Tours

Roy Black's Guided Tours. A wide variety of tour options—from jeep and horseback adventures to hiking—are available with this respected tour operator. You can also book an overnight stay in a Navajo hogan. Monument Valley, Utah, 84536. 505/701--9609; royblacksguidedtours.com. From $85.

Monument Valley Tours. Some of the jeep tours on offer include entertainment and outdoor barbecues, and custom hikes into the valley as well. The all-day, 60-mile Monument Valley and Mystery Valley tour, which includes lunch, is especially popular. 435/727–3313; www.monumentvalleytours.net. From $70.

Sacred Monument Tours. Native guides lead hiking, jeep, and horseback-riding tours into Monument Valley. Monument Valley, Utah, 84536. 435/727–3218; 435/459–2501; toursacred.com. From $65.

Simpson's Trailhandler Tours. This operator offers four-wheel-drive jeep trips, photography tours, and guided hikes, plus the chance to stay overnight in a traditional Navajo hogan. If you don't have time or interest in one of the several-hour hiking tours, Simpson's can also customize a fairly easy hour-long guided hike, tailored to your interest and skill level. Monument Valley, Utah, 84536. 435/727–3362; 888/723–6236; emonumentvalley.com. From $75.