Aurelio T David
I’m a disable veteran. Does my wife qualified for veteran discount?
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Hi Aurelio,
Only the active or retired service person would qualify for the veteran’s discount.
Military ID must be presented and verified upon check-in.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂May 08, 2023 at 1:18 PM
Antonella Coronel
Hello,
I am Antonella and we are a group of 5 people looking to visit Antelope Canyon. We rented an RV for the very first time ever. We are all in good health and shape, would upper or lower be recommended for us?
Also, with a reservation and tickets from this website:
– Does it include parking for the RV?
– What if we arrive late, do we get moved to another time? We have never done this, so we don’t know if we will run into traffic at the entrance of Antelope Canyon or exit of our previous campground
– Do we need additional permits?
– Are there additional fees we need to consider besides the tickets we purchase on this site?
– Are allowed to bring food and drink with us during our walk?
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Hi Antonella,
Seeing as though your party members are all relatively fit and healthy, you should have no problem managing Lower Antelope Canyon.
There is ample parking for RV’s both at the canyon site (if you book a self-drive) or near the Page, AZ, office of Dixie’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours (if you book the Express + Shuttle).
When you make a reservation, you book a specific departure time, with advance check-in required 45 minutes prior. If you are late, the tour company may not be abble to move you to another departure, which would result in the forfeiture of your ticket price. Long story short: be on time! And note that Antelope Canyon tours operate on Mountain STANDARD Time year-round.
All Navajo Tribal Park Entry permits are included in your Antelope Canyon tour ticket price; there is no need to purchase additional permits for the Antelope Canyons. If you were to visit Horseshoe Bend, however, which is a separate site, you would have to pay a parking fee which is collected on-site. Ditto for the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which encompasses the Lake Powell Resort and Antelope Point Marina Complexes. A National Park entrance fee is collected at the entrance gate for those locations.
In the Antelope Canyons, you are allowed to carry water, but no food or other beverages.
Hope that helps!
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂May 08, 2023 at 12:41 PM
Smruti Kaplish
We have a 4th grade National Park Pass. Can we see Antelope Canyon using this pass?
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Hi Smruti,
This is an excellent question, but unfortunately, the answer is no.
The 4th Graders’ National Park Pass is valid for National Parks. The Antelope Canyons are a Native American Tribal Park, which falls under a different jurisdictional heading than places such as the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, etc. You will still be required to pay the Navajo Tribal Park Entrance Fee, which you would pay when you book a guided tour (which is required to visit all branches of the Antelope Canyons).
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂May 08, 2023 at 12:34 PM
mirta riquelme
Hello do you Think can you please tell me if will be ok for a Blind person who walk slow to Access ? Do we have a limit in time to complete it ?
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Hi Mirta,
All Antelope Canyon tours are limited to a certain time allotment due to the popularity of the canyons.
Regarding Lower Antelope Canyon specifically, it may be a bit much for a blind person to handle because of the stairs, ladders, mild boulder scrambling, etc.
You might want to inquire about Upper Antelope Canyon instead since it is shorter and a more straightforward walk-through.
I would recommend contacting the tour companies by phone to discuss your party’s particular needs. There are five companies operating guided tours to Upper Antelope Canyon, their contact information is as follows:
– Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours 928-698-3384
– Roger Ekis’ Antelope Canyon Tours 928-645-9102
– Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours 928-380-1874
– Chief Tsosie’s Slot Canyon Tours 928-645-5594
– Tse Bighanilini Tours 928-310-9458
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂May 08, 2023 at 12:31 PM
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Carol
Hi, I’m looking for an Upper Antelope Canyon day trip from SEDONA, who do you recommend?
This would be for Oct.
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Hi Carol,
Several ground tour providers offer Antelope Canyon day trips from Sedona, but not necessarily to Upper Antelope Canyon.
Some of them will go to Lower Antelope Canyon instead of Upper, others may go to Antelope Canyon X or Secret Antelope Canyon, so be sure you read the “fine print” if the ladders in Lower would be a problem.
