Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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The 4x4 Extended backcountry tour offers all Highlight stops and additional stops that are not covered in the regular backcountry tour. Spend more time with your Navajo guide and indulge in an experience that uncovers the secrets, myths, and legends of the Navajo Culture. Navigate through 28 miles of Monument Valley's Finest spectacles where movies, commercials, and performances were made. Enjoy the luxury of exploring 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 a visit to a local Navajo Hogan and watch a demonstration of the art of Navajo Rug Weaving. Behind the breathtaking Mesas, Buttes, Spires, and Arches there are hidden stories waiting to be told.
The Tribal Park Admission Fee is not included. ($8 per person)
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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
GROUP TOURS ONLY. Private tours can be arranged.
All children must be accompanied by an adult
We are on Mountain Standard Time (UT). Daylight savings time is observed.
Groups must dress appropriate to weather conditions.
Group Tours may be CANCELLED due to untolerable weather conditions. Rescheduling tours and full refunds will be offered.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers over 5 months
What To Expect
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Scenic Stop 1- West & East Mitten View Scenic Stop 2- Elephant Butte Scenic Stop 3- John Ford's Point Scenic Stop 4- Navajo Hogan Visit & Navajo rug weaving demonstration. Scenic Stop 5- Big Hogan Arch, Moccasin Arch & Live Performance Scenic Stop 6- Sun's Eye & Anasazi Petroglyphs/Ruins Scenic Stop 7- Ear of the Wind Arch Scenic Stop 8- Echo Cave Ruin Scenic Stop 9- The Totem Pole Monument & Sand Springs Scenic Stop 10- Artist's Point & Spearhead Mesa Scenic Stop 11- North Window
Options
Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour
What‘s Included
Pick-up & Drop-off at the View Hotel(Outside in front down the stairs)
Pick-up & Drop-off from KOA campground for overnight guest only (MUST CALL FOR DEPARTURE TIME)
Certified Navajo Guide
Photo Opportunities
4x4 open aired vehicle
Tribal Park Admission Fee- $8 per person (can use check or credit card)
Tribal Park
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
834 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great informational tour. Beautiful valley
296abhayb,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Larry was amazing. The tour was very informational! He gave a lot of info on his culture and history. We had a great time!!
Extended Backcountry Tour
shanont698,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend doing the Extended Backcountry Tour with Monument Valley Tribal Tours. This tour includes the 17 mile scenic drive, plus another 11 miles of even more beautiful arches and formations, The tour company was very accommodating when we had to change our date, and the pickup location at the visitor’s center is easy to find. Our tour guide was Larry, and he was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable of the history of the rock formations and the people who lived in and around them,
Wonderful way to experience the valley
davidwY4996ZV,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour, Larry was an incredible guide. At one point he played a handmade flute to share native music with us. Gained a better appreciation for the history of the place as well as the Navajo culture and history. Very worth the time and money for this tour!
Spectacular Scenery, Mixed Tour Experience
Robert C,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The scenery in Monument Valley is spectacular, and the backcountry access provided by this tour allows visitors to see locations that cannot be reached on the public drive. Those portions of the tour were worthwhile and provided excellent photo opportunities. Our guide was pleasant and reasonably knowledgeable. While I have certainly had more engaging guides on other tours, I have no major complaints about the guide himself. The primary reason for my rating is the weaving demonstration stop. Based on the description, I expected a demonstration of traditional Navajo weaving techniques and a discussion of the history and cultural significance of the craft. Instead, we spent much of the time sitting in a small hogan listening to complaints about modern Navajo youth and how things have changed over the years. I did not find this particularly informative, and it was not what I expected from a cultural demonstration. Monument Valley itself is extraordinary, and I do not regret taking a backcountry tour. However, I felt that this portion of the experience added little value and consumed time that could have been better spent exploring the valley or learning more about Navajo history and culture. Overall, the scenery was excellent, the guide was adequate, but the weaving demonstration significantly detracted from the experience. If I were visiting Monument Valley again, I would likely choose a different tour company.
The roads are rough but...
Robert G,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The roads are rough but that is part of the adventure. Be prepared for some heat, sun, and depending on the day, a little dust.
Utah Parks Trip
K8630RZgaryd,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was great. Nate did a wonderful job driving and explaining the sites.
Wonderful experience not to be missed
CB1 13,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was outstanding! We got to see so much more than the loop drive has to offer. Our tour guide, Travis, was wonderful in explaining a lot of the history and the Navajo Culture. We made frequent stops for photos and our guide answered any and all questions. The “cherry on top “ was that our guide entertained us with music he played on guitar, flute and drums. It was a wonderful and memorable experience. Highly recommend it!!
Larry was top notch
684thereset,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Larry our guide was really a great guy and very knowledgeable. The tour was well worth the money. Larry was very good at answering all our questions and explaining every stop on the tour.
Wonderful tour of monument valley. Nate was great and explained so much about the valley.
Donna L,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour of Monument Valley Amazing scenery Nate explained so much about the valley and its people. Special treat listening to him play the flute
Review of the Monument Valley tour
LisaPaley,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Travis was terrific. He explained about Navajo, Dineh culture and also the geology of the land and history of the area.
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