Monument Valley 4x4 Tour
Overview
Experience the enchantment of Monument Valley and immerse yourself in the Navajo culture with a homegrown guide!
During a 2.5 hour Monument Valley tour in one of our open-air vehicles you will explore the iconic landscape of Monument Valley with the advantage of going through backcountry routes and restricted areas. The tour covers various sites such as John Ford's Point, the Big Hogan, Ear of the Wind and many more including a cultural demonstration by your Navajo guide and a visit to a traditional Navajo Hogan where you can witness the Navajo prepare their wool and demonstrate their craft of rug weaving!
During a 2.5 hour Monument Valley tour in one of our open-air vehicles you will explore the iconic landscape of Monument Valley with the advantage of going through backcountry routes and restricted areas. The tour covers various sites such as John Ford's Point, the Big Hogan, Ear of the Wind and many more including a cultural demonstration by your Navajo guide and a visit to a traditional Navajo Hogan where you can witness the Navajo prepare their wool and demonstrate their craft of rug weaving!
Inclusions
- Local Navajo guide (english speaking)
- Open-air vehicle or enclosed van (depending on weather conditions)
- Musical performance at the big hogan
- Fuel surcharge
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Simpson's Trailhandler Tours, Monument Valley, UT 84536
Participation in the 2.5 hour Monument Valley tour adventure offers the perfect way to learn about the Navajo culture and to experience all the beauty and magic of Monument Valley!
During the 2.5 hour tour through the restricted region of Monument Valley you will explore the sacred unforgettable homeland of the Navajo people. The first stop on your tour adventure will be John Ford's Point, a site that often featured in John Ford's western movies. You will then continue your journey further into the backcountry and you will visit the valley's second largest arch Sun's Eye arch. Discover some of the valley's oldest Anasazi ruins, petroglyphs and pictographs. Later you will hike the sand dunes at Ear of the Wind arch and walk inside the Big Hogan, known as Monument Valley's largest amphitheater, where your Navajo guide will perform a musical demonstration for you. On your next stop you will see the isolated group of spires known as Yei Bi Chei next to which stands one of the most well known peaks in the valley, Totem Pole a tall, red sandstone column. Before going back to the View Hotel, our guide will take you to Artists Point, a plateau that offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the colorful Monoliths.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Simpson's Trailhandler Tours, Monument Valley, UT 84536
Participation in the 2.5 hour Monument Valley tour adventure offers the perfect way to learn about the Navajo culture and to experience all the beauty and magic of Monument Valley!
During the 2.5 hour tour through the restricted region of Monument Valley you will explore the sacred unforgettable homeland of the Navajo people. The first stop on your tour adventure will be John Ford's Point, a site that often featured in John Ford's western movies. You will then continue your journey further into the backcountry and you will visit the valley's second largest arch Sun's Eye arch. Discover some of the valley's oldest Anasazi ruins, petroglyphs and pictographs. Later you will hike the sand dunes at Ear of the Wind arch and walk inside the Big Hogan, known as Monument Valley's largest amphitheater, where your Navajo guide will perform a musical demonstration for you. On your next stop you will see the isolated group of spires known as Yei Bi Chei next to which stands one of the most well known peaks in the valley, Totem Pole a tall, red sandstone column. Before going back to the View Hotel, our guide will take you to Artists Point, a plateau that offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the colorful Monoliths.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
BARRY_C
March 2023
Our Guide Cody was awesome! He took us to all the cool overlooks! And he sang and played a drum— in his native language.
Our Guide Cody was awesome! He took us to all the cool overlooks! And he sang and played a drum— in his native language.MrWiff
February 2023
We booked two tours with MV Simpsons, and had excellent communication from our initial enquiry through to the day of the tours. We woke on Wednesday morning to thick snow, but Ralph contacted and said the tours would still go ahead. As it was just the two of us, we sat in the cab with Ferrison (C...
We booked two tours with MV Simpsons, and had excellent communication from our initial enquiry through to the day of the tours. We woke on Wednesday morning to thick snow, but Ralph contacted and said the tours would still go ahead. As it was just the two of us, we sat in the cab with Ferrison (Cody) so kept warm, and had a very interesting and interactive tour, with plenty of photo opportunities. Despite the weather, Cody still took us to see everything on the itinerary and more, and drove carefully so that we felt safe. We are so pleased we booked MV Simpsons, and will post a review for the second tour as well.Escape65848648854
November 2022
Our guide, Richard, grew up in Monument Valley and shared his knowledge and insights on a wonderful back country tour. It was unhurried and took us to the right spots, explaining aspects of Navajo culture and history, advising on photography, playing his musical pipe, sharing his love of music. ...
Our guide, Richard, grew up in Monument Valley and shared his knowledge and insights on a wonderful back country tour. It was unhurried and took us to the right spots, explaining aspects of Navajo culture and history, advising on photography, playing his musical pipe, sharing his love of music. Simpson’s, and Richard in particular, were recommended to us, and we do the same. We gained so much more than simply driving round the public part of the ValleyCaroline_K
November 2022
Richard was THE BEST GUIDE!!! Amazing trip. Didn't want it to end! One of my bucket list experiences accomplished!
Richard was THE BEST GUIDE!!! Amazing trip. Didn't want it to end! One of my bucket list experiences accomplished!Irene_O
September 2022
Beautiful landscalep, a very special place to visit! Unfortunately, not a very well prepared tour. Despite the unseasonably cold, cloudy and windy weather, our "Sunset Tour" was not cancelled. We were driven at a high speed and without any plastic covers on the sides of a truck (unlike other tou...
Beautiful landscalep, a very special place to visit! Unfortunately, not a very well prepared tour. Despite the unseasonably cold, cloudy and windy weather, our "Sunset Tour" was not cancelled. We were driven at a high speed and without any plastic covers on the sides of a truck (unlike other touring companies had). The wind was terrible, sometimes I had to close my eyes to avoid it. Everyone was holding on to their hats in order for these hats not to be blown away in two seconds! Also, the guide (named Wayne) did not talk much, he could have made our tour so much better by providing more historic details or just describing his tribe's present life. Instead, any facts regarding the tribe or natural surroundings were prompted by the visitors' questions. The most interesting part of the tour was when Wayne sang us a tribal song. He could not explain what was it about, all he said that it was a travelling song. I suggest the Simpsons company gets itself younger and better speaking English guides for the future tours.Kelly_H
September 2022
Communication breakdown. We were waiting by the hotel for an hour. Tour guide was waiting at the Welcome Center. Tour was great
Communication breakdown. We were waiting by the hotel for an hour. Tour guide was waiting at the Welcome Center. Tour was great