3.5 Hours of Monument Valley's Cultural 4×4 Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Hey there! How about going on a fun-filled 3.5-hour cultural tour in the beautiful backcountry of the Lower Monument Valley Tribal Park? It's an amazing way to experience the local culture and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. When you join our tour, we make sure to provide you with an immersive experience of the Navajo culture. Our guides will take you to a local Hogan Demonstration where you can witness their way of life and understand their beliefs. We also encourage our guides to share their stories with you and entertain you with traditional music. We hope you'll leave with a deeper appreciation and understanding of the Navajo culture.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Adult pricing applies to all adult/senior travelers
Uneven walking surfaces
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Pet friendly
We do observe Daylight Savings TIme. We are on Mountain Standard Time (UT). Be advised that there is a one hour time difference between Arizona Time Zone and the Navajo Nation Time Zone (Mid-March to October).
COVID19 Protocols exercised and in place
• All tours leave from the FRONT of The View Hotel building. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for loading. Our guide will be waiting for you in front of the hotel at the LOADING AREA, approximately 50 yards west of the entrance. We depart strictly on the hour, so please be punctual. DO NOT MEET INSIDE THE VIEW HOTEL. GPS 36.981823, -110.112931 GPS Code 858FXVJP+PR
If you are feeling any symptoms of COVID19 or have been around a person who does, please advise us immediately for cancellation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
The Navajo culture has thrived on the land between the Four Scared Mountains, and those teachings have been inherited through generations of verbal and lesson teaching methods. Some of these teachings are shared with you during the Cultural Tour by your Navajo guide. The Cultural, 3.5 hour tour makes a first stop at the famous John Ford’s Point where many of John Wayne’s western cinematic movies were filmed. Next, your guide will drive to The Backcountry of the park and escort you to the “Sun’s Eye Arch" and Hogan Demonstration. At “Sun’s Eye Arch” you will be standing at a specific degree to look up into the rock arch and see why it is named Sun’s Eye. At the same location you will also see Petroglyphs and hear your guide’s stories. Next, you will travel to the “Big Hogan.” The Big Hogan is a great place to take family pictures and lie against the rocks and feel its warmth. Your guide will provide stories and suggest great photo shots. The last stop in the Backcountry is the “Ear of the Wind.” This is the largest arch in the park, and your guide will escort you to a photogenic spot where you can take photographs. Next, you will be guided to the Totem Pole and Yei Bi Cheii Monuments where you will be able to take photographs and hear the cultural stories behind each monument. The last stop is at the North Window where you will have a chance to take pictures of the Mittens and Butte at a different angle. Your tour guide will then slowly and safely transport you back to your departure point. Unfortunately, we cannot give much information about our guides’ stories because each guide has very uniquely different stories to tell. Our guides’ stories come from personal experience, lore, legends and the Navajo culture.
Dineh Bekeyah Tours
The Navajo culture has thrived on the land between the Four Scared Mountains, and those teachings have been inherited through generations of verbal and lesson teaching methods. Some of these teachings are shared with you during the Cultural Tour by your Navajo guide. The Cultural, 3.5 hour tour makes a first stop at the famous John Ford’s Point where many of John Wayne’s western cinematic movies were filmed. Next, your guide will drive to The Backcountry of the park and escort you to the “Sun’s Eye Arch" and Hogan Demonstration. At “Sun’s Eye Arch” you will be standing at a specific degree to look up into the rock arch and see why it is named Sun’s Eye. At the same location you will also see Petroglyphs and hear your guide’s stories. Next, you will travel to the “Big Hogan.” The Big Hogan is a great place to take family pictures and lie against the rocks and feel its warmth. Your guide will provide stories and suggest great photo shots. The last stop in the Backcountry is the “Ear of the Wind.” This is the largest arch in the park, and your guide will escort you to a photogenic spot where you can take photographs. Next, you will be guided to the Totem Pole and Yei Bi Cheii Monuments where you will be able to take photographs and hear the cultural stories behind each monument. The last stop is at the North Window where you will have a chance to take pictures of the Mittens and Butte at a different angle. Your tour guide will then slowly and safely transport you back to your departure point. Unfortunately, we cannot give much information about our guides’ stories because each guide has very uniquely different stories to tell. Our guides’ stories come from personal experience, lore, legends and the Navajo culture.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Hand sanitizers available upon request
Pet Friendly
Local professional guide
Local taxes
Entrance fee to the Monument Valley Tribal Park. National Park passes are not accepted at entrance to park.
