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Monument Valley Tour Operators

Navajo nation park & recreation.

To book a guided tour in Monument Valley, please select a tour operator from the list below.

There are tour guides available upon arrival.

Hours of Operation:

The Monument Valley 17- mile loop is accessible by vehicle only. You can purchase Entry Fee and Guided tour upon your arrival. RV’s, Camper van’s, motorcycles and Large SUV’s or Off-Road Vehicles are Prohibited on the valley drive. Valley drive has rough terrain and deep sand dunes.

Entry to all Navajo Tribal Park areas are enter at your own risk. Dogs are Prohibited at all Navajo Tribal Park locations.

Designated Hiking Trails are at your own risk. We ask that you sign in/out at each location for trail usage. Trails are open during Navajo Tribal Park Hours of Operations 8am to 5pm. Please wear comfortable clothing and be prepared for unpredictable weather, always stay hydrated and be aware of your surroundings.

The mask mandate has been lifted and the use of a mask is at your discretion.

All Navajo Tribal Parks are Closed on: Thanksgiving Day, NN Family Day (day after Thanksgiving), Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Security will be on duty and monitoring the area.

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Monument Valley Guided Tour Operators

• Bennett Tours   ph. 928-221-9975
• Sacred Monument Tours, LLC    toursacred.com   ph. 435-727-3218
• Phillips Photography Tours   monumentvalley.com     ph. 928-429-0040
• Explore Monument Valley  ph. 928-429-1959
• Navajo Spirit Tours   ph. 435-444-7773
• RGJ Inc dba Goulding’s Tour    ph. 435-727-3225
• Roy Black’s Guided Tours   ph. 928-429-0637
• Valley View Guided Tours  ph. 435-485-0103
• Monument Valley Tribal Tours     ph. 385-347-6243
• Monument Valley Holiday Tour   ph. 928-489-1732
• Mitten View Tours        ph. 928-429-4672
• Hunt’s Mesa Off-Road Trails – UTV Tour  Call/Text: 928-302-8398
• Monument Valley Tribal Tours  ph. 385-347-6243
• Tinhorn Tour   ph. 928-489-9128
• MV Dineh Bekeyah Tours   ph. 928-409-0088
• MV Twin Warriors Tours   ph. 928-429-8628
• Sandstone Tours     ph. 435-200-5450
• Monument Valley Rain God Mesa Tours   ph. 928-606-9422
• Monument Valley Safari, LLC     ph. 435-220-0539
• Three Sister Navajo Guided Tours    ph. 602-327-2472
• Blackwater Tours    ph. 435-727-3312
• Monumental Tours    ph. 435-444-9529
• Tinhorn Tours    ph. 928-383-0783
• Monument Valley Tours   ph. 435-727-3313.

Horse Trail Rides

• Dineh Trail Rides  ph. 928-209-2692
• Tse Bii Trail Rides  ph. 928-489-2593

San Juan River Tours

• Tse’kooh Outfitters    ph. 928-301-7060
• Ancient Wayves River and Hiking Adventures  ph. 505-239-8505
• Dzil Taah Adventures, LLC.  ph. 928-429-8531.

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Adventurous Monument Valley

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• Most popular tour!

Scenic Monument Valley Tour

Experience Monument Valley’s highlights in 1.5 hrs. Tour the 17-mile loop in an open-air safari vehicle, see iconic landmarks, and learn Navajo history from a local guide.

• Hour Glass 1.5 hours
• User Ages 6+

Discover Stunning Landscapes at the Oljato-Monument Valley

Welcome to the best experience of Adventurous Monument Valley Tours, where we offer a unique blend of cultural, historical, and scenic explorations on private Navajo land. Dive into the heart of Navajo culture with our guided tours that have received stellar reviews from visitors from all over the world!

We take you beyond the ordinary with our luxury and affordable options, ensuring that you get to witness the best of Monument Valley in a way that suits your preferences. From the magnificent sunrise tours to the breathtaking sunset tours, and from day tours to overnight tours, we have it all. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly adventures, private tours, or photography tours, our offerings are designed to cater to every need.

Ready to see more than Monument Valley? Our tour options extend to Antelope Canyon as well. Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of these natural monuments, with the help of our skilled Navajo guides who bring the history, culture, and geology of these lands to life during your journey.

Backcountry Tour

Explore Monument Valley’s restricted backcountry. Capture photos at Ear of the Wind, visit Anasazi ruins, and learn Navajo history from a local guide. This Arizona tour is ideal for photographers. Book online!

• Hour Glass 2.5 hours

Join our Top-Rated Monument Valley Tours ★★★★★

Nat was a great tour guide. He took us to the upper canyon and from the minute we boarded the bus, he made a point to let us know he's only plan was to give us a great tour. He took lots of pictures for us, explained everything, and was overall more than I would have ever expected.

