Sunrise Tour of Monument Valley

Recommended by 99% of travelers

Monument Valley, USA

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Booked 5+ times last week!

3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Lesley_L ·

Oct 2025

Wear warm clothes and coats! We were on 30th sept and hat and gloves were needed. Amazing sights and photo opportunities. You get to see a lot of ‘off the general track’ sights and insight to Native American culture. Marjorie was a great driver and guide.

· Jim_T ·

Mar 2026

Tim made the sunrise tour unforgettable. His easygoing style, combined with personal stories and meaningful cultural history, brought the landscape to life. I walked away with a genuine appreciation for the beauty, history, and Navajo culture of the area.

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Overview

Explore Monument Valley with someone who knows the land best. In the company of a Navajo guide, you will see Monument Valley at its best: as the rising sun casts its warm glow over the valley's towering sandstone masterpieces. Afterward, dive into Indigenous culture through music, crafts and more.

Guided tour of Monument Valley with a Navajo guide
Early morning tour: See Monument Valley at sunrise
Learn about Navajo culture from your guide
Hassle-free pickup from select hotels included

What's Included

Experienced Navajo Guides
Pick-up & Drop-off at View Hotel(We meet OUTSIDE in front of the hotel at the guided loading area)
Pick-up & Drop-off from KOA campground (KOA PICK UP IS FOR OVERNIGHT KOA GUEST ONLY!)

KOA pick-up is for KOA customers only
Tribal Park Admission Fee Tribal Park Admission Fee- $8 per person (can use check or credit card)
Bottled water
Snacks
Admission Fee - Monument Valley

$8.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The View Hotel
Indian 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. Please be advised we are one hour ahead of Arizona from March to the beginning of November. we are MDT (Mountain Daylight Time)

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

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
Not recommended for pregnant travelers 5 months or more.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 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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Featured review

Jim_T

Reviews

4.9

based on 287 reviews

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Unforgettable Experience

Jim_T, Mar 2026

Sunrise tour is best time...

Tim_S, Oct 2025

Sunrise tour is best time to go great light. Marjory was fantastic, knowledgeable, and spiritual guide.

Sunrise anticipation

Cynthia_R, Oct 2025

Wonderful experience in the Navajo Tribal Park watching the sun rise and learning about the Navajo people. Shadows on the rocks are constantly changing as the sun rises creating beautiful and serene vistas.

What an opportunity

Lesley_L, Oct 2025

Our guides name was...

Sandra_M, Sep 2025

Our guides name was Donna, she was pleasant and informative. Definitely want to dress warm for the sunrise tour, there are some icy winds in the canyons.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Sandra, we highly appreciate you taking the time to leave us this wonderful review about your experience on your Sunrise Tour of Monument Valley. Donna is an exceptional guide who we appreciate and can’t thank enough for being apart of our crew! The weather can be a bit frigid in the mornings and a little unpredictable at times so we appreciate you sharing some tips for future guests! Have a wonderful evening and take care.

Magical being in Monument Valley at dawn

Christine_c, Sep 2025

Magical being in Monument Valley at dawn. Although it was a bit cloudy, our guide took us to some amazing spots that are not possible to see without a guide.

Best sunrise ever

Jerome_M, Sep 2025

It was one of the most beautiful experience of my life everything was perfect and the landscape was amazing. Our guide explain a lot of things and we went to beitofu places where you can’t come without a guide.

Sunrise

kenny_b, Jul 2025

It was worth getting up early for. You see great views you won't see anywhere else. A very worthwhile experience.

Worth waking up for!

Ariel_S, May 2025

Getting out on tour early is the way to go! We barely saw another person. Also, the included back country portion was very special.

Response from Host, May 2025

So glad you enjoyed the early start, it really does make a difference! And we're thrilled you appreciated the backcountry portion; it's one of our favorite hidden gems. Thanks for joining us!

Sunrise at Monument Valley

Judy_K, Apr 2025

Once again, we had a beautiful morning. We wanted to share the valley and the sunrise with our good friends who had never been here before. We all loved the views, the stories, and the drum beating that welcomed the sun.

Best Tour, Best Guide!

Joan_M, Dec 2024

Wonderful guide that provided exceptional service! She took us far into Monument Valley and explained some things about the Native American culture and scenery. Very interesting!

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Joan, It sounds like you had an awesome experience on our Sunrise Tour of Monument Valley. Seeing the beautiful colors of the early morning must’ve been absolutely incredible. Monument Valley has so much amazing history and the Navajo people’s culture is one of a kind. Thank you for joining us and leaving us a five star rating.

