Oljato-Monument Valley

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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
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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! (2,232 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, good food, great location.

Reviewed on 19 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 S$192 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
S$192
22 Mar - 23 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! (1,130 reviews)
It’s a bit out of the way, but worth it!

Reviewed on 17 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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Villas at Southgate

Villas at Southgate

3 out of 5
280 West 2025 South Circle St. George UT
Stay at this apartment in St. George. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Southgate Golf Club and Rosenbruch Wildlife Museum ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews)
An excellent place to stay. We loved it, enjoyed our time there and will do it

Reviewed on 17 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

The Suns Eye

Monument Valley Group Tour - 3 Hours - Navajo Spirit Tours

S$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monument Valley Group Tour - 3 Hours - Navajo Spirit Tours
Two Hour Horseback

2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour

S$140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour
Sun eye arch in the back country tour.

Full Valley Tour 2.5 Hrs.

S$108
per adult
Full Valley Tour 2.5 Hrs.
Ultimate Grand Circle Tour: Self-Guided Driving Bundle

Ultimate Grand Circle Tour: Self-Guided Driving Bundle

S$83
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Grand Circle Tour: Self-Guided Driving Bundle
Horses graze at Monument Valley Tribal Park

Full-Day Monument Valley Tour with Lunch from Sedona & Flagstaff

S$418
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Monument Valley Tour with Lunch from Sedona & Flagstaff
A silhouetted monument park at Sunset

Monument Valley Tour from Sedona/Flagstaff

S$418
per adult
Monument Valley Tour from Sedona/Flagstaff
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