Title: Things to Do in Monument Valley in 2026 | Expedia.com [Monument Valley Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Monument-Valley.dx6351429)[Hotels in Monument Valley](https://expedia.com/Monument-Valley-Hotels.d6351429.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Monument Valley](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Monument-Valley.d6351429.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Monument Valley](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Monument-Valley.d6351429.Car-Rental-Guide)[Monument Valley Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Monument-Valley.d6351429.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Monument Valley ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Monument Valley Types of activities [Monument Valley Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Monument-Valley.dx6351429) ![Monument Valley which includes tranquil scenes, a sunset and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351429/a9e859d0-d840-49f4-bcb7-10fb30b9d530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Monument Valley which includes tranquil scenes, a sunset and a gorge or canyon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351429/a9e859d0-d840-49f4-bcb7-10fb30b9d530.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Monument Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351429/d4aa3e0c-2d77-4208-a0a8-e7794dbd3b5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Monument Valley featuring a gorge or canyon, landscape views and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6351429/7a76d5fe-0e61-44b4-991d-c42738b999ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Utah featuring desert views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/713330395623448576/ea0ce0b9-b58a-45bd-a0fc-5a0370a61108.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ### Monument Valley Attractions Discover the best sights in Monument Valley with some popular [tours & day trips](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6351429&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=ToursDayTrips), or try out our list of {53 fun activities in Monument Valley [fun activities in Monument Valley](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6351429&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent)}. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6351429) ## Recommended things to do in Monument Valley | Number of things to do | 53 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Road to Monument Valley Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour](/things-to-do/road-to-monument-valley-self-guided-audio-driving-tour.a51096177.activity-details): $15 | | Top 5 things to do | [Monument Valley Group Tour - 3 Hours - Navajo Spirit Tours](/things-to-do/monument-valley-daytime-tour-3-hours-navajo-spirit-tours.a5230269.activity-details)[Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/navajo-tribal-park-monument-valley-self-guided-driving-tour.a3029429.activity-details)[Road to Monument Valley Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour](/things-to-do/road-to-monument-valley-self-guided-audio-driving-tour.a51096177.activity-details)[2 Hour Monument Valley Horseback Tour](/things-to-do/2-hour-monument-valley-horseback-tour.a4973055.activity-details)[Sunrise Tour of Monument Valley](/things-to-do/sunrise-tour-of-monument-valley.a985624.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour](/things-to-do/navajo-tribal-park-monument-valley-self-guided-driving-tour.a3029429.activity-details)[Road to Monument Valley Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour](/things-to-do/road-to-monument-valley-self-guided-audio-driving-tour.a51096177.activity-details)[Monument Valley Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/monument-valley-self-guided-audio-tour.a49682095.activity-details)[Self Guided Driving Audio Tour of Monument Valley](/things-to-do/self-guided-driving-audio-tour-of-monument-valley.a49366204.activity-details) | | With kids | [Monument Valley Group Tour - 3 Hours - Navajo Spirit Tours](/things-to-do/monument-valley-daytime-tour-3-hours-navajo-spirit-tours.a5230269.activity-details)[Sunrise Tour of Monument Valley](/things-to-do/sunrise-tour-of-monument-valley.a985624.activity-details)[Full Valley Tour 2.5 Hrs.](/things-to-do/full-valley-tour-2-5-hrs.a1358041.activity-details)[Monument Valley Stargazing Tour](/things-to-do/stargazing-tour-of-monument-valley.a47139688.activity-details)[Sunset Tour of Monument Valley](/things-to-do/sunset-tour-of-monument-valley.a985632.activity-details) | ## What to do in Monument Valley - With kids ### Things to Do in Monument Valley with Kids Monument Valley is a wonderful place for a family escape. Take the little ones along and enjoy these top [family friendly experiences](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/en/search?rid=6351429&rfrr=ATG.LP.BodyContent&categories=Family%20Friendly) together: - [Deluxe Tour of Monument Valley 4:00pm](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/deluxe-tour-of-monument-valley-4-00pm.a1247662.activity-details) - [Phoenix to Grand Canyon Air & Monument Valley Ground (MVJ)](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/phoenix-to-grand-canyon-air-monument-valley-ground-mvj.a396246.activity-details) - [Monument Valley Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monument-valley-tour.a361354.activity-details) - [Full-Day Monument Valley Tour with Lunch](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-monument-valley-tour-with-lunch.a256206.activity-details) --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Monument Valley? