2.5 Hours of Monument Valley's Backcountry 4×4 Tour
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Monument Valley, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Explore Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on this tour that introduces you to Monument Valley's major scenic attractions. During the journey, see backcountry monuments, which include arches and ancient petroglyphs from the Anasazi people. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.
- Explore the natural features of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
- See arches and other rock formations used in films and other media
- Hear stories about the area from your guide
- Choice of departure times when booking
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Transport by open-air Safari vehicle
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hand sanitizers available upon request.
- Local taxes
- Pet friendly
- NO Entrance fee to the Monument Valley Tribal Park
- Gratuities
- No Horse Tours
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- XVJP+PW Oljato-Monument ValleyXVJP+PWJ Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ, USA
West of The View Hotel building, about 50 yards. Visible Sign: Navajo Tours Loading Area OPEN-AIR/ENCLOSED SUVS/FULL SIZE VAN'S
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your tour begins through Monument Valley's natural attractions.
With your guide, make your first stop at John Ford's Point, where some of John Wayne's western movies were filmed, as well as 'Transformers: Age of Extinction.' Then head into the backcountry area of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park to see the Sun's Eye Arch. Standing here at a specific degree, you can look into the rock arch to find out how it got its name. Also at this location, check out petroglyphs from the Anasazi people and listen to stories from your guide.
Then continue to the Big Hogan, another natural feature that's a favorite photo op site, before stopping at your last backcountry attraction, the Ear of the Wind, the largest arch in the park.
Next, head to the Totem Pole for more photo ops and to hear about their cultural histories, and then visit the North Window, where you can admire the Mitten Butte from a different perspective. Your tour then ends with return to your departure point.
Please note: Guides are locals who have been praised for their storytelling skills and are first aid- and CPR-certified. Water is available but it's recommended that you bring your own snacks and other necessities.
With your guide, make your first stop at John Ford's Point, where some of John Wayne's western movies were filmed, as well as 'Transformers: Age of Extinction.' Then head into the backcountry area of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park to see the Sun's Eye Arch. Standing here at a specific degree, you can look into the rock arch to find out how it got its name. Also at this location, check out petroglyphs from the Anasazi people and listen to stories from your guide.
Then continue to the Big Hogan, another natural feature that's a favorite photo op site, before stopping at your last backcountry attraction, the Ear of the Wind, the largest arch in the park.
Next, head to the Totem Pole for more photo ops and to hear about their cultural histories, and then visit the North Window, where you can admire the Mitten Butte from a different perspective. Your tour then ends with return to your departure point.
Please note: Guides are locals who have been praised for their storytelling skills and are first aid- and CPR-certified. Water is available but it's recommended that you bring your own snacks and other necessities.
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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- 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).
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- NOT responsible for lost or stolen items (cameras, phones, wallets, passports, etc.) while on the tour. Please only bring items you need to make your tour more comfortable (jackets, cameras, snacks, etc.)
- COVID19 Protocols exercised and in place
- Uneven walking surfaces
- • All tours leave from the FRONT 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, please advise us immediately for cancelation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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 1,598 reviews
Steven_C, Apr 2026
Fantastic tour by Joseph. We enjoyed the beautiful landscape and learning about the history and culture. He was a kind, knowledgeable, and patient guide.
Burnett_H, Apr 2026
Great, informative tour of the fantastic Monument Valley! Comfortable ride in the open air tour vehicles with commentary throughout the trip. Our guide Joe was raised in the Valley which was really cool. He pointed out many of the classic movie scene locations along the way.
Betty_H, Apr 2026
Shoes for walking in sand—open air vehicle…Check local weather. We were confused not seeing Viator and where to meet could be marked better.
Darlene_G, Apr 2026
We took a tour with John as our driver/guide. His knowledge about the Monument Valley, Navaho culture was amazing and FUN to hear!! We throughly enjoyed our time on our tour.
Luke_E, Apr 2026
The views in the back country were awesome!! John was a great guide and made all the kids have fun and made the trip very enjoyable for all. Truely mesmerising place.
David_D, Apr 2026
You do go on an off-road adventure to many sites. Great time for everyone. Extremely knowledgeable guide who shared many stories about the Navaho nation and natural beauty.
Cindy_W, Apr 2026
Joe was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable. Monument Valley is a must see.and highly recommend doing a guided tour rather than driving the scenic route on your own.
