3.0 Hours of Monument Valley's Sunrise or Sunset 4×4 Tour
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About this experience
Experience the stunning beauty of Lower Monument Valley with a personalized 3-hour sunrise or sunset tour, expertly crafted by your knowledgeable guide to showcase the very best of this breathtaking region. During the tour, your guide will make sure to bring you to all the must-see scenic spots and monuments, such as John Ford's Point, Big Hogan, Totem Pole, Sun's Eye, and many others, where you can take in the breathtaking beauty of the surroundings. Be ready to capture some amazing photos to cherish forever!
Available options
Sunrise in November
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water bottles available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17-mile loop.<br/>Daylight Saving Time Ends: Daylight savings time ends after November 6, 2022 & November 5, 2023.
Navajo Nation will be the same time as the rest of AZ.
Sunrise in December
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes backcountry and the 17-mile loop.
Sunrise in March
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 MI Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17 MI loop.<br/>Daylight Savings Time Starts: Daylight savings time starts on March 13, 2022 & March 12, 2023. We will be on MST. One hour ahead of AZ state time.
Sunset in February
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 MI Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17 MI loop.
Sunset in November
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water bottles available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17-mile loop.<br/>Daylight Saving Time Ends: Daylight savings time ends after Nov. 4, 2023. Navajo Nation will be the SAME time as the rest of AZ on/after Nov. 5, 2023.
Sunrise in September
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes backcountry and the 17-mile loop.
Sunrise in June
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17-mile loop.<br/>Motor Vehicle Tours: Default - Open-air safari
Bad Weather - Enclosed SUV/Full-size Vans
Sunset in December
Non-Private: Grouped Tours (max passengers 12)<br/>Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottles Available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17-mile loop.<br/>Open-Air Safari: Available during spring/summer<br/>Enclosed SUVs/ Full Size Vans: Available year-round, frequently utilized during the Autumn and winter season.
Sunset in January
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 MI Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17 MI loop.
Sunrise in August
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes backcountry and the 17-mile loop.
Sunset in March
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottles Available<br/>28 MI Range: Range includes backcountry and the 17 MI loop.<br/>Daylight Savings Time Starts: Daylight savings time will start on March 13, 2022 & March 12, 2023. We will be on MST. One hour ahead of AZ state time.
Sunrise in January
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 MI. Range: Range includes backcountry and the 17 MI loop.
Sunset in September
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottles Available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17-mile loop.
Sunrise in October
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water bottles available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17-mile loop.
Sunrise in May
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 MI Range: Range includes backcountry and the 17 MI loop.
Sunset in April
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 MI Range: Range includes backcountry and the 17 MI loop.
Sunset in May
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottles Available<br/>28 MI Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17 MI loop.
Sunrise in April
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 MI Range: Range includes backcountry and 17 MI loop.
Sunrise in February
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 MI Range: Range includes back country and the 17 MI loop.
Sunset in October
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water bottle available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17-mile loop.
Sunset in June
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17-mile loop.
Sunset in July
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17-mile loop.
Sunrise in July
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes the backcountry and the 17-mile loop.
Sunset in August
Duration: 3 hours<br/>Water Bottle Available<br/>28 Mile Range: Range includes backcountry and the 17-mile loop.
What's included
Pet friendly
Bottled water
Local professional guide
Transport by open-air Safari vehicle/ enclosed SUV
Hand sanitizers available upon request.
Detailed itinerary
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This tour is a custom tour and are not necessarily in the order below. Each guide has their own itinerary and have a specific place and time to be throughout the tour.
The 3 hour tour makes a stop at the famous John Ford’s Point where many of John Wayne’s western cinematic movies were film, and also the Transformers: Age of Extinction featuring Mark Wahlberg. Next, your guide will drive to The Backcountry of the park and escort you to the arches.
At “Sun’s Eye Arch” you will be standing at a specific degree to look up into the rock arch and see why it is named Sun’s Eye. At the same location you will also see Petroglyphs and hear your guide’s stories.
You will also travel to the “Big Hogan.” The Big Hogan is a great place to take family pictures and lie against the rocks and feel its warmth. Your guide will provide stories and suggest great photo shots.
In the Backcountry is the “Ear of the Wind.” This is the largest arch in the park, and your guide will escort you to a photogenic spot where you can take photographs.
You will be guided to the Totem Pole and Yei Bi Cheii Monuments where you will be able to take photographs and hear the cultural stories behind each monument.
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel, then get ready for a scenic drive to Monument Valley in a comfortable all-terrain vehicle— allowing for exclusive access to parts of the park that are inaccessible to smaller cars.
The area, located on a Navajo Reservation and considered a sacred healing region by Native American tribes, is tough to navigate on your own. But your guide will walk you through the history of the Navajo tribal park and the background of each stunning natural formation. With your choice of a sunrise or sunset tour, you’re bound for incredible, camera-ready views during the sun-kissed time of day known by photographers as the “Golden Hour.”
The itineraries are fully customizable, so you’ll have your pick of some incredible spots, including iconic rock formations like John Ford’s Point, which served as film backdrop in many John Wayne Westerns. One of the most photographed formations is the Yei Bi Chei monuments, which resemble a line of tribal dancers. You’ll also get an opportunity to take pictures of the Big Hogan, a sandstone cave chamber, and Ear of the Wind, a mesmerizing, crimson-hued arch.
At the North Window where you will have a chance to take pictures of the Mittens and Butte at different angles. Your tour guide will then slowly and safely transport you back to your departure point.
