Customer Questions

Hi Mike,
Mid-March in Northern Arizona and Southern Utah is kind of like that nursery rhyme about the little girl with the little curl right in the middle of her forehead: when it’s good, it’s very, very good, but when it’s bad, it’s horrid!
March is in the transitional period between winter and spring in the Grand Circle area. Depending on the whims of Mother Nature, you can have brisk, sunny days that are perfect for hiking and enjoying the outdoors, or you can run across a late-season snowstorm that puts the kibosh on your best-laid plans. Tours of the Antelope Canyons run year-round, weather permitting. Water-based activities, such as the Horseshoe Bend Raft Trip and Lake Powell Boat Tours typically start running for the season in March, but if conditions are too windy or rainy that they might jeopardize passenger safety, they will be cancelled.
Long story short, if mid-March is the best time to visit the National Parks of Northern Arizona and Southern Utah according to your schedule, go for it! But be prepared for anything weather-wise. Start monitoring local weather about 2 weeks before you get ready to travel, and check forecasts for all planned destinations on your itinerary. Due to widely varying altitudes, conditions can be quite different from one place to another. For example, Page, AZ, which is 4,300′ above sea level might be sunny and pleasant on the day you travel through. Grand Canyon South Rim, which is 7,000′ ASL, or Bryce Canyon, which is 8,000′ ASL, could still have snow on the ground.
Hope that helps! Please contact us at reservations@antelopecanyon.az if you have further questions.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

September 18, 2023 at 11:38 AM

Hi Jessica,
People of your husband’s height and/or weight participate in the Lower Antelope Canyon tour every day without incident. But if you’ve watched the video and think it might be problematic for him, you should probably heed your instincts. Upper Antelope Canyon might be the better alternative, or you might consider touring one of the alternate segments of Antelope Canyon that are just as beautiful, less crowded, and easier to access. Antelope Canyon X is a very pretty two-part slot canyon that doesn’t have as narrow an entrance as Lower, but does require descending and ascending a somewhat steep boardwalk to enter and exit. Antelope Canyon X video Antelope Canyon X Tours
Another one worth considering is Waterhole Canyon. It’s similar to Lower in that it has some ladders to manage, but it’s not as tight a squeeze as some areas of Lower Antelope. Waterhole Canyon video A guided tour is required to visit this canyon as well, the sole company licensed by the Navajo Tribe to guide visitors to this area is Waterhole Canyon Experience.
Hope that helps! If you have further questions, please contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

September 14, 2023 at 12:43 PM

Hi Long,
Page, AZ, slot canyons are best illuminated toward mid-day, when the sun is at or close to directly overhead the topside opening. Peak time slots for Lower Antelope Canyon Tours are 10.45 am and 11.45 am. Book Lower Antelope Canyon Tours
Hope that helps! If you have further questions, please contact us at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

September 11, 2023 at 12:31 PM

Hi Ian,
There are several possibilities for enjoying both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon during Thanksgiving weekend. Best/worst lighting really doesn’t make much difference at that time of year since, as you’ve deduced, daylength is on the shorter side with sunrise occurring at ~7.10 am and sunset taking place at around 5.15 pm. You won’t see the light beams in Upper Antelope Canyon as that is strictly a late spring-early fall occurrence. Don’t worry, the canyons will still be beautiful, in fact the colors of the rock formations will be richer and deeper than they would during the summer months.
You could take the Upper Antelope Canyon tour at 8:15 pm (check-in 7:30 am), which would conclude at approximately 9.45 am. You could then take the Lower Antelope Canyon tour at 11.45 am (check-in 11:00 am) or 2:15 pm (check-in 1:30 pm). If you prefer to do it in reverse order, you could do the Lower Antelope Canyon tour at 10.45 am, which would wrap up at around 12:15 pm, then segue to the Upper Antelope Canyon tour at 2:30 pm (check-in 1:45 pm).
As for temperatures in the interior of the canyons, they tend to run ~5-10 degrees (Fahrenheit) cooler than the outside air temperature, which averages ~55-65 in November.
FYI, the above-referenced scenarios are all availability permitting, and seats book up fast for the Thanksgiving holiday. Make your reservations as soon as possible for Upper & Lower Antelope Canyon tours!
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

