Monument Valley is a must-do when in Arizona, well worth taking a full-day tour to experience its famous natural beauty. Starting from Sedona or Flagstaff, drive north towards the Utah border, traveling through the San Francisco Volcanic field and the vast Navajo Nation. See traditional Navajo homes, an authentic trading post and learn about Navajo culture as you travel on reservation lands. Take in the towering red sandstone buttes of Monument Valley while taking the 17-mile drive through the heart of the valley, and enjoy frequent stops for photo ops.

Full-day tour to Monument Valley, from Sedona or Flagstaff
Drive through the lands of the Navajo Nation and learn about Navajo culture and history
Marvel at Monument Valley's spectacular sandstone buttes at close range while driving through the valley
Learn about the region's history, wildlife and geography from your knowledgeable guide
Includes complimentary bottled water, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Included

Hotel pickup
Professional guide
Bottled water
Complementary lunch
HOTEL INFORMATION REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE
Arizona State Law Requires All Children Eight Years and Younger to be in a Car Seat/Booster Seat.

Gratuity not included
Average gratuity is 15% - 20% if you enjoyed your tour
Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for their tour.

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

*Complimentary Sedona (6:00-6:30am) and Flagstaff (7:00-7:30am) hotel pickup (Flagstaff pickup within city limits only). HOTEL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE

What To Expect

After hotel pickup in Sedona or Flagstaff, relax in your comfortable climate-controlled van for the scenic drive to Monument Valley, which takes approximately three hours from Flagstaff. Along the way, your guide shares informative commentary about the geology, wildlife and history of the American Southwest, and points out landmarks that you pass.

Take in the sights as you travel through the San Francisco Volcanic field, Cameron Trading Post and the vast expanse of the Navajo Nation with the Painted Desert in the distance. When you arrive at Monument Valley, located on the Utah border and part of the Colorado Plateau, admire your first views of the otherworldly landscape. Stop for lunch (own expense) at a restaurant with views and choose from a menu of Navajo and classic American dishes.

After lunch, set out to see more of Monument Valley, known for the red sandstone buttes that tower up to 1,000 feet (304 meters) above ground level, with many basins, rock formations and cactus in between. Your guide takes you on the 17-mile drive to get closer to the soaring buttes and admire different perspectives on the stunning red-rock landscape.

As your tour the area, your guide provides insight into Navajo culture and traditions, along with the geography and natural history of the region. Keep your camera handy for endless photo ops of the breathtaking landscape, with your guide there to steer you to best vantage points. Various Hollywood directors have been inspired to film movies here, including several Westerns starring John Wayne.

At the end of a memorable tour to Monument Valley, your guide returns you to your hotel in the early evening.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Redstone Tours (Pass By)

Oak Creek Canyon (Pass By)

Cameron Trading Post

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
All the vans are fully climate controlled
Casual, comfortable clothing is suggested (shorts, jeans, comfortable shoes)
We recommend that you wear layered clothing in the winter, spring and fall months
Stops are made along the way for restrooms, coffee breaks, shopping and sightseeing
This tour departs Tuesday and Friday
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
HOTEL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO TOUR DATE
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Arizona State Law Requires All Children Eight Years and Younger to be in a Car Seat/Booster Seat. Guests are required to provide their own car seat/booster seat for their tour.
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.

Featured review

Tatsumi_M

Must visit to better understand the history and culture of the native Americans and subsequently many Western movies staged at Monument Valley

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29 reviews

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An excellent day trip and tour guide!

Rachael_W, Jan 2023

Stanton is the man! He has great knowledge and can answer any questions you might have about the area. He offered water bottles and candy throughout the day, made sure all of us were cozy, and drove well. He knew all of the stops to take us on and took photos, too! I highly recommend Stanton as your guide for the day! Thank you!

Great tour!

Michele M, Sep 2018

Went with redstone tours, Kevin was great . What fun! Monument valley was breathtaking . Had a person with a fold up wheelchair. We made it fine. Ride is bumpy , but ok.

Must visit to better understand the...

Tatsumi_M, May 2018

Must visit to better understand the history and culture of the native Americans and subsequently many Western movies staged at Monument Valley

We had a wonderful time! Our tour...

