Fall (September and October) (September and October) Like spring, the fall is likely the ideal season to explore Monument Valley, especially around September. This is so that temperatures can be a good middle ground between the sweltering summer and the bitter winter.

Although you can take the journey through Monument Valley by yourself, hiring a guide will give you a richer experience. You'll get knowledge about Navajo history and culture and obtain access to forbidden territory. Visitors are prohibited from hiking toward any of the formations without a hired guide and are required to keep close to the road.

Yes, you can drive straight through Monument Valley and see the main attractions in just two or three hours, but if you want to explore it, think about staying here for at least one day.

One can travel to Monument Valley in one of two methods. Driving inside the park is permitted, but only as far as the valley viewpoint. Up to four persons can enter for $20 per vehicle.