Monument Valley/Navajo Indian Reservation from Sedona/Flagstaff
Sedona, USA
- 10 to 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Monument Valley is a must-do when in Arizona, well worth taking a full-day tour to experience its famous natural beauty. Starting from Sedona or Flagstaff, drive north towards the Utah border, traveling through the San Francisco Volcanic field and the vast Navajo Nation. See traditional Navajo homes, an authentic trading post and learn about Navajo culture as you travel on reservation lands. Take in the towering red sandstone buttes of Monument Valley while taking the 17-mile drive through the heart of the valley, and enjoy frequent stops for photo ops.
- Full-day tour to Monument Valley, from Sedona or Flagstaff
- Drive through the lands of the Navajo Nation and learn about Navajo culture and history
- Marvel at Monument Valley's spectacular sandstone buttes at close range while driving through the valley
- Learn about the region's history, wildlife and geography from your knowledgeable guide
- Includes complimentary bottled water, transportation, and hotel pickup
What's Included
- Hotel pickup
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Complementary lunch
- HOTEL INFORMATION REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE
- Arizona State Law Requires All Children Eight Years and Younger to be in a Car Seat/Booster Seat.
- A 1.5 hour off-road journey through Monument Valley Tribal Park
- Gratuity not included
- Average gratuity is 15% - 20% if you enjoyed your tour
- Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for their tour.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Departs Sedona Wednesday only 6-6:30 am and returns approximately 6-6:30pm. (Duration 12 hours) Departs Flagstaff Wednesday 7-7:30am and returns approximately 5-5:30pm. (Duration 10 hours) HOTEL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE
Operating hours.6:00 am
Itinerary
After hotel pickup in Sedona or Flagstaff, relax in your comfortable climate-controlled van for the scenic drive to Monument Valley, which takes approximately three hours from Flagstaff. Along the way, your guide shares informative commentary about the geology, wildlife and history of the American Southwest, and points out landmarks that you pass.
Take in the sights as you travel through the San Francisco Volcanic field, Cameron Trading Post and the vast expanse of the Navajo Nation with the Painted Desert in the distance. When you arrive at Monument Valley, located on the Utah border and part of the Colorado Plateau, admire your first views of the otherworldly landscape. Stop for lunch (own expense) at a restaurant with views and choose from a menu of Navajo and classic American dishes.
After lunch, set out to see more of Monument Valley, known for the red sandstone buttes that tower up to 1,000 feet (304 meters) above ground level, with many basins, rock formations and cactus in between. Your guide takes you on the 17-mile drive to get closer to the soaring buttes and admire different perspectives on the stunning red-rock landscape.
As your tour the area, your guide provides insight into Navajo culture and traditions, along with the geography and natural history of the region. Keep your camera handy for endless photo ops of the breathtaking landscape, with your guide there to steer you to best vantage points. Various Hollywood directors have been inspired to film movies here, including several Westerns starring John Wayne.
At the end of a memorable tour to Monument Valley, your guide returns you to your hotel in the early evening.
Take in the sights as you travel through the San Francisco Volcanic field, Cameron Trading Post and the vast expanse of the Navajo Nation with the Painted Desert in the distance. When you arrive at Monument Valley, located on the Utah border and part of the Colorado Plateau, admire your first views of the otherworldly landscape. Stop for lunch (own expense) at a restaurant with views and choose from a menu of Navajo and classic American dishes.
After lunch, set out to see more of Monument Valley, known for the red sandstone buttes that tower up to 1,000 feet (304 meters) above ground level, with many basins, rock formations and cactus in between. Your guide takes you on the 17-mile drive to get closer to the soaring buttes and admire different perspectives on the stunning red-rock landscape.
As your tour the area, your guide provides insight into Navajo culture and traditions, along with the geography and natural history of the region. Keep your camera handy for endless photo ops of the breathtaking landscape, with your guide there to steer you to best vantage points. Various Hollywood directors have been inspired to film movies here, including several Westerns starring John Wayne.
At the end of a memorable tour to Monument Valley, your guide returns you to your hotel in the early evening.
Oak Creek Canyon (Pass By)
1
Monument Valley
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Cameron Trading Post
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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
- All the vans are fully climate controlled
- Casual, comfortable clothing is suggested (shorts, jeans, comfortable shoes)
- We recommend that you wear layered clothing in the winter, spring and fall months
- Stops are made along the way for restrooms, coffee breaks, shopping and sightseeing
- This tour departs Tuesday and Friday
- HOTEL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE
- Arizona State Law Requires All Children Eight Years and Younger to be in a Car Seat/Booster Seat. Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for their tour.
- Departs Sedona Wednesday only 6-6:30 am and returns approximately 6-6:30pm. (Duration 12 hours) Departs Flagstaff Wednesday 7-7:30am and returns approximately 5-5:30pm. (Duration 10 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
4.6
based on 33 reviews
Rachael_W, Jan 2023
Stanton is the man! He has great knowledge and can answer any questions you might have about the area. He offered water bottles and candy throughout the day, made sure all of us were cozy, and drove well. He knew all of the stops to take us on and took photos, too! I highly recommend Stanton as your guide for the day! Thank you!
