Access exclusive Monument Valley backcountry highlights with Navajo guides in rugged safari vehicles.
2.5 hrs
Guided tour, Navajo musical show
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.
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.
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.
KOA Campground, Milepost, 2 Hwy 163, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536
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.
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.
Mindy Blum
September 18, 2025
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.
Mindy Blum
September 18, 2025