Monument Valley is known for its red-sand desert land, its ancient Anasazi petroglyphs, and its photogenic sandstone rock formations, but the land is best understood by someone who lives there. This trip begins and ends at Main Monument Valley Rd, Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ. In The West side parking area. For more information or to book this trip, click here.

This Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Tour is led by someone who lives on the area that is territory of the Navajo Nation Reservation. See the full valley, including the restricted areas with your guide during this tour. This tour lasts about 2.5 hours and costs $85.00.

  • Explore Monument Valley with a guide who actually lives there
  • A guide knows the best areas to see of the red-sand desert
  • Bottled water is provided so you can stay hydrated during your tour
  • Choose from a morning or evening tour, depending on what works for you


Did you know that Monument Valley also has arches, windows, and ancient Anasazi petroglyphs? Get the full scenic experience in the Restricted area with visits to the Big Indian, Sleeping Dragon, and all the arches – the Big Hogan, Moccasin Arch, Sun’s Eye, and Ear of the Wind. You will also see ancient Anasazi petroglyphs on the canyon walls below Sun’s Eye. ** Includes a Hogan visit with the late Susie Yazzie’s family, who demonstrate traditional Navajo rug weaving and narrate the significance of artifacts such as the baby cradleboard. This tour also includes everything you see in the Scenic Express tour. For more information or to book this trip, click here.


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