Monument Valley Tour: Navajo Guide & Sandstone Wonders

Join 81-year-old Navajo guide Don Mose for an exclusive Monument Valley tour. Discover hidden sandstone wonders, cinematic history, and rich Navajo culture.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park - Visit exclusive areas only accessible with a Navajo guide including famous locations used in John Wayne Western Movies. This is a private tour in an enclosed luxury vehicle.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Local Navajo guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Entrance Fee ($8 Per Person)
Additional Information

Embark on an extraordinary adventure through Monument Valley, a captivating landscape of sandstone marvels and cinematic heritage. Join the esteemed Don Mose, an engaging 83-year-old Navajo guide, as he reveals the mysteries of this sacred land, taking you beyond the usual tourist routes.
This unique tour grants access to restricted areas of the valley,…

Location
The View Hotel
Indian Route 42
Please meet your guide in the guest lobby of the View Hotel. In the lobby you will see a bronze statue of a cowboy riding a horse surrounded by bench seating. This is where we will meet you for your tour. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Buffysmith
Mar 11, 2025
Thank you, Tony! - We did the 3 hour sunset tour with Tony. His knowledge and storytelling are truly amazing. We went into the tour a little unsure because of the kids, time length, and cost. We were completely blown away and grateful we booked this. Tony has a personal story about everything you will see to share from the Navajos. He has a beautiful gift of Navajo story telling. We learned so much - both adults and kids. He was good to share information that the entire group could appreciate. He also played a drum and sang a song that was his Grandmother’s favorite. It was special and beautiful. He is also a masterful photographer. The photos that he took or helped us to take are amazing and taught us new tricks. Don’t miss this amazing experience! It is well worth it.
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915marthad
Feb 11, 2025
Great Tour - Don Mose was the greatest guide, he brought Minument Valley to life! I have already recommended his tour to others. Don took the time to not just show us the valley, but to teach us amazing facts about the valley and the people who live there. 5 stars is not enough!
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Kevin_c
Feb 2, 2025
Excellent Time - We just took the Monument Valley tour with Don, and I can confidently say it exceeded my expectations. This was my second time touring the Valley, and while I expected to see new areas and learn more about Navajo culture, this experience was far more than just sightseeing. Don has an incredible depth of knowledge about both the monuments and their cultural significance to the Navajo and other Indigenous tribes both past and present. His insights went beyond just the Western films shot in the Valley, making the tour far richer and more meaningful than I had anticipated. I will absolutely be returning to Monument Valley, and when I do, another tour with Don will be a must. For Those Interested in the Cultural Aspect If you are still reading, I’ll share more details for those particularly interested in the cultural depth of this tour. Before our trip, I had read parts of the Navajo creation story and was eager to hear more specific insights from Don. Reading is one thing, but having an interactive conversation with an expert is a whole new level of learning. I had asked the tour provider if it would be possible to incorporate more cultural and historical information, and Don truly delivered. As a former educator in Navajo language and culture, Don built up the information gradually, layer by layer, throughout the tour. I walked away having learned far more than I had even hoped for. My wife, who had not done any reading beforehand, commented that she wished we had recorded the entire tour. In fact, she said it was the highlight of our entire 10-day trip out West. If you want to get even more out of the experience, I highly recommend reading just a little bit beforehand will gain even deeper insights from the tour. As I mentioned earlier, I will definitely be returning for another tour with Don.
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Myriamo526
Jan 3, 2025
Very nice private tour - Very nice way to discover Monument Valley out of the usual touristic place. Our guide, Travis, was very authentic. We would definitely recommend this tour while visiting Monument Valley.
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E4301mnjoeh
Dec 29, 2024
The is more than a drive tour, this is the monument valley experience - Nate and his son Che' coordinated to give us such a wonderful tour throughout Monument valley. We had such a unique, educational, entertaining, and enlightening journey. Thank you Nate and Che'.
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Jeannalovesdogs
Dec 20, 2024
Fantastic tour - This tour was fantastic. Don was a delight and the way he explained the history of the Navajo was incredible. I learned things I never would have any where else. The tour takes you off of the regular path and you get to see part of this incredible valley that you wouldn’t on your own. We definitely recommend you do this tour it will be the highlight of your monument valley trip.
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Marionhh3466ms
Dec 2, 2024
You get what you pay for - totally worth it - The tour with Don was the highlight of our stay in Monument Valley. A knowledgeable and witty guide who customized the tour according to our wishes. He showed us the best places to take photos and pointed out many things that we could easily have missed. His wealth of knowledge about the history of his people, the landscape, geology and political situations made the tour something special. There was also no shortage of personal stories and anectodes. The tour was definitely worth the investment. Don is a sweetheart and we had so much fun.
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Ericm439
Nov 11, 2024
Unforgettable Tour of Monument Valley - My Wife and I booked the private sunset tour with Monument Valley Safari on 10/03/24. Let me say that it was nothing short of amazing. Our tour guide, Don Mose, was incredible. In addition to showing us the very best sights, he taught us some Navajo words, told Navajo stories, explained the meanings of the Petroglyphs that we saw and gave a full history of Monument Valley as well as the Navajo people in general. The tour was visually stunning while also culturally deepening. Don took us to some places where the regular tours don't go and even helped us adjust our camera settings for maximum image capture. If you are planning on visiting Monument Valley, look no further than Monument Valley Safari. If he's available, ask for Don Mose - it will be an experience you do not forget.
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B9051eldavidb
Nov 6, 2024
Great Adventure - Don did an excellent job as a tour guide. This was the highlight of our trip. Would highly recommend him for an authentic Navajo tour. Don’s stories were great.
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Candace_l
Oct 25, 2024
Private Monument Valley tour - Pick up was on time, private tour vehicle very clean & comfortable, sights were incredible. The best & most memorable was our guide, Don!
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