3.0 Hours of Monument Valley's Sunrise or Sunset 4×4 Tour
Description
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!
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Itinerary
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.
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.
Most popular attraction
Spiral buttes
Popular scenic point
Views of Mitten and Merrick Butte
Resembles a camel from different view angels
Resembles an elephant from different angels
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- 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 loading area outside 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
- 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.
Reviews(841)
Well worth getting up at 4:20 am in the morning to experience the park as it is waking up. Watching the sun rise behind the totem pole was not only a great view but also to experience it in the silence of the dawn was invigorating for the mind and soul. Our guide Derek took us to parts of the park you can only visit with a guide, the ear of the wind and the eagle cave as well as sharing his knowledge of Navajo lore - the singing and the flute playing were highlights that were so in keeping with the landscape. A nice twist was the last stop at John Ford Point, where we were able to take in the vista before the trail was open to others. Another great tour by a great guide, thanks for the pictures you took of us. Definitely recommend.
Derek took us on a beautiful sunrise tour. Just spectacular. Thank you Derek for all your knowledge, storytelling and kindness☺️
Great way to see the valley. Our guide was really good, knowledgeable and made the trip very interesting. It’s 3 hours but they go very quickly.
Derrick Holiday, our guide, was excellent. He knows Navajo history and culture intimately, as well as, the history of Monument Valley.
Best tour in the area. Derrick, our guide, was very informative and a truly wonderful person. We did the sunrise tour… highly recommended!!
The tour was a lot of fun. Our guide was super friendly and accommodating.
Guide was great and informative he took us to the best spots for photos and showed us some different angles to try . He also went out of his was to make sure the whole 3 hours was filled One small complaint it needs to be made clear that you must take not only the ticket for the tour but also the receipt for your entrance fee to the area , the local warden was very insistent we showed it even though we were guests at the lodges and had a room key . Not sure how else she expected us to get our luggage there if we didn’t pay at the booth
Jake was amazing. So special to watch the sunrise with him. Yes, it was early. But so special to be one of the few among the monuments. Saw all the gorgeous spots that visitors on the 17 mile loop are not allowed to go. It was very special to be welcomed into these special places and for Jake to share his culture with us. Thank you so much for having us!!
Wonderful experience. Bring glasses, sun glasses and face covering for sand/dust. Our guide was fantastic!
Had a great trip through Monument Valley. Clint, our guide did a fantastic job explaining many features. We covered a lot of ground, but plenty of time to get out for photos and explore. The sunrise was amazing, we had multiple stops for optimum sunrise photos. I would highly recommend this tour.
