3.0 Hours of Monument Valley's Sunrise or Sunset 4×4 Tour

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Overview

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!

What's Included

Bottled water
Pet friendly
Local taxes
Transport by open-air Safari vehicle/ enclosed SUV
Hand sanitizers available upon request.
Local professional guide

NO Entrance fees to Monument Valley Tribal Park. Visit www.navajonationparks.org for fee details.
Gratuities
NO Horse Tours

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XVJP+PWV Oljato-Monument Valley
AZ, USA

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What To Expect

Dineh Bekeyah Tours

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.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

John Ford Point

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Mitten Buttes And Merrick Butte

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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.
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 36 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3.0 Hours of Monument Valley’s Sunrise or Sunset 4×4 Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025