history, customs and traditions of the Navajo people was constantly woven throughout the tour. He started the sun rise tour by showing us the best place to take pictures of the various formations including the "Mittens". He explained how the Mesas, Buttes and Spires were formed and showed us examples of each type of these formation. Reever also showed us Hogans and explained how they were built and their significance to the Navajo. In one of the Hogans we were introduced to a Woman who was weaving traditional Navajo rugs. She showed us how the yarn was spun then how it was used to make the rugs. The highlight of the tour was when Reever played his double flute while we were looking up into an Arch to see the outline of and eagles' head. We were also told of the importance of the Valley to Navajo, the family structures the people. Reever also showed us where some famous movies were filmed and the processes and procedures that needed to be followed to be able to use the Monuments in film.

mikemerrick

Sep 2019

We had a great tour. It was very personable and our driver was friendly, knowledgeable and happy to talk about some of the deeper issues affecting indigenous people. Highly recommended. Excellent value.

hilbinkmeijer

Sep 2019

We did the Sunrise tour, starting at 07.00hrs. After arriving of the Guide it showed that we were the only ones on this tour, so we had a private tour. The Guide (I think his name was Charly) was very known with the Park and showed us plces were we wouldn't know of. He even showed us where and how to take pictures. At the end of the tour he sang an old Indian song for us both. Beautifull!!! Thank you!