Monument Valley Backcountry Tour: Exclusive Navajo Guided Exploration
4.9
684 Ratings
Oljato-Monument Valley

Embark on an exclusive Navajo-guided exploration of Monument Valley’s hidden stories and breathtaking landscapes. Discover off-limits areas, enjoy live performances, and learn about Navajo culture.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park -
    • Scenic Stop 1: West & East Mitten View
    • Scenic Stop 2: John Ford’s Point
    • Scenic Stop 3: Visit to a Navajo Hogan & Navajo rug weaving demonstration
    • Scenic Stop 4: Big Hogan Arch, Moccasin Arch & Live Performance
    • Scenic Stop 5: Sun’s Eye & Anasazi Petroglyphs/Ruins
    • Scenic Stop 6: Totem Pole Monument
    • Scenic Stop 7: North Window or Artist’s Point
What's Included
  • Pick-up & Drop-off for KOA campground guest only (MUST CALL FOR DEPARTURE TIME)
  • Pick-up & Drop-off at The View Hotel Lobby (outside in front of lobby down the stairs)
  • Certified Navajo Guide
What's Not Included
  • KOA pick-up is for KOA overnight customers ONLY
  • Admission fees
  • Hogan visit and rug weaving demonstration(book the extended backcountry tour for this activity)
Additional Information

The adventure commences with a brief introduction from a Navajo guide, who will lead participants on an unforgettable journey through Monument Valley. The guide will expertly navigate 28 miles of Monument Valley’s most spectacular sights, where numerous movies, commercials, and performances have been filmed. Participants will enjoy the privilege of…

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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. (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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84tonm
Apr 20, 2026
A fantastic experience - Travis gave us a fantastic experience on our tour. We saw all the sights including the Backcountry which you don't get to see on other tours. Travis was the perfect informatief host, playing music for us and sharing part of his family history. I would highly recommend taking a tour with him.
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Molly
Apr 20, 2026
A must do if you are in NE AZ or SE UT! - While you can drive your own car in once you’ve purchased a pass at the gate, taking a tour is the best way to enjoy the monuments and gain some insight into Navajo beliefs. Not to mention save some wear & tear on your car! Plus there are monuments you cannot get to as some roads are for guided tours only, so you would be missing out on some fabulous sights. Our tour guide was Jameson, and he was wonderful! He shared info on what was filmed where, gave us a demo on how these monuments were formed, told us about Mother Earth and Father Sky, and played a beautiful song for us on his flute.
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Bike-traveler29
Apr 20, 2026
Guided tour not to be missed. - You can drive into the area if you have a four wheel drive but you would miss so much. Access to only tour group areas and the knowledge and information provided by the guides made our visit here very special. Our guide Travis was outstanding.
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Jetsetben
Apr 19, 2026
Incredible backcountry tour of Monument Valley - We had an amazing tour with Travis! We highly recommend.
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Gayler536
Apr 18, 2026
It was a remarkable journey into the Diné back country. - We harassed a marvelous time. TRAVIS MOSEL was our guide and he was fabulous. He was entertaining, knowledgeable, caring, and shared so much incredible information. I highly recommend the tour and especially with Travis. I was having a hard time getting up into the jeep. He brought me a step stool and watched my every step up and down along with my husband Richard.
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O2742jujonathanb
Apr 13, 2026
All 4*4 with family - A great experience with our guide Marjory.
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Rac0025
Apr 12, 2026
Monument Valley - Amazing experience. And a tour guide with a lot off experience
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6brennam
Apr 11, 2026
An incredible journey through Monument Valley! - We had an amazing time in Monument Valley with our excellent Navajo guide, Larry. Our hard-to-impress teens thoroughly enjoyed the trip as well. We especially loved Larry’s stories and his incredibly moving flute playing at the hogan. It was a tour we will always remember. Highly recommended by our family!
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Ankararysalingo
Apr 11, 2026
Our Navaho tour guide, Travis, was the best. - Our Navaho tour guide, Travis, was very knowledgeable, humble, open hearted and generous. We learned a lot from him and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We feel very blessed by his kindness and wisdom. We hope to tour with him again!
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Venture17863124788
Apr 11, 2026
Iconic - This is a fantastic way to see the iconic sites of Monument Valley. Our guide, Larry, was so good at helping us get beautiful photos, and he shared a great deal of Navajo history. The back country was otherworldly, and the tour provided a quiet, intimate look. If you get a chance, be sure to get some fry bread from Linda's.
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