September 11, 2023 at 12:28 PM

Hi Jerry,
That’s a great question!
Your Antelope Canyon tour ticket includes your Navajo Tribal Park permit fee. Depending on the company you go with, it is usually paid up front, others may require that it be paid on entry.
Long story short though, you don’t need to obtain the two things (permit and tour) separately.
Hope that helps. If you have further questions, please contact us at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

September 08, 2023 at 1:33 PM

Hi Martin,
Thank you for your inquiry.
All roads from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon, and from Grand Canyon to Page, AZ, are fully-paved and well-traveled. As to what they’ll be like in December, that’s too soon to call, but with Grand Canyon South Rim being 7,000′ above sea level, snow can result in hazardous driving conditions, if not full-on closure of the roads leading in/out of the park. For updated road conditions throughout the state of Arizona, visit www.az511.com or download the app onto your smartphone when you get ready to travel to our area.
As for which segment of Antelope Canyon is best to visit in wintertime, they are all beautiful, but if any precipitation occurs, Lower Antelope Canyon tends to bear the brunt of the storm since it is below ground. Upper Antelope Canyon would probably be a safer bet, however, even it occasionally closes in the event of heavy snow or rain. Again, it’s too soon to tell what this winter will be like, so keep an eye on it as your trip date draws nearer.
To visit Horseshoe Bend does require a $10/vehicle parking fee for standard passenger vehicles. You simply purchase that upon entry to the parking lot, which is open from sunrise to sunset.
Whichever branch of Antelope Canyon you decide to tour, be sure to make advance reservations.
Hope that helps. If you have further questions, please contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

September 04, 2023 at 12:24 PM

Hi there,
When you say you are physically fit, I assume that to mean you get regular and vigorous exercise. If you are up for walking 6+ miles in exposed, rugged desert terrain, you could probably make the hike to The Wave and back.
The main obstacle to doing this, however, is not your physical fitness – or lack thereof – frankly. It’s the highly competitive permit process for accessing Coyote Buttes North.
If you wish to hike to The Wave in December, you must apply for a permit in the month of August, which only has 3 days left in it. To submit your application, visit www.Recreation.gov: Coyote Buttes North Advance Permits
Since December is a cooler month, you might have more competition for permits in the advance lottery. Then again, some hikers may be scared off by the possibility of snow and other winter conditions. In any case, in the likely event you are not selected for an advance lottery permit, you do have a second chance of obtaining a Wave permit via the in-person lottery, held 2 days prior to your desired hiking date. For this, you must apply via Recreation.gov’s smartphone app (applications are not accepted via desktop or laptop), and physically be within a certain vicinity of Page, AZ, or Kanab, UT. Participation is monitored by “geofence” technology. If you are selected, you will be notifed that evening. The next morning, you will be expected to attend a safety briefing at one of two locations: the Kanab Center Gymnasium in Kanab, UT, or the Page-Lake Powell Hub in Page, AZ.
In the meantime, I strongly recommend reading up on the rigors of the hike to The Wave. There are plenty of YouTube videos on that subject, or visit our partner site, www.TheWaveAZ.com for more information.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

August 28, 2023 at 11:49 AM

Hi Haley,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Please contact the Navajo Nation Parks & Recreation Department at (928) 871-6647 or info@navajonationparks.org
For more information, please consult the Commercial Film/Photography page of their website.
Best of luck with your retreat,
Alley 🙂

August 25, 2023 at 12:27 PM

Hi Benjamin,
Thank you for the link to your fine article, but I must point out that there’s an airport conspicuously absent from your list: Page Municipal Airport (PGA), which is 140 miles from Grand Canyon South Rim or 125 miles from Grand Canyon North Rim. Scheduled air service is provided by Contour Airlines from Phoenix-Sky Harbor year-round, and seasonally, from Denver, CO, and Las Vegas, NV. There is an AVIS rental car outlet on-field, plus scenic airplane and helicopter tours over Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge, Horseshoe Bend, Bryce Canyon, and other nearby attractions can be chartered from this airport.
Also, there is no “Grand Canyon City” per se, there is Grand Canyon Village, the main commerce area inside the park at the South Rim, and Tusayan, aka Grand Canyon Village South, 7 miles from the Southern entrance to the park.
Otherwise, nice job, keep up the good work!
Alley

