3.5-Hour Mystery Valley's 4×4 Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Join us on a thrilling 3.5-hour adventure that will take you on a journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Monument Valley, as we venture off the beaten path and explore the hidden treasures of Wetherill Mesa. On this tour, you will have the opportunity to hike through the rugged terrain and discover the ancient dwellings that were carved into the rocks centuries ago. As you explore these ancient ruins, you will also come across several secluded archs that offers a stunning view of the surrounding landscape. Your knowledgeable and experienced guide will be with you every step of the way, sharing fascinating stories and insights about the history and culture of our region. This is a truly unique and unforgettable experience that you don't want to miss!
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The dress code is smart casual
We observe Daylight Savings Time and are on Mountain Standard Time (UT). Please note the one-hour time difference between the Arizona Time Zone and the Navajo Nation Time Zone from mid-March to October.
• 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
What To Expect
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
We meet our customers in front of The View Hotel building, 50 yards west of the Loading Area, where we meet about 15 minutes before your departure.
Monument Valley – Highway 163 Scenic Drive
Experience a breathtaking drive as we depart the Tribal Park and head onto Highway 163 South. Your guide will offer detailed information about the monuments and buttes along the route. The journey to Mystery Valley will take approximately 30 minutes.
Options
Mystery Valley Tour -3.5 Hrs.
Non-Private Water Bottles Available Mystery Valley: Located outside the Tribal park area, light hiking involved (optional), and many ancient locations to visit. Open-Air Safari: The go-to option for spring and summer by default. Enclosed SUV or Full Size Van: -Available year-round. Mostly during fall/winter, it's commonly used.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Local taxes
Cultural information
Entrance fee to Monument Valley Tribal Park Visitor Center.
Gratuities
NO Horse tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
105 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
DINEH BEKAYA MYSTERY VALLEY TOUR
W5971IQjamesw,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The "Mystery Valley" tour is a 3.5 hour guided experience into a lesser visited back-country of Monument Valley. Hot, bumpy, dusty and worth it! You'll scramble up rocky ledges, see old cliff dwellings, and millennium old petroglyphs, all the while learning from your Navajo guide about the changing lives of the Dineh people in the Valley. Three tips, though: being a hat that'll stay on your head ... a windbreaker... and plenty of water!
Fun tour
ellenyul,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Harry was knowledgeable and funny driving and guiding us in the 3.5 hour tour. Showed us lots of spots for great photos and shared many cultural and history titbits. We enjoyed it greatly. Also it was a chilly morning, they were very considerate to switch us to an enclosed truck.
Scenic beauty, culture and history all combined
180leannew,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was majestic. The wide variety of vistas and the ability to get close to arches, wall dwellings and to learn about Dineh culture and traditions made it special. We saw 2000 year old pot chards laying on the ground, petroglyphs, hogans and a wide range of fascinating geology. The time flew buy. Our guide, Harry, was terrific, sharing stories and cultural insights. I would be happy to go again.
A wonderful excursion to a hidden world
detennant,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On our second day at Monument Valley, we had booked a trip into Mystery Valley. We were treated to many sights unseen with a regular, unguided tour. Our guide Sariah was a treat and provided us with the history of her people while negotiating what could generously be referred to as "roads" back in to the valley. We were about five miles south of Monument Valley but it was completely different to that experience. I would definitely recommend making time to go on one of these trips. You won't be disappointed!
Amazing experience!
jordanqward,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This review is long overdue! Over the holidays we did a road trip hitting a lot of the National Parks in Utah plus the Grand Canyon, and realized Monument Valley was en route. We booked a private 3.5 hour tour with Dineh Bekeyah Tours and it was amazing. While you can take a self-guided tour on the 17 mile Scenic Drive, the tour takes you places that you can’t otherwise go, providing an unmatched opportunity to see Monument Valley and to learn about Diné culture and history. The landscape is absolutely breathtaking and unlike anywhere else in the world. So many of our pictures looked like a green screen but I assure you it’s real! And we can attribute our phenomenal experience directly to our guide, Chandler - knowledgeable, kind, fun, and generous. We learned so much from him. It almost felt like a bonus that he is so well versed in the movie-making history AND is an avid photographer. He took amazing photos of and for us! Some highlights: a spot for crafts and jewelry and some amazing frybread with two of the cutest black kittens; a traditional Navajo home (hogan); geology and history and pictographs; stunning vistas. The tour was definitely a highlight of our trip!
Magical tour of Mystery Valley.
Quest13558813421,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After doing the Monument Valley and backlands tour in the morning. We went out with Duffy after lunch. We were lucky enough to be the only ones at the time, so we had a private tour. Duffy told us extensively about the life of the dine and about their rituals and lifestyle with nature. He drove us through the insanely beautiful and robust landscape where we got a lot of time and space. We climbed rocks to see the caves with old cave dwellings/cave dwellings and arches. Duffy took some nice pictures of us and actively involved our children in the tour. Also this tour was highly recommended!
Wonderful!
Peggy C,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Monument Valley tour is a must but if you have the time, I highly recommend the Mystery Valley tour as well. Very interesting and stunning scenery of course. Our tour guide Clint was terrific.
Fun and educational
sabrinabL314TN,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Elivis is the best!!! This tour takes you places you won’t see driving around in your car! It’s a must tour to do! I learned a ton about the area, vegetation, wildlife, and the different rock formations from Elvis. Wish I’d gotten an address to send Halibut from Alaska 🤟
A timeless way out.
lucp964,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful off-the-beaten-track tour in a superb setting, old pre-Columbian houses, petroglyphs. Our guide was very friendly, smiling and gave us lots of explanations.
Beautiful and enjoyable
GrandTour31737707470,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Elvis was great. He was very informative. The tour was fun and provided history of the area. We enjoyed Elvis playing his wooden flute!
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