Antelope Canyon Tours

Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon Tours

Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon Information

So much beauty — where do you start? To book a tour for Antelope Canyon, you must first decide whether you want to tour the Lower or Upper Antelope Canyon — or both! Let us help you book your perfect day. Each Canyon has very distinct properties that make it worth seeing. The Upper Antelope is known for its incredible light beams and wide passages. Whereas the Lower Antelope is known more for its vivid colors and incredible textures. Read more and choose wisely!

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Lower Antelope Canyon Tour

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A climb down a series of ladders takes you to an underground wonderland of spirals, ledges, arches, and bas relief-like formations that will paint pictures in your imagination. At 600m in length, and with several ladders and small boulders to navigate, Lower Antelope Canyon requires a little more effort to enjoy, but millions of people annually find the experience to be well worth the exercise.

Standard Rate
- Adult – $75
- Child – Free
Visitors begin their guided Lower Antelope Canyon tour with a short 10-minute walk from the check-in booth to the entrance of of the canyon. The trail leading to the entrance of Lower Antelope Canyon is composed of Navajo sandstone making the decent to the canyon entrance both rocky and sandy, for our guests’ safety and comfort we advise appropriate shoes be worn.

Upper Antelope Canyon Tour

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Formed over aeons by churning flash flood waters and fine grains of sand buffeted by gale force winds, the interior of Upper Antelope Canyon is a kaleidoscope of subtle earth tones, constantly changing in depth and intensity as the sun moves overhead. To get a true sense of the powerful and miraculous forces responsible for Antelope Canyon’s formation, you literally have to go deeper, and that’s what you’re about to do next!

Early Bird Special
- Adult – $75
- Child – $65
- Military / Veteran – $60
Standard Rate
- Adult – $95
- Child – $90
- Military / Veteran – $85
A twenty-to-thirty-minute walk is required to get up the steps and walkways over the canyon and back to the Luxury Van. Depending on time of year this may be Hot, Cold or Wet. Please dress appropriately for any weather conditions that may occur. Please no Flip Flops or High Heels in the Canyon. We don’t need any broken ankles.

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	LOWER ANTELOPE CANYON	UPPER ANTELOPE CANYON
Do I have to have a guide?	YES!!!!	YES!!!!
Tour Operators	Dixie’s Tours	Antelope Slot Canyon
Age Restrictions	All ages are welcome	Must be 6 years old, or older
Duration	1 hour 30 minutes	1 hour 40 minutes
Trip Distance	1.8 KM; 1.1 Miles	1.6 KM; 1 Mile
Starting Price for Adults	$75	$95
Is There a Military Discount?	No	Yes – the price starts at $85
Is there a discount for kids?	Yes – Kids 3 years old and younger are free	Yes – the price starts at $90 for ages 6-11 years old
Arrival Time	Arrive at least 45 minutes before your tour	–
Meeting Points	–	–
What does the entrance to the canyon look like?	Hike from the tour office to the mouth of the canyon. There, you’ll descend several flights of metal stairs to the canyon floor.	A jeep will take you on a 2-mile off-road drive to the mouth of the slot canyon. The entrance to the canyon is at ground level.
Mobility Requirements	There are several sets of metal stairs and ladders as well as boulders that you will need to climb over. The ground is sandy, generally hard packed, but with spots of deep, sugary sand.	The hike is mostly flat. There is a metal ramp at the end of the tour to take you back to the jeep.
What do the walls look like?	Walls are beautiful, Navajo Sandstone with deep reds, oranges and purples. This canyon is mostly shaded, creating a cozy spiritual space.	Walls are beautiful, Navajo Sandstone with warm reds and oranges. The canyon gets sun in several places, creating an interesting play of light and shadow.
Will I See Sunbeams?	A few, here and there.	Yes, lots of sunbeams when the weather is nice, which is most days. But you have to book your tour at peak tour times:
Will I get good pictures?	YES!!!!	YES!!!!
What Is the Shape of the Canyon?	The canyon is V-shaped, meaning that it is narrow at the bottom. If you have issues with enclosed spaces, this hike is probably not for you.	This canyon is narrow at the top, and wider at the bottom. But space is still tight due to lots of people on the tour. If you have trouble with enclosed spaces, this is still not a good choice for you.
What does the exit to the canyon look like?	You will need to climb up a set of metal stairs to leave the canyon, and then there is a short walk over sandstone to return to the tour office.	There is a short set of metal stairs and then a long metal ramp that will lead you back to the jeep that brought you to the trail head. The jeep will return you to the meeting spot for your tour group.
Are bags/backpacks allowed?	No backpacks or bags allowed, but you can carry a small child in a chest carrier if necessary. Just remember that you’ll be climbing up and down stairs and ladders and over boulders.	Only clear/transparent bags are allowed. But we’d suggest you keep them small. There are lots of people in there!
What should I wear?	If it’s hot, wear a hat, sunscreen, and closed toed-shoes. If it’s cold, wear layers, a coat, hat, gloves, warm socks and sunscreen. It gets colder than you would think inside the slot canyon. And even though it’s cold, you can still get a sunburn. Be sure to wear flat hiking shoes or study athletic shoes. Flip-flops and heels are just a bad idea in the sand and on the metal stairs and ladders.	If it’s hot, wear a hat, sunscreen, and closed toed-shoes. If it’s cold, wear layers, a coat, hat, gloves, warm socks and sunscreen. It gets colder than you would think inside the slot canyon. And even though it’s cold, you can still get a sunburn. Even though the ground is mostly flat, you should still wear flat hiking shoes or sturdy athletic shoes. Sand is difficult to walk in.
What can I bring with me?	Water bottle Camera/SmartPhone	Water bottle Camera/SmartPhone
Can I take a video while on the tour?	NO! You must have special permission to take video when you’re in the canyon. Please respect this sacred space.	NO! You must have special permission to take video when you’re in the canyon. Please respect this sacred space.
Can I leave the group to explore the canyon on my own?	NO!!! This is a sacred space to the Diné people. Stay with your guide, listen, and learn.	NO!!! This is a sacred space to the Diné people. Stay with your guide, listen, and learn.
Can I bring my pet?	NO!!! There are too many people and this is a sacred space. It is not appropriate for your pets.	NO!!! There are too many people and this is a sacred space. It is not appropriate for your pets.
Can I bring my service animal?	I’m sorry, but no. While the tour operators understand that service animals are highly trained to be in public, the tight spaces and physical challenges of the hike make it a dangerous space for your service animal.	I’m sorry, but no. While the tour operators understand that service animals are highly trained to be in public, there are too many people in too small of a space to make it safe for your service animal.
Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair into the canyon?	NO!!! It is too rocky and sandy for strollers or wheelchairs.	NO!!! It is too rocky and sandy for strollers or wheelchairs.
Are there restrooms in the canyon?	NO!!! You will need to use the restroom at the tour office.	NO!!! You will need to use the restroom where you meet your tour operator.
What if I forgot my water bottle?	You can buy water at the tour office when you check-in.	You can buy water at the tour office when you check-in.

