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Backcountry Monument Valley Tour

Monument Valley, USA
Great choice
5+ bookings last month.
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • All Fees and Taxes

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • 100 Main Monument Valley Rd, Kayenta, AZ 86033, USA

        Check in at Turquoise Tour Booth located on the West Side of the Tribal Parking Lot located at US 163 Scenic, Olijato-Monument Valley, AZ 84536 approximately 30 minutes ahead of my tour time.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Itinerary

      1

      Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

      15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

      2

      West And East Mitten Buttes

      15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      3

      The Thumb

      15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      4

      Totem Pole And Yei Be Chei

      15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      Three Sister Navajo Guided Tours (Pass By)

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
      • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Reviews

      5.0
      based on 7 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Every view was better than the last.

      Mary_T, Sep 2026
      It takes forever to get there. The is a line to git into the park. $10 per person, card only. It is also on Mountain Daylight Time. But don't worry. The will send you out as soon as they have a full vehicle. Out driver, Larry, was informative and helpful. The park was better the the pictures and movies. It was well worth the trip.

      Third Generation Guide

      Melinda_T, Jul 2026
      Guide John learned his narrative art from his grandfather. He provided an absolutely wonderful experience with so many personal stories.

      On this excursion they...

      Sherrry_J, Apr 2026
      Our tour guide was Brian who was phenomenal. On this excursion they will go through the monument valley and learn about the history and various formations of the rocks. The roads can be a little bumpy with some dust. If you ride on an exposed truck wear a hat or scar to cover your mouth. It is important to stop and look inside a hogan. Learn about the living quarters of Elvina and her family.

      Backcountry tour

      Jan_T, Apr 2026
      Our guide Chandler was both knowledgeable and friendly. We also met a wise Native American in a Hogan
      Member Pricing
      From

      $80.75

      per person
      Was $85.00(-5%)

      up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

      Book ahead!
      On average, this is booked 17 days in advance.

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