August 23, 2023 at 11:57 AM

Hi Eunae,
Please direct this inquiry to reservations@antelopecanyon.az
This forum is not intended to be used for making or altering reservations.
Thank you,
Alley 🙂

August 22, 2023 at 11:11 AM

Hi Lisa,
You are correct in that you’re a little late in planning, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pull this off! You’ll just need to adjust expectations and make a few modifications.
First off, if your trip is planned for mid-October, you should probably hit Grand Canyon North Rim first. That’s because Grand Canyon North Rim visitor facilities close on October 15th. In light of that, I’d recommend flying into Las Vegas, NV, then out of Flagstaff, AZ.
Also, because in-park hotels, especially at the North Rim are likely to be booked up, I recommend using Kanab, UT, or Page, AZ, as your “home base” for 3-4 nights and making day trips to GC North Rim, Zion, and Bryce. You’ll need to keep an eye on the time since daylength is rapidly shortening at that time of year and you want to avoid driving at night if at all possible. Driving after sundown is strongly discouraged in this part of the US due to local roads that are very dimly lit, plus the possible presence of deer, elk, and livestock animals can elevate your risk of an auto accident. Trust me, a collision with a large animal is not something you want to experience in an unfamiliar area that’s pitch black, freezing cold (nighttime temps are already dipping into the 30’s in some locations), where cell service is spotty (IF you can get any bars at all), and help will be a long time coming, not to mention VERY expensive. In mid-October, sunrise in Kanab, UT, occurs at 7:35 am and sunset takes place around 7:00 pm UTAH time, which is 1 hour ahead of ARIZONA, which does not observe Daylight Savings Time.
Taking all this into consideration, you could do something like this:
Day 1: Fly into Las Vegas, NV, drive to Kanab, UT (1st choice, ~3.5 hours) or Page, AZ (2nd choice, ~4.5 hours), stay overnight
Day 2: Day trip to Grand Canyon North Rim, ~1.5 hour drive (one way) from Kanab, UT, spend the day sightseeing by car and hiking, drive back to Kanab by sunset **remember if you venture down the North Kaibab Trail that one hour down = two hours back up, be sure to carry food and water and wear appropriate shoes for hiking**
Day 3: Day trip to Zion; drive to the town of Springdale, UT (~1 hour drive one way from Kanab, UT), board free Zion Canyon Shuttle to main sightseeing area of the park (you can’t drive your own car in unless you’re staying at the Lodge), hike Riverside walk, Upper Emerald Pool, maybe part-way into the Narrows (here again, don’t go too far), maybe hit Pa’Rus Trail on the way back to Kanab, UT for 3rd night
Day 4: Day trip to Bryce, ~90 minute drive one way from Kanab, UT), drive the scenic rim drive, hike Navajo Loop or Queen’s Garden trails, lots to choose from (Best Hikes in Bryce Canyon), drive back to Kanab, UT.
Day 5: Drive to Page, AZ, ~1.5 hour from Kanab, UT, stop mid-way to hike Paria Rimrocks/Toadstool Hoodoos Trail, the New Wave, walk across the Glen Canyon Dam & Steel Arch Bridge, overnight in Page, AZ
Day 6: Take an early tour of Antelope Canyon (advance reservations required), visit Horseshoe Bend, then drive to Grand Canyon South Rim (~3.5-4 hours factoring in stops at viewpoints, etc). Stop at Cameron Trading Post for late lunch/early dinner, overnight in Tusayan, AZ (7 miles outside the park), or Williams, AZ (~1 hour South of the park). Remember to be at your designated overnight location by sunset, which occurs at 6:00 PM local time. Grand Canyon South Rim Hotels
Day 7: Drive to Grand Canyon South Rim for day hiking – park at Grand Canyon Village, take free shuttles to Rim Trail (easy, paved), Bright Angel Trail (inner canyon trail, 1 hour down = 2 hours up), or if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, drive to Grandview Point (~12 miles East of Grand Canyon Village) and go a short way down the Grandview Trail, which is considered a “wilderness” trail; it’s unmaintained, has no water or shade on it. Back to Tusayan or Williams for overnight.
Day 8: More hiking at Grand Canyon OR take day trip to Sedona (~90 minutes from Williams, AZ, ~2.5 hours from Tusayan); here again, LOTS of great trails to choose from, such as Bell Rock, Fay Canyon, Devil’s Bridge, etc. 12 Epic Hikes in Sedona Be sure to set aside time for some sightseeing in the immediate area of town, such as the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Tlaquepaque, numerous art galleries and shops. You might see about hotel availability in Sedona as this is a good-sized tourist town with a wide variety of lodging options.
Day 9: Drive to Flagstaff (30 minutes from Williams, 1 hour from Sedona, 1.5 hours from Tusayan), fly home.
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As you can see, I allotted a couple of days for Page, AZ, since a. you have to pass through there anyway, and b. the area has a lot to offer. If you find yourself with an extra day or two to spend, I’d recommend giving it to Sedona. You could easily spend 3-4 days there and feel as though you’d only “scratched the surface” of all there is to see and do in that area!
Hope that helps. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

