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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
What‘s Included
Certified Navajo Guide
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)
Photo Opportunities
4x4 open aired vehicle
Tribal Park Admission Fee- $8 per person (can use check or credit card)
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Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour
Reviews
741 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience!
Dominique A,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Worth every cent! saw places that other tours didn’t visit. Our leader, Larry, was extremely knowledgeable and kind. Take the early morning tour!
Well worth it to take the Tour
Destination663391,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Larry as our guide. He was outstanding. Strongly recommend taking a tour. You just can't really see this place on the public drive, and I hate tours. Loved this one. Go early in the morning, as it is more peaceful.
Amazing experince!
GrandTour821301,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceeded our expectations! Our guide Larry was so great! We loved this tour. Larry showed us all the amazing formations and shared with us so much info and history. The group was small and so we were able to visit so many places during our tour. Highly recommed!
Book this tour!!
kathleenpS855VM,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Been here 3 times before. First time I’ve taken a backcountry tour and it was amazing! Our guide Larry was exceptional. His explanations of the names, places, geology and history were authentic and informative. Book this tour!! Your photos will be beautiful.
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598maryjos,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis, our guide was phenomenal. So much knowledge of the area and culture. Highly recommend.
Travis was fantastic! Monument Valley Tribal Tours
carolvJ4773YI,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour and Travis was absolutely outstanding. Ask for him if you book a tour. His Dad met up with us as well and gave a fabulous talk on the history or the Navajo (Di neh) people. Recommend highly!
Definitely worth it!
P4566EGcarlab,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Larry was our guide and he was so great! We loved this tour. It's a great way to up close to all of the amazing formations and views if you don't have a 4x4 vehicle. We loved learning so much about the the history and culture of the area from Larry.
A Truly Awesome Experience with our Guide, Travis!
Payton P,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Travis was our Guide and we were so happy that he was! He did an excellent job of driving us off-road to so many amazing places. Travis gave us information on what we were seeing, and we especially loved that he shared information on his Diné culture. He is a fine musician and shared his talent with us in a special way by giving us all a beautiful blessing then playing songs on a double flute and then a drum that echoed through the buttes. He even played us a song on his guitar. Travis took us to wonderful areas where we were able to take photos of this awesome and inspiring Navajo Tribal Park. It was certainly a bumpy ride off-road but completely worth it to experience such a beautiful and spiritual place! We appreciate that the Navajo people share this magical place with all of us!
An Incredible Experience to an Enchanting Landscape
johnrJ3061PF,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Andrea, provided us with a phenomenal experience, exceeding all expectations! In addition to ensuring we saw all the significant Monuments, she shared a wealth of information on the people and culture of the Navajo tribe even performing a traditional Navajo blessing chant. The icing on the cake for those of us interested in photography was her guiding us to the positions for capturing the best images of the amazing structures. Would have given her 20 stars instead of 5! If possible be sure to ask for her.
Monument Valley experience !!!
jeanmarcbH2423KC,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very please to have taken yhis tour , it was worth the cost and we were very exited about our experience. It is a MUST to take time and see the back country and learn about the Navajo tribe. Our tour guide was Sandrea and she is fantastic from Tribal guide tour. She is also a very good singner and story teller !!! Thanks again for the marvallous day at Monument Valley.
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