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On approach to the hotel you will encounter a small service office where you will pay park admission. Set your GPS here: Indian Rte 42, Oljato-Monument Valley, AZ 84536. I can’t confirm if it is the best (these things are subjective) , but the most popular lookout is at The View Hotel. Where is the best place to watch sunrise at Monument Valley? So, with sunrise occurring half an hour before everything opens, how were we supposed to access the park? Without a firm answer, I figured, to hell with it, let’s just show up. Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Scenic Drive Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park Visitor Center Why so early? Well, the information I found online was a bit confusing. the following morning, allowing us plenty of time for the drive. Much to my relief, an October 14th sunrise in Monument Valley happens at a kind hour: 7:28 a.m. If you’ve been following along on my road trip, you’ll know that we spent the night in Mexican Hat, which is 24 miles from Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. If we ever get back to Monument Valley we'll be sure to look up Harry and ask for him to guide us on another adventure.The sun peeks over the horizon in Monument Valley, Arizona it is a sunrise that needs no caption: He also pointed out interesting angles to photograph the famous rock formations, which turned out to be some of my favorite photographs. Because Harry was also a photographer we had an enjoyable time discussing our Nikon cameras. By that time most of the storm had passed so we set out on our next adventure. This time a huge sandstorm was brewing so we all decided to regroup at 6pm. AMAZING!!!! The next day Harry was to meet us in the hotel lobby at 5pm to take us on a 4-hour late afternoon/sunset tour. Yes he had a flashlight, but it was pitch dark outside and he found them. After searching the vehicle, Harry drove back to the Totem Pole, found the exact area where he had parked, found their footprints and saved the day by finding the glasses. After we left that area and drove to our next stop my husband noticed that his prescription glasses (which had been on a lanyard around his neck) were missing. Harry took us out to the Totem Pole to capture the full moon rising. Our first night in Monument Valley we went on the 3 hour Starlight/full moon tour. My husband and I are amateur photographers so we took two photography tours with Harry Nez as our Navajo guide. This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers.If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund This experience requires good weather.If you are feeling any symptoms of COVID19 or have been around a person who tested positive for COVID19, please advise us immediately for a cancellation.to reassure tour attendance and meeting location (928)409-0088 Please call Charlene Johnson (owner) 24 hrs.COVID19 protocols exercised and in place.Be advised that there is a one hour time difference between Arizona Time Zone and the Navajo Nation Time Zone (Mid-March to October).
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