A magical tour!

Betsi_K, Dec 2024

Sandrea was our guide and she was absolutely magnificent. She was patient and showed us all of the top photo opportunities. She brought us to a beautiful spot and even shared a Native American song with us in a very special way. This tour was magical! I highly recommend it to anyone who will be in the area and it is worth getting up early to experience the magic.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Betsi, Thank you for your glowing review! We're overjoyed to hear that Sandrea made your tour so special. Her patience and eye for the best photo spots truly enhance the experience. It's fantastic that you enjoyed the beautiful location and the Native American song she shared. We're thrilled that you found the tour magical and appreciate your high recommendation. We hope to see you again for another magical adventure!

Just the best sunrise tour in monument valley

Ronnie_G, Dec 2024

“Bruce Lee” was amazing, took such good care of us, tour was informative and he graciously took loads of photos of us which we appreciate. Just the best!!! Would thoroughly recommend

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Ronnie, The Sunrise Tour is a must do in Monument Valley! The sunlight coming through onto the sandstone is spectacular, and having an amazing guide adds even more depth to the experience. We hope your photos and memories last a lifetime! Thank you for the recommendation we appreciate it greatly.

Not what was described in Tour info.

Donna_T, Oct 2024

Our guide Duffy talked way to much about politics, war, how to prep for the end of the world, how bad mobile phones are, told us we needed to educate ourselves..when we got to John Ford point we only had 7mins because of all the unnecessary talking and missed many other viewpoints. Where was the music and craft? So disappointing, it was a waste of money.

Fine arise tour plus educational.

Richard_L, Oct 2024

Duffy did a great tour! Left for a sunrise tour. The landscape & weather & beautiful area was a hit but Duffy also educated us on native history, culture, traditions plus geology.

Amazing Monument Valley

Philip_B, Sep 2024

Bruce was my guide and he was so knowledgeable and he made the trip the fantastic experience it was.

Near perfect!

Shelley_B, Aug 2024

Absolutely amazing tour! Unluckily the sun was partly obscured by cloud the day we went and just kept popping out, but the tour guide Jamison was fantastic!! Loved the singing and flute, one of the highlights of our 6-week tour!

Stunning

Pete_K, Aug 2024

Great tour. Excellent knowledgeable guide, perfect locations for presunrise, sunrise then a tour of of the park.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Pete, Thank you so much for the five-star rating. The Sunrise tour is the perfect option and opportunity for people to capture the essence and beauty of the one of a kind landscape. As well as getting to learn more about the Navajo people and cultural heritage.

Breathtaking Monument Valley

Debbie_Y, May 2024

Beautiful, spiritual place!!! The sunrise tour is well worth rising early for! Our tour guide shared her culture with us and welcomed the sunrise with us in her own Navajo way.

Response from Host, May 2024

Debbie, The Sunrise Tour is an excellent choice if you want to start out your day bright and early and with a one of a kind excursion. Our guides are the best of the best and will always make our guests experience all the more magical. Thank you for joining us and we appreciate you for sharing your experience.

A very enjoyable sunrise tour.

Victor_S, Apr 2024

We went off the main road to see a wonderful sunrise, and unique arches and formations. Our guide explained the importance of the sacred beliefs of the Navajo people. He also gave interesting insights to his peoples’ lives. As much as those were important and revealing, we felt that he dwelled on some points excessively which created a feeling of “stretching” to fill time. Otherwise, it would have been 5 stars. Consider this a 4.5+ review. I was also glad we rode in their van rather than our car. The road, and especially the side roads, really require an off road, 4 wheel drive. We got tossed around quite a bit in their van. Yet, overall, a very interesting, enlightening, and enjoyable experience.

Bundle up and enjoy the view

Patricia_B, Apr 2024

Gracious guide, beautiful sunrise, once in a lifetime experience but dress warm and it will be a bumpy fun ride.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Patricia, The Sunrise Tour of Monument Valley is the perfect opportunity to experience the gorgeous landscape in such beautiful lighting. It can be chilly in the mornings so it's always important to check the weather and temperatures to dress for the occasion. Thank you for joining us and have a great day.

