9 Monument Valley Tours That Still Read Well a Year On

1.Monument Valley: Backcountry Jeep Tour with Navajo Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,794 reviews · 2h 30m · from $80Our pick

Join Monument Valley Tribal Tours for a 150-minute Jeep ride through Monument Valley’s public and restricted areas. A Navajo guide such as Travis, Carole, Larry, or Comasheena leads you to arches, petroglyphs, buttes, and sacred sites, then shares cultural stories and traditional music. Expect rough roads, small groups, and either an open-air vehicle or enclosed SUV.

“Everything was great: the tour, the tour guide, the stories, and the views! We had some trouble with our navigation system and arrived late, but when we called the organisation, they were so kind and understanding. Since we weren’t too late, they arranged for another car to take us to the jeep so we could still join. All in all, it was an amazing experience with a very well-organised, friendly and also funny team!”

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2.3 Hour Monument Valley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,616 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Explore Monument Valley in an open-air vehicle with a Navajo guide such as Bobby, Tony, Toney, Don, or Tyrone. The three-hour route reaches restricted sites including the Mittens, John Ford’s Point, arches, spires, and Hogan areas. Expect local stories, photo help, bottled water, and a live flute or drum performance. Bring protection from dust.

“Must do if visiting Monument Valley. Access areas that you can’t if you drive car on scenic road. Great history”

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3.2.5 Hours of Monument Valley’s Backcountry 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,550 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Spend about 2.5 hours touring Monument Valley with a local Navajo guide such as John, Joe, Joseph, Harry, or Bobby. Ride an open-air safari vehicle beyond the main road to Sun’s Eye, Big Hogan, Ear of the Wind, Totem Pole, and petroglyphs. Bring layers, snacks, and a camera, and remember that the park entrance fee is extra.

“Excellent and like that some spots are exclusive. Initial organization and boarding vehicles could be better.”

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4.Monument Valley: Sunset Tour with Navajo Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,467 reviews · 3 hours · from $92

Ride through Monument Valley with a Navajo guide such as Travis, Jamison, Carol, or Tesla, stopping at the Mitten Buttes, John Ford Point, Totem Pole, and other famous formations. You’ll enter restricted backcountry, visit a traditional Hogan, hear Navajo stories and music, and catch the valley in evening light. Expect dust, bumps, and excellent photo chances.

“Donna did a great guide job, but she didn’t get us back to The View for sunset.”

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5.Monument Valley: Horseback Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 715 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $74

Ride from D/D MTA Horse Tours through Monument Valley with a Navajo guide and a horse matched to your experience. The route can include Eagle Mesa, Sleeping Bear, Sitting Hen, Bear and Rabbit, and views of the Two Mittens. Guides such as Troy and Lewis have helped riders with basics, local stories, and safe trotting.

“We arrived late as there were works on the road and moreover we did not realize there was a time difference between Arizona and monument valley. They were so friendly and told us we could do the tour half an hour later, which was a good thing as we had the chance to see the sunset on monument valley. Thank you for that. We had a blast.”

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6.Monument Valley: Scenic 2.5-Hour Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 714 reviews · 2h 30m · from $70

Spend 2.5 hours exploring Monument Valley’s backcountry with a Navajo guide from Dineh Bekeyah Tours. Visit the Sleeping Dragon, Chief’s Head, Eye of the Sun, Ear of the Wind, petroglyphs, and an optional traditional hogan. Expect a bumpy, dusty ride, local stories, photo help, and access to areas beyond the main drive.

“Jo gave us an excellent tour - informative, lots of photo opportunities, well paced Recommended”

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7.Monument Valley: Highlights Tour with Backcountry Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 470 reviews · 3h 30m · from $97

Spend 3.5 hours in Monument Valley with a Navajo guide such as Larry, Travis, Bruce, or Sabrina. Ride through the famous scenic loop and restricted backcountry in a small safari vehicle, pause for photographs at major viewpoints and arches, then visit a traditional hogan for Navajo stories and music. Bring sun protection and arrive on Utah time.

“The views were amazing. Larry was a great driver / guide adding to our overall experience by his sharing of the history and Navajo culture.”

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8.3-hour Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend three hours inside Canyon de Chelly National Monument with a Navajo guide such as Jarvin, Arianna, Leander, or Benjamin. Ride by 4x4 to cliff dwellings, rock art, farms, and historic sites while hearing stories about Navajo life. The private tour costs $242 for up to three people, plus an $8 cash backcountry permit per person.

“My guide, Arianna, was amazing!~!! Her knowledge of the history of the canyon was especially interesting. Highly recommend her as your guide!!”

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9.3-Day Tour: Zion, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley and Grand Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $875

Travel from Las Vegas in a small, air-conditioned minibus to Zion, Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, and the Grand Canyon. Choose camping or three-star lodging, join a Navajo-led Jeep tour, and add Antelope Canyon or a Grand Canyon helicopter flight. English guiding is live, with audio commentary in four other languages.

“This trip is amazing. If you are thinking of just doing a one day return trip out to South Rim Grand Canyon, definitely think about doing this instead, for just two extra days. It’s jam packed with so much, and it definitely leaves you wanting more, but it’s such an amazing taste of the Utah/Arizona National Parks. I was visiting from Australia, I didn’t have unlimited time and didn’t know where to start with trying to organize a trip around the southwest. I wanted to see as much as possible over my total trip, and booking this tour was a great way to see this vast wilderness. John was fantastic,…”

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