Monument Valley 4x4 Tour: Navajo Culture and Hidden Gems

Uncover the secrets, myths, and legends of Navajo culture on an extended backcountry tour of Monument Valley. Explore off-limits areas, learn about the history and art of the Navajo people, and experience the breathtaking beauty of this iconic landscape.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park - Scenic Stop 1- West & East Mitten View
    Scenic Stop 2- Elephant Butte
    Scenic Stop 3- John Ford’s Point
    Scenic Stop 4- Navajo Hogan Visit & Navajo rug weaving demonstration.
    Scenic Stop 5- Big Hogan Arch, Moccasin Arch & Live Performance
    Scenic Stop 6- Sun’s Eye & Anasazi Petroglyphs/Ruins
    Scenic Stop 7- Ear of…
What's Included
  • Certified Navajo Guide
  • Pick-up & Drop-off at the View Hotel
  • Pick-up & Drop-off from KOA campground (MUST CALL TO CONFIRM)
  • Photo Opportunities
  • 4x4 open aired vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Tribal Park Admission Fee- $8 per person (can use check or credit card)
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

The 4x4 Extended Backcountry Tour includes all the highlight stops plus additional locations not featured in the standard backcountry tour. Spend extra time with a Navajo guide and enjoy an experience that reveals the secrets, myths, and legends of Navajo culture. Journey through 28 miles of Monument Valley’s most stunning sights, where movies,…

Location
The View Hotel
Indian Route 42
• We meet OUTSIDE in front of the view hotel lobby at the guided tour loading area • Please arrive 15 minutes before your departing tour time. • (Please be advised we are one hour ahead of Arizona from March to November, we are MDT Mountain Daylight Time)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Durangodee
Apr 22, 2026
A great experience - We did the all day tour with Larry Team. Not only is Larry an excellent tour guide, driver and flute player, his photography skills are superb and he was generous with taking pictures of the guests and showing us how to use our cameras to get better photos. We opted to be in the open jeep/truck as opposed to being in the back of a closed in van. We were happy with our choice. It was a bit windy on the short highway drive in the afternoon. Otherwise, you see more and are outside. There is a cover over the top of the jeep/truck, so you aren't in the sun all day. Wear layers, hat, sunglasses, bring water. We were very happy with Larry and with Monument Valley Tribal tours.
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Annaclara2018
Apr 21, 2026
Thanks for a lifelong memory! - On April 19 we took the Monument Valley Extended Background Tour. It was my third time in Monument Valley and this tour is the one I, without a doubt, do recommend. Our guide was Travis. THANK YOU Travis for a tour that I will never forget!! Your knowledge and how you shared it with us made it all a memory for life! I wish I could get more ... you have so much to teach and show that 3,5 hours is far from enough!! Best wishes from a thankful trio ...
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Lauramu7276qa
Apr 20, 2026
Magical Monument Valley - We had an outstanding experience touring the Monument Valley backcountry with our Navajo guide, Travis, who was born and raised in the Valley. Not only did we see so many astonishingly beautiful monuments, arches, and petrogliphs, but Travis also shared the history and culture of the people of the Valley. Travis is an excellent cultural guide, storyteller, and musician. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for everyone that we recommend highly to everyone!
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709tamars
Apr 20, 2026
Great time with Travis - Travis our guide was excellent! We learned a lot about Navajo traditions and beliefs. Nature was splendid
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Freedom06462780688
Apr 18, 2026
Fantastic tour and amazing guide Larry! - The tour was fantastic and our guide Larry was amazing. He made the tour very interesting also for our kids. We were very lucky to have him as a guide
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Dixier241
Apr 17, 2026
Amazing trip - The tour was amazing. The views were incredible and the tour guide Travis provided great information and also played songs for us on his flute and drum.
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Debbiejj58
Apr 17, 2026
Larry is a great guide! Totally worth the trip!! - Larry was fabulous! So worth it to see the backcountry and the arches!
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Claucski
Apr 17, 2026
An unforgettable visit! - Marjory is an amazing guide! She patiently explained what we had to know and shared with us part of her story. She is exciting! She made sure we understood because we are French and she speaks in English. She’s also a photo champion, knows where to place us for beautiful memories and handles photo tools beautifully! The tour is exceptional, it is superb and impressive. The park is huge and spectacular. We had an unforgettable experience! 🤩🫶
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Explore50645251745
Apr 16, 2026
A wonderful experience!0 - The tour was just beautiful and absolutely thrilled us. We had a lot of fun and were able to fully enjoy the entire experience. We would particularly like to highlight our driver: She was incredibly friendly, warm and provided us with exciting stories and interesting information about the surroundings and history. You could tell how passionate she is about her job. Overall, an all-round successful tour – highly recommended!
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Eliz435
Apr 15, 2026
All in all, a wonderful experience! - Larry was an amazing tour guide. We were the first ones out there on an 8:30 am tour and he provided blankets for our laps. He took us into the backcountry and explained everything so beautifully. He knew all the perfect photo ops also, even taking photos of us all. He sang for us, played the traditional flute, told us the stories, pointed out the features, and drove us safely and comfortably all around the park. Thank you!!
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From $90
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).