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Monument Valley: Backcountry Jeep Tour with Navajo Guide

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Monument Valley: Backcountry Jeep Tour with Navajo Guide
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4.8  / 5868 reviews

Explore the Monument Valley, and the back country with a Navajo guide. See landmarks that can only be visited on this tour.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Experience

Highlights

  • Explore the Monument Valley with a local Navajo guide in an open-air safari vehicle
  • Travel into restricted parts of the Monument Valley only accessible on this tour
  • Admire iconic landmarks such as West and East Mitten Buttes and the Totem Pole
  • Learn about the culture, history and traditions of Navajo Nation
  • Enjoy the intimacy of a small-group tour

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Local Navajo Guide
  • Access to the restricted backcountry of Monument Valley
  • Visit to the Navajo Traditional Home with rug weaving demonstration
  • Traditional musical performance by your guide
  • Monument Valley Tribal Park entry pass ($8 per person)
  • Food
  • Tips

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Meeting point

Please wait for your driver outside of The View Hotel at the Navajo loading area.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Headscarf

Know before you go

  • This tour operates on Utah time (Mountain Daylight Time), which is 1 hour ahead of Arizona from March to November. Please take this into account when planning your visit. If you're coming from Arizona please leave 1 hour early
  • The tour is operated in an open-air safari-style vehicle with a maximum of 12 passengers in warm weather. During cold or hot weather, the tour uses an enclosed SUV vehicle with a maximum of 7 people
  • Because of rough terrain, this tour is not suitable for infants younger than 1 years old or women who are more than 5 months pregnant
  • On the rare occasion, rug weaving may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 868 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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John – NetherlandsOctober 1, 2024  – Verified booking
we had Jameson as a guide, he is a fantastic storyteller, it was a morning i'll remember for a very long time .
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Stephen – United KingdomSeptember 15, 2024  – Verified booking
Bruce was a fantastic guide, and his explanations of the rock formations and the Navajo culture were fascinating. He really brought the landscape and the people to life. Highly recommended!
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Christoph – GermanySeptember 7, 2024  – Verified booking
Guide Larry really Made our day. All of my family Loved His way of telling historical stories. The music was touching! Thank You Larry.
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Product ID: 302648

Activity provider:Monument Valley Tribal Tours

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