The best times to visit are spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) when the weather is mild. Summer can be very hot, but mornings and evenings are pleasant. Winter visits are less crowded but can be cold and windy.

We have visited this park several times and done practically everything there is to do within the park and the surrounding areas.

We travel with our 4 kids (who are now teens) and our retired parents, so we get a lot of perspectives.

We try to add lots of variety, including hikes, drives, good places to eat, and activities.  We usually give backup options for longer hikes and activities that cost.

We are of the mindset that you have a plan, so you can be flexible.  

We lay out what we believe are the best activities for your time and money, but we all have different preferences. 

Because each activity listed has a star rating, approximate time frame, and cost, you’ll easily be able to adjust to best suit your group’s interests. 

We surveyed our customers and they reported that our guides saved them 10-20 hours of trip planning research, on average. 

Although much of the information included in this guide can be found with significant research, this guide combines what you need to know into one place and it is from a source committed to giving you the best information.

This guide cost us over $3,000 to create when you combine travel expenses, map creation, and formatting. In addition, we have spent days visiting this park and doing additional research at home.

Many of our travelers enjoy the confirmation that they have already created a good plan and may even find a thing or two to add to it.

Other travelers may find that our plan is similar to what they had already pieced together on their own.  

If you’ve already spent hours planning, you may not find maximum value in this guide.

Yes! We travel with our 4 children and both sets of our retired parents.  Although not every activity is for everyone, there are always backup suggestions.

We write these guides so all the work you should need to do is obtain your lodging and reservations. We include maps, the time needed to complete drives and activities, and lodging recommendations. We put boxes throughout the guide indicating it’s an item that you will need to take care of before you leave. We also give links to websites we think you should check before you leave (Ex: Monument Valley website)

You will need a car to get to Monument Valley. The scenic drive is doable in a regular car, but it will be a bumpy ride. We recommend getting one of their tours. You’ll have a more comfortable ride, learn about the Navajo culture, and go places that you aren’t allowed to drive in your regular vehicle.

Yes. We give approximate time frames that are needed to complete an activity.  The schedule is generally not so packed that you have to be a quick traveler.  But if you know you generally need more time, you can make adjustments. If you are quick, there are suggestions for additional activities

This is a digital download, so it will be EMAILED to you. That way, you can have access immediately and have the option to download it to any device you want. 

Many travelers, including us, prefer to print the itinerary and take it with us as we travel.

The itinerary and audio guide are available immediately upon purchase, right on this webpage. You will also receive an email within 30 minutes with download links in case you need to revisit the links and download the items later. If you don’t receive your email, check your junk mail folder. If it’s not there, contact mattandcheryl@wereintherockies.com, and we’ll be in touch with you within 1 business day. Also, the guides will be available in your account if you choose to establish one (we highly encourage it). 

If you are interested in a longer road trip where you see fantastic red rock formations… yes! It’s a great addition to Monument Valley. 

In one trip, you can visit Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, the Grand Canyon, Page, and Monument Valley!  These guides include driving directions to connect all the parks.

You can either do Utah’s National Parks for a shorter trip or the Grand Circle for the complete trip.

National parks constantly change, including timed-entry requirements, construction, fires, and closures. To keep you updated on the most current things going on, we have a Parks Updates page that we update every week with important information. We recommend you look at this as soon as you begin planning your trip, as well as a few days before you leave.

Guides are automatically updated to the latest version when you create an account. 

In addition to that, we also send an email notification out when a guide is updated. Just make sure to stay subscribed to our email list so we can reach you. 

Because the download is a PDF file, you can do it on any device: computer, iPhone, Android, tablet, etc.

Stuff like this happens. We get it. 

If you created an account, just log in again and download your guides.

If you didn’t create an account or forgot your password, just email us, and we can resend your links. 

For step-by-step instructions (including pictures) check out our Help With Downloads page.

If you still need help, reach out to us at mattandcheryl@wereintherockies.com. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible to help. We’re even happy to jump on a phone call with you if needed. 

Monument Valley is open year-round, but this guide is meant to be used from March through November.

Yes!! We update our guides as needed, but write the concepts to intentionally be as timeless as possible. We encourage you to purchase the guide as soon as you know you will be traveling. It will help you determine which areas to stay, and how many days to obtain lodging. Upon purchase, you’ll be guided to create an account on our website. If we update the guide, it will automatically show in your account. Your purchase includes free updates for life. 

It is not required but is HIGHLY recommended. We encourage you to create an account when purchasing the guides because you’ll have access to the links at any time.

You will have access to the updated guide through your account (another reason to create an account) for life. We generally send an email announcement when we do an update as well.

We put approximate price ranges on all our activities so you know what to expect.

Monument Valley is fairly inexpensive to visit. Your biggest expense will be your lodging. 

Although we do suggest some hikes, the best part of the park is the view from “The View” hotel and driving the scenic drive. You’ll still have a great time if you don’t hike.

Yes. It would be very easy to download this itinerary and head out the door.

We believe that once you buy a guide from us, you should be able to use it to visit a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th time. 

If you created an account, just log in and download your guide again.

If you didn’t create an account, just email mattandcheryl@wereintherockies.com and let us know you want us to resend your guide links.

If you are only visiting Monument Valley, this is the only guide you need. If you are interested in a longer road trip where you see fantastic red rock formations we recommend the Utah’s National Parks Bundle where you will see Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches and Canyonlands. If you want to see all of Utah’s national Parks plus the Grand Canyon, Page, and Monument Valley, get the Grand Circle Bundle.

These guides include driving directions to connect all the parks. Plus, it’s cheaper than if you were to buy each of the guides individually.

You can either do Utah’s National Parks for a shorter trip or the Grand Circle for the complete trip.

If you are doing an even bigger trip, just email us at mattandcheryl@wereintherockies.com and tell us where you want to go. A real human will email you back within one business day.