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    Monument Valley Backcountry Tour

    Access exclusive Monument Valley backcountry highlights with Navajo guides in rugged safari vehicles.

    From$70/ person

    Duration

    2.5 hrs

    Includes

    Guided tour, Navajo musical show

    Highlights

    Explore Monument Valley's hidden backcountry on a guided 28-mile route. Ride in open safari vehicles to iconic landmarks accessible only with approved Navajo guides.

    • Travel 28 miles through rugged desert terrain
    • Admire West and East Mitten Buttes, Three Sisters, John Ford Point
    • Listen to a live Navajo musical performance
    • Step inside a traditional Navajo Hogan
    • Depart from the View Hotel or KOA Campground
    • Learn cultural stories from your Navajo guide

    What's Included

    • Guided backcountry tour with Navajo guide
    • Live musical performance
    • Safari vehicle transport

    Things to know

    Arrive 15 minutes early at the View Hotel or 30 minutes early at the KOA office. Monument Valley operates on Mountain Daylight Time from March to early November.

    Cancellation policy

    Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 72 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    Meeting location

    KOA Campground, Milepost, 2 Hwy 163, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536

    Experience provided by Monument Valley Tribal Tours
    Experience provided by Monument Valley Tribal Tours

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    Adult

    $70

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $45

    Ages 12 and Under

    0

    Infant

    $40

    Ages 3 and under

    0

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    4.9 stars• 670 reviews

    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    670 reviews•Google Maps

    The guides here really shine, with Travis mentioned repeatedly for his deep knowledge of Navajo history and culture. Multiple visitors describe him playing traditional flute and sharing personal stories that transform the tour into something spiritually meaningful. Other guides like Carol, Dorothy, Marjorie, and Sandrea also earn praise for their warmth and expertise. The tours take you into backcountry areas inaccessible in private vehicles, including ancient petroglyphs and formations like the Ear of the Wind. The experience consistently exceeds expectations according to visitors, who describe it as extraordinary and worth the journey. Guides go beyond typical touring, teaching about traditions, language preservation, and Navajo customs while handling the rough terrain expertly. A couple reviewers mentioned office communication could be better and organization before departure felt disorganized, though they emphasize the actual tour more than made up for it. Bringing cash is recommended for purchasing handmade items at demonstration stops along the way.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Our tour guide Sandrea was wonderful. She is a great driver and her explanations about everything were terrific. She kept us all on schedule and we were able to see everything including the fabulous back country only accessible to guided tours. We visited a hogan and met a woman who lives and raises sheep in Monument Valley. She explained and demonstrated how she manually spins wool as well as how the wools are dyed. We highly recommend this tour to experience the magic of Monument Valley.

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    Mindy Blum

    September 18, 2025

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Our tour guide Sandrea was wonderful. She is a great driver and her explanations about everything were terrific. She kept us all on schedule and we were able to see everything including the fabulous back country only accessible to guided tours. We visited a hogan and met a woman who lives and raises sheep in Monument Valley. She explained and demonstrated how she manually spins wool as well as how the wools are dyed. We highly recommend this tour to experience the magic of Monument Valley.

    Photo of Mindy Blum

    Mindy Blum

    September 18, 2025

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