Embark on a self-guided driving tour through Monument Valley’s stunning landscape. Learn about Navajo culture, tribal history, and Hollywood stardom while enjoying panoramic views.
Embark on a self-guided driving tour through Monument Valley’s stunning landscape. Learn about Navajo culture, tribal history, and Hollywood stardom while enjoying panoramic views.
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Welcome Center - As the journey begins along this trail through the Navajo Nation, travelers will discover the Navajo, the original tribe of Monument Valley, and learn how this desert emerged from a vast sea.
Note: This tour spans over 44 miles and covers the highlights of Monument Valley in 2-3 hours.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration….
- Welcome Center - As the journey begins along this trail through the Navajo Nation, travelers will discover the Navajo, the original tribe of Monument Valley, and learn how this desert emerged from a vast sea.
Note: This tour spans over 44 miles and covers the highlights of Monument Valley in 2-3 hours.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as desired.
- Forrest Gump Point - The tour of Monument Valley starts just outside the valley at Forrest Gump Point. The top of this hill provides a stunning view of Monument Valley, made famous by the movie!
- Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park - Discover Monument Valley’s dramatic scenery and rich history with a self-driving audio tour along the 17-mile marked Navajo route. Listen to stories about Monument Valley’s breathtaking “Wild West” formations as you drive. The scenic vistas offer insights into Navajo culture and history, with breathtaking views of a unique landscape, providing an unmatched experience. This self-guided audio tour offers maximum flexibility and value.
- Wildcat Trail - The first detour is at Wildcat Trail, where visitors can step out and walk into the valley itself.
- West and East Mitten Buttes - The tour continues past the three striking formations of the iconic “Monument Valley” panorama: the East and West Mittens and Merrick Butte. Why are they called mittens? Why Merrick? Discover the stories and histories of these structures as the tour progresses.
- John Ford’s Point - As the trail leads deeper into Monument Valley, learn more about the Navajo, the legendary buried silver, and their efforts to protect their land from encroaching colonists. Discover the Long March of the Navajo, the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, and the Navajo families on the reservation today. Explore the portrayal of the Navajo in Western films, particularly in John Ford’s Hollywood.
- Artist’s Point - As the tour progresses, it arrives at Artist’s Point. This overlook is famously popular among painters and illustrators. Many artists have set up canvases here to capture this stunning landscape with paint and brush.
- North Window Overlook - The drive continues to the North Window Overlook, an ideal spot for sunrise photography. The morning rays illuminating the buttes and spires of Monument Valley are unforgettable! Even if visiting after sunrise, the views remain unparalleled.
- Camel Butte - Finally, the tour reaches the last incredible vista: Camel Butte and Elephant Butte. Camel Butte may not resemble a camel, but creativity is key when naming rocks! Camel Butte nearly reaches 1,000 feet, but is overshadowed by its sibling, Elephant Butte, which rises over 1,000 feet high. While impressive on its own, remember that the plateau is already elevated around 5,000 feet, making the peak of Elephant Butte more than 6,000 feet above sea level!

- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Hidden gems and local…
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
- Monument Valley park admission, Valley Drive fees, vehicle, fuel, parking, and live guide.
- Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
- Monument Valley park admission, Valley Drive fees, vehicle, fuel, parking, and live guide.
Purchase a single tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!
Discover the “Wild West” of Hollywood and Navajo history as you journey through the breathtaking landscape of Monument Valley. This self-guided audio tour along a 17-mile Navajo route offers stunning views while providing insights into Navajo culture, tribal history,…
Purchase a single tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!
Discover the “Wild West” of Hollywood and Navajo history as you journey through the breathtaking landscape of Monument Valley. This self-guided audio tour along a 17-mile Navajo route offers stunning views while providing insights into Navajo culture, tribal history, and Hollywood fame. Enjoy the tour with ultimate flexibility and value.
After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.
New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- The scenic drive is unpaved. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended, particularly from May through September.
- Motorcycles and RVs are not permitted on the scenic drive.
- Admission fees are not included with the audio tour. Check current entrance requirements and operating hours before your visit.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.