Michele M, Sep 2018
Went with redstone tours, Kevin was great . What fun! Monument valley was breathtaking . Had a person with a fold up wheelchair. We made it fine. Ride is bumpy , but ok.
Tatsumi_M, May 2018
Must visit to better understand the history and culture of the native Americans and subsequently many Western movies staged at
Monument Valley
M.H., Nov 2017
We had a wonderful time! Our tour guide J.R. went out of his way to make this trip amazing! He was very knowledgeable, patient, entertaining and wonderful! It was an experience we will always remember! Thank you!
Joanne N, Dec 2015
Sheldon did an amazing job of educating us on every aspect of Navajo culture and geology and history/culture. The monuments are incredible. You will be in total awe. Our lunch stop enabled us to enjoy Navajo cuisine which was plentiful and delicious. It was a very long day but definitely worth it!
Cathy B, Nov 2015
The Monument Valley is really something to see. I did expect the trip to be long...was told 12 hours due to long drive time.... so I was prepared for 12 hours start to finish. However, by the time the day was over start to finish it was over 14 hours. In hind sight, I believe we took too much time at each hotel stop when picking folks up that was unnecessary. It appears the time got away from the driver and we even changed lunch plans when we heard that we wouldn't get back untl after 8 PM. That took away from the trip. We were so exhausted when we got back to the hotel.
inelsonac, Sep 2015
James needs to understand his history a little deeper, a little over-the-top as pro-indian and no effective balance.
Really enjoyed the tour though,
Daniela C, Aug 2015
Loved it! The guide Sheldon was somthing and Monument Valley is a place that you cant miss in your life!
Peter C, Oct 2014
This was an excellent tour and it was just like the pictures I had seen only larger. Very tasty lunch at the café there and our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Absolute lived up to my expectations and more.
Lucas S, Aug 2014
Really good, I loved MV. It's impressive and the tour by viator is really good.
Amber H, Aug 2014
Amazing tour guide - so informative and passionate! Spent so much time at the valley and drove the 17 mile off-road track through it. Took stunning photos! Lunch was good too with a great view of the valley. Was picked up right on time in Flagstaff in an air conditioned minibus of 8 people.
Frank W, May 2014
Our driver, Cory, was incredible! He gave information on anything we saw on the tour, from animals, vegetation, history, Native American culture, weather, jewelry, and anything else. Not only intelligent, he was pleasant and good-natured. It was the best day of our vacation.
Patricia A P, Oct 2013
Long day, but would of not missed it. The scenery was wonderful. Ourguide was very informative, learn a lot of interesting facts
Dennis S, Aug 2013
We had a great time - lots of pics. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the area. Would love to go again.
Kathleen R, May 2013
All I can say is WOW! Unbelievable scenery. It is a long ride but well worth it. The only down side was the Santa Ana's. Very windy at times.
shelley k, Oct 2012
This tour was not what I expected. It seemed to be mainly a shopping expedition at the rest stops. The scenery was beautiful but we thought we would be visiting a Navajo house and learning about their culture: not visiting them at work.
annalisa p, Oct 2012
too expensive only for the valley, not clear that the trip is just at themonument valley.If you expect to see an indian reservation, well...you will just drive through land, you will not meet or visit indians villages, and you will meet indians just in the shops in the valley.
Wonderful landscapes, but no indian reservation in this trip.
Kim S, Sep 2012
Unfortunately we had a lot of rain, but we did get to see the "monuments". The driver scared the **** out of us as he was driving wrecklessly - reading his notes as he was driving, driving too fast and not paying attention to the road. We were glad to arrive home safely. Driver spoiled it for us
Claudette H, Sep 2012
The driver was knowledgeable about both the Navajo Nation and the land. The trip was long and it rained very hard the whole time we were there, so it was a red muddy mess!
But he was determined that we would see some of the monuments and get pictures.
BRIT V, Aug 2012
Absolutely fabulous! Monsoon, but who cares!!!! Lovely place, the guide was fantastic.
Bas D, May 2012
Fantastic excursion to one of the most beautiful places I've seen. The Navajo Reservation is not what you expect, but worth the experience. J.R., our tour guide, was a blast, knew a lot of local history and had plenty of stories during the 3 hour trip from Sedona.
William T, Oct 2011
Could not fault the trip. the guide Steve was superb and so helpful and very imformative.He really put himself out for us and it was never any bother to stop to allow us to take pictures. If a message could be forwarded to him to tell him we visited Ashfork as he advised us we would be grateful. Hope if we are in the area again we could have him as a guide.
Brett153, Jul 2011
Good service and tour. 17 mile drive rough but scenic. Full day - fair drive to get there and book. Good pickup service.
Leslie B, May 2010
Great trip, friendly driver and office service in America was
excellent. Monument Valley is a wonderful place - just like being in the western movies!
Susan H, Jan 2017
Tour superb. Driver/Guide exceptional. Recommended
marion p, Jul 2015
Nous avons vécu une excursion parfaite, en tout petit groupe, nous n'étions que 3. Le guide était très sympa, intéressant, il connaissait beaucoup de choses sur Monument Valley et sur les Etats-Unis en général. En plus le site est magnifique. A recommander sans hésiter !
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