August 18, 2023 at 1:23 PM

Hi John,
To book an Antelope Canyon Boat Tour, please visit www.AntelopePointLakePowell.com or phone 928-645-5900. Current rates for the 1-hour Antelope Canyon waterside boat tour are $50/adult. A longer tour (2 hours) to Navajo Canyon is $75/adult.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

August 18, 2023 at 12:41 PM

Hi Jose!
The Lower Antelope Canyon + Express Shuttle Tour includes round-trip transportation from downtown Page, AZ. On the basic hiking tour, you would drive yourself down to the canyon site, which is ~10 minutes from Page, AZ.
If you wish to do both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon Tours on the same day, mid-day is generally regarded as the best time for photography as that’s when the chambers of the canyons are best illuminated. Obviously, one can’t be in two canyons at once. Fortunately, there’s no such thing as a bad time to go. The more important point is to take care to choose tours that give you enough time to transition from one to the other. We recommend leaving at least one hour’s time from the conclusion of your first tour to the check-in time for your next tour. If, for example, you were to take the 8:15 am Upper Antelope Canyon Tour (check in at 7:30 AM), that would conclude at approximately 9.45-10:00 AM. Check-in for the 11.45 am Lower Antelope Canyon Hiking Tour (self-drive) would be required at 11.00 AM, which would leave one hour between tours to grab a snack or meal, freshen up, do some shopping, etc. Another example: you could do the 10.10 AM Lower Antelope Canyon + Express Shuttle, which would wrap up at around 1:00 PM. The next departure of Upper Antelope Canyon would take place at 2:30 PM, requiring check-in around 1.45 PM, which would be shaving it slightly close, but manageable if everything takes place on schedule (spoiler alert: they rarely do). If that’s too close for comfort for you, the next departure to Upper Antelope Canyon at 4:30 PM (check in 3.45 pm) would leave you plenty of time between tours to relax, have a bite to eat, take a dip in your hotel pool or Lake Powell, etc.
Hope that clarifies things! If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

August 11, 2023 at 3:29 PM

Hi Chen,
For the most part it is, but there are a few activities that will be on seasonal hiatus due to colder weather. Primarily, these are water-based activities such as the Horseshoe Bend Raft Trip, Lake Powell Boat Tours, and Kayak Horseshoe Bend tours. Lake Powell Boat Tours may run if a sufficient number of people are interested, by prior arrangement, but this is never guaranteed.
Air tours also scale back, but again, will usually operate contingent on a certain number of people flying, by prior arrangement.
Antelope Canyon tours are offered year-round.
If you happen to be traveling on or around the US Thanksgiving holiday, be aware that is a very busy time of year, so all travel arrangements – hotels, guided tours, dinner reservations – should be made well in advance.
Hope that helps! Please contact us directly at reservations@AntelopeCanyon.AZ if you have further questions.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

