Monument Valley 4x4 Tour: Explore Navajo Culture
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111 Ratings
Oljato-Monument Valley
Embark on a thrilling 4x4 tour of Monument Valley and discover the rich Navajo culture. Explore iconic sites, witness cultural demonstrations, and visit a traditional Navajo Hogan.
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Simpson’s Trailhandler Tours - Participation in the 2.5 hour Monument Valley tour adventure offers the perfect way to learn about the Navajo culture and to experience all the beauty and magic of Monument Valley!

During the 2.5 hour tour through the restricted region of Monument Valley you will explore the sacred unforgettable homeland of the Navajo people. The first stop on your tour adventure will be John Ford’s Point, a site that often featured in John Ford’s western movies. You will then continue your journey further into the backcountry and you will visit the valley’s second largest arch Sun’s Eye arch. Discover some of the valley’s oldest Anasazi ruins, petroglyphs and pictographs. Later you will hike the sand dunes at Ear of the Wind arch and walk inside the Big Hogan, known as Monument Valley’s largest amphitheater, where your Navajo guide will perform a musical demonstration for you. On your next stop you will see the isolated group of spires known as Yei Bi Chei next to which stands one of the most well known peaks in the valley, Totem Pole a tall, red sandstone column. Before going back to the View Hotel, our guide will take you to Artists Point, a plateau that offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the colorful Monoliths.

What's Included
  • Transportation in an open-air vehicle or enclosed van (weather-dependent)
  • Authentic musical performance at the big hogan
  • Guided tour with an English-speaking local Navajo guide
  • All fuel surcharges included
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to the Navajo Tribal Park ($8 per person, payable at Welcome Center or Entrance Booth)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the magic of Monument Valley and dive into Navajo customs with a local guide! Embark on a 2.5-hour tour of Monument Valley in one of our open-air vehicles, venturing through remote backcountry paths and restricted zones. Our journey encircles notable landmarks like John Ford’s Point, the Big Hogan, Ear of the Wind, and more. Led by your Navajo guide, you will partake in a cultural performance, as well as visit a conventional Navajo Hogan. Here, you can observe the Navajo as they process wool and demonstrate the art of rug weaving!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Navajo Welcome Center
Welcome Center
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Patricia_c
Jan 20, 2024
Not to be missed! - Got to pose for a picture on top of a beautiful horse in the middle of John Ford country. The whole experience was fabulous but that was the highlight for me.
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Ric-ean1
Dec 4, 2023
Wonderful 4x4 trip - Simpson's tour was absolutely marvellous. Our first nation guides were very entertaining and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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Darren_s
Oct 30, 2023
The right amount of education and adventure. - The right amount of education and adventure. It was easy to find the meeting point and the guide provided some interesting information that I would not otherwise be able to know or learn about.
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Clairemu8878to
Oct 27, 2023
Amazing Tour! - We had a fantastic tour with our guide Ritchie 🤩 He was very nice and gave us an amazing time to discover the Monument Valley. Client service is also excellent and they take care about their guest. Thanks again for the tour 🤗 I highly recommend it!
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Travelcriticdurham
Oct 24, 2023
Best 4 x4 Monument tour - We were very fortunate to have Wayne as our guide. He was simply excellent. Informative, diligent and caring. He shared so many personal details.
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James_r
Oct 22, 2023
Great experience - Our tour guide did a great job - was funny and entertaining, took us offroad to some great spots that felt special/unique, and also conveyed the significance of this land to his people and to him personally. Our entire family loved it. Definitely recommend.
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Stephen_f
Oct 21, 2023
Superior Tour - Cal and his wife are the best tour guides. They gave a lot of facts about the park. Since they are native to the area, we were given so much information and details about each formation. They know so much history. It was a spectacular afternoon.
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Barryci9646as
Oct 19, 2023
The only way to see Monument Valley especially for first time visitors - Our tour guide Stanley was excellent. We learned so much about the area and it’s history from him. I would highly encourage anyone to take this tour into Monument Valley even though you can take personal vehicles in at your own risk. Without a guide I believe you would not get as good as an experience especially if you have never been here before. The tour takes about two and a half hours but I believe ours was a bit longer as we stopped many times for the most amazing views and sights and at no time did we feel rushed. We stopped many times to take photos and to learn about what we were looking at so there is ample opportunity to get off the vehicle and walk around a bit. The experience of being in the valley and being able to see all the amazing formations from ground level up close was something I will always remember
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Randy_c
Oct 17, 2023
Worthy of Your Bucket List! - Our Navajo guide was very knowledgeable and made every effort to make our experience enjoyable. We had a fantastic time and learned so much about the history of the region and its people.
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Jodi_b
Oct 7, 2023
Would do this tour again! - Cal was the best guide. He gave a nice history of the lands and took awesome pictures of us! We went out at 4:30 and caught some great lighting for our photos
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