3 Hour Monument Valley Tour

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Overview

Explore the Scenic Loop and Restricted Backcountry of Monument Valley with a local Navajo guide. Visit iconic locations from John Wayne western movies and majestic sandstone arches only accessible with a native.

Included

Included
Local Navajo guide
Included
Bottled water
Included
Backcountry permit
Included
Native American flute playing or Navajo chanting

Important information

What should I bring?

- Water & electrolytes
- Hiking shoes or comfortable footwear
- Appropriate clothing
- Sun protection
- Bandana or mask for dust

What locations are visited on this tour?

- East & West Mitten Buttes
- Merrick Butte, Stagecoach & King on His Throne
- John Ford's Point & the Three Sisters Spires
- Rain God Mesa & Thunderbird Mesa
- Visit to Susie & Effie Yazzie's Hogan (Optional)
- The Big Hogan & Moccasin Arch
- Sun's Eye Arch
- Ear of the Wind Arch
- Totem Pole Spire & YeiBiChei
- Restricted Backcountry of Monument Valley
- 17 Mile Scenic Drive / Valley Loop

Where do we meet for the tour?

Please meet your guide in the designated 'Guided Tours Loading Area' located outside and in front of The View Hotel. There is a flight of stairs that leads down to the paved loading area. Here, you will find two covered picnic tables with bench seating. Please arrive 10 minutes earlier.

Where is The View Hotel?

The View Hotel is located inside Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. This is the only hotel inside MVNTP. It is located next to the Visitors Center.

Is there a fee to enter Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park?

Yes. It is $8 per person. This is paid upon entering the Tribal Park at one of two fee booths. Parks & Recreation only accepts credit cards. No cash is accepted. The park pass is valid for one day only.

Where do I park my vehicle?

There is plenty of parking for all vehicle sizes below the Visitors Center.

Are there bathroom stops and facilities on the tour?

There is a waterless bathroom facility at John Ford's Point.

What time do we operate on?

We operate on Mountain Daylight Time (MDT). The entire Navajo Nation does, even where tribal territory extends into the State of Arizona. So, please take notice when you are traveling to Monument Valley from parts of Arizona. Depending on the time of year, there may be a one hour time difference.

Highlights

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Visit exclusive locations in the backcountry of Monument Valley which are only accessible with a local Navajo guide. Walk under sandstone arches and get up close to ancient cliff dwellings. Stand at iconic vistas where John Wayne western movies were filmed.