Great Venture Tours is a reputable company, they’ve been in business for decades now, as has Pink Adventures, a division of Pink Jeep Tours.
For more suggestions, visit Yelp: Best Antelope Canyon Tours from Sedona
Hope that helps. If you have further questions, please contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂April 28, 2023 at 11:49 AM
Lalit Patel
like upper and lower canyon tour we are 13 people , need help to book it for june 6th. 2023
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Hi Lalit,
For a group that size, it would be best if you contacted the tour companies directly to make your arrangements.
There are several companies that operate in both segments of Antelope Canyon.
For Upper Antelope Canyon:
– 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
For Lower Antelope Canyon:
– Ken’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours (928) 606-2168 http://lowerantelope.com/ and
– Dixie Ellis’ Antelope Lower Canyon Tours (928) 640-1761 http://antelopelowercanyon.com
You did not specify whether there were young children in your party, but please note that Chief Tsosie’s and Adventurous Antelope Canyon do not permit children under the age of 8 on their tours.
Also, we strongly advise allowing at least one hour’s time between the conclusion of one tour and the beginning of the other. Check-in and departure times are strictly adhered to due to the popularity of the slot canyons and to prevent ‘bottlenecking.’
Hope that helps.
Please write in again if we can be of further assistance.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley KeosheyanApril 25, 2023 at 2:17 PM
G. Morales
Good afternoon. Is the military rate for both the service member and their spouse? Thanks!
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Hi Gil,
First of all, thank you for your service.
I was always under the impression that the military rate only applied to the active duty or retired service person, but you might contact the tour company by phone to verify that.
For Upper Antelope Canyon, call 928-645-5594.
For Lower, call 928-640-1761.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂April 17, 2023 at 1:08 PM
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From Mei Suzuki
I booked upper antelope canyon for our trip in August, but I haven’t received any confirmation email yet….who should I contact to?
April 23, 2023 at 12:36 AM
Karla Palmanhani
Hi – I am looking for upper and lower tour. What are the combo tours?
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Hi Karla,
At the present time, Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon tours must be booked separately, but we have a convenient page from which you can do just that.
Be sure to allow sufficient time (60-90 minutes) between the conclusion of one tour and the start of the other. Check-in times are typically 45 minutes prior to the actual start time of the tour, and the tour companies are very strict about you being on time due to the popularity of the canyons.
For more information and to book your seats, visit Upper & Lower Antelope Canyon Tours
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂April 17, 2023 at 1:06 PM
Minh
Hello there!
What is your cancellation policy?
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Hi Minh,
Most Antelope Canyon tours require cancellation at least 72 hours prior to the tour to qualify for a full refund.
Note that there are several companies that offer Antelope Canyon tours and policies may differ between them, up to and including a 100% no-refund policy, so do confirm that with your chosen tour company before paying for your tickets.
We advise purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in case your all or part of your vacation must be cancelled.
Hope that helps. Please contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az if you have further questions!
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂April 07, 2023 at 11:46 AM
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Joyceeee
Hi Alley
I am looking for a tour that provides hotel pick up and drop off.
For lower we will be 5 pax,
Upper 9 pax.
Thank you
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Hi Joyce,
For Upper Antelope Canyon, our preferred provider (Chief Tsosie’s Antelope Slot Canyon Tours) picks up and drops off at their office headquarters in downtown Page, AZ. It is centrally located to many hotels in that area. Note that this company does not permit children under 6 on their tours.
For Lower Antelope Canyon, we offer our exclusive Express Hotel Shuttle service, which picks up at 3 select hotels in Page, AZ: the Best Western Plus on Lake Powell Boulevard, the Baymont Inn, and Hampton Inn, both located off US89 just West of town. Express Pickup Location Map For more information, visit Lower Antelope Canyon Express Tour.
Hope that helps. Please contact me directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az for further assistance.
Alley 🙂March 31, 2023 at 1:28 PM
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Julia
If I missed the lottery for June, is there any other way to get a permit for the wave
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Hi Julia,
The only other alternative for obtaining a Wave permit would be to participate in the in-person lottery held 2 days before your desired hike date.
