Road to Monument Valley Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
- 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on an unforgettable journey along the Road to Monument Valley with our immersive audio tour! As you drive through the striking desert landscapes, our guides share captivating stories about the region's history, Navajo culture, and the unique geological formations you'll encounter along the way. Enjoy stunning views of towering sandstone buttes and learn the significance of this iconic American landscape. Perfect for road trippers, adventurers, and families, this tour adds depth and insight to your journey. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and let the Road to Monument Valley come alive with fascinating stories and breathtaking scenery! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours* *Several stops along the tour, including Monument Valley Tribal Park, recommend 4-WD. Though not required, the driver assumes all responsibility for their vehicle and personal safety.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tours NEVER expire
- Freedom to explore at your own pace
- Offline map (no wifi or data needed)
- Turn-by-turn directions using GPS
- Hours of audio narration with stories, travel tips and music
What's not
- Private Transportation
- Meals & Refreshments
- Parking Fee
Itinerary
To learn more about the history and rock formations of Bears Ears National Monument, visit the Kane Gulch Ranger station. There, you’ll find exhibits, hiking information, and friendly rangers to guide you on your adventure.
The first of two lookouts with views that stretch across the San Juan Cliffs, and out to Monument Valley.
While you’re lookin’ across the San Juan Valley, see if you can spot John’s Canyon Road, down at the bottom of the cliffs. On a clear day, you might also see Monument Valley’s iconic buttes and mesas, way out in the distance.
The Moki Dugway road can be quite dangerous, but it's also gorgeous. It’s a three mile stretch of road that serpentines down twelve-hundred feet of cliffside, through a series of sharp switchbacks. If that doesn’t sound scary enough, it’s also pretty steep, with a grade of 11 percent. And to top it all off, the road is unpaved, and has no guardrails. But, there are several veiwpoints along the way where you can admire the road and the surrounding vistas.
This view from Moki Dugway looks out at the vast expanses and towering monoliths of the Valley of the Gods.
Sometimes nicknamed "mini Monument Valley," there's nothing mini about this experience. Big, grand red sandstone monuments stretch as far as the eye can see on this rough and bumpy dirt road. The western entrance exits on the other side of the tour near Bluff. The eastern entrance exits just under the Moki Dugway.
This small state park features a short paved drive to the goosenecking San Juan River overlook, and then a long, bumpy dirt road off into adventure. A small fee is required.
This landmark and recreation area features Native American rock art ranging from 300 to 3,000 years old.
This great rincon is a massive butte set inside a now-dry oxbow lake. The dirt road down is bumpy, and a 4-WD vehicle s recommended.
Just like the name implies, this big red rock looks like an upside down sombrero. While you can see it from the road, pulling in lets visitors hike and scramble their way to the top.
This small town, just south of the memorable Mexican Hat Rock, is a great stopover for hungry travelers, curious visitors, and anyone wanting to stretch their legs by the San Juan River.
"I'm pretty tired. Think I'll go home now." This unforgettable movie scene was filmed in a place every bit as extraordinary as the blockbuster film itself. This quick roadside pullover is a huge hit with tourists, and is totally free!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Kayenta, Arizona- On the northern edge of the town of Kayenta.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Shaka Guide Apps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 4WD is highly recommended but not required. Road conditions depend on recent weather, your vehicle's clearance, and your personal comfort level. Many visitors successfully drive the valley in standard vehicles.
- A Navajo guide is required to access roughly half of the park. This is a Navajo Tribal Park policy that applies to all visitors — not specific to our tours.
- Several stops along the tour, including Monument Valley Tribal Park, recommend 4-WD. Though not required, the driver assumes all responsibility for their vehicle and personal safety.
- Travelers must have a smartphone compatible with the Shaka Guide app.
How it compares in Monument Valley
- Its from-price is 84% below the median of the 40 experiences we list in Monument Valley.
- It is longer than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Monument Valley
Monument Valley is a high-desert landscape on the Utah-Arizona border, where red sandstone buttes rise from the plain inside the Navajo Nation.
Monument Valley lies on the Utah and Arizona border, within the Navajo Nation, in the high desert of the Colorado Plateau. Great buttes and mesas of red sandstone rise up to about three hundred metres above a flat floor of sand, among them the Mittens, Merrick Butte and Elephant Butte. The Navajo name for the valley means valley of the rocks.
Top-ranked sights in Monument Valley: Wildcat Trail.
