Discover Monument Valley and its iconic features on this daylong excursion from Flagstaff. You'll see why the red rock formations have served as the backdrop for countless movies, including John Wayne films. Get up close on a guided tour, including the Navajo Nation reservation and a historic trading post. Lunch and round-trip hotel transport are included.

Have lunch overlooking desert rock landmarks
Tour the Tribal Park and the valley floor
Shop at the Cameron Trading Post
Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Flagstaff hotel pick-up & drop-off
Local sales tax
Monument Valley fees
Complimentary lunch
Bottled water provided
Professional guides
HOTEL INFORMATION REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE
Arizona State Law Requires Children 8 Years and Younger to be in a car seat/booster seat.

20% tip for your guide recommended if you enjoy your tour
Tour Availability: Tuesdays and Fridays
Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for the tour

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

06:30 AM

Pickup details

*Complimentary Flagstaff hotel pickup (Flagstaff pickup within city limits only).

What To Expect

Following hotel pickup in the morning, depart Flagstaff on a roughly 3-hour drive northeast to Monument Valley. Along the way, you're treated to views of the San Francisco Peaks and volcanic fields. A stop is made at the historical Cameron Trading Post where you can browse the selection of Native American–crafted jewelry and artisan goods.

The drive continues across the expansive Navajo Nation reservation, which boasts postcard-worthy scenes of the Painted Desert Cliffs and landmarks like the Elephant Feet rock pillars. Hear from your guide about the cultural history of the Navajo people before arriving at the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, and savor a delicious lunch with impressive views overlooking the timeworn desert formations.

Then it's off for a guided tour of the valley floor. Stop at John Ford Point for an expansive view of the area, then come upon the West and East Mitten Buttes and see Totem Pole, Rain God Mesa, and more. Conclude your 10-hour day trip with the return to Flagstaff and drop-off at your hotel.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

Navajo Tour

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cameron Trading Post

Navajo Nation

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is casual & comfortable
Layers are suggested during fall, winter and spring
Don't forget your camera
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
A minimum of four passengers is required in order for this tour to operate
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Reviews

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Hollywood's Greatest Backlot, Not in Hollywood

AL_P, Aug 2021

I enjoyed the tour very much. My tour guide J.R. who worked on some the motion pictures filmed at Monument Valley, told great entertaining stories abut his experiences. I was picked up at my hotel on time in clean, comfortable van. J.R. was a very good driver and gave us info facts as we traveled. After a great meal, we went into the park, only an indigenous person could guide us through there. Our guide was “Larry”, a member of the Navajo tribe. Larry was friendly and knowledgeable about the history of his people. For the entire trip, I had the “I can’t believe I finally made it here”, feeling since I had been trying to get there for many years, and it did not disappoint. I would personally thank the tour, J.R., Larry, and the two people I traveled with, for making this a trip of a lifetime. The value was good for me, even though I would have spent more, but if you are a fan of classic cinema, especially westerns, it is a must see place.

Monument Valley Trip

Louise C, Dec 2018

Our guide Steve was excellent...a wealth of information. Monument Valley is unique, and well worth the trip.

This was a trip of a lifetime...

MyrnaLee_P, May 2016

This was a trip of a lifetime. Sheldon of Great Ventures Tours was very kind, accommodating and an excellent tour guide! We loved seeing the Monument Valley area and we got some great pictures and memories that will last a lifetime.