3.5 Hours of Monument Valley's Cultural 4×4 Tour
Overview
Enjoy a 3.5-hour cultural tour in the back-country of the Lower Monument Valley Tribal Park. The tour focuses on the Navajo culture by visiting a local Hogan Demonstration, hearing the stories our guides have to share and musical entertainment.
Inclusions
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Local professional guide
- Pet Friendly
- Hand sanitizers available upon request
- Entry/Admission - Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, US Highway 160 & US Hwy 163, Monument Valley, UT 84536
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.
Stop At: Dineh Bekeyah Tours, Monument Valley, UT
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.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, US Highway 160 & US Hwy 163, Monument Valley, UT 84536
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.
Stop At: Dineh Bekeyah Tours, Monument Valley, UT
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.
Additional information
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Adult pricing applies to all adult/senior travelers
- Service animals allowed
- 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).
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- DBK Guides follow all COVID19 protocols including NO CONTACT (handshakes, high-fives, elbow nudges, etc...)
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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May 2022
Our guide was exceptional! She was very knowledgeable as well as personable. It was extremely windy and we were thankful to be in an enclosed vehicle.
Our guide was exceptional! She was very knowledgeable as well as personable. It was extremely windy and we were thankful to be in an enclosed vehicle.seeYouLaterGator
May 2022
While we enjoyed the tour, we feel that we learned very little about the Navajo lifestyle, traditions and culture. We overheard another tour guide explaining the rights of passage to adulthood and symbols. My husband asked questions about the symbols and the weaver told him to go look at the p...
While we enjoyed the tour, we feel that we learned very little about the Navajo lifestyle, traditions and culture. We overheard another tour guide explaining the rights of passage to adulthood and symbols. My husband asked questions about the symbols and the weaver told him to go look at the postcard. We got the impression that she was not very knowledgeable about the symbolism and she gave flippant somewhat sarcastic answers to his questions. The guide did go out of his way to show us good photo opportunities, but the cultural emphasis was missing.Karen_C
April 2022
We really enjoyed the tour. I wanted more cultural content and stories. I think we need to learn and appreciate the culture of the original inhabitants of the Americas. Their knowledge and contributions may help us grow as humans and society.
We really enjoyed the tour. I wanted more cultural content and stories. I think we need to learn and appreciate the culture of the original inhabitants of the Americas. Their knowledge and contributions may help us grow as humans and society.bobkI4205FO
April 2022
Steven was an outstanding guide for our Cultural Tour. He is an engaging conversationalist who took the time to share interesting details of the Navajo (Dineh) culture and history (including relevant personal stories). He provided colorful descriptions of the (magnificent) surrounding geography, ...
Steven was an outstanding guide for our Cultural Tour. He is an engaging conversationalist who took the time to share interesting details of the Navajo (Dineh) culture and history (including relevant personal stories). He provided colorful descriptions of the (magnificent) surrounding geography, and was eager to engage in discussion regarding any questions we had. He definitely kept our interest for the full tour. We highly recommend Dineh Bekeyah Tours (and Steven in particular!).Jose_A
April 2022
They were very patient with my brother. The guide Camasheena was awesome. Took time to answer questions so we could understand a bit of her culture. Thank you for the experience.
They were very patient with my brother. The guide Camasheena was awesome. Took time to answer questions so we could understand a bit of her culture. Thank you for the experience.Vera092014
April 2022
Our guide Jimmy was very informative and pleasant. We were so happy we were in a closed truck as the winds were blowing and was cold!! So happy I selected the extended tour !!!
Our guide Jimmy was very informative and pleasant. We were so happy we were in a closed truck as the winds were blowing and was cold!! So happy I selected the extended tour !!!