August 07, 2023 at 11:57 AM

Hi Cristina!
That plan should work if all goes according to schedule.
The 6:40 am Lower Antelope Canyon + Express would return to downtown Page, AZ, at 9:30 am, if all goes according to schedule. You would then need to check in for the 10:20 AM Upper Antelope Canyon tour at 9:35 am. So again, having that first tour operate without delays would be crucial in order to make your check-in for Upper Antelope Canyon on time.
To be on the safe side, we would advise leaving a bit more time between tours. Chief Tsosie’s Antelope Slot Canyon tours also offers a 12:25 pm departure, which would leave ample time between tours to grab a meal or snack, take a rest, or do some shopping.
Hope that helps! Please contact us directly at reservations@AntelopeCanyon.AZ if you have further questions.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

August 07, 2023 at 11:52 AM

Hi Glenda,
In the years before completion of the new expanded parking lot at Horseshoe Bend, this service was offered. Since the new parking lot opened, there has not been a need for it. Should visitation to Page, AZ, increase exponentially, it may resume running, but that has yet to happen.
That said, the best time to visit Horseshoe Bend in order to avoid parking hassles and enjoy cooler temperatures and fewer crowds is just after sunrise.
Hope that helps! Please contact us directly at reservations@AntelopeCanyon.AZ if you have further questions.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

August 07, 2023 at 11:42 AM

Hi Rochel,
Page, AZ, and the Antelope Canyons operate on Mountain STANDARD Time year-round. This means we are on the same time as California and Nevada, but one hour “behind” Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado.
You may call Dixie Ellis’ Lower Antelope Canyon Tours at 928-640-1761 to verify the current local time.
Thank you,
Alley 🙂

August 03, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Hi Jean,
The price of the Lower Antelope Canyon Hiking Tour includes your $8/person Navajo Tribal Park entrance fee, aka your “permit.” Since you posted this inquiry on the page relating to The Wave, you should know that getting a “permit” to hike Page, AZ, slot canyons is nowhere near as convoluted or competitive as The Wave. Thank goodness, huh? LOL
Hope that helps! If you have further questions, please contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

August 01, 2023 at 11:36 AM

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From Alberta Jean Ralston

Thank you. That does clear things up a bit.
Jean

August 04, 2023 at 11:01 AM

Hi Martha,
First off you’ve chosen a good time of year to utilize the “hub and spoke” approach to your vacation, whereby you stay in one location and make day trips to the parks. In August, your days are still fairly long (~12 hours), which works in your favor because you want to avoid driving in the pre-dawn/post-sunset hours. This is due to local roads being very dimly lit, plus the possible presence of deer, elk, even livestock animals can ratchet up your risk of an auto accident. Believe me, that’s not something you want to risk in an unfamiliar area that’s pitch black, where cell service is spotty (IF you can get any bars at all), and help will be a long time coming, not to mention VERY expensive!
The drive times you’re looking at are as follows: ~1 hour one way to Sedona, ~90 minutes 1 way to Grand Canyon South Rim, and ~2.5 hours one way to Page, AZ. Note that these figures are direct drive times, meaning wheels turning/no stops. This rarely happens because all routes are very scenic and you will be stopping to take pictures, a lot! To be on the safe side, it’s a good idea to pad drive times by 25-30%. On the day when you go to the Grand Canyon, I’d recommend taking the “long way” in, via the East entrance of the park so you can stop at the Cameron Trading Post, the Little Colorado River Overlook, and the half-dozen+ Grand Canyon viewpoints between Desert View Point and Grand Canyon Village. After you’re done sightseeing, then exit the park via the South gate near Tusayan, AZ. Trip map
As for which place would be best “crowd-wise” for a Sunday visit, during the summer months, you won’t find much difference between weekend vs. weekday, Saturday vs. Sunday, etc. 99% of stores, activities, etc., are open on Sundays during peak tourist season, so there again, differences are negligible.
RE: Antelope Canyon X vs Lower Antelope Canyon, children find both of them enjoyable, it’s hard to go wrong either way. You might look at videos of both tours to help you decide. Full Walk-Through of Lower Antelope Canyon Video: Antelope Canyon X & Grand Canyon (Antelope X portion between 1:30-6:34) Note that in the video of Lower Antelope Canyon, the people are wearing backpacks, which is no longer allowed. One thing that might be an important deciding factor between Lower vs. X is that Lower Antelope Canyon is usually more expensive than Antelope X. Whichever you decide on, make reservations ASAP as that is one of Page, AZ’s most popular activities. Because August temperatures are still quite warm, I would recommend hitting Horseshoe Bend on the way into town, early in the morning as that will offer the benefits of cooler temperatures and smaller crowds. The trail is completely exposed, so morning walks are much easier than later afternoon! Whichever Antelope Canyon tour you choose, you will be required to check in 45 minutes to 1 hour prior to departure, so be sure you plan accordingly for that. Guided tours of Glen Canyon Dam remain on hiatus, but you can always go to the Visitors Center and walk across the Steel Arch Bridge anytime.
Hope that helps! Please contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az if you have further questions.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