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Stop 2
John Ford’s Point, where many of John Wayne’s western cinematic movies were film. Also the Transformers; Age of Extinction featuring Mark Wahlberg. Next, your guide will drive to The Backcountry of the park and escort you to the arches.
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Most popular attraction
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Spiral buttes
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Popular scenic point
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Views of Mitten and Merrick Butte
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Resembles a camel from different view angels
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Resembles an elephant from different angels
What's not included
Entry Fee to Monument Valley Tribal Park. Visit www.navajonationparks.org for fee details.
Gratuities
NO Horse Tours
Available languages
Audio guide
EN
Guide guide
EN
Written guide
EN
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Important information
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
We do observe Daylight Savings time. We are on Mountain Standard Time (UT). Be advised that there is a one hour time difference between Arizona Time Zone and the Navajo Nation Time Zone (Mid-March to October).
Uneven walking surfaces
COVID19 protocols exercised and in place.
Please call Charlene Johnson (owner) 24 hrs. to reassure tour attendance and meeting location @ (928)409-0088
• All tours leave from the FRONT of The View Hotel building. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for loading. Our guide will be waiting for you in front of the hotel at the LOADING AREA, approximately 50 yards west of the entrance. We depart strictly on the hour, so please be punctual. DO NOT MEET INSIDE THE VIEW HOTEL. GPS 36.981823, -110.112931 GPS Code 858FXVJP+PR
If you are feeling any symptoms of COVID19 or have been around a person who tested positive for COVID19, please advise us immediately for a cancellation.
Meeting point
Quickest way to find us at Loading Area:
- On GPS, search "Monument Valley View Hotel"
- Ignore lobby meeting points
- Go to View Hotel Loading area exterior
- About 50 yards west of The View Hotel building.
- Look for Navajo Tours Loading Area sign
- Note GPS coordinates: 36.98176 N, 110.11278 W
Important notes
• Weather conditions can change rapidly; we reserve the right to cancel and refund your reservation.
• Dress code, wear appropriate attire.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• If you are unable to arrive on time and need to cancel or reschedule your reservation, please contact the owner, Charlene Johnson, at your earliest convenience at (928) 409-0088.
• All tours leave from the FRONT of The View Hotel building. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time for loading. Our guide will be waiting for you in front of the hotel at the LOADING AREA, approximately 50 yards west of the entrance. We depart strictly on the hour, so please be punctual. DO NOT MEET INSIDE THE VIEW HOTEL.
• Pet Friendly
• Snacks for longer tours (3.5+ hours)
• We do observe Daylight Savings Time. We are on Mountain Standard Time (UT). Be advised that there is a one-hour time difference between Arizona Time Zone and the Navajo Nation Time Zone (Mid-March to October).
• The MV Park entrance is NOT included in your tour price. Entry Fee can be purchased upon arrival to the toll booth or the Welcome Center.
• The View Hotel is not affiliated with Dineh Bekeyah Tours.
Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the duration selected.
About Monument Valley
Monument Valley is a stunning landscape of sandstone buttes and mesas, straddling the Utah-Arizona border within the Navajo Nation. Famous for its iconic movie backdrops and deep cultural significance, it offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich Native American heritage.
Top Attractions
Monument Valley Tribal Park
The heart of Monument Valley, offering stunning views of iconic sandstone buttes and mesas. Visitors can drive through the valley, take guided tours, and hike to various viewpoints.
Nature
Half-day to full-day
Moderate (entry fee required)
Goulding's Trading Post Museum
A museum showcasing the history of the Navajo people and the iconic films shot in Monument Valley. The trading post also offers a restaurant and lodging.
Historical
1-2 hours
Free entry, fees for some exhibits
Must-Try Local Dishes
Navajo Tacos
Fried bread topped with beans, meat, cheese, and vegetables, a traditional Navajo dish.
Dinner
Can be made vegetarian
Frybread
A type of flatbread fried in oil or shortening, often served with honey or powdered sugar.
Snack
Vegetarian
Popular Activities
Hiking
Guided tours
Scenic drives
Photography
Visiting Goulding's Trading Post
Learning about Navajo culture
Winter photography
Scenic helicopter tours
Best Time to Visit
Spring (March to May) and Fall (September to October)
The weather is pleasant, making it ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing. The scenery is vibrant, and the crowds are manageable.
15-30°C (59-86°F)
59-86°F
Practical Information
Language
- Official: English
- Widely spoken: Navajo
- English: Widely spoken
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Time Zone
Mountain Time Zone (GMT-7)
Electricity
120VV, 60HzHz
Safety Information
Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe
Monument Valley is generally safe, but visitors should be aware of the remote location and limited services.
Important Precautions:
- • Carry plenty of water and snacks.
- • Be prepared for limited services and amenities.
- • Drive carefully on unpaved roads.
Getting there
By air
- Page Municipal Airport • 100 km (62 miles) from Monument Valley
Getting around
Taxis
Available • Apps:
Rentals
Car
Neighborhoods
Goulding's Area
Monument Valley Visitor Center Area
Day trips
Page, Arizona
100 km (62 miles) • Half-day to full-day
Home to Lake Powell and the famous Antelope Canyon, Page offers a variety of outdoor activities and stunning landscapes.
Pro tips
- Visit the visitor center first for maps, information, and permits.
- Start your day early to avoid the midday heat and crowds.
- Bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and snacks as services are limited.
- Respect the environment and leave no trace.
- Consider hiring a Navajo guide for a deeper understanding of the valley's cultural significance.
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