Navajo Tribal Park Monument Valley Self-Guided Driving Tour
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 2–3 hours
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Audio guide: English
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- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Great value: One purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
What's not included- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Entry/Admission - Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
- Entry/Admission - Forrest Gump Point
- Entry/Admission - Wildcat Trail
- Entry/Admission - John Ford’s Point
- Entry/Admission - Artist’s Point
- Entry/Admission - North Window Overlook
- Entry/Admission - Camel Butte
- Start:
- Monument Valley Post Office, 1 Welcome Center, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536, USAAfter booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
End:- Monument Valley Tribal Park Visitor Center, U.S. 163 Scenic, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536, USA
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 267535P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email with instructions. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the separate app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular.
- How to start the tour: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Amazing Savings: why pay for an expensive, crowded, and limited bus tour — priced per person! — when you can have ONE amazing audio guide on your OWN phone for your WHOLE group?
- Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
- Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
- Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
- Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
- Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
- Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
- Minimum Mobile OS Requirement: iOS 14 or later / Android 9 (Pie) or later. It is compatible with iPad models that have a GPS chip.
- CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use phone speakers if needed.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 267535P7
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- 1 Welcome Center, Oljato-Monument Valley, UT 84536, USAAfter booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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Tammy C
17 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Such a great way to see more! We were on an extensive road trip that was peppered with tours that required us to be in a certain place at a certain time. Because of that, we found ourselves with strange pockets of time to fill. This self-guided tour allowed us to see what we wanted and had time for and was interesting, inexpensive and easy to follow. Monument Valley was an amazing site to see. If you go, make sure you stop mid tour and get some incredible Navajo Fry Bread - it was delicious!
Written 12 July 2023
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Thank you for your fantastic review of the Navajo Tribal Park Monument Valley Tour! I am thrilled to hear that it enhanced your road trip experience by providing a unique and captivating way to explore the area. I am also pleased that you found the tour affordable, engaging, and straightforward. Monument Valley is a breathtaking destination, and we appreciate your recommendation of the delicious Navajo Fry Bread. If you are planning future travels, be sure to check out our Action+ Tour Bundle, which includes over 100 self-guided tours for your next adventure. Safe and happy travels!
Written 13 July 2023
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giovanni c
Trento, Italy3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
the visit was beautiful, breathtaking views. The APP worked properly offline even without a connection, as long as the GPS was working. The fact of being able to stop and resume at will is much appreciated, you are not tied to any timetable or group, in fact the fact of being in your own car is advisable due to the dust you get when going on organized tours that use open vehicles.
I definitely recommend it
I definitely recommend it
Written 31 August 2023
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Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with my Monument Valley Audio Tour. It brings me great joy to hear that you could appreciate the stunning views and that the app's offline capabilities contributed to your positive experience. The tour's flexibility, allowing travelers to explore at their own pace and comfort, is an essential feature, and I'm glad it enhanced your experience. If you plan on embarking on another adventure in the future, be sure to check out my Action+ Tour Bundle, which offers over 100 self-guided tours that are informative and enjoyable.
Written 1 September 2023
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Jan D
Gouda, The Netherlands77 contributions
Already at dawn at the entrance to the park. The slowly rising sun is constantly changing the landscape. Fine to do with a regular car, if you drive quietly. But this gives you enough time to see everything properly.
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Written 27 July 2024
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Jan, I'm thrilled you found my Monument Valley tour valuable during your holiday. I am glad my self-guided tour allowed you to comfortably experience the stunning landscape changes at sunrise. For more adventures, check out my Tour of 25+ National Parks, featuring engaging audio guides at parks like Yellowstone and Glacier, designed for freedom and discovery. Happy travels!
Written 30 July 2024
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Diane P
7 contributions
Our Navajo tour guide, John, was so interesting and informative about Najavo culture and life. He helped us with getting some great pictures. We had a very enjoyable time! Highly recommend taking the tour instead of driving yourself.
Written 12 May 2024
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I’m glad you enjoyed the Monument Valley Tour, Diane! If you want to continue your adventures, check out my Tour of 25+ National Parks Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle. I can't wait for you to discover even more with us!
Written 13 May 2024
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Mike W
Denver, CO2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We had a wonderful stay in the View Hotel. Stay on-site if you can. Sunrise from the room was stunning! We had decided on the self-guided tour of the Valley Loop because we liked the flexibility to control the length of our stay on each stop. The Loop is stunning at every stop but there are many buttes all around the area so be alert to all surrounding sights. The road was very muddy and rough. Not sure I would attempt self driving in a sedan. We had trouble with the Travel by Action tool. It did not add too much to our experience.
Written 25 March 2023
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I’d love to know more about what trouble you faced! Even if it’s too late for me to help now, I’d happily replace or refund. Please reach out!
Written 28 March 2023
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Deborah W
7 contributions
We started our trip outside the visitors center but when the audio stated it was at stop 9. We continued on thinking we would find 1-8 when we finished. There was little to no signage in the park to tell you where you were. The roads were terrible with huge rocks and potholes. We had trouble finding our way out of the 17 mile drive. We had to follow the audio backwards to figure out how to get out. We never found stops 1-8. The rock formations were fabulous but better signage and better roads would have enhanced the visit greatly.
Written 21 September 2024
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Deborah, It's unfortunate that you faced some challenges with the Navajo Tribal Park Monument Valley Self-Guided Driving Tour. The tour is designed to start from a specific point, and following the map's speed limits and directions is essential for the best experience. If you follow as shown, you won't need to reverse the tour to find your way out. Unfortunately, the signage and road conditions aren't related to my app. I hope you'll consider trying the tour, as it's valid for a year after booking!
Written 24 September 2024
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Randy Dykes
Jacksonville, TX4 contributions
Buying the self driving tour online was easy. Not sure I needed it though. Map pretty much got us around. One area, on the map was code talker point. Virtual tour called it artist something.
It was worth seeing. Didn't see a lot of smiling faces in the back of those open tour vehicles.
Flavor of the day was SLOW.
It was worth seeing. Didn't see a lot of smiling faces in the back of those open tour vehicles.
Flavor of the day was SLOW.
Written 24 July 2024
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Randy, I'm thrilled you enjoyed my Navajo Tribal Park Monument Valley tour. I appreciate your insights on the point names; they help improve the tour's accuracy. If you're considering more national park adventures, consider exploring the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, or any other 25+ parks in my self-guided tour bundle. Explore at your own pace; happy travels!
Written 26 July 2024
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Kelly W
Prescott, AZ9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
This is a great way to get Monument Valley info on a self-guided tour. More Native American lore and life from the native perspective would be a great addition to the overall history of the area that the app provides.
My only complaint is that on the way out of the park the app gives you the same info as you got on the way in. Other tour apps I've used know when you are traveling the opposite directio and gives you different info on the way out than you've already heard. Otherwise I'm glad we had it for our tour!
My only complaint is that on the way out of the park the app gives you the same info as you got on the way in. Other tour apps I've used know when you are traveling the opposite directio and gives you different info on the way out than you've already heard. Otherwise I'm glad we had it for our tour!
Written 30 October 2023
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Kelly, thanks for sharing your experience with my Monument Valley tour! I'm glad it added so much to your visit. I hear you on the request for different stories on the way out — mainly native history. I’m working on creating that and appreciate the detailed feedback. I'm delighted you found the app helpful overall, and for your future adventures, check out my Action+ Tour Bundle for access to over 100 self-guided tours across the country. Happy travels!
Written 31 October 2023
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Franklin W
5 contributions
Jun 2021
I was not able to drive the tour route. The Tribal Park was closed to the public. The app worked just fine. I will never purchase this type tour in advance.
Written 28 June 2021
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This is a self-guided audio tour, not an entrance ticket. As previously mentioned, we ask everyone to check park hours, pandemic rules, and entrance tickets on their own since we have no control over them whatsoever. One good thing is that this is not a one-time tour purchase — you have it forever. It’s like buying a CD. So you can still use this tour when you go back (or even if you want to listen from home). I’m glad the tour worked for you even though the park was closed!
Written 30 June 2021
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Taylor B
Chicago, IL8,458 contributions
Sept 2022
There are so many fascinating things to see in Monument Valley. My wife and I have visited this magnificent desert landscape made famous by famed motion picture director John Ford and legendary actor John Wayne on four occasions. Each time, we left feeling that we didn't see it all. We have driven the 17-mile Navajo route, taken self-guided tours and hired Navajo guides for private tours. If this is your first visit to Monument Valley, we recommend the self-guided audio tour while driving the 17-mile route that allows you to enjoy the awesome panoramas while learning about Navajo culture, tribal history and Hollywood stardom. The adventure begins on the outskirts of Mexican Hat, north of Monument Valley on U.S. Route 163. Get your first look at the wonders of the rust-red land at the spot where Forrest Gump's long run finally came to an end in the famous Tom Hanks film. Continue into Monument Valley, learn about the mysterious Anasazi tribe, the first people who lived in this isolated area and left behind ancient dwellings among the cliffs that were abandoned even before the Spanish Conquistadors arrived. Hike the 3.9-mile Wildcat Trail, the only self-guided trail in the park. See the towering rock formations of East and West Mitten Buttes and Merrick Butte. Stop at John Ford's Point. Marvel at the Three Sisters, monoliths that loom 1,000 feet above the valley floor. Visit North Window Overlook, a perfect spot to catch a sunrise. End up near Camel Butte and Elephant Butte.
Written 19 September 2022
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Thanks so much for your feedback, Taylor! The 17-mile Navajo Tribal Park drive offers a lot to its visitors, and we do our best to provide it all. I'm thrilled that my tour of Monument Valley added to your learning and that you enjoyed it. I also have 100 other self-guided tours for other parks, scenic drives, cities, and historic sites in the US — hopefully, you’ll get the chance to try them next time! Also, just to remind you, the tour you bought is yours for a lifetime. So, you can listen to it at home or on your next visit.
Written 21 September 2022
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We've read that the loop a terrible drive so we don't plan to take it. Also we may arrive late in the day but have read that most of the valley can be seen from adjacent highway even when the park is closed. Does this tour work even if you are viewing the sights from hwy 163?
Written 24 July 2024
If you find the loop difficult and prefer to skip it, you can revisit it once conditions improve. The tour is valid for a year after booking, so you have plenty of time to explore. While you can see some sights from Highway 163, the views won't be as straightforward or immersive as those within the park.
Written 6 August 2024
Since Navajo Nation has closed Monument Valley Parks due to COVID-19 restrictions in August 2020, is is still possible to do this self-driving tour?
Written 9 August 2020
Folks have been using this tour to virtually visit Monument Valley. A physical visit isn’t possible at the moment due to COVID-19.
Written 20 August 2020
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