Monument Valley Backcountry Tour: Exclusive Navajo Guided Exploration

Embark on an exclusive Navajo-guided exploration of Monument Valley’s hidden stories and breathtaking landscapes. Discover off-limits areas, enjoy live performances, and learn about Navajo culture.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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

What's Included
  • Convenient pick-up and drop-off at The View Hotel Lobby
  • Expert guidance from a certified Navajo guide
  • Special pick-up and drop-off for KOA campground guests upon request
What's Not Included
  • KOA pick-up is for KOA overnight customers ONLY
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

The experience sets off with an initial summary from your Navajo guide who will then lead you on a one-of-a-kind excursion into Monument Valley. Your guide will traverse 28 miles of Monument Valley’s Premier views where films, ads, and shows have been produced. Revel in the privilege of discovering all the major hotspots and zones typically restricted…

Location
The View Hotel
Indian Route 42
We meet OUTSIDE in front of the view hotel lobby at the guided tour loading area. Please arrive 15 minutes before your departing tour. (Please be advised we are one hour ahead of Arizona from March to November. We are MDT Mountain Daylight Time)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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772michaelwm
Aug 25, 2025
Once in a lifetime - It is an incredible experience. The scenery is amazing, literally something out of a movie. Our guide was Donna (who also drove the truck we were on, very well). She gave us plenty of opportunities to take pictures of the landscape, and she knew all of the names of the prominent views. Well worth the money.
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Charlotte_p
Aug 24, 2025
It is bumpy & hot but... - It is bumpy & hot but sooooo worth it! Travis was wonderful! We saw so much, there were music performances & learned a lot too!
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Fabiennef176
Aug 22, 2025
Magical ride - Beautiful walk with Jameson who was a very exciting guide and gladly answering our questions. Thank you for singing and playing flute for us.
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Fellowtraveler582520
Aug 21, 2025
Grandiose - We were all delighted by this visit. Our guide Larry made us live exceptional moments through his comments and humor. I highly recommend
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303caitm
Aug 20, 2025
Great tour. Great Guide! Be curious about culture. The 1pm 2.5hr tour with Travis. It was fabulous! - Travis was generous and kind, sharing stories of his culture and knowledge. We asked questions and were curious about Dine language and culture and he was generous enough to share it. He is also a musician so we were treated to his guitar playing, drumming, singing and flute playing. All this, along with the beautiful vistas. Highly recommend a tour with Tribal Tours, and if you are lucky enough to be guided by Travis you will be in for a a really wonderful experience if you are curious and interested in more than just looking at the beautiful scenery.
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333annesophiep
Aug 19, 2025
Amazing and unforgetable tour - We had an amazing time today - the tour is breathtaking, you get the chance to view monument valley to its full dimension vs doing the scenic drive on your own. Larry our tour guide was simply perfect, super nice and sharing plentu of stories on the navajo culture, history and on Monument Valley. Thank you Larry, we had the best time.
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S8651wicarolynw
Aug 17, 2025
Amazing adventure! - Travis was a terrific guide who took us all over the backcountry. He was responsive to the group and gave options for where to go and what to see. He shared the history of the area and included family stories. The tours were organized so groups were at sites one truck at a time, so it felt peaceful and quiet and we could experience the nature. Riding in the truck off road was a favorite adventure of the teenagers. Thanks for a fantastic experience!
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Laurent_l
Aug 13, 2025
Superb visit to Monument Valley - We have visited places that we cannot do with the stage drive. The icing on the cake, we were treated to a concert of guides. They listen to our questions and provide good explanations.
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900paulienh
Aug 11, 2025
Unforgettable!! - Jameson was a wonderful guide!! He showed us some places of this beautifil surroundings! We even met a woman, that lived there and saw some arches.Jameson explained, how the rocks are formed, during millions of years. He was very kind and caring and told very enthousiastic!!! Finaly, he rook a panaramic photo witj uou in the eagleholr Had a ungorgettable time. Thanks!!
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P3013zlrichardm
Aug 11, 2025
Very knowledgeable guide and saw so much more than driving around the park. A lot of fun. - Amazing tour. Lots to see and guide did a great job of telling the story. Glad I booked this tour rather than driving around the park
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).