Sacred Monument Tours - Oljato-Monument Valley, Utah

della

The best way to learn about one's culture and stories is to understand and hear directly from its people. That's how I feel about this horse-riding tour with Sacred Monument Tours. It's more than just horse riding; the energy with our tour leader Dion, born and grew up in Monument Valley, preserving his Native American culture, legacy, arts, and community through sharing knowledge and ideas with us visitors to his ancestor's sacred home. Thank you, Dion, for all the beautiful stories you shared with us, it touched our hearts more than you can imagine.

And to trigger, you are such a wonderful, gentle horse to me. Overall 10/10. Much love from Indonesia

Alessandro Rotondo

The experience itself is incredible—riding a horse in Monument Valley is kind of everyone’s dream! Our guide was really nice, took photos for us, and told us many stories about Monument Valley and the Navajo people. But... I have to give it three stars.

The price was way, way too high.
The price is too high because it wasn’t really two hours on the horse, as there were extremely long breaks.
I saw one of the horses being kicked in the stomach to calm it down, and it was horrible.
I expected a longer route, considering it was supposed to be two hours.
Other than that, we enjoyed the experience for the view of Monument Valley and thanks to the guide who shared some really interesting stories.

Rob

My wife and I did the 2 hour tour of the valley. It was genuinely a breathtaking experience. The horses are very steady and easy to ride (if you have never ridden before.) Our guide, Deon, was excellent. The stories are fantastic. Riding horses through the valley is really the only way to actually experience Monument Valley.

I recommend wearing jeans or khaki pants. I guess good durable hiking pants would work too. If you have boots, wear boots.

Elise Tanner

Loved our horse back ridding with this company! Our guides Logan and Niko were amazing riders, and made the riding non-stressful. They were so fun to watch their different styles of riding. My style was beginner as it’s been since I was 14 that I was on a horse for two hours and I’m now 65! I highly recommend this company.
Horses were healthy and well trained.

Francesco Tedesco

My first experience on horseback was in this amazing place, no better spot to begin. Our guide, Logan, has been very patient explaining also the many curiosities about the places around during the ride. Recommended.

Ally W.

Horseback riding in Monument Valley was the BEST decision of our trip! it felt like just us and our guide traversing thetowering, majestic mesas and buttes in the vast expanse, as if we were in a Western movie. Our guide, Deion, was anexpert rider. He introduced us to the valley's landmarks, shared the history of the native people, and gave us riding tipsWe were deeply touched by the stories of how native people being forced away from their land and their eforts ofreturning home. Hearing the guide's narration, the echo of hoofbeats, and the wind that has howled here for milions ofyears created an unprecedented connection with the sacred land, an experience you can't get from a car tour or distantviewpoint.

We don't have any experience of riding horses. The host would find you the most suitable horses. The horsesare wel-trained and obedient, so don't worry if this will be your first-time horseback riding. The meeting point is a bittricky to find: you need to drive pass The View hotel. When the hotel (and the visitor center is at your right hand, keepdriving till the end of the parking lot and look to your left in front, You can see tents and cabins at the end of an unpavedroad, and that is the meeting point. We are really looking forward to coming back again!!

Stacey Van Dyke

We ended up being the only riders on a 9am cool morning ride which was nice. Winton was great making sure we were okay, asking if we had questions, taking our picture, and telling us amazing Navajo stories. Loved the experience and exploring Monument Valley by horseback!

Caitlin Bailey

Seeing monument valley on horse back was incredible and this company was great- we booked through Groupon and it was super smooth. The off season was so nice to come for because it wasn’t as busy! It was just the two of us with our guide- Alden- on the 2 hour tour which felt personable and was long enough to see the incredible views. Our guide answered all our questions and taught us a significant amount of culture and history of the Navajo and of Monument Valley. Our horses- Sideburns and Pocahontas were super great and we enjoyed getting to work with them. The horses even had pet dogs that came with us on the ride which was amazing. There are great accommodations and they pick a horse based on your experience level as well as have hats, helmets, and waterbottle holders to make the ride safe, easy and more authentic. If you forget cash for a tip, they have a card reader which is helpful.