Which Tour is Better?

A frequently asked question among Page, AZ, visitors is which tour is better, Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon? While you won’t go wrong touring either slot canyon – or both – a few key facts warrant consideration before booking.

Lower Antelope Canyon

Lower Antelope Canyon is a longer slot canyon (~600 yards), situated below-ground. Touring it requires descending and ascending a series of ladders, and stepping over a few boulders. Access to the canyon is directly from the Tribal Park Gate on US98. If everyone in your traveling party is in reasonably good health and can handle moderate exercise, you should be fine in Lower Antelope Canyon. Although infants and younger children are allowed on Lower Antelope Canyon tours, parents should consider carefully whether this would be an appropriate or safe activity. Although backpack and chest child carriers are allowed, low rock ledges and other hazards could detract from the enjoyment of this experience for all concerned. Consider these facts carefully before booking a tour of Lower Antelope Canyon with your baby or toddler.

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Upper Antelope Canyon

Upper Antelope Canyon is an above-ground slot canyon. It’s an easy, flat 100 yard walk, following a 2-mile off-road ride from the Navajo Tribal Park Gate on US98 to the canyon’s entrance. Upper Antelope Canyon is also where you can catch those world-famous sunbeams between the spring and fall months, but only during peak time tours. If you are traveling with infants, young children, seniors, or anyone with mobility limitations, Upper Antelope Canyon would be the best choice for your slot canyon touring experience, however, only 3 of the 5 Upper Antelope Canyon tour operators allow children under 6 on their tours. Also, wheelchairs and strollers are not allowed due to the difficulty of maneuvering these devices through potentially deep sand and the newly installed network of walkways from the exit of the canyon back to the tour vehicle parking area.

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Pro Tips for Booking Multiple Tours

You can book your tours back-to-back, however with Travel times to and from different operators we recommend that you allow time in between to grab lunch at Antelope Point Marina, do some shopping, swim or catch a power nap back at your hotel. Give yourself at least 2 hours from the end of one Tour to get to the next Tour since travel time will be involved. Availability permitting, the choice is yours! Don’t be left in the dust – book your seats today.

Notes

Operation of one or both tour components is weather permitting and may be contingent on a certain number of passengers traveling
Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, and/or protective clothing should be worn
Please wear appropriate shoes for walking and be aware of weather conditions.
Backpacks, handbags, fanny packs, and hydration packs are not allowed in the canyon.
Carry enough water for each member of your party – Water is available at all Tour Operators