It was a fantastic tour. Lydell was tremendous. Helpful, knowledgeable, interactive. And a great photographer!! Not only would we recommend this tour, we would go back!

Absolutely worth the experience and with brilliant and supportive tour guides. Our guides were not only enthusiastic with information but also in advice and assistance with clients taking the best photos. The canyons were breathtaking and the drive was incredibly fun with the company vehicles.

We had a amazing tour guide, Nate. He offered a lot of information and was able to answer all my questions. He helped with setting up my phone so I had professional pictues. This tour guide is well worth the money and highly recommend going. A once in a lifetime.

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• Goulding’s History

Goulding’s offers a variety of exclusive tours through Monument Valley Tribal Park and beyond. Sit back and enjoy fascinating geological and historical information about this amazing area known as the “Land of Long Shadows.”

All of our tour guides are local Navajos who grew up in and around the Monument Valley area. During the tours, they provide access to trails and paths not open to the public while offering insight about the Valley. They are proud of their heritage and are more than happy to share stories about their culture and history, so don’t hesitate to ask!

Our tour vehicles are modern, clean and well-maintained, providing top safety and comfort. The open-air vehicles in our fleet come equipped with large transparent flaps that can be quickly deployed, should the weather take an abrupt turn.

During your tour, you will have the opportunity to stop and gaze at the panorama where John Ford, John Wayne, and countless other historical figures of the Southwest have left their footprints. All tours include the entry fee to Monument Valley Tribal Park, a map, water, tickets to Earth Spirit Theater and traditional Navajo cultural demonstration. Don’t forget your camera!

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF OUR MANY TOUR PACKAGES:

This tour covers the famous 17-mile loop of Monument Valley. View many of the famous monuments when the tour makes stops at The East and West Mittens viewpoint, John Ford’s Point & Three Sisters viewpoint, the Totem Pole viewpoint, Artist’s Point, and the North Window viewpoints. This tour offers you the opportunity to visit an authentic Navajo Hogan .

Cost Per Person: $77.00 Adults | $57.00 Children 11 and under Departure Time: 1:30pm Available: April – October Duration of Tour: 2.5 Hours (approximately)

Deluxe Tour

This tour covers the famous 17-mile loop of Monument Valley plus visits some restricted back-country stops. View many of the famous monuments when the tour makes stops at The East and West Mittens viewpoint, John Ford’s Point & Three Sisters viewpoint, the Totem Pole viewpoint, Artist’s Point, and the North Window viewpoints. In the back-country, you will make stops at The Sun’s Eye & Ear of the Wind. This area of the Navajo Tribal Park boasts hidden treasures like natural arches and provides different vantage points from the traditional 17-mile loop road. This tour offers you the opportunity to visit an authentic Navajo Hogan.

Cost Per Person: $89.00 Adults | $69.00 Children 11 and under Departure Time: 8:00am & 4:00pm - April – September | 3:15pm - March –  October | 2:30pm - November – February Duration of Tour: 3.5 Hours (approximately)

Sunrise Tour

Wake up to the morning majesty of Monument Valley! Start in front of the world-famous Mitten rock formations and make your way through the Valley as the sun casts its light upon the mesas and buttes. This tour covers viewpoints along the 17-mile loop road.

Cost Per Person: $87.00 All Ages Departure Time: 20 Minutes Before Sunrise (times vary) Available: April – October Duration of Tour: 2.5 Hours (approximately)

Sunset Tour

End your day by watching nature’s slideshow of the ever-changing light and the different moments it creates. This tour winds its way around the 17-mile loop road as the light dances around and lights up the monuments. Finish in front of the Mittens for the sunlight’s last glow.

Cost Per Person: $77.00 Adults | $57.00 Children 11 and under Departure Time: 2 Hours Before Sunset (times vary) Available: April – September Duration of Tour: 2.5 hours (approximately)

All Day Tour

Do you have a day and want to see more of the Monument Valley area? Our 8 hour All-Day tour allows you to escape the future and take a trip back into the ancient past with a trip to Mystery Valley. Explore Anasazi Ruins, Rock Art panels, and hidden arches that take you back to bygone eras during the first half of the tour. Before continuing your tour into Monument Valley you will stop to recharge and enjoy a boxed lunch prepared by our staff *. Enter Monument Valley and (re)discover the beauty and comfort of the world famous Mittens as well as many more of the sacred and unique rock formations that have adorned walls across the world. Breathe in the energy, but mind the dust, as you follow in the footsteps of the legends who made this scenery so famous. This tour offers you the opportunity to visit an authentic Navajo Hogan

*Please check-in for the tour the evening prior so the front desk staff can go over the menu and get your selections ordered.

Cost Per Person: $160.00 Adults | $110.00 Children 11 and under Departure Time: 9:00am Available: April – October Duration of Tour: 8 hours

Private Tours

Special custom tours are available with a minimum of four people. call 866-313-9769 to ask about prices, times, locations and availability., what to bring.