You would need to download Recreation.gov’s mobile app on your smartphone and follow the instructions for Coyote Buttes North. To apply for the in-person lottery, you must physically be within the prescribed “geofence” area, which includes the towns of Page, Greenhaven, Marble Canyon, Vermilion Cliffs, Jacob Lake, White Sage, Fredonia, Moccasin, and the Kaibab Paiute Indian Reservation in Arizona; as well as Big Water, Paria, Johnson Canyon, Kanab, Mt. Carmel, Orderville, Glendale, and East Zion in Utah. If you are successful at obtaining a permit in this manner, you would be required to attend a safety briefing in either Page, AZ, or Kanab, UT, the day prior to your hike.
Since the likelihood of your being successful at getting a Wave permit are statistically low, it would be wise to start making alternate plans for touring other sites that area just as scenic but don’t require a permit. The Alt Wave Adventure with Kanab Tour Company would be one possibility, as would White Pocket, Soap Creek, the New Wave, Wire Pass Canyon and/or Buckskin Gulch.
Should you really have your heart set on seeing The Wave at any price, you might consider chartering a plane or helicopter out of the Page Municipal Airport. Yes, this would be a pricey way to go, and neither aircraft would land at The Wave, but you would see a ton of incredible scenery in a relatively short amount of time. For more information, visit our partner site, TheWaveAZ.com: So You Didn’t Get A Wave Permit – Now What?
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂March 23, 2023 at 11:50 AM
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Jodi Slomsky
I want to know the price for 4 people to fly from Las Vegas to Antelope canyon for a 1 day tour.
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Hi Jodi,
The current rate for Scenic/Grand Canyon Airlines’ Las Vegas Antelope Canyon Expedition is $649 per person plus taxes and fees.
Rates may vary depending on day of week, time of year, etc.
For more information, visit Las Vegas Antelope Canyon Expedition
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂March 21, 2023 at 12:38 PM
Isabel
Hi,
We are thinking about going begining of June with our almost two years old daughter. We have seen the video and think she can do it, (we will have to carry her at some point, but we think it’s fine). I have another question. Does any boat tour allowed kids?
Thanks a lot!
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Hi Isabel,
For their safety, kids have to be at least 3-4 years old to take part in Lake Powell Boat Tours or Horseshoe Bend Rafting.
Depending on how much the water level of Lake Powell rises this year, you could take your family down to someplace like Lone Rock Beach or Wahweap Swim Beach if you wanted to at least get in the water. That should be very refreshing in June, when days are quite hot. To access these areas requires payment of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area entrance fee of $30/vehicle which is good for one week’s time. It is also possible to drive down close to the banks of the Colorado River at Lees Ferry (~1 hour from Page, AZ) and wade in the water, although it’s very cold!
Hope that helps. If you have any other questions, please write me directly at horseshoe.bend.az@gmail.com
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂March 21, 2023 at 12:35 PM
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Sam
Hi Alley.
We are staying in Page and would like to visit Upper, Lower Canyon and also visit Horseshoe Bend.
We were thinking of splitting Lower Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on the day we arrive and Upper Canyon next day morning.
Is there a way for us to drive our self and purchase entrance fee and guided tour without local transportation or guided tour booking?
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Hey Sam,
Your trip plan is feasible, and you are welcome to self-drive to the Antelope Canyon entrances and take your Antelope Canyon tours from there.
However, a guided tour is 100% mandatory for both segments of the canyon since they are on Navajo Indian Land.
For Upper Antelope Canyon, there are 3 companies that depart directly from the Navajo Tribal Park Entrance on US98
– 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
For Lower Antelope Canyon, there are two companies that operate just down the road from Upper, tickets must be booked separately:
– Ken’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours (928) 606-2168 http://lowerantelope.com/ and
– Dixie Ellis’ Antelope Lower Canyon Tours (928) 640-1761 http://antelopelowercanyon.com
Guided tours must be booked in advance to avoid sold-out dates/times.
