Oljato-Monument Valley Travel Guide

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So far from anything, so hard to get to, but so worth it. The local Navajo Guides with Jeeps for hire will laugh when you say you're thinking of doing this 17-mile loop through the most famous buttes of Monument Valley in a small car, but go ahead and do it. Carefully. We saved $170 and were able to maneuver through the gulleys and rocks just fine. Driving ourselves enabled us to decide how long to spend at each spot, and whether to keep driving or get out and hike at our whim. Take water and lunch! #Navajo #MonumentValley #Arizona #landscape
So far from anything, so hard to get to, but so worth it. The local Navajo Guides with Jeeps for hire will laugh when you say you're thinking of doing this 17-mile loop through the most famous buttes of Monument Valley in a small car, but go ahead and do it. Carefully. We saved $170 and were able to maneuver through the gulleys and rocks just fine. Driving ourselves enabled us to decide how long to spend at each spot, and whether to keep driving or get out and hike at our whim. Take water and lunch! #Navajo #MonumentValley #Arizona #landscape
“John Wayne Point” at Monument Valley,AZ.
Monument Valley. Monument Valley has been featured in many films including the John Ford classic, Stagecoach with John Wayne. The “monuments” in the valley illicit feelings of being on the surface of another planet. #culture
Western movie anyone?! #adventure #hiking #colorful #beautiful #nature #wow #roadtrip
Goulding's Lodge

Goulding's Lodge

3 out of 5
1000 Main Street Oljato-Monument Valley UT
Stay at this lodge in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,230 reviews)
Beautiful little cabin

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

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The View Hotel

The View Hotel

2 out of 5
4 miles East Highway 163 Indian Route 42 Oljato-Monument Valley AZ
Stay at this hotel in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy free parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. Popular attractions Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and ...
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San Juan Inn

San Juan Inn

2.5 out of 5
US Hwy 163 at the San Juan River Mexican Hat UT
The price is ฿4,226 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
฿4,226
฿4,730 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Mexican Hat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,836 reviews)
Beautiful, unique hotel accommodations.

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

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Gooseberry Lodges

Gooseberry Lodges

2.5 out of 5
1752 W Plains Dr. Hurricane UT
Stay at this cabin in Hurricane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,131 reviews)
2nd time going and not disappointed Love how peaceful and nice the cabins are Hurricane is 15 minutes away but really worth the stay amazing experience

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

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Arches Hut

Arches Hut

3 out of 5
2701 S Hwy 191 Moab UT
Stay at this holiday home in Moab. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Monument Basin and Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
The tiny home was clean. Would be great for families. We had trouble with our microwave and the owner was quick to fix it for us!

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

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Park Regency Resort

Park Regency Resort

3 out of 5
1710 Prospector Ave Park City UT
Stay at this ski aparthotel in Park City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (614 reviews)
Great room and great staff. Highly recommended!

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

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Popular places to visit

The Mittens at Monument Valley

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a lovely green space in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Western movie anyone?! #adventure #hiking #colorful #beautiful #nature #wow #roadtrip

Oljato-Monument Valley

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Oljato-Monument Valley during your travels in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Oljato-Monument Valley
Valley Drive, located near the Utah-Arizona state line in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, is a 17-mile scenic loop through one of the most iconic landscapes in the Southwest, USA. This spot along the road is named John Ford Point, after the director who used it as a location for numerous Western films. Visitors can pay a few dollars to a local horse owner who is stationed in the parking lot to recreate the famous image of a horse rider perched on the edge of the plateau. This horse was aptly named “Pistol”.

John Ford Point

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at John Ford Point, a lovely green space in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

John Ford Point

Goulding's Trading Post Museum

4/5(6 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Goulding's Trading Post Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Goulding's Trading Post Museum

Wildcat Trail

4.5/5(3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Wildcat Trail during your travels to Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Wildcat Trail

Sandstone Tours

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Sandstone Tours, a lovely green space in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Sandstone Tours

Things to do

Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Monument Valley

Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Monument Valley

฿636
per traveller
Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Monument Valley
Monument Valley Self-Guided Audio Tour, Arizona four corners

Monument Valley Self-Guided Audio Tour

฿636
per traveller
Monument Valley Self-Guided Audio Tour
The Suns Eye

Monument Valley Group Tour - 3 Hours - Navajo Spirit Tours

฿2,706
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monument Valley Group Tour - 3 Hours - Navajo Spirit Tours
The Mittens

Dreamcatcher Evening Experience in Monument Valley

฿4,298
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Dreamcatcher Evening Experience in Monument Valley
1.5 Hour Jeep Tour in Monument Valley

1.5 Hour Jeep Tour in Monument Valley

฿2,069
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1.5 Hour Jeep Tour in Monument Valley
Johns ford point. the third stop during each tour of Monument valley and is famous for its scenery.

Scenic Express tours 1.5 hrs

฿2,388
per adult
Scenic Express tours 1.5 hrs
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So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.

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