Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Tours

See all the sights of Monument Valley on a small group tour led by a local guide. Enjoy an exclusive visit to the valley’s backcountry, which is only accessible with a Navajo guide. Visit sandstone arches and famous monuments such as the 3 sisters, John Ford Point, and Moccasin Arch. Marvel at famous sights like the Totem Pole, the Big Hogan, Sun’s Eye, North Window, and Sleeping Dragon. Stop by West and East Mitten Buttes and capture the perfect picture of this iconic landmark. Marvel at spectacular panoramas. Admire natural structures that will leave you speechless. Immerse yourself in Navajo culture. Learn about the history of this incredible place. Visit a Navajo Hogan, a traditional Navajo home. Watch a bonus rug weaving demonstration and enjoy a ceremonial music performance performed by your guide.

Embark on a tour of Monument Valley and discover the breathtaking monuments you’ve seen in photos and western movies. See the famous West and East Mitten Buttes, John Ford Point, the Three Sisters, Moccasin Arch, the Totem Pole, and more. Travel by safari-style open-air vehicle in the warmer weather or by an enclosed van in colder months. Your guide will share with you a lot of interesting facts about Monument Valley. You will even visit the backcountry of the valley, which you can’t visit on your own without a Navajo guide. Learn many interesting facts about Navajo culture and visit a Navajo Hogan, a traditional Navajo home with a bonus opportunity to watch a rug weaving demonstration (dependent on weather and other circumstances) and to enjoy a ceremonial musical performance by your guide.

Embark on a unique journey through the iconic Monument Valley. This adventure immerses you in the Navajo culture, where horses hold a revered and spiritual role. Starting from the KOA Campground, your professional Navajo guides will lead you through scenic trails to landmarks like Eagle Mesa, Sleeping Bear, and Sitting Hen, offering stunning views of the valley's famous buttes, including the 2 mittens. The tours cater to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced riders. Each participant is carefully matched with a horse that suits their riding experience, ensuring a safe and enjoyable ride. The horses, raised by a Navajo ranching family, are not just mounts but are part of the sacred spirit of the land, offering a tranquilizing and exhilarating experience. Safety is a priority, and all guides are trained annually in CPR and First Aid. Whether you're an experienced equestrian or a first-time rider, this tour promises an unforgettable exploration of Dinetah, the land of the Navajo.

Enter the backcountry of Monument Valley to visit the popular arches and petroglyph sights made by the ancient Anasazi people. Stop first to admire the Sleeping Dragon with clouds above, followed by the Chief’s Head with its bonnet of feathers.  Moving on, explore a traditional Hogan (optional), home to many Navajo people. Admire the round, cone-shaped, and multi-sided structures. With or without internal posts, they were built with timber or stonewall and packed with earth or bark. For a summerhouse, the door faces east to welcome the rising sun for wealth and good fortune. Your guide will provide information and a short demonstration of the Navajo people and their lifestyles.  Save the best for last and marvel at an arch that replicates a traditional hogan with an eagle eye looking upon you. Take a panoramic view of the Eye of the Sun, a beautifully shaped eye with sun rays beaming through it. Last will be the Ear of the Wind, standing against a steep sand dune that, if you walk up to it, you're most likely to bring home Monument Valley's souvenir: sand in your shoes.

Treat yourself to a 3.5 hour tour of Monument Valley with plenty of time at each stop to take the perfect picture and enjoy the views. This tour is ideal for photographers and visitors who want extra time to explore and learn more about the area. In addition to main monuments such as Mitten View, Three Sisters, John Ford Point, Sleeping Dragon, Traditional Hogan, The Big Hogan, Moccasin Arch, Sun's Eye, Totem Pole, North Window, Artist Point, see the scenic Ear of the Wind arch and Anasazi Ruins. The views of the sights on this tour will leave you speechless. At the end of your tour, enjoy a musical performance from your guide and a visit to a Navajo Hogan, a traditional Navajo home, where you can learn a lot about the history of this incredible place.

Make the most of your trip and experience an unforgettable visual spectacle that you will remember for the rest of your life. Upon arrival at Monument Valley, follow your guide to a nearby vantage point where the sun rises directly from the center of the iconic Totem Pole. Admire the sun as it rises across the vibrant landscape, and marvel as the combination of colors dances across the sky, changing the shape of famous rock formations and arches. After a breathtaking sunrise, enjoy a tour of the valley with plenty of stops along the way to take photos. See the famous West and East Mitten Buttes, John Ford Point, the Three Sisters, Moccasin Arch, the Totem Pole, The Big Hogan, Sun’s Eye, North Window, and Sleeping Dragon. Next, follow your guide into the restricted back country part of the valley that you can only visit in the company of a Navajo guide. Throughout the tour, listen to your guide share fascinating insights and anecdotes, and learn about Monument Valley and Navajo culture. Finally, visit a Navajo Hogan, a traditional Navajo home, to watch a bonus rug weaving demonstration as well as a ceremonial musical performance.

