Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park GPS Audio Driving Tour

Purchase only one tour per vehicle, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore the “Wild West” of Hollywood and Navajo history as you drive through Monument Valley’s dramatic landscape. This self-guided audio tour along a 17-mile Navajo route allows you to enjoy the incredible panoramas while learning about Navajo culture, tribal history, and Hollywood stardom. Explore with maximum flexibility and value. After booking, check your email/text 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 designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

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   Stop 1

   1 hour

   As we begin driving along this trail through the Navajo Nation, we'll learn about the Navajo, the first tribe of Monument Valley, and how this desert formed out of a vast sea. Note: This 44+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Monument Valley in 2-3 hours. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

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   Forrest Gump Point

   Pass by

   Our tour of Monument Valley actually begins a little outside the valley: Forest Gump Point. The crest of this hill offers a fantastic panorama of Monument Valley... made famous by the movie!

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   Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park

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   Explore Monument Valley’s dramatic landscape and rich history with a self-driving audio tour along the 17-mile marked Navajo route. Hear about Monument Valley’s stunning “Wild West” formations as you drive. Monument Valley’s scenic vistas provide insights into Navajo culture and history, breathtaking panoramas of a strange landscape, and an unparalleled experience. This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore with maximum flexibility and value.

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   Wildcat Trail

   Pass by

   We'll hit our first detour at Wildcat Trail, where you can hop out walk into the valley itself.

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   Stop 5

   1 hour

   Our tour continues past the three striking formations of the iconic "Monument Valley" panorama. These are the East and West Mittens and Merrick Butte. Why mittens? Why Merrick? We'll learn all about these structures and their histories as we get closer.

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   John Ford’s Point

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   As we follow the trail deeper into Monument Valley, we'll learn more about the Navajo, the mythical buried silver, and their struggle to defend their land against the ever-encroaching colonists. We'll learn about the Long March of the Navajo, the Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, and the Navajo families on the reservation land today. We'll also explore the depiction of the Navajo in Western movies -- specifically in John Ford's Hollywood.

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   Artist’s Point

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   As we learn, we're also driving. The tour brings us next to Artist's Point. This overlook, unsurprisingly, is famously popular among painters and illustrators. Countless artists have set up canvasses here and recreated this stunning landscape with paint and brush.

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   North Window Overlook

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   Our drive continues towards the North Window Overlook, a picture-perfect spot for the sunrise. Those morning rays illuminating the buttes and spires of Monument Valley aren’t something you’ll soon forget! Even if you're here after sunrise, the vistas are unparalleled.

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   Camel Butte

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   Finally, we're at the last incredible vista of the tour: Camel Butte and Elephant Butte. Camel Butte might not look especially like a camel, but when you’re naming rocks you have to get creative! Camel Butte almost hits 1,000 feet but pales in comparison to its sibling, Elephant Butte, stretching over 1,000 feet high. Now that might be impressive on its own, but remember that you’re on a plateau right now which is already raised around 5,000 feet. That means the peak of Elephant Butte is more than 6,000 feet above sea level!

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.