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Monument Valley ![The Mittens at Monument Valley](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295512/9245caf0-a0ad-4b5f-baa2-e171697772b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park 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. [](https://expedia.com/Monument-Valley-Navajo-Tribal-Park-Oljato-Monument-Valley.d6295512.Vacation-Attraction) ![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”.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299987/0d29faef-9b8c-41c5-a968-ce311088fffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### John Ford Point 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. [](https://expedia.com/John-Ford-Point-Oljato-Monument-Valley.d6299987.Vacation-Attraction) ![Church Rock On The Navajo Nation Near Kayenta, Arizona, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532645314/69daf615-01be-4fa5-9dff-0d61bd8a5ffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Church Rock Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Church Rock during your travels in Kayenta. Check out the notable monuments and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Church-Rock-Kayenta.d553248621532645314.Vacation-Attraction) ![Monument Valley View from Artist`s Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6299993/7c9594ad-aed7-4a92-9ed6-c05fc7f10216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Artist's Point Explore the great outdoors at Artist's Point, a lovely green space in Kayenta. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Artists-Point-Kayenta.d6299993.Vacation-Attraction) #### Goulding's Trading Post Museum You can study the exhibits at Goulding's Trading Post Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Gouldings-Trading-Post-Museum-Oljato-Monument-Valley.d6295532.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wildcat Trail 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. [](https://expedia.com/Wildcat-Trail-Oljato-Monument-Valley.d553248621532645318.Vacation-Attraction) #### Sandstone Tours 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. [](https://expedia.com/Sandstone-Tours-Oljato-Monument-Valley.d553248621532645316.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wildcat Trailhead Explore the great outdoors at Wildcat Trailhead, a lovely green space in Oljato-Monument Valley. Make time to visit the area's notable monuments, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Wildcat-Trailhead-Oljato-Monument-Valley.d6299985.Vacation-Attraction) #### Redlands Viewpoint Find out about the history of Mexican Hat when you take a trip to Redlands Viewpoint. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Redlands-Viewpoint-Mexican-Hat.d712395051631923200.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Monument Valley ![Monument Valley Arizona](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2462/1f62830b-df0a-4cdb-a8d5-d8a87deb7d1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kayenta ![Valley of the Dust Gods](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/81078/5460ce24-4878-4a43-bed9-eee789812e31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bluff ![FOUR CORNERS MONUMENT, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192878/86a20e7c-811c-4f4f-aefc-9d146d76a02a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Teec Nos Pos ![Painted Hills near Mexican Hat #adventure #hiking #colorful #beautiful #nature #wow #roadtrip](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6195939/db712c24-ba37-4fb2-815c-9ca6cd0369d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mexican Hat ![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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634983080896/f83f909d-bad7-4755-8169-f291aeca1e64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Oljato-Monument Valley ![Giant stone pillars are everywhere in monument valley national park. This great valley boasts sandstone masterpieces that tower at heights of 400 to 1,000 feet. framed by scenic clouds casting shadows that graciously roam the desert floor. The angle of the sun accents these graceful formations, providing scenery that is simply spellbinding. The landscape overwhelms, not just by its beauty but also by its size. The fragile pinnacles of rock are surrounded by miles of mesas and buttes, shrubs, trees and windblown sand, all comprising the magnificent colors of the valley. All of this harmoniously combines to make Monument Valley a truly wondrous experience. Enjoy this beautiful land.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974906316/6cab3082-3fde-44ed-99f1-f29db56a5430.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dennehotso ## Frequently asked questions ### What to do in Monument Valley on a sunny day? > - [Monument Valley Air Tour with Optional Jeep Tour (GMPG1)](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monument-valley-air-tour-with-optional-jeep-tour-gmpg1.a402826.activity-details) > - [Phoenix to Grand Canyon Air & Monument Valley Ground (MVJ)](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/phoenix-to-grand-canyon-air-monument-valley-ground-mvj.a396246.activity-details) > - [Monument Valley Tribal Park from Sedona & Flagstaff](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/monument-valley-tribal-park-from-sedona-flagstaff.a569202.activity-details) > - [Top of the World Tower Butte & Horseshoe Bend Heli Tour](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/tower-butte-helicopter-landing-tour.a472279.activity-details) ### What can you do in Monument Valley for free? > - Mexican Hat Rock > - Valley of the Gods > - Bears Ears National Monument > - Forrest Gump Point ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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