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So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.
So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.
These trees were so contrasted with the red and gold cliffs and ground all around.
So I drove through the night, to get here before sunrise. Unfortunately the trail is closed until the visitor center is open, which was after sunrise. I was able to race down the trail and see why some 120-200 Navajo called this home at one point. It is perfectly placed to get shade through morning and a spring is nearby.
As I walked back up the path saw this dead tree. Even though I was only a mile or so away from the actual ruins, I could not imagine walking to and from that every day. It is thousands of feet in elevation gain/loss getting to the bottom of this canyon.
Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn

3 out of 5
Junction Highway 160/Highway 163 Kayenta AZ
The price is ₹10,925 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
₹10,925
₹13,261 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kayenta. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,460 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff. Well kept property. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Kayenta Monument Valley Inn
Goulding's Lodge

Goulding's Lodge

3 out of 5
1000 Main Street Oljato-Monument Valley UT
Stay at this lodge in Oljato-Monument Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,220 reviews)
This is the best hotel in the area. Most rooms view out toward monument valley. We got lucky with our room and could sit outside at sunset and watch the sky change colors over the buttes. The restaurant was also awesome. If I ever come back to this area again (I’d like to) I’ll definitely be staying ...

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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Hampton Inn Kayenta

Hampton Inn Kayenta

2.5 out of 5
US Highway 160 Kayenta AZ
The price is ₹12,542 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
₹12,542
₹15,224 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kayenta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Room was clean, staff great.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

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Sedona Springs Resort

Sedona Springs Resort

3 out of 5
55 Northview Rd Sedona AZ
Stay at this aparthotel in Sedona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,283 reviews)
Clean room and friendly/helpful staff.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

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Scottsdale Camelback Resort

Scottsdale Camelback Resort

4 out of 5
6302 E Camelback Rd Scottsdale AZ
Stay at this spa condo in Scottsdale. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,408 reviews)
Perfect stay for six days. Lot of activities to do for all ages. Took advantage of the kitchen.

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Metro Tempe Extended Stay

Metro Tempe Extended Stay

4 out of 5
2301 E Southern Ave Tempe AZ
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Tempe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their ...
6.8/10 (1,145 reviews)
Was over charged and refund took 3 days

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Monument Valley Arizona

Kayenta

So far from anything, so hard to get to, but so worth it. The local Navajo Guides with Jeeps for hire will laugh when you say you're thinking of doing this 17-mile loop through the most famous buttes of Monument Valley in a small car, but go ahead and do it. Carefully. We saved $170 and were able to maneuver through the gulleys and rocks just fine. Driving ourselves enabled us to decide how long to spend at each spot, and whether to keep driving or get out and hike at our whim. Take water and lunch! #Navajo #MonumentValley #Arizona #landscape

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