Gratuities
No Horse Tours
Options
Cultural Tour - 3.5 hrs.
Water Bottles Available
28 mile range : Includes the backcountry and a demonstration inside a traditional Hogan.
Reviews
284 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An amazing tour through an amazing park
cwottos,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the extended 3.5 hr tour with our very competent, informative, and entertaining guide Darren and experienced various aspects of the entire Park, including a visit in a Hogan and plenty of photo stops along the way. Our tour guide was very helpful in suggesting motifs and even taking pictures for and with us. This was a tour we will remember!
Magical tour of the monuments.
jimdL8278GJ,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the 3.5 hour cultural tour which was excellent. Our guide Stephen was friendly and informative - we learned a lot about the Navajo culture and history. We were so glad we booked a tour - you get to see and learn so much more than just trying to drive the road yourself.
Storytelling at its best
RiverTrout,,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Monument Valley is full of incredible sights, but we were more interested in Navajo history and culture. We booked the 3.5 hour tour and from the start our guide Levander was telling us lots of stories. We learned about growing up on the reservation, what it's like to live a traditional Navajo life, myths, and so many other stories. If I were to describe the tour in one sentence, I'd say that Levander was a great storyteller and that his stories will stay with us forever. I can't recommend this tour highly enough.
Highlight of our trip
L5684TFnoraa,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fantastic. Elvis was an outstanding guide. We learned so much about the history of the area, the people, and the geography. Definitely a highlight of our trip!
Excellent Day in Monument Valley
UncleGabeCalifornia,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible and beautiful day out with our guide Harry….he’s very interesting, passionate and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend this tour
The Guide Makes the Tour
Todd T,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the very good luck to end up solo on a 3.5 hour tour with Harry. The scenery was fabulous, of course. But Harry was just a generous and kind person; he shared a tremendous amount of information about the valley, its history, as well as his culture and history. He was an excellent guide, with endless tips about where and how to get the best photos. He knew all the shots and locations of films shot in various places. He told me about some of the plants and their uses. It was just a jam-packed morning of learning and scenery. I so enjoyed it!
#1 The best tour in Monument Valley
trevorpC7203GQ,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dineh Bekeyah 4x4 Monument Valley tour is #1 in our books. The tour was a total treat, and one we will remember for a lifetime. Our tour guide, Darren, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He made the spectacular sights, smells and wonder of the Monument Valley better than we could have imagined. From deep conversations to a few good laughs, thank you Darren! Monument Valley is worth checking out, and this tour will take you places you can not go to by yourself. What you get to experience is worthwhile and will have you in awe. Thanks again Dineh Bekeyah Tours, Darren our awesome tour guide and Charlene who got us booked last minute.
Tony is our guide and...
Shuangjie C,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tony is our guide and this tour is just phenomenal. Since this longer tour allows access to the restricted 'backcountry' areas, we saw caves and ancient petroglyphs that would be missed if you drive yourself. Tony didn’t just show us the sights; he shared the history and stories of the Navajo people that made the landscape come alive. He was patient, knowledgeable, and knew exactly where to stop for the best photos. If you’re visiting Monument Valley and want to learn more about Nevajo people and their cultural, I’d highly recommend to book this tour
Fantastically beautiful tour
Quest13558813421,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This morning I did the tour monument valley and backlands. Stephen was a great tour guide. He showed us the most beautiful places and gave us space to absorb all the beauty and take pictures of it. He told us extensively about the Dine culture, faith and customs. Stephen has also regularly taken group/family photos, and these have become really cool. All in all a must!
Amazing tour
bharathtejar2020,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Harry was our tour guide and we had an amazing time in the tour. He took us to really scenic spots and took our family pictures
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