July 26, 2023 at 1:08 PM

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From Martha

Thank you so much for your very helpful advice. We are looking forward to coming to AZ!

July 30, 2023 at 9:29 AM

Hi Cynthia,
Apologies for the delay in response to your inquiry. I was out of the office for a family visit!
You are correct that Wave permits for October were disbursed in June. October is a very popular time to hike The Wave, and it’s extremely competitive applying for permits at that time of year. Your only opportunity at this point to obtain a hiking permit for Coyote Buttes would be to take part in the in-person lottery which is held 2 days prior to your desired hiking date via a smartphone app managed by Recreation.gov You must physically be within a certain radius of Page, AZ, or Kanab, UT, to apply for the permit. If chosen, you would take part in a safety briefing and orientation the following day, then take the hike the day after that.
For more information on hiking The Wave, including alternate sites, and other methods for seeing the Wave if you don’t get permits, please visit our partner site www.TheWaveAZ.com
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

July 17, 2023 at 1:25 PM

Hey Robert,
October is a great time to be here!
Our preferred tour partner is Chief Tsosie’s Antelope Slot Canyon Tours. Their storefront is located at 55 S. Lake Powell Blvd. Their parking lot has a limited number of spaces that would accommodate a 25′ RV. If you happen to find them full at the time of check-in for your tour, simply park your rig at the local Safeway store parking lot and take the short walk across the street to Chief Tsosie’s.
Hope that helps. If you have further questions, please contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

July 10, 2023 at 11:32 AM

Hi Dawn!
According to Google Maps, the quickest route from Angel Fire, NM, to Page, AZ, would be to head West on Highway 68 through Taos, get on Highway 84 in Ohkay, then take Highway 96 to La Jara. From there, take US550 all the way to Farmington, NM, then hop on US64, which transitions to US160 at Teec Nos Pos, AZ. There, you might take the opportunity to hit the Four Corners National Monument. Continue West on US160 to just past Tsegi, AZ, then take Highway 98 Northwest, which will take you right to Page, AZ.
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The total drive time is given as ~8 hours, but you’ll no doubt take a bit longer being in an RV. If you wish to break up the drive, you might do that in Farmington, NM, or Shiprock, NM.
Hope that helps! If you have any questions, please contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

July 10, 2023 at 11:41 AM

Hi Marnie,
September hiking permits for Coyote Buttes North and The Wave were issued in May via online lottery. Your only chance of obtaining Wave permits now would be to take part in the walk-in lottery two days prior to your desired hiking date. To do this, you must download the Recreation.gov app on your smartphone (walk-in lottery applications may not be submitted via laptop/desktop), and physically be within a prescribed “geofence” area around Page, AZ, and/or Kanab, UT.
For more information on hiking The Wave, and alternate areas to visit in the likely event you are unable to obtain permits, please visit our partner site, www.TheWaveAZ.com
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley

July 03, 2023 at 12:57 PM

Hi Ted,
Please contact us at reservations@antelopecanyon.az to clarify exactly which Antelope Canyon tour you’re trying to book.
If you’re referring to The Wave, as far as we know, up to 6 people may apply on a single advance lottery entry.
Thank you,
Alley

