Why choose this Monument Valley tour ?
Hey there! How about going on a fun-filled 3.5-hour cultural tour in the beautiful backcountry of the Lower Monument Valley Tribal Park? It’s an amazing way to experience the local culture and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. When you join our tour, we make sure to provide you with an immersive experience of the Navajo culture. Our guides will take you to a local Hogan Demonstration where you can witness their way of life and understand their beliefs. We also encourage our guides to share their stories with you and entertain you with traditional music. We hope you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation and understanding of the Navajo culture.
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What makes 3.5 Hours of Monument Valley’s Cultural 4×4 Tour a unique experience ?
The Navajo culture has thrived on the land between the Four Scared Mountains, and those teachings have been inherited through generations of verbal and lesson teaching methods. Some of these teachings are shared with you during the Cultural Tour by your Navajo guide.
The Cultural, 3.5 hour tour makes a first stop at the famous John Ford’s Point where many of John Wayne’s western cinematic movies were filmed. Next, your guide will drive to The Backcountry of the park and escort you to the “Sun’s Eye Arch” and Hogan Demonstration.
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.
Next, you will 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.
The last stop 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.
Next, 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. The last stop is at the North Window where you will have a chance to take pictures of the Mittens and Butte at a different angle. Your tour guide will then slowly and safely transport you back to your departure point.
Unfortunately, we cannot give much information about our guides’ stories because each guide has very uniquely different stories to tell. Our guides’ stories come from personal experience, lore, legends and the Navajo culture.
The Navajo culture has thrived on the land between the Four Scared Mountains, and those teachings have been inherited through generations of verbal and lesson teaching methods. Some of these teachings are shared with you during the Cultural Tour by your Navajo guide.
The Cultural, 3.5 hour tour makes a first stop at the famous John Ford’s Point where many of John Wayne’s western cinematic movies were filmed. Next, your guide will drive to The Backcountry of the park and escort you to the “Sun’s Eye Arch” and Hogan Demonstration.
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.
Next, you will 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.
The last stop 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.
Next, 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. The last stop is at the North Window where you will have a chance to take pictures of the Mittens and Butte at a different angle. Your tour guide will then slowly and safely transport you back to your departure point.
Unfortunately, we cannot give much information about our guides’ stories because each guide has very uniquely different stories to tell. Our guides’ stories come from personal experience, lore, legends and the Navajo culture.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Adult pricing applies to all adult/senior travelers
- Uneven walking surfaces
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Pet friendly
- 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).
- COVID19 Protocols exercised and in place
- Departing from The View Hotel lobby near wooden benches, have confirmation# ready.
- If you are feeling any symptoms of COVID19 or have been around a person who does, please advise us immediately for cancellation.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Cultural Tour – 3.5 hrs.
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28 mile range : Includes the backcountry and a demonstration inside a traditional Hogan.
- Hand sanitizers available upon request
- Pet Friendly
- Local professional guide
- Local taxes
Not Included
- Entrance fee to the Monument Valley Tribal Park. National Park passes are not accepted at entrance to park.
- No Horse Tours
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by MV Dineh Bekeyah Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Denver.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 226 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Weather: It is known to change throughout the day
• Dress code: Wear appropriate attire
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly
• Arrive fifteen (15) minutes before your departure time to ensure we depart at the scheduled time.
• A Dineh Bekeyah personnel will be waiting in the Visitors Lobby of The View Hotel which is located inside the Monument Valley Tribal Park (GPS: Latitude 36 degrees North, Longitude -110 degrees West).
• 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).
• Dineh Bekeyah personel will be waiting in Visitors Lobby in The View Hotel by the wooden bar. Please be aware that there will be other tour companies in the lobby. Please ask for Dineh Bekeyah Tours.
• The View Hotel is not affiliated with Dineh Bekeyah please do not disturb the employees or ask for WIFI unless a hotel guest.
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• The MV Park entrance is NOT included in your tour price. The entrance fee is paid at the entrance to the park at the fee booth. See the Tribal Park website at www.navajonationparks.org for fee details and contact information.
• The View Hotel is not affiliated with Dineh Bekeyah please refrain from disturbing the employees and asking for the WIFI password. WIFI is for registered hotel guests only.
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