Navajo Tribal Park and Monument Valley self-guided driving tour

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Place: Monument Valley

Duration: 3 hours

Language: English

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See all the most beautiful vistas and iconic places in Monument Valley, including the site where Forrest Gump ended his famous run
Learn the history of how this dramatic landscape formed, from its geological beginnings to its earliest inhabitants
Immerse yourself in the history and legends of the Navajo, who have lived here for hundreds of years
Get the inside scoop into Hollywood's enduring love for the valley

What to expect

Your adventure into the stunning Utah landscape begins on the outskirts of the tiny town of Mexican Hat. From there, you'll cruise across the rust-red land and crest the rise where Forrest Gump's long run finally came to an end in the famous Tom Hanks film. From there, you'll get your first really good look at the wonders that await.

Then it's on to Monument Valley itself. Along the way, you'll get acquainted with the park and what makes it different from any national park you might've visited. After you pass the visitor center, you'll turn back the clock a whopping 200 million years to see how these unique formations came to be in the first place. Believe it or not, this whole valley was once a seabed!

Then you'll jump forward and learn about the mysterious Anasazi tribe, the first people who ever lived in this harsh place. They left behind ancient, advanced dwellings among the cliffs, which have been abandoned even before the Spanish arrived here. You'll also hear about the Navajo, of course! This is their valley, after all, and the tribe has a long history here.

Next, you'll come to Wildcat Trail, the only self-guided trail in the park. From here, you can hike through some of the coolest sights the valley has to offer--as long as you bring enough water, that is!

At North Window Overlook, you will be pointed out the perfect spot to catch a sunrise. Finally, you'll end up near Camel Butte and Elephant Butte, where your tour will conclude.

Important to know

Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour, no guide will accompany you. This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow the instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips