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Best Things to Do in Monument Valley

Sucheta Pradhan
The red, sand desert region of Monument Valley that lies on the Arizona-Utah border is popular with filmmakers and tourists alike. Tap for a virtual tour!
The serene red landscape of the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park mesmerizes visitors with its spiritual feel. Home to the Navajo tribe for centuries, this valley boasts scenic trails, unusual but grand geological formations, and a boatload of things to do on your own. Page through for some exciting things to do in Monument Valley!
Take a self-driving or guided tour with a Navajo guide through the 17-mile loop road in the valley.

Here's what this tour offers tourists...

The Mittens
The most famous viewpoint in Monument Valley, these magnificent natural rock formations will simply take your breath away.

Camel Butte

This natural monolith resembles a seated camel, hence the name. Note the front part looking like a camel’s mouth, followed by humps at the back!

Elephant Butte

This geological formation resembles the stride of an elephant.

Three Sisters
This geological formation is actually a monolith, eroded in a specific pattern by the ravages of time. The adjacent Mitchell Mesa Overlook accompanies this natural sculpture.

John Ford’s Point
One of the most filmed locations in the Monument Valley, its popularity with tourists is no surprise. Stand atop it and you can have a 360-degree panoramic view of the valley!

Totem Pole
This highly eroded rock spire is one of the catchiest formations in the valley. However, contrary to its name, the Navajo people don’t have any spiritual or religious association with it.
Wait. It’s not over yet. Here’s what no visitor to Monument Valley should ever miss doing!

Hike the Wildcat Trail
... and see the monuments up close!

Take a Horseback Tour...
... and feel like a local!

Tour the Mystery Valley...
...to see the secluded parts of Monument Valley, like the Teardrop Arch!

Pay a Visit to the Hogan Village...
...to witness the Navajo lifestyle first-hand!

Visit Goulding’s Lodge ...
...Monument Valley’s cultural history museum!

Rock Climb the Mexican Hat...
... for that ounce of adrenaline rush!

Go Hang Gliding ...
... for a bird’s eye view of the monuments!

Don’t Miss the Beautiful Sunrise ...
... for a great kick start to your day!

Go Stargazing ...
... and end your day under the enchanting night sky!

Click Pictures at Forrest Gump Point on Highway 163...
... the most Instagram-famous spot in the Valley!