Monument Valley Stargazing Tour: Navajo guide, night sky stories

Stars and stories behind the rock formations

A 2.5-hour stargazing tour of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park led by a Navajo guide who navigates to the brightest viewing spots and brings the night sky to life through storytelling and live performances. Pickup and drop-off at View Hotel or KOA campground are included, along with bottled water. Children from age 4 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Monument Valley stargazing experience

• Meet Navajo guide
• Travel to stargazing location
• Explore natural rock formations
• Listen to star stories and performances

The experience

Monument Valley is a place of mesas, buttes, spires and arches: rock formations that rise from the desert floor and frame the night sky. Your Navajo guide will drive you to where the stars are at their brightest, away from the light that dims them closer to the main viewpoint. The guide does more than point: they tell the stories the constellations hold, weaving together what the sky means to the Navajo people and what the landscape below reveals when darkness falls.

The tour runs 2.5 hours and includes pickup and drop-off at View Hotel Lobby or at the KOA campground for overnight guests (you'll need to call ahead for the exact departure time from the campground). Bottled water is provided. The guide speaks English and welcomes children from age 4, though infants must sit on an adult's lap. The terrain and the pace are suitable for all fitness levels, though the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off at View Hotel Lobby or KOA campground.
• bottled water.
• a live Navajo guide who shares stories and performances tied to the constellations and landscape.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00 and 18:15

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Monument Valley Tribal Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to experience Monument Valley's night sky with someone who knows the stories the stars and the landscape hold. The guide's knowledge and the remote viewing spots are what turn a clear night into something tied to place and culture.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park like at night?

Monument Valley's mesas, buttes, spires and arches create a dramatic frame for the night sky. The rock formations stand silhouetted against the stars, and the guide takes you to spots where the sky is darkest and the constellations are brightest.

Does the guide share Navajo stories about the stars?

Yes. Your Navajo guide brings the stars to life through storytelling and live performances, connecting the constellations to Navajo culture and the landscape you're standing in.

How long is the stargazing tour?

The tour is 2.5 hours from pickup to drop-off.

Where does pickup happen?

Pickup is at View Hotel Lobby. If you're staying at the KOA campground overnight, pickup is available there too, but you must call ahead to confirm your departure time.