Hope that helps! If you have further questions, please e-mail me directly at horseshoe.bend.az@gmail.com
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂
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Christina
I am looking to travel this year to camp and paddle board Antelope Canyon. Would love best advice on where to stay for accessing easily with paddle board and kayak. We also have a 4 wheel drive and tent. Any advice welcome.
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Hi Christina!
For paddleboarding in Antelope Canyon, the town of Page, Arizona offers the best selection of hotels, motels, and vacation rental homes. They vary in price points and amenity classes from Motel 6 to Marriott and everything in between, and are a 10-15 minute drive from Antelope Point Marina, where you’d put in to start your paddleboard adventure.
If you were wanting to camp, the Page-Lake Powell Campground is also conveniently located to Antelope Point Marina. Though they are primarily an RV park, they do have some tent sites. The Arrowhead Campground at Mystical Antelope Canyon also offers tent camping about 15-20 minutes away from Antelope Point Marina.
FYI, this is an activity that’s best done first thing in the morning. Later in the day, you’ll have to contend with pretty formidable chop from wakes generated by various watercraft, from SeaDoos to large tour boats. Not to mention daytime highs during the summer months can exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
Hope that helps! If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at horseshoe.bend.az@gmail.com
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂March 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Kerry
Hello,
We are interested in your upper, lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on August 13th for four people in one day, but I only see the separate reservation for either upper or lower, but I saw “it can be one reservation for both upper and lower” on your website, could you send me the link for booking the tickets for both?
We hope lower antelope canyon could be in the morning and upper antelope canyon can be at noon, and the Horseband can be in the sunset, is there any one-day tour plan like that? Most importantly, pick us up from hotels in Las Vegas
Thank you and look forward to your reply!
Best,
Kerry
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Hi Kerry,
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but if you are wanting to do an Antelope Canyon tour out of Las Vegas, you’ll only have time to do one of the canyons. It’s approximately a 5-hour drive, one way, from Las Vegas to Page, AZ. On our Las Vegas Antelope Canyon Expedition, for example, you get complimentary pick-up and drop-off at Las Vegas hotels, round-trip airplane flights from Boulder City, NV, to Page, AZ, a guided tour of Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, and a light lunch.
If the prospect of flying doesn’t appeal, there are ground tours from Las Vegas to Page, AZ, offered by companies such as MaxTour, but again, they will only feature one of the Antelope Canyons due to time constraints.
To do what you’re proposing, you would need to self-drive to Page, AZ, book a hotel there, and spend at least one night.
Hope that helps. If you have further questions, please contact me directly at horseshoe.bend.az@gmail.com
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂March 15, 2023 at 12:51 PM
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Michelle Weiner
I am traveling with 3 friends. We are planning on doing a tour of upper and lower antelope canyon on 5/2/2023 and would like information on booking a private tour of both. Is that a possibility and what would the cost be?
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Hi Michelle,
To book a private tour, it would be best if you called the tour companies directly.
For Upper Antelope Canyon, contact:
– Ekis’ Antelope Canyon Tours; Website: www.antelopecanyon.com; Phone: 928-645-9102
– Tsosie’s Antelope Slot Canyon Tours; Website: www.antelopeslotcanyon.com; Phone: 928-645-5594
– Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours; Website: www.navajotours.com; Phone: 928-698-3384
– Adventurous Antelope Canyon PhotoTours; Website: www.navajoantelopecanyon.com; Phone: 928-380-1874
– Tse Bighanilini Tours; Website: www.tsebighanilini.com; Phone: (928) 310-9458
For Lower Antelope Canyon:
– Dixie Ellis; Website: www.antelopelowercanyon.com; Phone: 928-640-1761
– Ken’s Tours; Website: www.lowerantelope.com; Phone: 928-606-2168 and 928-640-0032
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂March 13, 2023 at 11:27 AM
Petty Wong
Hi, if I go to lower canyon, are we allow to bring backpack or purse? I saw some site said we are not allow to bring purse, bags Or backpack
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Hi Petty,
Due to recent events and safety precautions, Lower Antelope Canyon Tours is no longer permitting solid-colored bags, backpacks, hydration bags, fanny packs, waist pouches or purses in the canyon. Only clear or see-through bags are permitted on tours. If you need them, they are available for purchase at the Canyon and cost around $10.
