Ride the Monument Valley backcountry and visit a Navajo Hogan
3.5 Hours
Backcountry tour, Hogan visit
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.
Vehicles may be open-air or enclosed depending on the weather. Routes and destinations may change due to bad roads and weather conditions.
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.
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.
Monument Valley, AZ
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.
Travis was fantastic and his Dad joining us was a bonus!! Great tour!
Carol Voll
March 30, 2026
Travis was fantastic and his Dad joining us was a bonus!! Great tour!
Carol Voll
March 30, 2026