3.0 Hours of Monument Valley's Sunrise or Sunset 4×4 Tour
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Monument Valley, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See the sites of Lower Monument Valley that even tour guides can’t get enough of on this 3-hour sunrise or sunset excursion. Guides custom create itineraries that feature their favorite points in the valley in addition to must-see formations, transporting you in an all-terrain vehicle to sites far off the beaten path.
- Tour custom created by guides to showcase their favorite parts of Lower Monument Valley
- Hear stories and legends from guides with extensive knowledge about the area
- Visit must-see landmarks like John Ford’s Point in addition to your guide’s selected features
- Private transportation in all-terrain vehicle included
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Local professional guide
- Transport by open-air Safari vehicle/ Winter - enclosed SUV
- Hand sanitizers available upon request.
- Pet friendly
- Entry Fee to Monument Valley Tribal Park. Visit www.navajonationparks.org for fee details.$10.00 per person
- Gratuities
- NO Horse Tours
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- XVJP+PW Oljato-Monument ValleyXVJP+PWV Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ, USA
Quickest way to find us at Loading Area: - On GPS, search "Monument Valley View Hotel" - Ignore lobby meeting points - Go to View Hotel Loading area exterior - About 50 yards west of The View Hotel building. - Look for Navajo Tours Loading Area sign - Note GPS coordinates: 36.98176 N, 110.11278 W
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Meet your guide in the lobby of the View Hotel 15 minutes prior to your selected departure time for a sunrise or sunset tour. Climb aboard a comfortable all-terrain vehicle that can access parts of Lower Monument Valley inaccessible by other cars for a 3-hour tour featuring your guide’s favorite attractions.
Although each guide has a unique itinerary customized to highlight their favorite parts of Monument Valley, you will likely pass popular rock formations such as John Ford’s Point, the Big Hogan, Ear of the Wind, and Tei Bi Cheii Monuments. Only at sunrise and sunset can you see the valley light up in vibrant hues ideal for photos and sightseeing.
Throughout the tour, your guide will share the history and legends behind each monument and let you know why it made the cut for this trip.
Conclude your tour at the View Hotel.
Although each guide has a unique itinerary customized to highlight their favorite parts of Monument Valley, you will likely pass popular rock formations such as John Ford’s Point, the Big Hogan, Ear of the Wind, and Tei Bi Cheii Monuments. Only at sunrise and sunset can you see the valley light up in vibrant hues ideal for photos and sightseeing.
Throughout the tour, your guide will share the history and legends behind each monument and let you know why it made the cut for this trip.
Conclude your tour at the View Hotel.
1
Dineh Bekeyah Tours
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
John Ford Point
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
West And East Mitten Buttes
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Totem Pole And Yei Be Chei
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Artist’s Point
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
6
North Window Overlook
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Camel Butte (Pass By)
Elephant Butte (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We do observe Daylight Savings time. We are on Mountain Standard Time (UT). Be advised that there is a one hour time difference between Arizona Time Zone and the Navajo Nation Time Zone (Mid-March to October).
- Uneven walking surfaces
- COVID19 protocols exercised and in place.
- Please call Charlene Johnson (owner) 24 hrs. to reassure tour attendance and meeting location @ (928)409-0088
- • All tours leave from the loading area outside of The View Hotel building. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for loading. Our guide will be waiting for you in front of the hotel at the LOADING AREA, approximately 50 yards west of the entrance. We depart strictly on the hour, so please be punctual. DO NOT MEET INSIDE THE VIEW HOTEL. GPS 36.981823, -110.112931 GPS Code 858FXVJP+PR
- If you are feeling any symptoms of COVID19 or have been around a person who tested positive for COVID19, please advise us immediately for a cancellation.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 835 reviews
Steve_D, May 2026
Guide was great and informative he took us to the best spots for photos and showed us some different angles to try . He also went out of his was to make sure the whole 3 hours was filled
One small complaint it needs to be made clear that you must take not only the ticket for the tour but also the receipt for your entrance fee to the area , the local warden was very insistent we showed it even though we were guests at the lodges and had a room key . Not sure how else she expected us to get our luggage there if we didn’t pay at the booth
Amanda_P, May 2026
Jake was amazing. So special to watch the sunrise with him. Yes, it was early. But so special to be one of the few among the monuments. Saw all the gorgeous spots that visitors on the 17 mile loop are not allowed to go. It was very special to be welcomed into these special places and for Jake to share his culture with us. Thank you so much for having us!!
Elizabeth_G, May 2026
Wonderful experience. Bring glasses, sun glasses and face covering for sand/dust. Our guide was fantastic!
Jerry_D, May 2026
Had a great trip through Monument Valley. Clint, our guide did a fantastic job explaining many features. We covered a lot of ground, but plenty of time to get out for photos and explore. The sunrise was amazing, we had multiple stops for optimum sunrise photos. I would highly recommend this tour.
Lisa_L, May 2026
Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging! Would highly recommend this tour, as we didn't just do the 17 mile loop...we went into the back country and saw places those who just do the loop don't get to experience!