Hope that helps. Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂March 13, 2023 at 11:23 AM
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Satish Nukala
We are a party of 16 arriving on 3/15/23 (9 adults + 6 kids, 1 kid age 3) and are looking to book for the 10.40am tour. It appears there are only 4 tickets available when we try to book online. Is there a way you would be able to accommodate our party on 3/15 at 10.40am?
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Hi Satish,
For a party that size, I would recommend calling the tour company directly.
For Upper Antelope Canyon, tour providers are:
– Ekis’ Antelope Canyon Tours; Phone: 928-645-9102
– Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours; Phone: 928-698-3384
– Adventurous Antelope Canyon PhotoTours; Phone: 928-380-1874
– Tse Bighanilini Tours; Website: Phone: (928) 310-9458
For Lower Antelope Canyon, call:
– Dixie Ellis; Phone: 928-640-1761
– Ken’s Tours; Phone: 928-606-2168 and 928-640-0032
I do have to tell you that you might have a hard time booking your party at this late notice. This week is the Spring Break holiday, so many local area tours are full. Having a 3-year-old in tow will also limit which Antelope Canyon tours you can take part in. In the likely event you find the above tour companies to be completely booked up, you might consider touring Antelope Canyon X or Ligai Si Anii Canyon, which is just as beautiful as Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon, and does permit kids.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂March 13, 2023 at 11:21 AM
Maria ocampo
Hello. I would like to get email confirmation for booking #153794613. My email address is
angelaocampo551963@gmail.com
Booking is for April 22 @11:45 am.
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Hi Maria,
A confirmation e-mail was generated by our reservation software a few moments ago.
If you do not receive it, please check your spam folder, or contact us again at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂March 13, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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Tonya Hansen
For the lower tour , do we just hike from our own vehicle? No riding in a shuttle or anything?
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Hi Tonya,
This is an excellent question. The answer is, you have a choice!
On the “classic” Lower Antelope Canyon Hiking tour, you self-drive to the Tribal Park, check in at your tour company’s office, then are escorted on foot to the entrance of the canyon. After the tour, you go back to your vehicle and head to whatever’s next on your agenda, such as Horseshoe Bend.
On the newly-launched Lower Antelope Canyon Express, you are picked up at one of 3 select hotels in Page, Arizona, and are driven to the canyon and back to your selected hotel after your tour. For round-trip shuttle transportation, you do pay a bit extra.
Hope that helps! If you have further questions, please contact me directly at horseshoe.bend.az@gmail.com
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂March 02, 2023 at 1:58 PM
Yi
Hi Alley,
I booked a lower antelope canyon tour on April 12. However, I entered my email wrong. So I didn’t receive the confirmation email. I’m wondering if you help me to resend the confirmation email again? Sorry I couldn’t find other ways to get in contact with your company. My booking number end in 5405. My email: zoezhouyi@outlook.com Thank you!
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Hi Zoe,
Check your e-mail box for your new confirmation. If you do not find it there, check your spam folder. Sometimes Outlook’s junk mail filters can be a little too efficient 😉
Cheers,
AlleyMarch 01, 2023 at 1:59 PM
Elizabeth
I am starting from Phoenix and from there go to Grand Canyon and leave from Phoenix. I want to add Antelope canyon and was wondering what along the way we can do to break up the travel. We are moderate hikers, who live in MA and have not been hiking since early fall.
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Hi Elizabeth!
Hopefully, you’re not thinking of doing all this in one day, because that definitely won’t work.
You’ll need at least 3-4 days to pull this off and enjoy some quality time at your destination(s).
