OLJATO-MONUMENT VALLEY GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Moonlit Monuments: A 2.5‑Hour Night Photography and Music Tour Through Monument Valley
A guided 2.5-hour evening outing that pairs hands-on moonlight photography tips with a live musical performance as you visit three to four of Monument Valley’s landmarks.
Moonlit Monuments: A 2.5‑Hour Night Photography and Music Tour Through Monument Valley.
Experience the Valley under the moon and stars on a guided 2.5-hour excursion that teaches practical camera techniques for night shots, includes a live musical performance by your guide, and stops at three to four of Monument Valley’s most striking landmarks, departing from The View Hotel and the KOA Campground.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Learn to Photograph Moonlit Landscapes
The guide offers instruction on how to use your camera to capture the valley’s night light, with coaching tailored to the group’s photography experience so you can get strong moonlit images.
Live Musical Performance Along the Route
At stops along the route your guide performs live music, adding a local, atmospheric soundtrack to the moonlit vistas and photo sessions.
Three to Four Moonlit Landmarks
The tour visits three to four landmark viewpoints depending on the group’s photography experience, allowing time at each stop for composition and camera settings under moonlight.
What the day feels like
What the Moonlight Tour Feels Like
In a compact 2.5-hour window you move between a handful of dramatic viewpoints after departing from The View Hotel or the KOA Campground, pausing at each to learn camera techniques for low-light photography while your guide adds a musical element that frames the landscape under moon and stars.
THE PHOTOGRAPHY
Learn to Photograph Moonlit Landscapes
The guide offers instruction on how to use your camera to capture the valley’s night light, with coaching tailored to the group’s photography experience so you can get strong moonlit images.
THE SOUNDTRACK
Live Musical Performance Along the Route
At stops along the route your guide performs live music, adding a local, atmospheric soundtrack to the moonlit vistas and photo sessions.
THE ROUTE
Three to Four Moonlit Landmarks
The tour visits three to four landmark viewpoints depending on the group’s photography experience, allowing time at each stop for composition and camera settings under moonlight.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this short evening outing suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your camera—the guide provides instruction on how best to use it for moonlit photos.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Moonlight Tour?
The tour lasts 2.5 hours.
Where do departures and meeting points take place?
Departures are organized from The View Hotel and the KOA Campground in Monument Valley; the general meeting location is Monument Valley, AZ.
How many stops are on the route?
The tour visits three to four landmark stops, with the exact number depending on the group’s photography experience.
Will I get photography instruction?
Yes—the guide teaches how to use your camera to capture moonlit landscapes and offers tips during stops.
Is there live music on the tour?
Yes—your guide provides a live musical performance during the evening route.
Does this tour include a visit to a Navajo Hogan?
No—this Moonlight Tour does not include a visit to the Navajo Hogan; those visits are included on Backcountry, All Day, and Extended Tours.
When does the tour depart each night?
Moonlight hours vary over the year; please call the operator for the official departure time for your date.