Monument Valley Backcountry Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
The adventure begins with a brief introduction from your Navajo guide who will then embark you on an unforgettable journey into Monument Valley. Your guide will navigate through 28 miles of Monument Valley's Finest spectacles where movies, commercials, and performances were made. Enjoy the luxury of exploring all the Highlight stops and areas that are off-limits to normal travelers; and listen and watch your guide bring the monuments to life through its history, story telling, and live performances. Enjoy the breathtaking Mesas, Buttes, Spires, and Arches there are hidden stories waiting to be told.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Scenic Stop 1- West & East Mitten View Scenic Stop 2- John Ford's Point Scenic Stop 3- Navajo Hogan Visit & Navajo rug weaving demonstration. Scenic Stop 4- Big Hogan Arch, Moccasin Arch & Live Performance Scenic Stop 5- Sun's Eye & Anasazi Petroglyphs/Ruins Scenic Stop 6- Totem Pole Monument Scenic Stop 7- North Window or Artist's Point
Options
Monument Valley Backcountry Tour
What‘s Included
Pick-up & Drop-off for KOA campground guest only (MUST CALL FOR DEPARTURE TIME)
Pick-up & Drop-off at The View Hotel Lobby(outside in front of lobby down the stairs)
Certified Navajo Guide
KOA pick-up is for KOA overnight customers ONLY
Tribal Park
Hogan visit and rug weaving demonstration(book the extended backcountry tour for this activity)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
718 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour!
Keiko G,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour. We had Travis as our guide and he was outstanding. He took very good care of our group, told us stories about his culture, had a sense of humor and sang and played music for us (guitar, drum and flute). The scenery and the sights we visited were amazing. The entire experience is one that cannot be experienced if driving on your own. This tour is definitely worth taking.
Disappointed
shonal321,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00I was disappointed by this tour. The views are amazing and the fact that we were taken to some really cool spots that you can’t get to on your own is why I give it a 3. I was disappointed by our guide who seemed disinterested and didn’t engage with us much. I had hoped that it would include more history of the Native people and cultural relevance. Our guide pointed out names of different rock formations and what movies or commercials had been shot where, but really nothing about history or current realities of living in such a harsh environment. My daughter is very interested in how plants were and are used for dyes, weaving and medicinal and when she tried to ask a question about a plant she felt very shamed by the response she was given. I think it could have been very different with a different guide.
Tribal Tour with Travis
Katrina C,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Travis was amazing! Did Navajo performances and was full of stories. He is helpful by taking photos of his passengers. We never felt rushed and he truly enjoyed the experience.
Backcountry tour eas amazing
leibanp,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and guide was very engaging
Once in a lifetime experience!
meganpI2349KH,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour started and ended right on time, we had an amazing tour guide, Sandrea, who was so knowledgeable and friendly! She really made the experience a great one, and we were so happy with the whole thing! Would recommend to anyone!
Great tours with guides Larry and Sandrea
TKJ1999,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tours. Larry and Sandrea provided fascinating information about Navajo history and culture as part of their tours.
Informative and Insightful
X1717YMkarenb,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing tour. Forget the self drive option at Monument valley and just do this guided tour. Our guide Travis (?) was excellent. A gentle soul full of interesting stories and local information. And the icing on the cake was that he is also an excellent musician. He went above and beyond to make this tour as informative as possible, from taking us to the perfect sites, to positioning us for the perfect photo opportunity. It was very windy, and we were in an open sided van, but the laughter made up for the sand blasting! I can highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn about Navajo customs and lifestyle.
A Monument Valley Tour to Remember!
TrailBlazer287416,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing morning with our guide, Larry! He was such a great storyteller, full of history and information for our group. He took us to the hoodoos, which was very special as we could listen to the experienced Navajo grandmother and her granddaughter explain how they cultivate the land and make yarn and other household items. The views were magnificent and we especially loved listening to Larry play the k’asda’a so sweetly. He also took several pics of our group. It was a memorable experience!
Monumental, magical, mystical tour!
Glostan,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience starting with a " buckin' bronco" ride in the safari- like truck around the main monuments before going to the backcountry, inaccessible to self- drive visitors. Travis our Navajo guide was immensely informative about the area and particularly the native American history which was fascinating. He also treated us to a flute and drum performance in one of the sacred arenas and showed us photographic techniques to get the best record of this spiritual place. .A memorable day. Ahéhee.
Loved it !!
lynnie e s,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the 2 1/2 hour tour with Travis as our guide. We loved the tour ! Very interesting particularly to learn about the Navajo history and culture. The tracks are bumpy but good fun - so was going over a sand dune ! Lots of photo opportunities. One of the best days of our holiday - thank you Travis 😊
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