Monument Valley 4x4 Tour: Navajo Culture and Hidden Gems

Uncover the secrets, myths, and legends of Navajo culture on an extended backcountry tour of Monument Valley. Explore off-limits areas, learn about the history and art of the Navajo people, and experience the breathtaking beauty of this iconic landscape.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park - Scenic Stop 1- West & East Mitten View
    Scenic Stop 2- Elephant Butte
    Scenic Stop 3- John Ford’s Point
    Scenic Stop 4- Navajo Hogan Visit & Navajo rug weaving demonstration.
    Scenic Stop 5- Big Hogan Arch, Moccasin Arch & Live Performance
    Scenic Stop 6- Sun’s Eye & Anasazi Petroglyphs/Ruins
    Scenic Stop 7- Ear of…
What's Included
  • Certified Navajo Guide
  • Pick-up & Drop-off at the View Hotel
  • Pick-up & Drop-off from KOA campground (MUST CALL TO CONFIRM)
  • Photo Opportunities
  • 4x4 open aired vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Tribal Park Admission Fee- $8 per person (can use check or credit card)
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

The 4x4 Extended Backcountry Tour includes all the highlight stops plus additional locations not featured in the standard backcountry tour. Spend extra time with a Navajo guide and enjoy an experience that reveals the secrets, myths, and legends of Navajo culture. Journey through 28 miles of Monument Valley’s most stunning sights, where movies,…

Location
The View Hotel
Indian Route 42
• We meet OUTSIDE in front of the view hotel lobby at the guided tour loading area • Please arrive 15 minutes before your departing tour time. • (Please be advised we are one hour ahead of Arizona from March to November, we are MDT Mountain Daylight Time)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Footprints743605
Jan 27, 2026
A birthday to remember - One of the best tours overall we have ever taken anywhere. Our guide, Travis, was super friendly and shared so much about the Navajo culture with us. It was a birthday trip for my husband and Travis made it so special for him. We will be back and will ask for Travis again.
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Paulku1716xz
Jan 12, 2026
Wonderful, almost experience. - Great trip with Larry as our guide. He provided interesting geological, cultural and historical information with a dry sense of humor. He answered all our questions and provided thoughtful ideas and support for taking pictures. Finally, he created a magical experience by playing his flute in the overhang at Big Hogan. We were a group of two couples.
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Kateej2025
Dec 30, 2025
Monumental times ;) - Larry was an amazing guide! The wealth of knowledge, history and experience he shared was truly a gift. Monument Valley is amazing and I can’t imagine a better guide and company to explore it with!
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Lmseifert
Dec 29, 2025
Spectacular Scenery, Tour, and Guide - We took the Monument Valley Extended BackcountryTour with Larry from Monument Valley Tribal Tours. Everything about it was wonderful. We were a party of 3 adults (couple with young adult daughter), grouped with a younger family of 4. Because it was a cold day winter day, we were in Larry’s comfortable heated van rather than an open air vehicle. (We saw people on other tours in those and they looked freezing.) We made numerous stops along the scenic route and in the backcountry. We were given the option of a stop to see a weaving demonstration in a Navajo hogan or more stops on the tour. We even saw some petroglyphs! Larry was interesting and easy to hear, personable, knowledgeable, and polite- truly an outstanding guide. He played his flute for us on one of the stops and shared stores passed along by his people. I highly recommend taking this tour!
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Marc
Dec 28, 2025
A great Monument Valley Backcountry experience! - Our Navajo guide, Larry, gave us talks about the history of Monument Valley, the geology of the area, and even played his Navajo flute for us in Big Hogan and in the van. He was very informative, very personable, and answered all of our questions. All in all, we were very pleased with the experience!
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Min_y
Dec 24, 2025
Highly recommend - Larry is great, we had an incredible experience touring monument valley. He took the time to explain the history, and cultural significance, which made the experience much more meaningful. Overall, this was a highlight of our trip. I highly recommend this tour and especially Larry as a guide.
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Susanfrom505
Dec 12, 2025
Monument Valley Tribal Tour is enriching. - This was a very special day and Sandrea was especially knowledgeable, timely and thoughtful regarding comfort. It was a pleasure to.
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Jaskas2013
Dec 9, 2025
Gratitude for Larry and the Indigenous Land That Held Our Day - We had the absolute best time with Larry, who turned our day into an unforgettable experience. He was not only incredibly knowledgeable, but he shared every story with a spark that made the land come alive. We learned so much, laughed even more, and felt completely at ease every step of the way — he truly made the experience special. We also want to express our deep respect for the Indigenous land we explored and the people whose history, traditions, and stories continue to shape it. Being able to learn from and walk through this land with intention and gratitude made the day even more meaningful. Thank you, Larry, for guiding us with so much heart, wisdom, and good humor. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a more beautiful experience.
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Christopher_u
Dec 1, 2025
Travis was the best! ... - Travis was the best! Knowledgeable. Professional. A wealth of historical insight. Thank you for an amazing experience!
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Don_r
Nov 29, 2025
Worth Every Penny!! - We enjoyed the sites, and our guide Larry was amazing. So full of history and information on the area and the Navajo nation. Going “off the path” to get up close and personal was a treat!! Highly recommend this adventure to everyone!!
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From $90
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).