Lora_R, May 2026
If you are trying to decide do it, you will see other amazing places you can't go on your own. you will hear facts and history
jason_v, May 2026
Great experience with a local guide. Great stories and informative trip. Our guide Tony was amazing!
Sara_A, Apr 2026
Such a fun and educational experience! The views are absolutely stunning. Our tour guide was fantastic, teaching us about the landscape, offering tips on how to take good pictures as well as taking lovely pictures of us, and even playing the flute for us!
Pratik_G, Jan 2026
It was an amazing experience. We took the sunrise tour in January and stayed at The View hotel that made starting the tour in the morning easier. If you can, plan to stay there for some amazing views from your room. The tour promptly started at 630. It was freezing cold so it’s good to be prepared with proper warm clothing. Our tour guide Bobby was very knowledgeable and took us to some of the best spots in the Valley.
Serena_K, Jan 2026
Absolutely amazing! Must do the tour to see the spots that we can’t drive to on our own. Great information and beauty all around.
Deepak_T, Dec 2025
Without this tour, you will only see the 2 Mittens and Merrick Butte, as the path is restricted to tour guides only, so I highly recommend. All tour guides (ours and others) were very friendly and played musical instruments in some caves where the acoustics were amplified.
Annette_M, Dec 2025
Elvis was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable about Navajo culture and the valley itself. He even gave suggestions to improve our photography. We highly recommend his services.
Amy_V, Nov 2025
An amazing way to see the valley! Our guide Yvonne was great and tailored the tour to what we wanted to see since there was only two of us. Got amazing pictures and made wonderful memories!
Robert_R, Nov 2025
Harry did a fantastic job. Knew about the heritage and knew about cameras. Had a great experience and loved his humor.
Christian_N, Nov 2025
They are very punctual in schedule! Be there at least 10 minutes early!
The tour was amazing. You get to go to certain private locations where you can't go by yourself! They made some stops so your cam go to the restrooms, eat some stuffs!
Your need to see the sunset from the hotel parking area! Best view!
Margie_V, Oct 2025
Great way to explore Monument Valley and learn about the culture and history of the area. And our guide helped us take amazing photos!
Olga_G, Oct 2025
Tour goes further iinro Monument Valley, places you can't go on your own. It is so worth it. Our guide shared the history of each place and info about the culture. We were enthralled. There's a surprise experience at one stop. Don't miss this tour.
Ben_K, Oct 2025
A wonderful experience. Worth getting up early for the sunrise. Our guide was filling gin but did an excellent job and played the native flute beautifully.
Jeff_M, Oct 2025
Nice tour of this amazing place. You ride in the back of specially equipped pickup truck with a local guide/driver. You get to see all the places the public can see plus extra back country sites only tours can access.
Verlene_R, Oct 2025
Ty was a wonderful guide. He made lots of stops where we could get out and take pictures and shared stories of the area and the Navajo culture. He willingly answered our questions.
Gabriella_S, Oct 2025
We took the sunset tour which was a unique and amazing experience enhanced by a fantastic guide, Liam, who brought the valley, its history and people to life. Would definitely love to return.
Judi_O, Oct 2025
Elvis was wonderful. It was a great experience and would book with Viator again. Elvis drove us to many beautiful spots where we could View and take pictures, he also explained the history of each spot that he stopped at and gave us a special treat and played some beautiful flute music
Beverly_M, Oct 2025
Our guide Lee was the best and had so many stories to tell. He took a lot of time to show us different areas of monument valley during the sunrise tour. He was knowledgable about photography and shared his knowledge with all of us. Monument Valley is beautiful and so glad we took the early sunrise tour well worth it.
Susan_T, Oct 2025
The guides were knowledgeable and shared a lot information. Our guide Lee was outstanding. We highly recommend him.
Marc_W, Sep 2025
Had a great time on the tour, views were amazing and Bobby was a great tour guide. Bobby took the group to some great view points which would not be able to get to in your own car that made the experience more special
Kevin_N, Sep 2025
We had a 3 hour sunset tour of Monument Valley and it didn't disappoint. The weather was not the greatest but that was no one's fault.Our tour guide Evonne with Navajo tours was fantastic .She was funny, very knowledgeable and immersed us with her Navajo culture . I would recommend her 10 times over . She was a pleasure to be with .
John_R, Sep 2025
You will learn about Navajo culture as well as the history, even how buttes are formed, and lots of other interesting stories.
Dani_K, Sep 2025
Excellent tour and a real learning experience. Derek was amazing and knowledgeable. So many stops along the way for video/photo opportunities. Highly recommend
Susan_B, Sep 2025
It was wonderful! Tour guide friendly and knowledgable. Very helpful with taking pictures and talked about history of the Navajo people.
Jack_P, Sep 2025
Bobby was a great guide and made the experience well worth it. Was very knowledgeable about the area and talked about his Navajo culture as well as showed us the best places to get great shots of the landscape. He took us to areas outside the normal tours and played some of his native music on the flute. Would go with his tour again.
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