Top Monument Valley Outdoor Activities

Explore Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park on this tour that introduces you to Monument Valley's major scenic attractions. During the journey, see backcountry monuments, which include arches and ancient petroglyphs from the Anasazi people. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

See the sites of Lower Monument Valley that even tour guides can’t get enough of on this 3-hour sunrise or sunset excursion. Guides custom create itineraries that feature their favorite points in the valley in addition to must-see formations, transporting you in an all-terrain vehicle to sites far off the beaten path.

Explore the magnificent formations of Monument Valley with a local Navajo guide. You’ll travel by open-air vehicle through this iconic landscape along backcountry routes and restricted areas. The excursion covers sites such as the Mitten Buttes, John Ford's Point, Yeibichai, Three Sisters Spires and Elephant Butte. Opt for a tour to visit a traditional hogan and listen to a Navajo musical performance.

See Monument Valley at its most spectacular: as it is lit up by the setting sun. This tour is led by a Navajo guide and takes you into the backcountry, to places that are normally off limits to visitors. As well as seeing the sights, you'll dive into Indigenous culture with a Navajo rug weaving demonstration and performances.

Explore the upper part of Monument Valley by horseback on this private riding tour. As you ride through the valley's distinctive landscapes you see such places as Sleeping Bear, Sitting Hen, Eagle Mesa and lots of unique red sandstone formations. Your horseback guide will match you with a horse that suits your experience and, because it's a private tour, you can explore the Southwestern desert at your own pace.

The only way to explore the inner workings of Monument Valley is with a Navajo guide—it also happens to be the best way. With this private tour, your born-and-raised guide will take you from fantastic buttes, spires, and mesas to natural arches, amphitheaters, and Anasazi petroglyphs. You’ll wander this sacred ground exploring its beauty, significance, history, and culture, walking away with a connection to the land that cannot be broken.

Cover more ground to marvel at the wonders of Monument Valley without getting footsore with this scenic tour on horseback. Get paired with your horse at the stables just steps from the Monument Valley Visitor Center, then hop in the saddle and follow your guide along the desert trails to take in the dramatic Mitten Buttes and Merrick Buttes from below, as well as the towering Sentinel Mesa.

Monument Valley draws nearly half a million visitors every year to its famous rock formations along the Utah and Arizona border. Hear the geologic history and ancient mythology behind these formations on a guided 1.5-hour tour of Valley Loop Drive, stopping at the Valley’s most famous landmarks and overlooks.

Enjoy an evening of Navajo culture and Monument Valley scenery on this tour led by a Navajo guide. First you'll take a 2.5-hour exploration of Monument Valley at sunset to admire its red rock formations. Then sit down to a traditional Navajo dinner at a location near Rain God Mesa, followed by a performance of Navajo dancing, music, and storytelling around a campfire.

Discover the natural wonders of Monument Valley on a tour led by a Navajo guide, who shows you the top sites such as Big Hogan and John Ford's Point as well as additional places not covered in shorter tours. As you travel 28 miles (45 km) through the tribal park, you'll learn a bit about Navajo culture and legends, see where movies have been filmed, and visit a traditional hogan (dwelling) to watch a rug-weaving demonstration.

Explore the natural features of Monument Valley on this tour led by a Navajo guide. You'll travel through the tribal park to see red rock formations and other sites such as the Big Hogan, John Ford's Point, and the Ear of the Wind. Plus, see a bit of Navajo culture as you visit a traditional hogan (dwelling) and watch a rug-weaving demonstration.

This guided tour of Monument Valley promises a more rounded experience than most typical sightseeing tours. With a Navajo guide, you'll explore in the company of someone with deep knowledge of the land and culture. As well as seeing the famed landscapes, you'll experience a rug weaving demonstration, performances and a side to the valley that is usually off limits to most visitors.

Explore Monument Valley with someone who knows the land best. In the company of a Navajo guide, you will see Monument Valley at its best: as the rising sun casts its warm glow over the valley's towering sandstone masterpieces. Afterward, dive into Indigenous culture through music, crafts and more.

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Learn about Navajo culture and see the natural wonders of Monument Valley on this tour of lower Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Visit a hogan, a traditional Navajo dwelling, to watch a demonstration, and hear stories from a guide about this region. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Utah is a state filled with natural beauty and several landmarks. Purchase this self-driving audio tour that features all of the state’s top sights including Zion National Park, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon, and several smaller spots in between. Whether you want to explore a certain section of the state or do a grand tour, this audio tour has something for everyone.

Accessible only on Navajo-led tours, Mystery Valley is less frequented than its counterpart of Monument Valley, but offers just as many rock formations and desert vistas. Discover the mysteries behind ancient Anasazi dwellings, petroglyphs, and all manner of buttes and arches on this 3.5-hour tour, fully narrated by your guide.

Under the guidance of an experienced Navajo tour guide, you will go deep into this ancient land. Including all the spectacular monuments, red spiral rocks, buttes, mesas, arches and rock paintings, many rare natural wonders will be fully displayed in front of you. Many famous movies, such as Transformers and Forrest Gump, were filmed around this area. As the journey progresses, the beautiful view you see will remind you of many classic and well-known movie plots, giving you immersive feelings. You will know the history of Monument Valley. You can hear ancient legends and interesting anecdotes, passed down by words of mouth generation to generation, that are only known by local Navajo people.

We are the one out of the thirty two companies that live in the Monument valley tribal park. we share our experience, history and culture of living in such a beautiful land. if you want a true experience of monument valley? than we are the tour to do so.

We live in the Monument Valley Tribal Park. My family (bit'ah'nii' clan) have lived here for many generations. We will strive to give you the best experience while you are here visiting our homeland. All of our drivers are 100% Navajo and live in Monument Valley and close surrounding areas. We want to share our stories and culture with you.

Experience our mother nature's beautiful creation from local guides that will provide our knowledge, history, and local upbringings of the Valley. Included in the tour will be the 17-mile loop and restricted backcountry with a demonstration inside a traditional Hogan.

Due to land-access restrictions, exploring Monument Valley requires a Navajo guide. No problem—that just makes the experience that much richer. With this Navajo-led tour, you’ll get the privilege of wandering this sacred ground, witnessing famous vistas like the Mittens, John Ford’s Point, and more. You’ll also get an appreciation for this revered place, tuning into its Indigenous significance and wild past.

Drive the rugged landscape of Monument Valley in this guided tour. Marvel at the size of the sandstone megaliths and see landmarks that were made famous in old Western movies. Departing from the Visitor’s Center travel along the valley floor in an open vehicle or SUV. Stop at five of the monuments for which the valley is known to help develop a deeper appreciation for the area and its history.

Monument Valley is located within Navajo Nation, also known as Navajoland, an American Indian reservation. With this small-group tour, explore the red-sand desert region with a Navajo guide born and raised in the valley and the surrounding areas. A team takes you through about 15 miles (24 kilometers) of rough terrain, sharing top sights and film locations, and Navajo traditions, history, and stories.