Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour
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Monument Valley, USA
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the natural wonders of Monument Valley on a tour led by a Navajo guide, who shows you the top sites such as Big Hogan and John Ford's Point as well as additional places not covered in shorter tours. As you travel 28 miles (45 km) through the tribal park, you'll learn a bit about Navajo culture and legends, see where movies have been filmed, and visit a traditional hogan (dwelling) to watch a rug-weaving demonstration.
- Explore Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park with a guide
- Enjoy photo ops of the mesas, buttes, arches, and other red rock formations
- Gain insight into tribal culture from a Navajo guide
- A guided tour is the only way to fully access the tribal park
What's Included
- Certified Navajo Guide
- Pick-up & Drop-off at the View Hotel(Outside in front down the stairs)
- Pick-up & Drop-off from KOA campground for overnight guest only (MUST CALL FOR DEPARTURE TIME)
- Photo Opportunities
- 4x4 open aired vehicle
- Tribal Park Admission Fee- $8 per person (can use check or credit card)
- Admission Fee - Tribal Park$8.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The View HotelIndian Rte 42, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536, USA
• We meet OUTSIDE in front of the view hotel lobby at the guided tour loading area • Please arrive 15 minutes before your departing tour time. • (Please be advised we are one hour ahead of Arizona from March to November, we are MDT Mountain Daylight Time)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:30 am
Itinerary
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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- GROUP TOURS ONLY. Private tours can be arranged.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- We are on Mountain Standard Time (UT). Daylight savings time is observed.
- Groups must dress appropriate to weather conditions.
- Group Tours may be CANCELLED due to untolerable weather conditions. Rescheduling tours and full refunds will be offered.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers over 5 months
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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 740 reviews
Sandra_K, Mar 2026
Our guide Toney was amazing! We had the tour to ourselves which was great. He told us all the back story of the monuments and Navajo. He took us to the best photo spots and helped us get the best shots. His traditional song at Big Hogan was a highlight as well as Bobby playing his flute. 4 hours of absolutely stunning scenery even in the cold. Can’t recommend this back country tour enough! We all had the best day out.
Aja_A, Feb 2026
Absolutely breathtaking. Worth the trip. On a side note for people, maybe bring a handkerchief or something to cover your nose and mouth if its windy out.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hello,
Thank you so much for the five-star rating! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your excursion through Monument Valley. It can get a bit chilly so it’s always good to be prepared for any scenario. We appreciate your feedback and tips and hope it exceeded all expectations! Have a safe and fun weekend and we hope to hear from you again soon.
Min_Y, Dec 2025
Larry is great, we had an incredible experience touring monument valley. He took the time to explain the history, and cultural significance, which made the experience much more meaningful. Overall, this was a highlight of our trip. I highly recommend this tour and especially Larry as a guide.
Christopher_U, Dec 2025
Travis was the best! Knowledgeable. Professional. A wealth of historical insight. Thank you for an amazing experience!
Don_R, Nov 2025
We enjoyed the sites, and our guide Larry was amazing. So full of history and information on the area and the Navajo nation. Going “off the path” to get up close and personal was a treat!! Highly recommend this adventure to everyone!!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Don,
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re thrilled to hear that Larry made such a positive impact with his extensive knowledge of the area and the Navajo Nation. Exploring “off the path” and getting a closer, more personal view of Monument Valley is truly a special experience, and we’re so glad you enjoyed it.
Your recommendation means a lot, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
Salina_C, Nov 2025
Travis was a great guide who helped personalize our experience. The music he played for us was a great unexpected addition to our tour. I would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hello,
Thank you for your recommendation! We’re thrilled that your experience with Travis left such a positive impression. His personalized approach and the unexpected addition of live music truly make the tour one-of-a-kind. We hope the memories you created during this journey stay with you for years to come and continue to inspire your appreciation of the beauty, culture, and history of Monument Valley.
Shelly_P, Nov 2025
It was informative, educational, and a lot of fun! Taking the tour was worth the cost and we were able to experience places we couldn’t have seen on the drive yourself route. Our guide Sandrea was excellent!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Shelly,
We highly appreciate you taking the time to leave us this incredible five-star rating and review. Sandrea is an exceptional guide who we love and appreciate and will be sure to let know to keep up the fantastic work. We work hard to make sure all our guest get the full experience of Monument Valley. We hope it exceeded all expectations. Take care and have a wonderful rest of your day.
Lloyd_M, Nov 2025
We drove a long ways to do this tour. Numerous jaw dropping sites with a knowledgeable tour guide made it so worth it!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Hello Llyod,
Thank you so much for joining us on the Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour! It means so much to hear that you had an excellent experience. The landscape sets an incredible scene for our guest to not only explore but also learn about the history and culture of the area. We appreciate your five-star rating and can’t wait for your next adventure!
Doran_E, Nov 2025
Fascinating trip. Something for everyone. Fabulous vistas. Closeup views of the classics and exploration from directions not seen from the main road tour. Intimate knowledge of the land and people and history from our guide Larry. You will enjoy his flute playing at the natural amphitheater called the Big Hogan. Really lends a magical air to an already enthralling location. We were fortunate enough to be there when it had recently rained. The change in the landscape was dramatic and interesting. Petroglyphs from the time of the Ana Sazi brings you close to connecting to people thousands of years removed. Really expands your concept of time, endurance, survival and joy of life in an environment most of us would not last a week in.
Peggy_C, Nov 2025
Great experience. Our guide Larry was so knowledgeable, kind and interesting. The history of this magical place is amazing. A must do while in Monument Valley.
