2.5 Hour Scenic Adventure: Arches, Ruins & Navajo Culture

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Our team are experienced and well trained. they will answer any questions you may have about our Navajo culture and traditions. we value our clients.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!!! Please be advised that Monument Valley honors Daylight Savings Time. We use Mountain Daylight Saving Time. (MDT) When we are on daylight savings time we are 1hr ahead of Arizona time, when we are off daylight savings time we are the same time as Arizona time. If you are not sure about what time we are. Please make sure you are using the correct time zone for your scheduled tours. If you show up an hour late for your tour, we cannot guarantee a rescheduling of your tour, so please be aware of the time differences.

Please put contact information on your reservation, preferably a phone number we can reach you at when you are traveling. A working phone number is very important, we may need to contact you about your reservation the day before or the day of your tour. If there is a way you can put your email in please do so. Having both forms of contact information included with your reservation helps with communicating with you. Communicating with us about your tour is appreciated. To help make contacting you easier you can send me your email via message on the Viator reservation website. Thank you for your understanding.

Navajo Nation Park Entrance fee is not included with the price of the tour. You can either purchase the park entrance fee separately, you can purchase a ticket at the toll booth at the entrance of the park or at the Welcome Center. If you pre purchase a ticket it well help getting pass the toll booth faster.

The PickUp location is NOT at the Welcome Center that is by the round about. The Navajo Tribal Park Visitor Center is 3-4 miles East of the Welcome Center. If you need help locating the PickUp location or you are running late call or txt me so I can assist you. I can help with sending you a pin for the exact location of the turquoise tour booth.

Please be advised that we have a 2 person minimum occupancy for all tours. If you have any questions about the 2 person minimum occupancy call us. If you are a single traveler sometimes we have tours already scheduled to go out for a tour that we can schedule you in with, if we do not have a tour scheduled for the day or tour you are requesting, you may have to purchase a second ticket. We do our best to work with single travelers so please call before you make a reservation to see what tours we have available for you.

We are a pet friendly company, if you have questions for a pet friendly tour please go to our main website. All information and tours for pet friendly tours are only available on our website. We also have different tour options on our website.

During the summer it does get hot here so when booking a tour keep that in mind. Check weather conditions and temperatures when booking your tour. Make sure to dress properly for the tour. Wearing sandals during the summer is not recommended, the sand and rocks do get hot.

Please be advised that during winter hours we do not have some evening tours available. Please double check tour times with sunset time. We do not want to take you out on a late tour. Winter time we have shorter days so Sunset times are around 5-6pm. If you reserve a tour that starts at 5pm, you well have a very short time of daylight and the rest of your tour well be in the dark.

Keep weather temperatures in mind when booking a tour. It does get hot here during the summer and it does get cold here during the winter. If you do not mind the heat we well do the tour, if you do not mind the cold we well do the tour but please be prepared and dress accordingly to the weather. Winter time we do have blankets available for open air trucks and we also have enclosed vehicles for some tours. When there is no enclosed available we well have you set in the front seat of the open with your guide.

If you want an enclosed vehicle please let us know ahead of time so we can do what we can to work with you.

Keep weather temperatures in mind when booking a tour. It does get hot here during the summer and it does get cold here during the winter.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Navajo Guides

All our guides live locally & in close surrounding areas of Monument Valley.

I'm sorry but there are no facilities while on tour in the valley. Only Porta-Potties are available.

Navajo Nation Park Entrance Fee is NOT included in the tour price, is separate from our tour company

Gratuities

Gratuity is greatly appreciated for your guides. Most guides make a living off doing tours.

What To Expect

The 2.5HR tour covers 28 miles of rough terrain. Your tour guided will explain and point out all the rock formations, movie locations, as well as share with you our culture and traditional values. You will be getting on and off the truck to take spectacular pictures of Natural Arches, Anasazi Ruins, Petroglyphs and also optional is a visit to Grandma's Hogan. The visit at Grandma's Hogan well include a little demonstration about weaving and the dyeing of wool for our Traditional Navajo Handmade Rugs.

Options

2.5 Hour Scenic Adventure: Arches, Ruins & Navajo Culture

Reviews

4.87

82 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent tour with Three Sister with my sister!
Jet67509870160,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fantastic tour! Our guide Amory was excellent! His knowledge of local history and insights into Navajo culture were meaningful. We had time at each stop to walk around and take photos. This tour is "not be missed" by anyone visiting Monument Valley, so book with this company.
Best dog friendly tour!!!
875ajt,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was phenomenal!! The monument is gorgeous. Loved the Navajo land we explored. The arches and scenery was spectacular.! Our guide Amory was so sweet and nice. We learned about the Navajo customs and the history of the land. It was such an enjoyable afternoon. The best part I was able to take my Scottish terrier! He really enjoyed rhe tour too!! Great dog friendly tour!! Thank you Amory!
Family trip in Monument Valley in early October
369gayleb,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shannon was an excellent tour guide. We learned a lot of valuable facts and history. I would highly recommend this business.
Great family tour, quality guide!
meganmN7871SS,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Personalized service, with availability to bring our dog. Really enjoyed the history and stories shared by the guide. An excellent experience for the whole family!
Exceptional guide who knows the territory
asunugrad,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shannon was lovely, experienced, knowledgeable and, since she is Navajo who was born and now lives in Monument Valley, could answer any questions and share her grandparents and mother's experiences as well as her own. She brought the beauty of the valley to life with personal stories. We rode in her comfortable vehicle but got out of the vehicle and walked around for much of the 2+ hours at stops where she shared history. The tour cost $219 for two of us which we arranged online. I will recommend her to my friends.
Best Way to See Monument Valley!
adventureisinoursoul,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guided tour of Monument Valley was truly unforgettable and perfect for families. From the stunning landscapes to the cultural experiences, every moment was meaningful and engaging for all ages. One of the highlights for us was being invited to take part in a traditional Navajo hair tying ceremony. It was a beautiful, heartfelt experience that gave our family a deeper connection to the Navajo culture. It is something we’ll carry with us forever. Recommendation ... At John Ford’s Point, there is always a cowboy there with his horse. It was a huge hit with our daughters. With a tip, the cowboy will ride his horse out to the point for a classic photo. And for an extra tip, you can even sit on the horse and recreate the iconic image yourself. Our girls absolutely loved it and it made for some of our favorite family photos from the trip. We highly recommend this tour for families looking to experience Monument Valley in a fun, educational, and culturally rich way. It's a journey your whole family will remember for a lifetime.
Wonderful tour, great guide!
mmleep,
Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a nice Sunset tour with Helen. She shared information with us about the Navajo culture as we toured the beautiful rock formations in Monument Valley. We went off the beaten path and saw some amazing arches and caves. Highly recommend the Monument Valley tour!
Monument Valley with our pup
273kimn,
May 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
We loved the booking process -so friendly and attentive to details and questions, but our guide was not particularly informed…he knew the names of the monuments but gave very little commentary or information . At the end we found out he started a week ago, so hope this information can help train him for the future tours. Thanks for allowing our small dog 🐶 to go with us. We had requested a closed car but had the open one which worked out ok.
Amazing view in the back country!
alextF4884LM,
May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing adventure! My 79 year old mom loved it! We highly recommend this guided tour, you get see such cool formations that you can’t see from driving yourself.
A memorable, enriching experience
X2690EMianm,
Mar 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I chose Three Sisters for the strong reviews and because they allow dogs. Overall, it was really interesting hearing the Navajo perspective on the landscape and its history. We learned and saw a great deal more than if we had done a self-guided driving tour. Communication prior to our tour was also very good.