June 26, 2023 at 12:16 PM

Hi Telkom,
Yes, as long as the primary and secondary permit holder are listed as different people on each application. Any obvious move to “game the system” may result in all entries being disqualified. Each person may apply only once per month.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

June 26, 2023 at 12:14 PM

Hi Alessia,
There are no tours that include both Horseshoe Bend and Upper Antelope Canyon. Which is actually OK, because you don’t technically need a tour to visit Horseshoe Bend. You simply go there at your desired time during regular operating hours of the parking lot, which are sunrise to sunset. For more information on Horseshoe Bend and other attractions in the Page, AZ, area, visit our partner site, www.HorseshoeBend.com
FYI, there is one tour option that takes guests to both a local slot canyon (though not Upper Antelope) and Horseshoe Bend, and that’s the Secret Antelope Canyon + Horseshoe Bend Combo tour offered by Horseshoe Bend Tours. Secret Antelope is one of several alternative slot canyons in the Page, AZ, area that offer plenty of scenic beauty with smaller groups, and like Upper Antelope, the walk through the canyon is fairly flat and easy. The tour also goes to Horseshoe Bend, only they access it via a private entrance on Navajo Indian Tribal Land, so the walk to the rim is shorter, only ~200 yards, vs. .7 miles (one way) at the public overlook. For more information on this tour option, visit www.HorseshoeBendTours.com
Thank you for your inquiry. If we can be of further assistance, please contact us directly at reservations@AntelopeCanyon.AZ
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

June 23, 2023 at 11:40 AM

Hi Fuchsia,
Representatives of tour operators licensed to guide hikers to The Wave DO NOT have to obtain a permit. They have automatically been “grandfathered” into the quota by the Bureau of Land Management.
As to whether they can help you obtain a permit, some companies will offer such a service, others do not. For more information on authorized guide services for The Wave and Coyote Buttes, visit our partner site TheWaveAZ.com: Hire A Guide
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley

June 21, 2023 at 12:10 PM

Hi Jen,
The walk to the entrance of Lower Antelope Canyon is about 8-10 minutes from the tour company’s office, and much of it is now shaded.
Once you descend into the canyon, the ambient temperature will cool down significantly due to the shade provided by the canyon walls.
That said, you should carry enough water with you for all members of your hiking party. Also, by taking your tour during the earlier morning hours, you can enjoy cooler temperatures. The earliest tours into Lower Antelope Canyon depart at around 7:00 AM.
Hope that helps! If you have further questions, please contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley

June 21, 2023 at 12:08 PM

Hi Alice,
Sorry for the troubles you’re having with booking an Upper Antelope Canyon tour.
Unfortunately, the tour companies are strictly limited by the Navajo Tribal Parks & Recreation Department as to how many people they can accommodate at certain times of the day, so adding another seat onto your desired time slot is not an option. I would suggest booking whatever departure time you can find sufficient space on, and check all companies that tour Upper Antelope Canyon for availability.
– Roger Ekis’ Antelope Canyon Tours, 928-645-9102, www.antelopecanyon.com
– Chief Tsosie’s Antelope Slot Canyon Tours, 928-645-5594, www.antelopeslotcanyon.com
– Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours, 928-698-3384 https://navajotours.com
– Adventurous Antelope Canyon Photo Tours, (928) 614-4919 or (928) 640-6808, https://www.navajoantelopecanyon.com/
– Tse Bighanilini Tours, (928) 310-9458, www.tsebighanilini.com
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

May 30, 2023 at 12:17 PM

Hi Victoria,
No pets of any kind are allowed in the Antelope Canyons. If you are traveling with a pet, you’ll need to arrange to have them boarded whilst you’re on tour. Dog boarding is available in Page, AZ, at Page Pampered Pets, who can be reached at 928-640-6898, or the Page Animal Hospital, who can be reached at 928-645-2816.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

