Sunset Tour Adventures with Goulding's in Monument Valley

Perched on the edge of the iconic Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, Goulding's offers a Sunset Tour that delivers an unforgettable encounter with Utah’s vast desert landscape. Located in Oljato-Monument Valley, this tour is timed perfectly to capture the shifting light as the sun dips behind towering sandstone buttes carved from 250-million-year-old red sandstone. Visitors witness how the warm colors paint the horizon, illuminating the Valley’s unique monoliths like West Mitten Butte and Merrick Butte.

Goulding’s has long been a gateway to the Monument Valley region, a place marked by geological grandeur and deep Navajo cultural significance. This area features distinctive rock formations—soaring mesas, spires, and arches—that tell a story written by wind and water over millennia. The Sunset Tour reveals how the Valley’s landscape transforms from stark daylight extremes into a scene bathed in rich golden tones and long shadows, a must-see moment for photographers, hikers, and outdoor lovers alike.

While the Sunset Tour elegantly combines natural wonder with cultural context, Goulding’s also provides logistical ease with parking options and public restrooms, making it accessible for visitors of all ages. The gift shop, offering Native American crafts alongside local souvenirs, complements the experience by providing a tangible link to the region's heritage.

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning adventurer, this tour highlights the raw beauty and stillness unique to Monument Valley at twilight. It’s a chance to experience the desert’s quiet power as the day fades and the stars begin to appear, framed by some of the West’s most recognized rock formations. Goulding’s Sunset Tour is more than a trip—it’s an invitation to connect closely with one of America’s most photogenic and culturally rich landscapes.