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“ There are things you wouldn't be able to access without a guide snd there is no better guide than Toney ! ” in 9 reviews

“ Duffy took us up to Hunt's Mesa which was an "E" ticket ride with amazing views. ” in 9 reviews

“ Bobby gave some great insight into the area and was super kind in taking photos as I was a solo traveler. ” in 8 reviews

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We are Monument Valley's premier off-road adventure company. Navajo-owned, our experienced guides will show you the best of Monument Valley. …

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A beautiful morning spent with Don Mose, driving through Monument Valley, understanding this place through his eyes, tracing back his knowledge through the understanding of his grandfather who in turn held the knowledge and wisdom of his grandparents. Don Mose has amazing stories to tell about the origin of the Navajo people. He is a special person who has done much for the language of the Dine and been an important teacher and counselor to young people. He's travelled far and wide helping people to reacquaint themselves with their native tongue. I did a private tour and the one on one time was really precious and the highlight of my one month road trip. The three or so hours flew by. Highly highly recommend. Thank you so much Don Mose for sharing your time and energy with me, and for a true connection. I was tearful by the end, in gratitude and recognition.

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Bobby our tour guide was awesome. Told us about Navajo history, culture, and tribal background. Went into the code talker history and how that came about. While we were gathered at a large cave like setting with a huge hole in the top he played the flute to show the acoustic being in that monument. It was a memberable experience that we won't forget. He showed us all of the movie locations where Ford, Eastwood, etc shot their movies. It was a great day... One we will remember for a long time. Thanks Bobby and Monument Valley Safari.

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Thank you Bobby! This was a beautiful tour! So happy to have made a new friend!! The back country tour was amazingly beautiful. This tour is the best and a must do to see the off road beauty of the Navajo Trible Park. Heather

Bob our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. He told us a lot about his culture and his personal life. We made several stops for photo opportunities. He also gave us assistance for taking photos at the best location for each stop. He also gave us pointers on how to better frame and take our pictures. He even played a homemade flute at one of our stops. We never felt rushed. I would highly recommend this tour company and especially our tour guide.

Opting to start our day with the 3.5 hour tour, which included the back country area that is only accessible with a Navajo guide, was the perfect beginning to our time in Monument Valley. Our guide was very knowledgeable, offered to take pics of us, gave us pointers on best angles to catch the image, and provided lots of great info about the Navajo tribe and Monument Valley. I'm glad we choose this experience to get a feel for the park before driving the Valley loop on our own later in the day. Everything was flawless with the experience...easy booking, reminder emails, directions, etc. I highly recommend booking a tour with this company as it is affordable and they provide tons of value!

They are amazing! I will go back in the future for other types of tours. We took the sunset tour. It's so beautiful and pretty!

While visitors can drive the main valley loop on their own, with general admission to the reservation, it really pays to have a local Navajo guide take you further into tribal land and explain the history and geology of the area. Monument Valley Safari did a great job, with guide Duffy taking us on a sunset tour that included the Mittens, John Ford's Point, the Three Sisters, Totem Pole and Yei Bi Chei spires, and the Big Hogan, Ear of the Wind, and Sun's Eye arches. The tour also included a yarn-spinning and weaving demonstration at a hogan and a double-flute performance.

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Had an outstanding tour today during a wind/snow stormy day with Duffy and had such a wonderful time it's hard to out it in words how grateful my husband and I are to him. If you are looking for a very special tour - outside of the trail in to the sacred Monument Valley, go on his tour amd you will be so happy you did. And, the photos he took of us are beautiful! Thank you Duffy, we lived our tour and time spent with you.

One of many beautiful spots and photos Duffy so patiently took. Breathtaking

Our visit to Monument Valley over the Thanksgiving holiday with our guide Don was an incredible and eye-opening experience for our whole family. He took the time to speak very thoughtfully about his experiences, plus the history of the Navajo, and he made everything especially interesting for our young kids. Don told us a lot about each site we visited. And getting to meet Loretta inside a hogan to see her spin yarn and style my daughter's hair was really amazing. Overall, this was the best part of our entire trip. We are very grateful for this experience, especially since we thought the snowy weather earlier in the day might mean the tour would have to be cancelled. We'll remember this tour forever and will recommend it to our friends as well.

If you really want to learn about this place and culture, a tour is a must. We took the 3.5 hour tour and had an amazing tour guide, DUFFY! We not only learned about the culture and his personal story, but he took an amazing picture at Big Hogan for us. Thanks, Duffy!!

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• Hour Glass Duration: 3.5 hours
• Users Ages: All ages
• Map Marker Distance: 36 miles

Experience the Grandeur of Monument Valley

Visit the iconic film locations of John Wayne western movies. Walk underneath majestic sandstone arches. Traverse restricted backroads and get up close to monuments and monoliths only accessible with a Native Navajo guide.

This tour covers approximately 36 miles of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Your guide will share interesting information on the history of the Navajo and Monument Valley, giving you an insider’s perspective to this enchanting corner of the Dineh Bekeyah (Navajo Land).

We stop 8 to 10 times, giving you plenty of time to explore each location, to take photos and enjoy the serenity of each unique natural wonder; from the East & West Mitten Buttes, to the awe inspiring Totem Pole Spire, to Ear of the Wind Arch and Sun’s Eye Arch and much more.

Much of the Navajos lore and traditions have been passed down orally. Today, songs and ceremonies are an important gateway to this wealth of Native information. Some of our guides play the Native American flute while others like to share a traditional or ceremonial chant that has been passed down to them from their ancestors. These songs are often played in the Big Hogan, a natural sandstone amphitheater in the backcountry of Monument Valley.

We offer several departure times throughout the day to accommodate your schedule and take into consideration your goals while visiting Monument Valley. If you wish to capture the best lighting (The Golden Hour) we recommend a sunrise or sunset departure, or if you are simply trying to avoid the heat during the summer months we recommend an early morning departure.

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On the Navajo Reservation, we observe Daylight Savings. Please remember and account for a one-hour time difference when traveling from certain parts of Arizona.

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• Appropriate clothing
• Sun protection
• Hiking shoes
• Chevron down Itinerary:
• East & West Mitten Buttes
• John Ford’s Point
• The Three Sisters
• Visit to Navajo Traditional Home
• Navajo rug weaving demonstration
• Totem Pole & YeiBiChei spires
• Big Hogan Arch
• Ear of the Wind Arch
• Sun’s Eye Arch
• Anasazi petroglyphs

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