Monument Valley: 3-Hour Sunrise Tour with Navajo Guide
ID: GYG303353-530298
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover the wonders of Monument Valley on a 3-hour sunrise tour. Admire the glowing sun rise across the landscape, then enjoy a ride through the valley to learn about the natural landmarks of this incredible location.
Make the most of your trip and experience an unforgettable visual spectacle that you will remember for the rest of your life. Upon arrival at Monument Valley, follow your guide to a nearby vantage point where the sun rises directly from the center of the iconic Totem Pole. Admire the sun as it rises across the vibrant landscape, and marvel as the combination of colors dances across the sky, changing the shape of famous rock formations and arches.
After a breathtaking sunrise, enjoy a tour of the valley with plenty of stops along the way to take photos. See the famous West and East Mitten Buttes, John Ford Point, the Three Sisters, Moccasin Arch, the Totem Pole, The Big Hogan, Sun’s Eye, North Window, and Sleeping Dragon. Next, follow your guide into the restricted back country part of the valley that you can only visit in the company of a Navajo guide.
Throughout the tour, listen to your guide share fascinating insights and anecdotes, and learn about Monument Valley and Navajo culture. Finally, visit a Navajo Hogan, a traditional Navajo home, to watch a bonus rug weaving demonstration as well as a ceremonial musical performance.
Highlights
- Watch a spectacular sunrise across Monument Valley
- Admire the amazing colors of the early morning
- Stop for photos at the iconic West and East Mitten Buttes, John Ford Point, and the Totem Pole
- Learn about the culture, history, and traditions of Navajo people from your guide
- Enjoy the benefits of a small group tour with maximum 12 people
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is operated on Utah Time (Mountain Daylight Time), which is 1-hour ahead of Arizona from March to November. Please make sure to leave 1-hour earlier if you are coming from Arizona
The tour is operated in an open-air safari-style vehicle with a maximum of 12 passengers in warm weather and in an enclosed SUV vehicle with a maximum of 7 people in cold or hot weather
The Tribal Park entry fee can be paid upon entry to the park
Please wait in front of the lobby of The View Hotel (Indian Rte 42, Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ 84536) at the Navajo loading area. The driver will not come inside for the pickup. Look for a guide from Monument Valley Tribal Tours.
INCLUDED
- Local Navajo guide
- Access to the restricted backcountry of Monument Valley
- Traditional musical performance from your guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Monument Valley Tribal Park entry pass ($8 per person)
- Food
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