Trisitina_S, Mar 2026
I am glad we splurged and took a tour and even more happy that we opted for the back country tour. Our guide was great and offered a blanket for the windy and cold day. Our guide was very informative. She offered to take family photos and went above and beyond to do panoramic when in one of the arches. She also played an instrument in the arch while having all of us relax against the arch wall. Highly recommend
Alexandre_G, Mar 2026
Follow the guidelines, arrive on time, plan well and you will be in good hands! Watch the time zones depending on where you’re coming from! Our guide Tai was an awesome person and professional!
Joseph_L, Mar 2026
This is a perfect way to learn some history and unique facts about Monument Valley. Our guide, John was excellent.
Keri_G, Mar 2026
Our guide, John was very knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. This is a must do when visiting monument valley.
Kelly_F, Mar 2026
The ride is an open air vehicle , can be windy and bumpy. Yuvonne was very knowledgeable about the area, cultural, environmental, geophysical, and the history of the Navajos. Very informative experience.
Rick_s, Mar 2026
Nate, our tour guide, was EXCELLENT!!
Back country is the way to go…well worth the cost and time….go for it!
Katie_P, Mar 2026
Great tour! Our tour guide was amazing and had a ton of information. Definitely recommend it, would for sure do it again.
MarianneFox, Mar 2026
Our tour guide, Joe was great! He is grew up in the area and he is very knowledgeable. Excellent tour!
Richard_M, Feb 2026
Very informative tour! You'll see much more than if you just drive the loop on your own. Tour guide was great. You can tell he took great pride in showing us around and sharing the Navajo culture.
Dickerman_S, Feb 2026
We took the 2 1/2 hour backcountry tour. Leevander Mann was our guide. He was very knowledgeable about Monument Valley and its history. I would highly recommend a tour with this company and this guide. Well worth the price of admission.!!!!!!
MAUREEN_C, Feb 2026
Stunning views, informative and personable guide!!! Be prepared for a few bumps in the terrain on the road!
Jeffrey_M, Jan 2026
I am so glad we did a tour. We saw many locations which were in the restricted area. Bobby was very knowledgeable and such a nice guy. I am glad I did not have to drive the dirt roads in my vehicle.
Rose_C, Jan 2026
This Navaho lead tour was lead by Darren. He was so knowledgeable! There were no others on our tour, so he really gave us special attention.
Raya_F, Dec 2025
Great experience, magical place. Highly recommend this tour company. The guide took time explaining history and landmarks.
Abhiman_S, Dec 2025
Excellent and like that some spots are exclusive. Initial organization and boarding vehicles could be better.
Joe_D, Dec 2025
We loved the tour! Our guide was funny and informative. We learn a lot about Navajo culture, the history of Monument Valley, and the wildlife and vegetation of that region. We would highly recommend this tour!
Paula_W, Dec 2025
Incredible monument views . Informed tour guide. Amazing arches to see and experience. Beautiful area to visit.
Manjul_P, Dec 2025
It's definitely worth experience taking this tour. They take you to the backcountry and it's beautiful. I'd not recommend to use personal vehicle as there is a high chance of being stuck in the sandy road as some of the roads have deep sand. As you start. initially the roads is mostly loose gravel but then as you move inside it's only sandy roads
The pick up is opposite to the lobby of the view hotel, few steps down the stairs. They have an AC Van and the tour guides are awesome and super sweet. You can also take this tour with your kids and there's no any hike. The only reason I give a rating of 4 is - our tour was to start at Noon but no one from the tour company was at the pick up stop and the tour van came 10-15 mins late so all of us had a bit of unrest as they were not responding on the message
Wesley_E, Dec 2025
The tour was great! Very informative and great pictures. The guide had great information. Both about the valley and the Dine people. We would definitely do this again.
Boram_L, Nov 2025
Good to see everywhere in monument valley. Cheap price than antelope canyon tour. Guide sang a song. That was Navajo's.
Melinda_R, Nov 2025
So glad we booked a tour. Our guide, Harry, was very informative and friendly. He pointed out so many things which we would have missed had we gone on our own.
Sandi_F, Nov 2025
This was an excellent tour. Our guide, Harry, did an excellent job sharing this amazing place with us. We learned about the formations and the Navajo history and culture on this tour. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
MarySusan_K, Nov 2025
John was an excellent tour guide. We saw some hidden gems and he shared great history and information about the Navajo Nation
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