Monument Valley Day Trip from Sedona

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Sedona, USA

12 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Monument Valley and its iconic features on this full-day small-group excursion from Sedona. You'll see why the desert formations have served as the backdrop for countless John Wayne films. Get up close on a guided tour with a Native American guide, and stop a historic trading post. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Spend the day exploring Monument Valley from Sedona
Tour the Tribal Park and Valley floor with a Native American guide
Includes entrance fees, guided tour, and lunch
Take it easy with hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Sedona hotel pick-up & drop-off
Monument Valley fees
Lunch Included
Bottled water provided
Professional guides
HOTEL INFORMATION REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE
Arizona State Law Requires Children 8 Years and Younger to be in a car seat/booster seat.
embark on a 1.5 hour off-road journey with a Native American guide via the scenic drive

20% tip for your guide recommended if you enjoy your tour
Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for the tour

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Complimentary Sedona, Village of Oak Creek & Flagstaff hotel pickup (Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Flagstaff pickup within city limits only). Minimum 4 guests required for tour to operate.

Operating hours
.6:00 am

Itinerary

Upon hotel pickup in the morning, depart Sedona on a roughly 4-hour drive northeast to Monument Valley. Following Oak Creek Canyon, you'll see the red rocks of Sedona and the tall pine forests of Flagstaff. En route to your destination, you're treated to views of the San Francisco Peaks and volcanic fields. A stop is made at the historical Cameron Trading Post where you can browse the selection of Native American–crafted jewelry and artisan goods.

The drive continues across the expansive Navajo Nation Reservation, which boasts postcard-worthy scenes of the Painted Desert Cliffs and landmarks such as the Elephant Feet rock pillars. Hear from your guide about the cultural history of the Navajo people before arriving at the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, and savor a delicious lunch with views overlooking the desert formations.

Then it's off for a guided tour of the valley floor. Stop at John Ford Point for an expansive view of the area, then come upon the West and East Mitten Buttes and see Totem Pole, Rain God Mesa, and more.

Conclude your full-day trip with the return to Sedona and drop-off at your hotel.

Oak Creek Canyon (Pass By)

Oljato-Monument Valley

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cameron Trading Post

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Francisco Peaks (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
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
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is casual & comfortable
Layers are recommended for fall, winter and spring months
Don't forget your camera
Departs Wednesday only 6-6:30 am and returns approximately 6-6:30pm. (Duration 12 hours)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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 22 reviews

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Long day but worth it!

Tamara_K, May 2025

Monument Valley was absolutely amazing! Ray, our guide, really gave a great tour and was fantastic! Dom, our guide from Sedona and back, extremely knowledgeable and professional. Roads out and back from the actual tour are not for the faint hearted BUT great opportunity to see Mother Nature’s masterpiece

Fun, informative trip of a lifetime.

Melissa_C, Oct 2024

Don was great he kept an upbeat, fun energy going for almost 14 hours! The vehicle was clean and quiet and very comfortable. The only thing I would have liked was to have a more authentic Navajo meal but maybe there aren’t any options for this. Larry our guide at the site was helpful in taking great photos and naming the monuments. Monument valley doesn’t label anything or have information on the monuments so you should read up a little bit yourself before you go.

Great experience

Bruce_B, May 2024

Dom was an excellent tour guide. Landscape was stunning. We were first time visitors. Lunch at blue coffee cup was very good.

Dream Fulfille By Monument Valley Tour

Serena_P, Jun 2023

Fulfillment of a dream trip to go to Monument Valley. Viator got us there & back with a great tour guide & then on the Navajo Reservation, we had an Indian guide who was terrific. The experience fulfilled the dream perfectly. Thanks, Viator.

What a wonderful world

Stephanie_W, Oct 2022

Our travel guide Stanton made monument valley a great experience by sharing how the day would go, important facts, places to go while in Arizona, restaurant/visiting options in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Sedona, flagstaff, etc. He made us feel safe with his driving, told us about his background which made it personable and encouraged sharing among the customers which was great. He shared the homes, customs, life, and traditions of the Navajo people which was interesting. Lunch and rest stops were good. Our Navajo guide was informative, helped take pictures., explained the customs and traditions of his people, and shared the sites of monument valley. I was excited about This trip and it was well worth the money we paid for it.

Thorough and informative

Mark_S, Sep 2021

The views within Monument valley and the friendliness of both your guides. As well as learning about the history and geology oh Northern Arizona.

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Wyeman_W, Mar 2020

Our tour guide, Sheldon Finkelstein drove 4 hours each way to Monument Valley from Sedona. We had a total of 4 people so the rest stops was minimal. During the drive, Sheldon highlighted many points of interest during our drive through Sedona, Flagstaff and the Navajo Reservation. We were staying at an Air BNB, and drove 15 minutes to a Marriott Hotel for the pickup and drop off. The tour was expected to be 11 to 12 hours. When we got to the Monument Valley, the red rock landscape was pictures of art. We had lunch at the Navajo Nation Museum & Visitor's Center. The Navajo Museum had the history of the Navajo Code Breakers. We met our Navajo guide, and he gave a tour that included John Ford's cinema location with John Wayne. Our guide also showed us his mother's Navajo hogan. Though the drive was a total of 8 hours, the tour was worth it. The weather was cool and windy in March. Wyeman & Carolyn

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Heather_J, Feb 2020

Great scenery. Wonderful rocks. Good guides. Very long day. Great experience. Took snacks and needed them but plenty of opportunities to purchase. Had enough bathroom stops. Provided water and encouraged everyone to dri k - you need that in the dry air. Comfortable bus. Good driver. Provided lunch.

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Imants_C, Oct 2018

GREAT Tour! Our guide/driver was a font of knowledge! A long day from Sedona, but well worth the spend!

An incredible experience. Kevin was...

Philip B, Nov 2017

An incredible experience. Kevin was a knowledgeable and tireless guide who went the extra mile at every turn.

Amazing! Scenery is incredible...

Teresa_G, Sep 2017

Amazing! Scenery is incredible. There were several stops for photos. Guide helpful, friendly and funny.

Wonderful trip, fantastic tour...

Maja J, Mar 2017

Wonderful trip, fantastic tour guide, Monument Valley was amazing and we got to spend a good amount of time there. Loved it!

A great tour with a fun guide! We...

Patricia_H, Jan 2017

A great tour with a fun guide! We had a beaut day including lots of snow around Flagstaff and the threat of ice on the road during the drive home. The ice didn't eventuate but the beauty and serenity of Monument Valley certainly did. We arrived late morning and our guide, Kevin, asked if we would like to have lunch first or do the drive into the valley first and then have lunch. As it was cloudy and the forecast was for rain later in the day, thinking of photos we opted to use the light and head into the valley. It turned out to be everything we had expected and then some. Absolutely beautiful and we had plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere and take photos before driving out to Gouldings for lunch. Lunch was included in the tour and the food was good, plenty to choose from. Would do it again!