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Monument Valley Horseback Tour: 1-Hour Experience
4.5
183 Ratings
Oljato-Monument Valley
Experience the beauty of Monument Valley on a 1-hour horseback tour. Our well-trained horses will guide you through the stunning landscape, creating unforgettable memories.
Experience the beauty of Monument Valley on a 1-hour horseback tour. Our well-trained horses will guide you through the stunning landscape, creating unforgettable memories.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- West and East Mitten Buttes - The journey begins with a picturesque ride to The Mittens, also known as the West and East Mitten Buttes. Revel in breathtaking views and discover the geological importance of these iconic landmarks. When viewed from the south, the buttes resemble two enormous mittens with their thumbs pointing inward.
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- West and East Mitten Buttes - The journey begins with a picturesque ride to The Mittens, also known as the West and East Mitten Buttes. Revel in breathtaking views and discover the geological importance of these iconic landmarks. When viewed from the south, the buttes resemble two enormous mittens with their thumbs pointing inward.
- Merrick Butte - Named after the renowned 19th-century prospector Richard Merrick, who was among the first to explore the area, this butte rises 5,000 feet above sea level. Frequently featured in classic Western films, it is a favored stop on horseback tours. As riders traverse the valley, they will feel as though they are stepping into a classic Western movie scene, with Merrick Butte majestically in the background. Its impressive silhouette enhances the rugged beauty of the landscape!
- Sentinel Mesa - Often called the “watchtower” of the valley due to its commanding presence and strategic location, this mesa stands at 6,200 feet. It has served as a natural landmark for centuries, guiding both the Navajo people and early explorers. During horseback tours, riders can enjoy sweeping views of the surrounding desert, and the mesa’s unique shape often conjures the image of a lone sentinel overseeing the land. It is a popular spot for photography, offering stunning vistas of the iconic red rock formations.
What's Included
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Cowboy Hats & Helmets
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Tour Guide
- Photography Opportunities
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Cowboy Hats & Helmets
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Tour Guide
- Photography Opportunities
What's Not Included
- Food & Drink
- Private transportation
- Extended or Custom Stops
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Food & Drink
- Private transportation
- Extended or Custom Stops
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Prepare for an exhilarating one-hour horseback tour through Monument Valley! Experience the thrill of riding like a genuine cowboy or cowgirl as you pass by majestic buttes, mesas, and stunning red rock formations that will leave you in awe. Your knowledgeable guide, a local Navajo wrangler, will share fascinating stories about the land and its rich…
Prepare for an exhilarating one-hour horseback tour through Monument Valley! Experience the thrill of riding like a genuine cowboy or cowgirl as you pass by majestic buttes, mesas, and stunning red rock formations that will leave you in awe. Your knowledgeable guide, a local Navajo wrangler, will share fascinating stories about the land and its rich history. Enjoy the breeze in your hair and the essence of the Old West as you traverse this breathtaking, cinematic landscape.
Whether you’re an experienced rider or a novice, this adventure promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of the desert.
Location
Sacred Monument Tours
Main Monument Valley Road
Drive or walk your way towards The View Hotel Premium Cabins and at the end of the road is a path leading to our horse stable. When you arrive at the Sacred Monument Tours Horse Stable location, you’ll meet your Navajo guide, sign a waiver and receive a safety briefing.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(183 Ratings)
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173cameronn
Sep 19, 2025
Fun fun trail ride - Excellent and memorable experience with Marco as our guide. Scenery unmatched, horses were easy to ride and Marco was very informative.
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Stef582010
Sep 4, 2025
very nice inheritance - BEAUTIFUL .very nice.very pleasant guide.adventure to never forget.you come to the monuments formidable.plenty of stops for photos
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Cristinaelenad2021
Aug 30, 2025
Just magic! - Just magic! In the middle of the land, riding with the Navajo as guides!
Thank you for this experience and I recommend x1000!
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Ronny1974
Aug 29, 2025
Fantastic horseback riding - We had an unforgettable time. Our guide Marco was very helpful and gave us advice when needed. We have never been before on horses, so I can recommend the tour even for absolute beginners.
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Leon
Aug 16, 2025
Amazing - Beautiful experience recommended to everyone, great staff, nice, friendly and professional, definitely to be redone
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Linde_g
Aug 9, 2025
The booking was not good... - The booking was not received by the tour organizer. In short, they didn't know we were coming. Luckily the guide was still there, he went to call and three quarters of an hour later we were on horseback.
Despite the difficult start we made a nice ride. The guide has told many interesting things about the environment, the history, rituals of the Navajo Indians, the use of different plants and meanwhile we drove around in a beautiful and surreal environment! The horses are very experienced and seasoned, animals you can trust.
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Saradc1946ir
Aug 7, 2025
Wonder of wonders - A walk in breathtaking surroundings that only through this tour can you see! Priceless the fact of doing it on the back of these wonderful and talented creatures, impossible to hold back tears with emotion! Impeccable organization and the guide very kind and helpful. Highly recommended!
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Gaetan
Aug 4, 2025
Like cowboys - Magical moment near west mitten butte. The whole imagination of the westerns of our childhood has come back.
My horse Boss was beautiful and our guide Navajo was nice.
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Annickp601
Aug 18, 2025
fell down - lamentable experience, when we arrived the horses were not ready, they prepared them quickly; my granddaughter’s horse was very nervous and reared up, she fell and got dragged; it can happen but she was hurt and they let us get along, the horror
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Pepita38
Aug 12, 2025
Nice horse him - To flee!!!
We had booked several months in advance and of course paid ...
1) 500 euros for an hour tour for 4 people too expensive but I accepted this price because the place and beautiful and this experience could have been fabulous .... When booking I fill the ages of our children, one of whom is 11 years old ..... between the time of booking (March 2025 ) and the excursion (August 2025) the regulations had changed and the excursion no longer accepted children under 12 years old. Obviously no one notified us in the meantime which would have allowed us to cancel this excursion and get refunded.
2) In short we show up on the day of the excursion 30 min before as requested... no one was present employees arrived 5 min before ....
3) The employee does not say hello to us any sign of human warmth and immediately asks us the age of our youngest son when seeing him. We answer 11 years and there he explains to us the famous rule of under 12 forbidden .. we show him the confirmation of reservation or it is well mentioned 11 years on the age of it and on the amount was paid in full and we have not received any email to inform us of this new rule
4) the employee does not want to hear anything. We demand a refund it refers us to the website. We ask to speak to the “boss” he replies that his boss is even more “asshole” than him! I can't make it up. I'll use those words Asshole unless it means something else in French.
5) he ends up calling the boss himself who asks for a call back ourselves. So by the way here is the boss number that can be used for future unhappy customers , number that is not on the website +1 435-220-0775.
6) the number obviously does not answer.
7) finally we don't know much the instructions that the boss had given them but they install us on 4 horses
8) we take a 40 min walk ( 20 min of muscular discussion lost and not recovered) without any explanation from the guide who waited for us 3 or 4 times.
Conclusion:
-the landscape is magnificent
- horses are friendly and more expressive than guides (not very complicated )
-guides are kinder than prison doors
Too bad.
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