Monument Valley Air & Ground Tour

Highlights

Description

Take flight over Arizona’s most iconic landscapes on the *Monument Valley Air & Ground Tour (F-MVJ)*. Departing from Flagstaff, this 6–7 hour guided experience combines the thrill of flight with an intimate ground tour led by a local Navajo guide. From the window of your private aircraft, watch the red spires of Monument Valley rise dramatically from the desert floor as you soar past the San Francisco Peaks, Painted Desert, and Navajo Nation. Upon landing at Goulding’s Field, switch from sky to sand aboard a 4x4 vehicle for a guided journey through Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. You’ll visit famous sites like *John Ford Point*, *Totem Pole*, and *Elephant Butte* while learning about Navajo traditions and the land’s deep cultural significance. Midday, enjoy a delicious Navajo taco lunch at Goulding’s Lodge before exploring the on-site museum and trading post. The return flight offers more breathtaking views, passing over *Meteor Crater* and the Coconino Plateau. This all-inclusive experience delivers the ultimate Southwest adventure—perfect for travelers who want to see Monument Valley’s grandeur from both air and earth.

Itinerary

8:00 AM – Check in at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport; meet pilot and guide 8:30 AM – Takeoff for scenic narrated flight over San Francisco Peaks and Painted Desert 10:00 AM – Arrive at Monument Valley; scenic overflight of sandstone spires 10:30 AM – Land at Goulding’s Field; transfer to 4x4 vehicle 11:00 AM – Guided Navajo ground tour through Monument Valley (approx. 90 minutes) 12:30 PM – Navajo Taco lunch at Goulding’s Lodge 1:30 PM – Free time to visit museum or trading post 2:00 PM – Return flight to Flagstaff via Meteor Crater 3:30 PM – Arrive back in Flagstaff; tour concludes

Price & Availability

Available daily; weather permitting. Duration 6–7 hours. Price: $919 per person (3+ guests), $1,057 per person (2 guests). Infants under 2 fly free.

Food & Drink

Souvenirs and gratuities not included.

Instructions

Check in 30 minutes prior to departure at Flagstaff Pulliam Airport terminal.

Restrictions

Moderate activity level; some walking on uneven terrain required during ground tour.

Transportation

Roundtrip flight and transfers included from Flagstaff airport.