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    Explore Monument Valley on a 3.5-Hour Backcountry Tour

    Ride the Monument Valley backcountry and visit a Navajo Hogan

    4.9 stars• 798 reviews
    From$97/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3.5 Hours

    Includes

    Backcountry tour, Hogan visit

    Highlights

    Explore Monument Valley on a 3.5-hour backcountry route designed for photographers. Travel by open-air or enclosed vehicle and stop at key viewpoints and Navajo cultural sites.

    • Explore a 28-mile (45 km) route through highlights and backcountry locations
    • Visit a Navajo Hogan and learn about traditional structures
    • Watch a rug weaving demonstration
    • Listen to a musical performance from your guide
    • Stop at sights like John Ford Point, Totem Pole, and Artist Point

    Things to know

    Vehicles may be open-air or enclosed depending on the weather. Routes and destinations may change due to bad roads and weather conditions.

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with 72 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Meet at your selected pickup location. If you choose The View Hotel, arrive 15 minutes early and wait outside in front of the lobby at the tour guide loading area. If you choose the KOA Campground, meet 30 minutes early in front of the KOA office.

    No. The KOA Campground pickup is for KOA customers only.

    Yes. The Navajo Nation observes daylight saving time and uses Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). If you are traveling from Arizona, plan to leave one hour earlier from March 8 to November 1, 2026.

    Meeting details

    Monument Valley, AZ

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

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    Adult

    $97.75

    Ages 13+

    0

    Child

    $63.25

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    0

    Infant

    $57.50

    Ages 3 and under

    0

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    Review summary

    4.9
    Excellent
    798 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 4
    5/5

    Travis was fantastic and his Dad joining us was a bonus!! Great tour!

    Photo of Carol Voll

    Carol Voll

    March 30, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Travis was fantastic and his Dad joining us was a bonus!! Great tour!

    Photo of Carol Voll

    Carol Voll

    March 30, 2026

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