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! (2,237 reviews)
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Reviewed on 20 Jan 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
The hotel has amazing views and is overall clean and well kept. The staff were very nice and were able to accommodate us a bit early. A few things did bother me though. Upon arriving to my room there a really strong smell of disinfectant which triggered my headache. The food from the restaurant was ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2025

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Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

3 out of 5
Junction Highway 160/Highway 163 Kayenta AZ
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The price is ฿3,697 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿3,697
฿4,488 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kayenta. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,458 reviews)
The room was spacious, immaculate, and comfortable. Staff was courteous and professional. It was an enjoyable experience.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

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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! (1,121 reviews)
Room was clean, bathrooms were in great condition, lots of amenities.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

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Pioche Village Park City

Pioche Village Park City

4.5 out of 5
2303 Deer Hollow Rd Park City UT
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Park City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (253 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay at Pioche Village Park City as a couple traveling for 2 nights in ski season. The studio apartment we were given was updated, clean and well-stocked with kitchen materials. Great TV set-up! We really enjoyed the access to the ski gondola on the backside of Deer Valley + ...

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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Condos at Canyons Resort by White Pines

Condos at Canyons Resort by White Pines

5 out of 5
3000 Canyons Resort Dr Park City UT
Stay at this luxury condo in Park City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Park City Mountain Resort and Main Street are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
The place was immaculate. Staff friendly and helpful. The amenities were in great condition and useful. The only problem is navigating the gigantic buildings. Too many places require long walks between elevators. With luggage it’s a drag but for steps it’s great. You’ll see when you get a condo in ...

Reviewed on 17 Jan 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 with a trip to Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a popular 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

฿629
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

฿629
per traveller
Monument Valley Self-Guided Audio Tour
The Suns Eye

Monument Valley Group Tour - 3 Hours - Navajo Spirit Tours

฿2,674
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monument Valley Group Tour - 3 Hours - Navajo Spirit Tours
The Mittens

Dreamcatcher Evening Experience in Monument Valley

฿4,247
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

฿2,045
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

฿2,359
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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