The 15 Monument Valley Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Monument Valley: Backcountry Jeep Tour with Navajo Guide

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

Spend 150 minutes exploring Monument Valley with a Navajo guide in an open-air safari vehicle or enclosed SUV. Visit restricted backcountry sites, see the Mitten Buttes, Totem Pole, arches, petroglyphs, and hear traditional music and stories from guides such as Travis, Carole, and Dark Sky.

“Beautiful landscape, emotional moments thanks to one of the best guides I’ve ever met in my life.”

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2.3 Hour Monument Valley Tour

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

Join Tony, Bobby, Don, or another local Navajo guide for a three-hour open-air tour through Monument Valley’s backcountry. Visit the Mittens, John Ford’s Point, arches, spires, and cultural sites, with bottled water, photo help, and live Navajo music included. The $8 park fee is extra.

“It was little confusing on where to meet for pick up, one direction was hotel lobby, another was at entrance of hotel, and lastly, but correctly, the tour pick up lot. That last is correct, but the sign didn't match wording with directions from the app. GPS was spot on but no very helpful. Bobby, our guide/driver was awesome: in everyway; informative, answered every question, very informed and obviously studies to improve his knowledge is quite evident: 6 stars +++.”

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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 in Monument Valley with a local Navajo guide such as John, Joe, Harry, or Joseph. Ride beyond the public loop to Sun’s Eye, Big Hogan, Ear of the Wind, Totem Pole, and petroglyph sites, with time for stories, photos, and cultural history.

“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

Spend three hours touring Monument Valley with a Navajo guide such as Travis, Sandrea, or Jamison. See the Mitten Buttes, John Ford Point, Totem Pole, and hidden backcountry sites, then visit a Hogan for rug weaving and music when available.

“An experience that exceeded our expectations. The guide was amazing and showed us all sorts of formations with names that you wouldn't otherwise discover yourself. The older lady who welcomed us out in the hut told us some really exciting things. We had a fantastic trip and definitely think it was worth all the money.”

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5.3.0 Hours of Monument Valley’s Sunrise or Sunset 4×4 Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 811 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Meet your Navajo guide at The View Hotel for a three-hour sunrise or sunset 4x4 tour through Monument Valley. You’ll visit John Ford’s Point, Sun’s Eye Arch, Big Hogan, Ear of the Wind, Totem Pole, and Yei Bi Cheii, with guides such as Bobby, Elvis, Lee, and Yvonne sharing local stories and photography tips.

“The guides were knowledgeable and shared a lot information. Our guide Lee was outstanding. We highly recommend him.”

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6.Sunset Tour of Monument Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 742 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Ride into Monument Valley’s backcountry with a certified Navajo guide such as Travis, Jameson, or Larry. You’ll stop at the Mitten Buttes, John Ford’s Point, arches, petroglyphs, and Totem Pole, with a rug-weaving demonstration and live Navajo music along the way.

“This experience is wonderful. The guide took us to key points and played the flute. The guide explained a few facts about each landmark and some history of the people.”

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7.Monument Valley Extended Backcountry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 720 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Ride 28 miles through Monument Valley with a Navajo guide such as Larry or Travis. You’ll reach guide-only backcountry sites, visit a traditional hogan, see rug weaving, hear local stories, and enjoy music at Big Hogan. The open-air 4x4 is practical, but expect a rough ride.

“Personalized small group tour in an open truck 4wd in back country areas not accessible to the public. Our tour guide, Travis, is Navajo and he was authentic to his tribes culture and history. He was very knowledgeable, very friendly and very spiritual in the Navajo tradition. He introduced us to Navajo people in their back country homes. You would not see this part of Monument Vally on the public tours.”

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8.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 skill. Choose a 30-minute or one-hour outing, with views of Eagle Mesa, Sleeping Bear, Sitting Hen, and the two Mittens. Small groups are limited to nine riders.

“Super, even for a first rider. The guide was very helpful.”

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9.Monument Valley: Scenic 2.5-Hour Guided Tour

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

Spend 2.5 hours in Monument Valley’s backcountry with a Navajo guide such as John, Joe, Harry, or Steven. Ride from The View Hotel to arches, petroglyphs, Hogan, and scenic overlooks, with cultural stories, photo help, and occasional flute music. The open vehicle ride is dusty but part of the fun.

“Joe was the perfect guide. He told us a lot about the Navajo culture. Took pictures of us and gave us a great experience. We loved it and would definitely recommend!”

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10.Monument Valley Backcountry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Ride into Monument Valley with a certified Navajo guide such as Travis, Larry, or Cheryl. You’ll see the Mitten formations, John Ford’s Point, arches, petroglyphs, ruins, and Totem Pole Monument, with stories, music, and possible cultural demonstrations. The $75 tour lasts about 2.5 hours, but park admission and some Hogan activities cost extra.

“She was extremely knowledgeable of the area. She also sang some native songs that were awesome. This is an awesome way to see monument valley.”

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11.Monument Valley Group Tour – 3 Hours – Navajo Spirit Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 636 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend three hours with a Navajo guide exploring Monument Valley’s famous buttes, restricted backcountry, natural arches, amphitheaters, and ancient petroglyphs. Guides such as Larson, Sean, Will, and Cowboy have led recent tours, which may include Navajo music, stories, and a Hogan visit.

“So worth it. Saw places that you can’t get access to on your own Very informative. Shawn was our guide, lots of insight.”

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12.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, or Sabrina. Ride through the main sights and restricted backcountry, pause for photographs, visit a traditional hogan, and hear a flute performance tied to Navajo culture.

“This experience was awesome. We were welcomed very friendly and introduced into horde riding patiently. The tour was amazing and the instructors were more than happy to do an detour with us to have an additional phenomenal view from a hill. Moreover, they took great pic from us and we were allowed to pet all their horses. I would always come back and recommend it. Great service, great experience. Thank you.”

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13.3-hour Private Tour

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

Spend three private hours exploring Canyon de Chelly with Beauty Way Jeep Tours and a Navajo guide such as Jarvin Yazzie, Arianna, or Leander. Ride an open-air 4x4 to ruins, rock art, farms, and family homes while learning about Navajo life, canyon history, and sacred places.

“Absolutely great experience! Our guide Jarvin was knowledgeable and shared his Navajo heritage with us. The views and history were incredible. I would 100% recommend anyone coming to the area to take this tour.”

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14.2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $110

This two-hour horseback ride leaves from Sacred Monument Tours near The View Hotel and visits the Mittens, Merrick Butte, and Sentinel Mesa. Navajo guides such as Logan, Ranger, Marco, and Nelson lead small groups of up to four, with helmets, cowboy hats, safety gear, and photo stops included.

“Ranger and Logan were great guides. They shared stories about their heritage and their desire to teach others about it. They were both great guides and very patient with us novice cowboys! The horses were gentle. We enjoyed seeing some of the monuments very close. Would recommend to all!”

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15.3-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 with an English-speaking local guide such as Indy, Spencer, Christy, or Aurora. Hike Zion and Bryce Canyon, join a Navajo-led Jeep tour in Monument Valley, and explore the Grand Canyon. Choose camping or hotel rooms, with Antelope Canyon and a helicopter flight optional.

“It was a 3 day, activity packed tour with a great knowledgeable guide. The group was divided into 2 buses, couples and solo travelers, which I think, was a very smart move. I had so much fun, in a great company. We saw main attractions, got the gist of the history behind them and made lots and lots of photos. I would not hesitate to go again on a similar tour in a different direction. I was simply amazing. Money and time well spent.”

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