Explore Monument Valley from the comfort of an Open-Air on this guided tour starting from the Visitor Center. Drive deep into the red-sand desert and stop for incredible views at look-out points. Choose from a private or a group tour experience.  Be picked up by the View Hotel buildings Loading Area and begin the 1.5-hour drive down switch-back dirt roads. Stop at the Left and Right Mitten Butte rock formation and drive by the Merrick Butte & Elephant and Camel Butte rock formations. Admire the views at John Ford's Point, a beautiful spot named after the director who used this location to make many major western films. Ride through a beautiful landscape where many ancient natural medicines and remedies can be found.  See a 450-foot, slim-spiraled totem pole which stands before the Yeibichei Dancers kingdom. Finally, go past the North Window, where you can take in some of the best views of the day before returning to your meeting point. 

This 2-day tour from Las Vegas takes you on a leisurely tour of the Grand Circle. In addition to the classic Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend will be covered. You will also view the spectacular sunrise over Monument Valley. This is a well organized tour and covers all places you don’t want to miss in the Grand Circle. On the first day, we will first visit Horseshoe Bend. On the way to Horseshoe Bend, we will stop by in Hurricane to enjoy the view of Lake Powell. Horseshoe Bend offers spectacular views of a horseshoe-shaped incised meander of the Colorado River. After hiking 1.2 km on a sandy trail, you will see the Colorado River in the shape of a horseshoe. Take your time to admire the iconic, breathtaking view of the winding Colorado River. Antelope Canyon is one of the spots in the Grand Circle where you don’t want to miss. Antelope Canyon is known for its incredible rock formations, smooth curves, colors and patterns. You'll be able to explore the canyon with an experienced Navajo guide. Enjoy its colorful, intricate rock walls and formations. There are many photo opportunities here that you don't want to miss. The second day will start with the beautiful sunrise in the Monument Valley known for the towering sandstone buttes of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Monument Valley is considered one of the best place to enjoy sunrise. In addition, you will enjoy the popular Jeep tour of the red clay of Monument Valley, led by the indigenous Navajo people. Next stop for the second day is the well-known UNESCO World Heritage Site, Grand Canyon, with its layered bands of red rock revealing millions of years of geological history. Grand Canyon is a top pick and must-see place for tourists from all over the world and is visited by more than 500 million tourists annually. You will visit three popular viewpoints in the South Rim. On the way back to Las Vegas, we will have a short break in Seligman, a small town on Route 66. This is a nice little stopover where you can enjoy the old American atmosphere. This tour covers best places and you'll leave with fantastic memories and awe-inspiring photos.

Marvel at the highlights of the Lower Monument Valley at sunset on a tour with a local guide. Learn about the area from your guide, visit must-see landmarks like John Ford’s Point, and admire the spectacular colors of sunset in this iconic landscape. After meeting your guide, set off in an open-air safari vehicle or enclosed SUV, depending on the weather conditions. Explore the must-see formations while also going off-road in your all-terrain vehicle to discover lesser-known spots. Enjoy a customized tour that features your guide’s favorite spots in the valley, and hear stories and legends about the area. See Totem Pole, Sun’s Eye, Big Hogan, John Ford’s Point, and more. As the sun begins to set, prepare to be amazed by the changing colors on the sandstone formations in Monument Valley. After taking pictures and admiring the stunning views, return to the meeting point, where this tour ends.

This land holds profound significance for the Dineh, also known as the Navajo, who are the dedicated Keepers of Monument Valley. This extraordinary place is both a sacred ancestral homeland and a cherished motherland for them. Additionally, the region is steeped in the history of the Anasazis, often referred to as the "Ancient Ones," celebrated for their remarkable artistic expressions through concealed or cryptic forms, including petroglyphs, pictographs, and the enigmatic cliff dwellings. On this off the beaten path tour, you will also have the opportunity to admire the delicate and awe-inspiring natural arches that stand in striking contrast to the towering buttes. Moreover, you'll explore the iconic locations within Monument Valley that have played pivotal roles as authentic settings for numerous cinematic productions, particularly in the Western genre. Films like Stagecoach, The Searchers, How The West Was Won, Back To The Future part 3, Thelma and Louise, among many others, have graced these very landscapes. Embark on an unforgettable adventure with as we unveil the mysteries of this land, our ancestral heritage, for you to discover. If you wish, your guide can lead you to a traditional Navajo hogan, a native dwelling, where our Grandmother will showcase her renowned skill in Navajo rug weaving. Your guide will also share the stories of how our people acquired and perfected their various arts and crafts, including carding, wool spinning, rug weaving, and basket weaving. Who knows, you might even acquire a splendid keepsake that will hold a special place in your heart for all time!