Monument Valley Sunrise: Navajo Guided Tour Highlights

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Oljato-Monument Valley

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Experience the breathtaking Monument Valley Sunrise Tour, a natural light show like no other. Watch the sunrise near the iconic Totem Pole Monument and enjoy a live performance at Big Hogan Arch. Immerse yourself in Navajo culture and witness the art of Navajo Rug weaving. Don’t miss this unforgettable sunrise tour!

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

The View Hotel - Scenic Stop 1- Totem Pole (popular sunrise location)
Scenic Stop 4- Live Performance at Big Hogan Arch & Moccasin Arch
Scenic Stop 5- Sun’s Eye & Anasazi Petroglyphs/Ruins
Scenic Stop 6- Ear of the Wind Arch
Scenic Stop 7- Navajo Hogan Visit & Navajo rug weaving demonstration.
Scenic Stop 8- Totem Pole Monument (East View)
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What's Included

Pick-up & Drop-off from KOA campground (for overnight KOA guests only)
Experienced Navajo Guides
Pick-up & Drop-off at View Hotel (meet outside in front of the hotel at the guided loading area)

What's Not Included

KOA pick-up is for KOA customers only
Tribal Park Admission Fee Tribal Park Admission Fee- $8 per person (can use check or credit card)
Bottled water
Snacks
Admission fees

Additional Information

The Sunrise Tour in Monument Valley offers one of the most spectacular natural light displays on the planet. Following a brief introduction with a Navajo guide, participants will journey into the core of Monument Valley. The guide will select an ideal spot to witness the sunrise near the famous “Totem Pole” Monument. Be sure to bring a camera, as this…

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. Please be advised we are one hour ahead of Arizona from March to the beginning of 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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818glennt

Feb 25, 2026

A great way to start the day - Wonderful and comprehensive tour of much of the main part of the vallley. Watching the first light hit many of the monuments is beautiful and mystical. We also had a beautiful view of the sunrise. Marjory told us a lot about Navajo culture, and sang a traditional song in a beautiful setting. Strongly recommend.

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47cherit

Feb 4, 2026

Fantastic way to experience Monument Valley - My tour guide Marjorie was fantastic. She was extremely knowledgeable about every part of the park and went out of her way to show me some unique photography opportunities. I just had a fantastic experience. Highly recommend a guided tour if going to Monument Valley. You will see and experience so much more.

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Williamjb1365er

Nov 18, 2025

Awesome experience with Marjorie. - Marjorie was a fantastic guide. This is my 3rd tour of monument valley and it did not disappoint. Marjorie picked us up early at the view hotel and was personable, friendly and super knowledgeable. She shared more information about the rock formations than previous tour guides and even sang us a song as we stared up at the eagle eye at big Hogan arch. Amazing experience and id definitely recommend to anyone.

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D8229rfmarkk

Nov 6, 2025

Beat the crowd - Had a great time, gaining access to the loop road before the gates opened to everyone else. Donna, our guide, was helpful in getting me to the best vantage points for photos.

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Mel

Oct 29, 2025

Sunrise Tour - Our sunrise tour was with Jameson of Monument Valley Tribal Tours. The tours visit the back-country. Before sunrise, Jameson explained some Navajo beliefs and traditions during "first light." Oh, to live your life like that. During sunrise, we stopped for several minutes, with ample time for sunrise photos. Afterwards, there were more photo stops; all very pretty. The back roads in Monument Valley can be jarring in some spots, but it's worth it. There are few places that equal this one.

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Tim_s

Oct 19, 2025

Sunrise tour is best time... - Sunrise tour is best time to go great light. Marjory was fantastic, knowledgeable, and spiritual guide.

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Cynthia_r

Oct 8, 2025

Sunrise anticipation - Wonderful experience in the Navajo Tribal Park watching the sun rise and learning about the Navajo people. Shadows on the rocks are constantly changing as the sun rises creating beautiful and serene vistas.

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Lesley_l

Oct 1, 2025

What an opportunity - Wear warm clothes and coats! We were on 30th sept and hat and gloves were needed. Amazing sights and photo opportunities. You get to see a lot of ‘off the general track’ sights and insight to Native American culture. Marjorie was a great driver and guide.

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Sandra_m

Sep 18, 2025

Our guides name was... - Our guides name was Donna, she was pleasant and informative. Definitely want to dress warm for the sunrise tour, there are some icy winds in the canyons.

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Akkerstrip

Sep 23, 2025

No-show by them. - I initially gave this company a 1/5 because they did not even show up to pick me up for my sunrise tour. It was extremely stressful for me as I had travelled from far for 1 day here and wanted to experience the sunrise. I waited half an hour for them, tried contacting them, without any success. I chose the company because of their high rating. Having subsequently managed to contact the company and asked for an explanation, they said that - for some reason of which I’m not aware - they had not even recorded my name as being booked up and paid for their tour. They initially denied I was booked with them but after some unnecessary back and forth with them where I had to send them proof of my prepaid booking, they eventually said they had made a mistake and gave me a refund. They also have offered me a complementary tour for a future visit. Therefore I am changing my review to a 3/5. This trip to Monument Valley was a one-off - I live in a different country - so I won’t have the opportunity to take up their complementary offer. So while their refund does reimburse me financially, it does not excuse their mistake nor the stress caused to me running around trying to find and contact them, without success, nor me having to try to secure a last-minute backup and pay whatever the alternative provider demanded of me. So overall, not a good experience with them but they have, in part, made good. I would advise using them with caution. They have a good overall rating from any others so I partly give them the benefit of the doubt over their mistake with me. But mistakes like this should not happen - they should update their systems and processes to ensure that something as straightforward as this does not happen again with other clients.

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From $85

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult