Monument Valley Self-Guided Audio Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Navajo Welcome Center

  The Navajo Nation Welcome Center is a great first stop. There's a lot of information on the area, as well as restrooms, crafts for sale, and a restaurant.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  This statue is a quick photo-op on your way into the park.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

  With park personnel ready to answer all your questions, plus a gift shop, cafe, and many informative exhibits this is a great way to start your drive through the valley. The viewpoint from the center is also a great place for a photo, and overlooks the first portion of the drive, including the two Mittens formations.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  This is one of two hikes that can be taken without a guide in Monument Valley. Lee Cly Trail is only two miles long; and it starts south of The View Lodge, then loops around near Mitchell Butte.

  1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  Wildcat is an easy four-mile round trip hike that loops around the West Mitten Butte, and has excellent views of the East Mitten, and Merrick Butte.

  Admission ticket free
• 5

  The first major viewpoint along your Monument Valley Drive. From here, you can see the large Merrick butte as well as the two mitten twins. This stop sometimes has Navajo vendors selling local crafts.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Another great view of the front features of Monument Valley, especially the wide Mitchell Mesa.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  This overlook looks out at one of the best features in the park. The three pillars of the sisters is said to look like nuns in their habits.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  John Ford’s Point

  John Ford Point is the number one stop in the park. The panorama from the ledge was often used by director John Ford in his western films. If you're feeling adventurous, hop up on a horse for a christmas card worthy photo.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  Feelin' a little hungry on your adventure? Then swing by Linda's Frybread Stand for a fanstastic fried treat. Try it with salt and honey!

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10

  Hub Point offers views of the wagon-wheel like hub, and a look out to Mystery Valley--the back area of Monument Valley only accessible by a guided tour.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Totem Pole And Yei Be Chei

  This viewpoint overlooks several great pillars. Yei Bi Chei is said to resemble masked Navajo dancers, and Totem Pole is one of the tallest free-standing spires in the world.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  The Cube looks so unusual, you'd think it has to be man-made. But no! This cubic sandstone feature was made by mother nature's handiwork, and fractured into perfectly straight lines.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13
  Artist Point

  Astist's Point is one of the more famous overlooks in the park. The view of flat desert landscapes is broken by jutting rock features such as the distinctive King-On-His-Throne.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14

  The Thumb is just what it sounds like--a quirky little rock feature shaped like a thumb! There's also great views of camel and elephant butte.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15
  North Window Overlook

  Another crowd favorite, this overlook looks out at the front of the valley, and is one of the most photographed spots in the tribal park.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Tour Starting Points: Kanab, Utah (South to North) and Torrey, Utah (North to South)
• Get Started Easily: • Book Your Tour: Receive a confirmation and easy instructions via email. • Download the App: Follow the simple steps in your email. • Redeem the Tour: Use the redeem code in your email to redeem the tour in the app. • Prepare Ahead: Download the tour using strong Wi-Fi.

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