Monument Valley Sunrise Tour: Unforgettable Natural Spectacle
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163 Ratings
Oljato-Monument Valley
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: 1 day learn more
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)

Scenic Stop 9- North Window or Artist’s Point

Scenic Stop 10- John Ford’s Point

Scenic Stop 11- West & East Mitten View

What's Included
  • Experienced Navajo guides
  • Pick-up & drop-off from KOA campground (Call for departure time)
  • Pick-up & drop-off at View Hotel (Meet outside at 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
Additional Information

Embarking on the Dawn Journey at Monument Valley provides one of the planet’s most awe-inspiring spectacles of natural luminescence. Following a brief meet-and-greet with your Navajo guide, the team will delve into the core of Monument Valley. Your guide will pinpoint the ideal spot for dawn viewing, close to the famous ‘Totem Pole’ landmark. Don’t forget your camera! You’ll want to capture this sunrise experience forever. Post sunrise, brace yourself for a spectacular live show at the Big Hogan Arch. Alongside a talented musician, awaken your senses and relish the amphitheater-like ambiance. Subsequently, the trip will incorporate a visit to a Navajo Hogan where local artisans will demonstrate Navajo Rug crafting. The expedition will proceed with stops at renowned spots such as John Ford’s point, Three Sisters, sight of The Mittens and much more! Witness the mesmerizing glow of every mesa, butte, and spire during this unforgettable dawn tour.

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers 5 months or more.
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, we are MST Mountain Standard Time)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lazarooscarcorrea
Mar 31, 2024
MAGNIFICENT - One of the most beautiful scenery that i have ever seen. Peaceful, gorgeous, sacred, splendid. My family and i were in awe. A truly amazing experience.
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Adrian_p
Mar 27, 2024
The best way to see and experience Monument valley, - Such a unique and wonderful experience bought to life by our guide Cheryl. You get to visits some of the best parts of the valley which are only accessible to tours, and this really makes the tour really unique. Learning so much about Navajo traditions and the importance of the tribal park made it really the best way to discover Monument valley. The sunrise was the icing on the cake!
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2709236
Feb 25, 2024
We Were Adopted! - I cannot say enough about this company. We didn’t book with Monument Valley Tribal Tours, but with a different company - let me explain. All tours appear to meet in the same spot, and so we were waiting for our guide along with another couple. We were 15-20 minutes past our pickup time and our guide (with the other company) hadn’t shown. I tried calling the company with no success. We didn’t really have a solution. Then Cheryl from Tribal arrived for the tour with the other couple. She realized immediately that there was a problem, and graciously tried to fix it by attempting to contact the company we had booked with. She offered to take us on her tour, and stated that the details would be worked out between the two companies afterwards. At this point, the other company did call me, and we said we would go along with Tribal Tours. A bumpy start to be sure! But our experience in the end was spectacular and so memorable. Cheryl is an incredible tour guide, and if you’re lucky enough to get her, you are very fortunate. We visited many of the popular spots in Monument Valley, as well as the lesser-travelled places that you are able to access on a guided tour. Cheryl shared details about her heritage and Navajo culture, as well as personal stories which were very informative. We learned some of the language and stories about the Creator and Mother Earth and about the spiritual meaning that exists in Monument Valley. It was a great experience and we are very appreciative that Cheryl from Tribal Tours adopted us for her tour. Her kindness and the effort to go above-and-beyond will not be forgotten. Thank you Cheryl and thank you Monument Valley Tribal Tours.
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Jackie
Feb 15, 2024
Wonderful Sunrise tour! - Margorie was knowledgeable about Navajo traditions. Our stops were timed to optimize the light for great photos. Wow!
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565vaughnl
Jan 21, 2024
Marjorie is the best guide! - My daughter and I did the sunrise tour. Marjorie was our guide. She was excellent in every aspect of our tour. She told us about how her family had lived in the area for many generations. She was extremely knowledgeable about local flora and fauna, history of the people that lived here for centuries, where the best photo ops were, and where all the best historical sites were found. It felt like we became family to a certain extent. We highly recommend Marjorie as a guide, if you can… request her… you won’t be disappointed.
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Miral985
Dec 29, 2023
Amazing sunrise guided tour with Marjory - Marjory made our sunrise tour unforgettable! Starting an hour before sunrise, we explored fantastic spots, including exclusive ones only accessible with a guide. The bumpy roads were smoother with Marjory leading the way, and we're thrilled we went for the tour instead of driving ourselves. Marjory's friendliness and cultural knowledge added an extra layer of richness to the experience. Plus, her rendition of traditional Native American songs during the sunrise was absolutely amazing! Would highly recommend to everyone!
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Sigman2021
Dec 24, 2023
Foggy, Icey, and Magical Sunrise Monument Tour - We had an amazing experience touring Monument Valley with Cheryl of Monument Valley Tribal Tours. We were enveloped in a thick layer of fog and a thin layer of crusty snow, which treated us to an experience we could not have imagined - different for sure but mystical and rewarding. The tour was just my daughter and I and the unusual weather meant that we had more time to chat with our wonderful guide about the land, formations, their importance to the Navajo people and lots of other topics. Despite the weather, we had a very rewarding experience. Highly recommend the touring company and ask for Cheryl!
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Stl63108
Dec 8, 2023
Great tour! - Marjory was a great tour guide. She made sure we had time at each of the photo sites and even sang a Navajo song with her brother for us.
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Josel_g
Nov 15, 2023
Beautiful country and scenery. - The sunrise and the monuments. Our Navajo guide was pleasant, knowledgeable and knew the attraction of each stop and directed us where to go to enjoy the unique character and sight of each location.
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Julieer4383ff
Nov 12, 2023
Absolutely Breathtaking - An absolutely brilliant tour of monument valley, watching the sun rise over the rocks and seeing how they change colour was breathtaking. Our guide Frank was fantastic taking us to all the main sights and more. As the sun was coming up he played his flute, it was absolutely magical. We had a brilliant time. Would totally recommend this tour 100%.
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