Please keep in mind that all tours will take you to some very beautiful yet secluded locations. It is recommended that you bring the following items with you:

Hat/Sunscreen

The Mittens may cast long shadows, but the sun will find you while you are on your tour. Skin protection is highly encouraged.

Closed-toe shoes

The scenery is beautiful, but the terrain can be rough in spots. We recommend you wear shoes with good traction that will protect your feet from thorns.

Layered clothing

Weather in the valley can be very unpredictable. Windstorms can and do occur without warning throughout the year. These storms can bring lightning, rain or snow with them, depending on the season.

Water/Snacks

Water is provided on all tours, but you are encouraged to bring a water bottle and any light snacks that you may want to carry with you.

Of course, you wouldn't want to forget a camera to take pictures of the breathtaking mountains of Monument Valley.

*Taxes extra. Please consult with the front desk or your tour guide if you have any questions.

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NAVAJO NATION PARKS AND RECREATION ARE NOW OPEN

THE COVID RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN LIFTED.

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Cinema/movie locations, mystery valley and photography tours.

9:00 am and 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm Tours

These 3.5 hour tours are our most popular tours for the first time visiters as it includes the cinema/movie locations along with the back country arches and also to the Restrictive area to view a Hogan.

Sunset Tour 5:45 pm

There is nothing like the setting sun in the Navajo National Park. Here is your chance to get spectacular photos. You will be back in with plenty of time to enjoy an evening under the stars in Monument Valley

Private Tours

We can customize a tour for your group.

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Scenic Tour

Visit a lot in little time. Explore six popular destinations in Monument Valley.

Sacred Tour

More destinations than the Scenic Express at a lower price and additional hour.

One Hour Horseback

Ride around one of the most magnificent buttes in Monument Valley, The Mittens.

Two Hour Horseback

Explore more of The Mittens & Sentinel Mesa for an additional hour on horseback.

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Monument Valley Guided Tours

Whether you see Monument Valley on a Jeep tour or a hiking tour, you will experience some of the most beautiful scenery in the world! Join experienced Navajo guides to get a glimpse into the rich culture of the families who dwell in the Monument Valley. Learn the history of this amazing location and witness its breathtaking natural landmarks on an unforgettable journey. Book your tour today!

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• Hour Glass 2.5 hours
• Tags Jeep Tour

Monument Valley Jeep Tour

This complete package Jeep tour brings you through the restricted area in the backcountry of Monument Valley to see pictographs, ancient ruins, cliff dwellings, and more.

• Hour Glass 17 hours
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Monument Valley Hogan Stay

An overnight all-inclusive camping experience in an authentic Hogan in Monument Valley. Includes food, drinks, entertainment, and multiple tours.

• Hour Glass 4 hours

Dreamcatcher Tour Monument Valley

Spend the evening seeing the best of Monument Valley, from natural landmark photo opportunities, a Navajo Hogan and petroglyphs to cultural demonstrations, a Navajo dinner, and campfire entertainment.

Monument Valley Sunset Tour

Explore the majestic natural arches, bridges, and buttes at the perfect time to see the sun set over the expansive landscape of Monument Valley.

Monument Valley Sunrise Tour

This 2.5-hour tour starts at approx. 5 a.m. (time subject to seasonal change) and includes our “Navajo Loop” and “Off the Beaten Track” tours of Monument Valley while the sunrise lights up the landscape.

• Hour Glass Minimum of two hours required
• Tags Photography

Monument Valley Photography Tour

Many famous and amateur photographers from all over the world have called upon our experience and knowledge of both Monument Valley and Mystery Valley to shoot the pictures of their artistic dreams.

• Hour Glass 3.5 hours

Mystery Valley Jeep Tour

Imagine unveiling the secrets of the old legacy of the Anasazis. Like strands of early-morning mist, the mystic legends of these Ancient Ones float through and pervade the area known as Mystery Valley.

• Hour Glass 6 hours
• Tags Hiking Tour

Mystery Valley Hiking Tour

On this strenuous six-hour hike, explore the painted walls, ancient dwellings, and rock arts of a legendary time in the past that left such a mystic legacy on the area of Mystery Valley.

• Hour Glass 5 hours

Hunts Mesa Hiking Tour

This somewhat strenuous five-hour hike follows a switchback climb to the 1,200-foot Hunt’s Mesa, one of the highest plateaus in Monument Valley.

Off the Beaten Track Trail Hiking Tour

This 3.5-hour trail hike unfolds the sights of delicate, breathtaking arches and natural bridges that withstand the contrasting, massive buttes of Monument Valley.

SandStone Tours

Monument Valley's Top-Ranking 4×4 Vehicle Tour Company!

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Monument Valley Guided 4×4 Vehicle Tours!

Yá’át’ééh , “welcome in our navajo language”, explore a renowned part of the wild west.

Sandstone Tours is a certified guided vehicle tour company. Our Navajo guides will take you on an amazing journey through Monument Valley, we stop at numerous points of interest near; spires, mesas, and monolithic sandstone cliffs in an open truck with unhindered views. Get off the vehicle and walk around, take pictures, and enjoy the breathtaking views of one of the Southwest’s most striking landscapes.

⏰ Daylight Savings Time ⏰

November 5, 2023. Daylight savings time has ended in our region, we are the same time as; Flagstaff, Page, Grand Canyon, and Phoenix, Arizona, Moab, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Denver, Colorado.

Our Vehicle tours operate daily .

Sandstone Tours is open seven days a week all-year-around. The “Standard Tour” departs six times daily from the park’s visitor center, the “Complete Tour” departs four times daily, and the “Sunrise or Sunset Tours” leave morning and evening. For more information on prices, duration, and schedules, visit our “Rates & Bookings” page. Reach out to us to arrange a private tour if your schedule conflicts with our departure window.

The Navajo Nation and COVID-19.

Masks are optional, you may see several people still wearing masks. As a precaution, some of our employees may prefer to wear a mask during the tour.

Masks are still required in and around some hospitals and schools on the Navajo Nation.

Our Address and Location:

Sandstone Tours Inc.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536

Do you have questions?   Let us know!

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (928) 209-6561

On-site Tour Coordinator: (505) 716-7300

© Sandstone Tours Inc. 2023

Private Storytelling with Navajo Code Talker Peter MacDonald

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• Hour Glass Duration: 5.5 - 6 hours
• Users Ages: All ages
• Clock Tour Time(s): Sunrise departure & 8 a.m.

Storytelling with Peter MacDonald

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the captivating landscape of Monument Valley with our exclusive storytelling tour featuring the legendary Peter MacDonald. Born and raised in the heart of the Navajo Nation, MacDonald’s roots trace back to a life shaped by the land, sheepherding, and the profound wisdom of his traditional healer parents.

At the age of 15, MacDonald’s story takes a remarkable turn as he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, ultimately becoming part of the groundbreaking Navajo Code Talkers. These heroes played a pivotal role in World War II, creating an unbreakable code in their native language that confounded the enemy and contributed to the triumph of American forces in the Pacific.

Now, at the age of 94, Peter MacDonald collaborates with Monument Valley Safari to offer an exclusive storytelling experience, seamlessly integrated into our immersive 3.5 Hour Monument Valley Tour. Led by seasoned tour directors, including Donald Mose Jr. or Toney Begay, you’ll explore iconic locations in Monument Valley, delving into restricted areas accessible only with a knowledgeable local guide.

As you traverse the majestic monuments, sandstone arches, and canyons of Monument Valley, the adventure culminates with an intimate storytelling session and Q&A with Peter MacDonald. Choose from unique venue locations, from a private meeting room in the View Hotel to a traditional hogan nestled in the valley or an isolated cliffside with breathtaking views of Monument Valley. Each venue is a collaborative adventure tailored to your interests and MacDonald’s adventurous spirit.

Peter MacDonald’s talks, spanning 1.5 to 2 hours, weave a narrative rich in history and personal experiences. With a diverse range of talking points, from his entrepreneurial ventures to his pivotal role as Chairman of the Navajo Nation, MacDonald’s storytelling adds depth and authenticity to this unforgettable 5 to 5.5-hour experience.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to immerse yourself in the living history of Monument Valley, guided by the words and experiences of a true Navajo legend, Peter MacDonald. Join us for a journey that transcends time, culture, and the breathtaking vistas of this iconic American Southwest treasure.

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On the Navajo Reservation, we observe Daylight Savings. Please remember and account for a one-hour time difference when traveling from certain parts of Arizona.

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3.5-Hour Monument Valley Tour

Cover more ground and fully immerse yourself in the culture and history of Monument Valley as you embark on a guided tour with an expert Navajo local.

3  reasons why you should book a tour online:

1.  To avoid all the hustle and bustle 2.  Waiting in the HOT sun is not fun. 3 .  You get to go with the tour company of your choosing.

Note: There are over 30 tour companies in Monument Valley. All tour companies are on a rotation on the daily basis. So, if you choose to go with Three  Sister  Navajo Guided Tours or another Tour company your chances of going with us or them is pretty slim. You will be with a tour company that is up on rotation at that current time. We highly recommend you book your tour online with the tour company of your choosing.

Three Sister Navajo Guided Tours

We are a navajo owned company. Let us show you the true beauty of Monument Valley. Our tour guides will share with you the traditions of our people as well as our history.

Monument valley became popular through movie films by directors John Ford, John Woo, Gore Verbinski and many more…..