If you’re like most travelers who prefer to get the longer drives of a trip out of the way first, I would recommend something like this:
Day 1: Drive from Phoenix, AZ, to Page, AZ (~5 hours), lunch in Flagstaff, AZ, or at the Cameron Trading Post, stop at Horseshoe Bend on the way into town, overnight in Page **optional detour: Sunset Crater/Wupatki National Monuments just North of Flagstaff, will add another 90 minutes-2 hours to the trip**
Day 2: Tour Antelope Canyon first thing in the morning, then drive to Grand Canyon South Rim (~3-3.5+ hours factoring in stops at viewpoints along the East Rim/Desert View Drive), overnight at the Grand Canyon
Day 3: Drive back to Phoenix (~4 hours)
If you can spare an extra day or two for the trip, you should give that to Sedona, which is ~2.5 hours South of the Grand Canyon. Phoenix would then be ~a 2-hour drive from Sedona.
If you need further information or have other questions, please feel free to contact me directly at horseshoe.bend.az@gmail.com
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂February 27, 2023 at 3:24 PM
Christina Shalaby
Hi Alley. Considering a family trip and hoping to cover Zion, Bryce, and Antelope Canyon (with a stop at Horseshoe Bend along the way). Dates of travel are Saturday, August 26-Friday, Sept. 1 (depart as early as possible) and we’ll be flying into/out of Vegas from the East Coast. The kids (14 and 13) enjoy hiking, but aren’t the type of kids who want to do it all day. We’ll also want to reward them with a full day of lazy pool time in Vegas on the back end of our trip. What’s your reaction to the following itinerary?
Day 1 (Sat): Arrive Vegas, drive to Zion, Easy hiking in Zion. Overnight in Zion, considering Under Canvas Glamping or Springfield Suites, Springfield
Day 2 (Sun): Hike Zion AM, drive to Bryce, Hike Bryce PM. Overnight in Bryce.
Day 3 (Mon): Hike Bryce AM and depart for Page, AZ. Stop to see Horseshoe Bend on the way. Sleep in Page, AZ
Day 4 (Tue): Antelope Canyon. Sleep in Page, AZ again.
Day 5 (Wed): Antelope Canyon. Depart for Vegas. Hang out in Vegas late afternoon and maybe a show in the evening.
Day 6 (Thurs): Spend the day poolside/relaxing in Vegas
Day 7 (Fri): Depart as early as possible
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Hi Christina!
Your trip plan looks pretty fun, and well-paced, but one place is somewhat conspicuously missing from your itinerary: the Grand Canyon. Have you guys been there before? If not, you should definitely make time for it, and the most logical place to do so would be between Page and Las Vegas. By dropping that 2nd night in Page, you could swing over to the South Rim, spend the night there, then head to Las Vegas on day 5 as you’ve planned. Another option would be to hang onto that 2nd night in Page, AZ, but make a day trip to the North Rim. It’s ~a 2.5 hour drive each way, but with an early start on the day and an eye on the clock towards the evening, it can be done. More on that in a minute.
At Zion, I’d recommend choosing your overnight accommodations in Springdale, UT. That’s the staging area for the Zion Canyon Shuttle, which goes to the main sightseeing area of the park, and its most popular hikes, such as the Narrows, Emerald Pools, Scout Lookout, etc. Under Canvas, which definitely looks like a nice place, is actually situated within easier access to the Kolob Canyons section of the park. That area is beautiful, too, but more remote and has less in the way of visitor facilities geared to families like yourselves.
On Day 3, where you propose to visit Horseshoe Bend en route to Page, AZ, that’s an OK plan, but I’d also recommend allotting time to take the easy and very scenic Paria Rimrocks/Toadstool Hoodoos hike. That’s between Kanab, UT, and Page, AZ. The trailhead is at mile marker 19 on US89. I’d actually recommend hitting Horseshoe Bend right at sunrise instead. At the time of year you’re visiting, daytime high temperatures are still pretty hot in Page, and visiting the overlook at dawn affords a second benefit: smaller crowds. At the time of year you’re visiting, sunrise in Page, AZ, takes place just before 6:00 AM and sunset occurs at around 7:00 PM.