M.H., Nov 2017

We had a wonderful time! Our tour guide J.R. went out of his way to make this trip amazing! He was very knowledgeable, patient, entertaining and wonderful! It was an experience we will always remember! Thank you!

Sheldon did an amazing job of...

Joanne N, Dec 2015

Sheldon did an amazing job of educating us on every aspect of Navajo culture and geology and history/culture. The monuments are incredible. You will be in total awe. Our lunch stop enabled us to enjoy Navajo cuisine which was plentiful and delicious. It was a very long day but definitely worth it!

The Monument Valley is really...

Cathy B, Nov 2015

The Monument Valley is really something to see. I did expect the trip to be long...was told 12 hours due to long drive time.... so I was prepared for 12 hours start to finish. However, by the time the day was over start to finish it was over 14 hours. In hind sight, I believe we took too much time at each hotel stop when picking folks up that was unnecessary. It appears the time got away from the driver and we even changed lunch plans when we heard that we wouldn't get back untl after 8 PM. That took away from the trip. We were so exhausted when we got back to the hotel.

James needs to understand his...

inelsonac, Sep 2015

James needs to understand his history a little deeper, a little over-the-top as pro-indian and no effective balance. Really enjoyed the tour though,

Loved it! The guide Sheldon was...

Daniela C, Aug 2015

Loved it! The guide Sheldon was somthing and Monument Valley is a place that you cant miss in your life!

This was an excellent tour and it...

Peter C, Oct 2014

This was an excellent tour and it was just like the pictures I had seen only larger. Very tasty lunch at the café there and our guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Absolute lived up to my expectations and more.

Really good, I loved MV. It's...

Lucas S, Aug 2014

Really good, I loved MV. It's impressive and the tour by viator is really good.

Amazing tour guide - so informative...

Amber H, Aug 2014

Amazing tour guide - so informative and passionate! Spent so much time at the valley and drove the 17 mile off-road track through it. Took stunning photos! Lunch was good too with a great view of the valley. Was picked up right on time in Flagstaff in an air conditioned minibus of 8 people.

Our driver, Cory, was incredible...

Frank W, May 2014

Our driver, Cory, was incredible! He gave information on anything we saw on the tour, from animals, vegetation, history, Native American culture, weather, jewelry, and anything else. Not only intelligent, he was pleasant and good-natured. It was the best day of our vacation.

Long day, but would of not missed...

Patricia A P, Oct 2013

Long day, but would of not missed it. The scenery was wonderful. Ourguide was very informative, learn a lot of interesting facts

We had a great time - lots of pics...

Dennis S, Aug 2013

We had a great time - lots of pics. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the area. Would love to go again.

All I can say is WOW! Unbelievable...

Kathleen R, May 2013

All I can say is WOW! Unbelievable scenery. It is a long ride but well worth it. The only down side was the Santa Ana's. Very windy at times.

This tour was not what I expected...

shelley k, Oct 2012

This tour was not what I expected. It seemed to be mainly a shopping expedition at the rest stops. The scenery was beautiful but we thought we would be visiting a Navajo house and learning about their culture: not visiting them at work.

too expensive only for the valley...

annalisa p, Oct 2012

too expensive only for the valley, not clear that the trip is just at themonument valley.If you expect to see an indian reservation, well...you will just drive through land, you will not meet or visit indians villages, and you will meet indians just in the shops in the valley. Wonderful landscapes, but no indian reservation in this trip.

Unfortunately we had a lot of rain...

Kim S, Sep 2012

Unfortunately we had a lot of rain, but we did get to see the "monuments". The driver scared the **** out of us as he was driving wrecklessly - reading his notes as he was driving, driving too fast and not paying attention to the road. We were glad to arrive home safely. Driver spoiled it for us

The driver was knowledgeable about...

Claudette H, Sep 2012

The driver was knowledgeable about both the Navajo Nation and the land. The trip was long and it rained very hard the whole time we were there, so it was a red muddy mess! But he was determined that we would see some of the monuments and get pictures.

Absolutely fabulous! Monsoon, but who...

BRIT V, Aug 2012

Absolutely fabulous! Monsoon, but who cares!!!! Lovely place, the guide was fantastic.