May 30, 2023 at 12:07 PM

Hi Stella,
Apologies for the conflicting information you are seeing.
The situation with bags, backpacks, etc., has always been somewhat fluid, and this tourist season is no exception.
Per our tour partners in both Lower and Upper Antelope Canyon, bags of any kind are no longer allowed. Items such as cash, credit cards, ID’s, chapstick, etc., must be carried in pockets. If there is a medical need, such as insulin or asthma inhalers, these may be carried in ziploc type bags as long as on-site personnel are notified upon check-in for your tour.
Water may be carried in any type of bottle, whether it’s a clear disposable type bottle or a refillable bottle such as a hydroflask. Canyon site personnel simply ask that you refrain from littering.
Hope that helps. If you have further questions, please contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

May 25, 2023 at 11:42 AM

Hi Maria,
To check availability for a specific date, you’ll need to call or go online to the specific Upper Antelope Canyon tour providers.
FYI, there are 5 tour companies that go to Upper Antelope, but only 3 of them allow children under the age of 6:
– Roger Ekis’ Antelope Slot Canyon Tours, downtown Page, Arizona, www.antelopecanyon.com, 928-645-9102
– Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours, US98, between Mile Markers 299 & 300, www.navajotours.com, 928-698-3384
– Tse Bighanilini Tours, US98, between Mile Markers 299 & 300, https://www.tsebighanilini.com, 928-310-9458
For more information on touring Antelope Canyon with younger children safely, check out “Bringing Kids To Antelope Canyon”
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

May 15, 2023 at 11:51 AM

Hi Jim,
Three answers:
1. The photography tour for the Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons has not been reinstated, and is not likely to be reinstated due to the explosion in popularity of both segments of the canyon, and the lack of time (and space) available for photographers to properly set up their shots. However, photography tours are given in some of the alternate segments of the Antelope Canyons, such as Antelope Canyon X. Antelope X is a very pretty two-part slot canyon where light beams may be seen during the summer, albeit not as “dramatic” or numerous as those in Upper. For more information, click here
2. The light beams are seen to their fullest effect during the mid-day hours when the sun is directly overhead. These are known as “prime time” tours, so you might encounter higher prices on them.
3. Sunrise and sunset in the Antelope Canyons can be beautiful, but maybe not for the reasons you’d think. Because the sun will be at an angled perspective to the canyons during these hours, the colors of the canyon walls will be deeper, richer, and more vivid. For sunrise and/or sunset in Page, AZ, the place to be is Horseshoe Bend. At sunrise, the Colorado River is in shadow, but at this time you can enjoy cooler temperatures and smaller crowds. At sunset, the overlook is busy, but many photographers choose to bear with the crowds for a chance to catch the “starburst” phenomenon as the sun dips over the horizon.
Hope that helps! If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

May 12, 2023 at 12:52 PM

Hi Staci,
Page, AZ, is also hot in July, with daytime highs frequently exceeding 105 F. Any labor-intensive activities such as hiking should be done in the early morning hours for optimal safety and comfort. If you prefer to avoid the heat, autumn — namely mid-September to late October — is a great time to be here. Temperatures are markedly cooler and crowds are thinning out what with most kids being back in school.
With one day to work with, you can visit Horseshoe Bend and tour Antelope Canyon, maybe do a little easy hiking. If you can give us two days, simply add the Horseshoe Bend Raft Trip or Kayak Horseshoe Bend to the mix and you’ll have a fun and memorable visit to Northern Arizona!
Hope that helps. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley

May 10, 2023 at 1:06 PM

Hi Bea,
It depends on the time of year.
Most of the time, walk-in permits for hiking the Wave are issued 7 days a week.
If your desired hike date happens to fall on a holiday weekend such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or Easter, permits for the weekend and the following Monday may be drawn on a Friday.
For more information, call the Page-Lake Powell Hub in Page, AZ, at (928) 608-5749 or the Kanab Visitors Center in Kanab, UT, at (435) 644-1300.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

May 08, 2023 at 12:50 PM

Hi Olwyn,
The Secret Antelope Canyon and Private Horseshoe Bend Overlook tour is operated by Horseshoe Bend Tours.
You can find more information on these activities at www.HorseshoeBendTours.com
If any of your party members have special needs due to a disability, we recommend contacting the tour company directly to discuss them. Horseshoe Bend Tours can be reached by phone at (435) 275-4594 or by email at info@horseshoebendtours.com
Hope that helps!
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂

May 08, 2023 at 12:46 PM