You had mentioned touring Antelope Canyon on both day 4 and day 5; it’s not 100% necessary to tour more than one slot canyon in order to have a fulfilling visit to Page, AZ, so if you do end up dropping that 2nd day in Page in order to visit the Grand Canyon, you won’t be shortchanging yourself in any way. If you’ve already been to the Grand Canyon and want to hang onto that second day in Page, you might consider partaking of a water-based activity such as the Horseshoe Bend Raft Trip or Kayak Horseshoe Bend. Both take place on a completely smooth stretch of the Colorado River between the base of the Glen Canyon Dam and Lees Ferry. The raft trip is guided, so you would just sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery. The kayak trip is more DIY, but thousands of first-time kayakers have done this trip and had a blast!
Whatever you decide, as mentioned before, knowing when sunrise and particularly sunset occur will be very important for your safety and enjoyment of this trip. You want to make sure you’re at your final destination for the day by sundown. Driving after dark is strongly discouraged in this part of the US due to local roads being very dimly lit, and the possible presence of deer, elk, and livestock animals that can heighten your risk of an auto accident. Believe me, a collision with a large animal in an unfamiliar area that’s pitch black, where cell service is spotty (IF you can get any bars at all), where help will be a long time coming (not to mention VERY expensive) can be a major vacation buzzkill! If you were to take me up on the suggestion to visit Grand Canyon North Rim as a day trip, for example, you’d want to be “wheels up” out of the park by 4:30 PM at the latest. Another consideration: Utah will be operating on a different time zone, 1 hour “ahead” of Arizona, which means that sunrise in the Zion National Park area will occur at around 7:00 AM local time and sunset takes place just after 8:00 PM.
I hope that helps, I know it’s a lot to process! If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me directly at horseshoe.bend.az@gmail.com
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂February 27, 2023 at 3:17 PM
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Kristi
Are face masks really required on all of your tours? We are hiking outside right?
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Hi Kristi,
As of late January, the mask mandate has since been lifted on the Navajo Nation. Face masks are now optional in most business settings. And yes, you are mostly hiking outside on Antelope Canyon tours.
That said, should COVID-19 numbers on the Navajo Nation tick upward again, they do reserve the right to reinstate the mask requirement to protect themselves.
Good luck and safe travels,
AlleyFebruary 24, 2023 at 7:01 PM
Alice
Does your tour company pick up from Phoenix hotels to the canyons?
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Hi Alice!
Phoenix, AZ, visitors can enjoy day tours to Antelope Canyon, which are offered by a select group of companies, including:
Detours American West
Viatour
Arizona Luxury Tours
Please note that we are not affiliated with any of the above-referenced companies and encourage you to do your own “due diligence” by researching their history, customer reviews, and social media presence before committing your hard-earned $$$.
Hope that helps. Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂February 23, 2023 at 2:52 PM
Sam
There are two options for the Lower Antelope Canyon Tour – one with the express shuttle and one without. Being unfamiliar with the area, I am not sure when someone would need to book the shuttle or not? I would prefer to book the less expensive option, but I am not finding readily available information about the express shuttle. Thank you!
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Hi Sam,
Thank you for your inquiry!
The express shuttle is designed for those visitors who would prefer to be picked up in the downtown Page, AZ, area and driven to the Navajo Tribal Park Entrance at Lower Antelope Canyon, then back after the tour.
If you are OK with driving yourself to Lower Antelope Canyon — it’s only ~10-15 minutes from Page — then by all means, book the less expensive option, which is the classic hiking tour.
Hope that helps!
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂February 22, 2023 at 2:26 PM
Tris
Hi, i would like to bring my 5 years old kid and 1 infant. Can i check if i need to pay tour fee for both kids?
I plan to visit there in September’23.
Thanks and look forward to hearing from you
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Hi Tris,
With kids that young, we recommend you tour Upper Antelope Canyon. There are five (5) companies that tour Upper Antelope Canyon, but only 3 of them allow infants and younger children:
– 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
You will need to pay for seats for both children, and bring a car seat for the little one.