Thomas_L, Oct 2025
The tour guide is good and knowledgeable. Gave us the history of each check point. He also played beautiful music during the tour.
Tish_N, Oct 2025
Definitely a must to do the tour. You would miss so much if you tried to drive and just see on your own. I would have given it a 5 star as our guide was great. . . but we never visited a hogan and saw a weaver.
Judith_E, Oct 2025
This was a wonderful tour with a great Navajo guide. She could tell stories about their tribes beliefs, as well as tell the stories about the buttes and mesas we stopped at
Kim_Z, Oct 2025
Our guide Larry was awesome. We learned some good stuff. We all loved this gorgeous experience and view of Dineh history and land.
Laura_C, Oct 2025
Great tour Carol was great about showing us amazing sites and sharing her culture and her history. I would use her again
Audrey_F, Oct 2025
Beautiful scenery; guide Larry was very knowledgeable and personable. We were glad we chose not to drive through the valley with our rental vehicle. Plus the tour guide goes to places that the public does not have access to.
Richard_K, Oct 2025
Our Guide Larry was incredible. He provided just the right amount of information and, as a wonderful bonus, he played his traditional flute in a natural amphitheater.
Sharon_M, Oct 2025
I would recommend the tour 100%. If you just drive through the park by yourself you will miss out. Our guide was Larry. He was excellent. We even got a little serenade at the dome on his Navajo flute. The best part of taking a tour at Monument Valley is that they will take you to areas that are off limits to the general public. The benches on the truck were comfortable. It is covered but has a high placed tarp on top. It enables you to see the tops of the monument in their entirety. We drove through the park on our own for a bit after our tour. The viewing was not as good. Take the tour!
Mary_C, Oct 2025
Beautiful sights. Plenty of opportunities for pics. Interesting stories of the beliefs of the Navajo tribe.
bsmith1104, Sep 2025
Absolutely fascinating. The back country is so amazing and most visitors never see it. I would go again in a heartbeat.
Brian_H, Sep 2025
Our tour guide Comie is a knowledgeable guide that allowed us plenty of time for pictures taking. The scenery is beuatiful and definitely worth viewing. You won't be disappointed.
ElaineR_L, Sep 2025
Amazing tour, just know that this is off road and you are riding in the back of a pickup truck. It was a bumpy ride.
Lots of fun!
The guide, Jamison, was so knowledgeable and patient with all our questions. He, of course, grew up here, so it was awesome to hear about how the Navajo lived in the past and now today from someone who truly knows.
Also went to areas that only guides are allowed to drive, had plenty of time for stopping and looking and picture taking. One of the best tours I’ve been on.
David_Y, Sep 2025
Personalized small group tour in an open truck 4wd in back country areas not accessible to the public. Our tour guide, Travis, is Navajo and he was authentic to his tribes culture and history. He was very knowledgeable, very friendly and very spiritual in the Navajo tradition. He introduced us to Navajo people in their back country homes. You would not see this part of Monument Vally on the public tours.
Kathleen_H, Aug 2025
We had a terrific guide (Travis) who brought energy, passion, artistry, and expertise to the tour. We saw places that we would not have seen on the self-drive and didn’t have to worry about our rental car getting damaged. Well worth the investment.
Michael_K, Aug 2025
Great experience - takes you off the main road where the public cannot go. Our Navajo guide Larry was great - knowledgeable and friendly
Stephen_M, Jun 2025
Our experience with the Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour with Tribal Tours was a perfect blend of beautiful scenery and Navajo culture. Larry, our guide, was a captivating storyteller with an artistic spirit. Not only did he bring stories of the land and his people to life, he also helped us capture the best pictures along the way and graced us with a beautiful melody on a Native American flute. The experience was well worth it!
Keith_Y, May 2025
Highly recommended - Bruce was an excellent tour guide. Took us to all the b st spots and was a great photographer.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Keith,
Thank you for the wonderful recommendation! Bruce will be happy to hear you enjoyed the best spots and appreciated his photography skills. We’re glad you had a great time on the tour! We hope to see you again!
Kevin_H, May 2025
Our guide, Larry, was knowledgeable and helpful. He showed us great photo spots, gave us interesting history and answered all the group’s questions. Great experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Kevin,
Thank you for your kind words! We're glad Larry made your experience memorable with his knowledge and helpful tips. It's great to hear you enjoyed the history and photo spots. We appreciate you choosing to tour with us!
Ari_B, May 2025
My family and I took your back country tour today and I just wanted to let you know it exceeded our expectations in every way because of our wonderful tour guide, Travis. Not only was he a great driver, but he had the perfect mix of excellent cultural knowledge and a wonderful sense of humor. My 86 year old dad was on this tour and Travis was so kind and considerate to him! My dad can’t stop talking about what a good time he had. As an educator and a seasoned traveler, believe me when I say that Travis is a treasure…a wonderful tour guide, and a truly warm and welcoming human being. He ended our tour with his marvelous flute playing and drumming, and we were all so moved by his excellent playing. He brought Monument Valley to life for us today.
With sincere thanks!
Ari Berk and family
Ari Berk, Ph.D.
Professor of Myth and Folklore
Central Michigan University
Janet_J, May 2025
It was probably the best travel experience I have ever had. The best part was visiting with Loretta in her hogan
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Janet,
thank you for the kind words! We’re thrilled to hear it was one of your best travel experiences. Visiting with Loretta in her hogan is truly special, and we’re glad you got to enjoy that moment. Hope to have you back for more unforgettable memories!
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