The best way to see and experience Monument valley,

Adrian_P, Mar 2024

Such a unique and wonderful experience bought to life by our guide Cheryl. You get to visits some of the best parts of the valley which are only accessible to tours, and this really makes the tour really unique. Learning so much about Navajo traditions and the importance of the tribal park made it really the best way to discover Monument valley. The sunrise was the icing on the cake!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Adrian, We highly appreciate you leaving us a five-star rating. We are so very glad you had a delightful time in your sunrise tour. The sun along with the monuments makes an absolutely stunning view. Cheryl is awesome and we will be sure to let her know she’s doing a great job. Have a great rest of your evening and safe travels!

Beautiful country and scenery.

JoseL_G, Nov 2023

The sunrise and the monuments. Our Navajo guide was pleasant, knowledgeable and knew the attraction of each stop and directed us where to go to enjoy the unique character and sight of each location.

Sunrise with Margery

Greg_J, Oct 2023

Our guide Margery was wonderful. She took time to tell us of her personal native history and the people that live in the Valley. I would highly recommend asking for her. There were so many wonderful experiences but 2 that stick out were experiencing the sudden explosion of the sunrise into the Valley. The second was experiencing the viewing of the petroglyphs and the arches.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hello Greg, Thank you so much for joining us on the Sunrise tour. The tour is a great way to be able to see the spectacular views of the valley. We are so glad you had a wonderful time with our guide Marjory. We will be sure to let her know that she is doing an amazing job. We are so glad that you were able to leave the tour with more knowledge about the Navajo tribe and take some beautiful photos of the landscape. We appreciate this great five-star recommendation and hope to see you again soon.

Good Day Sunshine!

Linda_C, Jul 2023

Sandrea was an awesome guide. Her personal stories mixed with Navaho Nation history plus the breath taking rock formations and sunrise made it an unforgettable experience. Visitors should bring a jacket even in summer due to wind from the open trucks.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Linda, We are always so happy to hear that our guest had a great time on tour. Thank you for letting us know how our guide Sandrea is doing, we will be sure to let her know she’s doing a fantastic job! The Sunrise Tour is an amazing experience that is filled with adventure and stories. Thank you so much for joining us, we hope to see you again soon.

Excellent photo ops

Lisa_W, Jul 2023

Enjoyed this tour. Bring water and snacks. Dress warm (layers) because it gets cold in the moving truck at lower elevations surrounded by the rocks. (If I did it again I’d wear a winter hat for my head/ears.) The meeting point is not clear in the voucher instructions — the truck is parked in a designated tour loading area opposite the guest parking lot near the front entrance. You have to walk down a flight of steps to get to the truck. At 4:45 am it’s dark so there’s no way to see that’s where you’re supposed to go. Margorie was a fantastic guide and helped us get some great photos.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Lisa, Hello we are glad to hear that you had a good time. It can be chilly as the sun is setting so it is a good idea to bundle up a little bit. We will let Marjory know that she did a great job on tour for you guys. Thank you for leaving this great review and giving us a 5-star rating. Have a great day and we hope to see you again soon.

Great Tour of Monument Valley with Marjory

John_C, Jul 2023

Great tour by Marjory - early start! Sunset tours all booked. Got up at 3am for 5am an hour away. I checked for time differences as I saw that some had misinterpreted the time. There was no time difference between bluff Utah and Monument Vally Arizona. Has to be seen to be believed - photos I have seen do not do it justice. Marjory was a happy guide and we went on rods not assessible to non tour travelers. Lots of information given, Well worth the early start.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

John, Yes, our Sunset Tours start early in order to experience that magical moment of the sun shining onto the valley. Here at Monument Valley Tribal Tours, we acknowledge the daylight savings time! Which is why we follow the same time zone as Utah. It is truly a breathtaking view and a scene straight out of a movie. We are glad you had a great time with Marjory, our guide. We hope to see you again soon, have a great rest of your day.

Majestic

Kevin_P, Jun 2023

One of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. Beautiful sunrise and unforgetable sunsets. My favorite is the Sunrise Tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Kevin, Monument Valley is one of the most beautiful and unique places full of history and interesting Navajo culture. The Sunset Tour is a great way to be able to see the valley in all its glory. We are happy to hear that you had a great time on tour with us. Have a great rest of your day, and safe travels.

It was early, but it was...

Mary_H, May 2023

It was early, but it was worth it. Our guide was wonderful. She even provided us with blanket Come the morning cold. Will not regret going.

Great tour!

Sheng_W, May 2023

We had a great time and enjoyed so much watching sunrise at totem pole. Thank our tour guide Marjory so much for sharing interesting stories about rocks.