For more information, read the article “Antelope Canyon FAQ: Bringing Kids to Antelope Canyon”
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂February 21, 2023 at 12:15 AM
Isha
Hi! Are kids age 5yrs and above eligible for the hike in waves ?
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Hi Isha,
Children may accompany parents on the hike to The Wave, but you are responsible for judging whether they would be able to handle it without difficulty or injury. You would also need to include them on your permit application.
Bear in mind that the hike to The Wave is approximately 6 miles round-trip, and considered “moderate” in terms of difficulty. During the summer months, daytime high temperatures can get up above 110 degrees Fahrenheit, which can be uncomfortable for an adult, much less a child. You would need to ensure that you bring enough water for yourselves and for your kids, and you would need to pack out all waste, including the “bodily” kind!
Seeing as though The Wave might be too much for a 5 YO to handle, plus the odds of you getting a permit are low anyway, you might consider the New Wave Trail near Page, AZ. This is a much shorter and easier trail that leads to a small but interesting cluster of rock formations, some of which bear slight resemblance to The Wave.
For more information on The Wave, please visit our companion site, www.TheWaveAZ.com
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂February 13, 2023 at 2:09 PM
Nick G
Is the permit you squire for the wave, the same permit for antelope canyon? Or do I have to apply for two separate permits?
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Hi Nick,
No, a Wave permit does not automatically carry over to Antelope Canyon.
For Antelope Canyon, you do not need a permit, per se, but you must go with a guided tour. For more information on what’s available, and the companies that offer them, visit AntelopeCanyon.AZ: How To Book A Tour For Antelope Canyon
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂February 13, 2023 at 2:01 PM
Angie
I’m sorry if this has been answered but I have looked everywhere for the answer and can’t find a clear one. If my husband and I both apply for a daily permit, is there any way we both can be chosen? It seems odd that we would both pay the application fee and only one of us should win. Do we apply as a group of 2? Or is that reserved for 4 or more (which is how it looks everywhere I’ve read)?
Thanks.
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Hi Angie,
Parties of two are welcome to apply for Wave permits, and you and your husband should apply for the lottery as one entry. Applying separately will be flagged as a duplicate entry, resulting in the forfeiture of both entries, and no refund of your application fee.
If you have further questions about the Wave lottery process, visit www.Recreation.gov: Coyote Buttes North Advance Lottery or phone the Page-Lake Powell Hub (one of the locations for the safety briefing) at (928) 608-5749.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂January 31, 2023 at 1:33 PM
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We have a large family and I applied for a group of 6. My son is an adult and also going along. Can he apply for a permit also to increase our chances? My sister lives in another state and was going to apply for a group of 6 also. I wanted those to apply that could so that we have a greater chance of getting a permit for some of us. Does that make sense? I called the number and asked and they said I could only apply once but others in our group could apply but I wanted to double check. Didn’t want my application to be disqualified.
February 03, 2023 at 11:52 PM
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From Alley Keosheyan
Hi Tisha,
According to www.Recreation.gov, “each individual may submit only one application per lottery; being an alternate permit holder or group member prevents one from applying for their own permit.” If your sister has a group of 6 individuals who are not included on your permit application, she is welcome to apply.
Good luck and in the likely event your family is not selected for a Wave hiking permit, please visit our companion site, www.TheWaveAZ.com for ideas of other areas to visit that are just as beautiful and don’t require a permit.
Best wishes for safe travels,
Alley 🙂February 06, 2023 at 1:56 PM
Sebastian Rülke
Hello, I would like to book an Upper Antelope Canyon tour for me and my partner between 06/13/23 and 06/15/23. Unfortunately, there is no online availability for June 2023 and I can’t call the given number on my phone due to my local network. Who can I contact?
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Hi Sebastian,
Sorry to hear you are having problems booking an Antelope Canyon tour. A cursory check of our preferred providers’ site does show no online availability for your travel dates. I would suggest checking with other tour companies, who are showing availability:
– Roger Ekis’ Antelope Canyon Tours, 928-645-9102, http://www.antelopecanyon.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, https://www.tsebighanilini.com/
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂January 30, 2023 at 2:08 PM