The Antelope Canyons have fast risen to Top 5 status among the Page, Arizona area’s “must do” activities. You are required to tour them with a Navajo Tribe-authorized guide service, and advance reservations are an absolute must! Why You Should Book In Advance…
So where does one start? To book a tour for Antelope Canyon, you must first decide whether you want to tour Lower or Upper Antelope Canyon, or both.
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 5 on their tours. Also, wheelchairs and strollers are not allowed due to the difficulty of maneuvering these devices through potentially deep sand.
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.
For more information on touring Antelope Canyon with young children, read “Antelope Canyon FAQ: Bringing Kids.” Also check out our Full Video Walk Through of Lower Antelope Canyon
Upper Antelope Canyon in Page, Arizona, is the most famous slot canyon formation in all the world, and for good reason: Book a tour today and capture the magic. Find out why the American Southwest is considered the Canyon Capital of the World!
Book your party of up to six people and get your own Exclusive Tour vehical to yourself, a guide for your group and first access to the canyon. *Check for Limited availability after selecting Date and Time.
Maybe you are coming from Las Vegas the South Rim or Phoenix. Perhaps you are looking for things to see besides just Antelope Canyon. Here are a few of our recommendations
We know you didn’t come all this way just to see one part of such a magnificent Canyon. In the past it has been difficult to book more than one canyon run at a time due to the hassles of having to book through different vendors. Well no more! We have done all the hard work so you can Book your bundle today and enjoy the natural wonders that are the Upper & Lower Canyons as well as by boat! Find out why these canyons are some of the most photographed canyons in the world! The advantage of booking here on Antelopecanyon.az is that many times bundle deals are available when stand alone tours are not!
Benefits of a Bundle Deal…
#1 – All inclusive booking price. Don’t get caught with hidden fee’s!
#2 – Our service does all of the work finding any possible booking combination and times. Saving you valuable time.
#3 – Our bundle deals take into consideration how far you have to travel and how long you may have to wait to enter the Park or add time for lunches.
#4 – Many times bundle deals are available when stand alone Tours are not!
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I have read about a required PERMIT to enter the canyon and various TOURS for the canyon. Do you need BOTH a permit to enter AND a separate booking for a tour OR are they BOTH the same thing? We are planning on a trip for 3 in early November 2023 but have not booked anything yet.
Thanks.
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 🙂
Hi there! Would you be able to point me in the right direction for getting permission to do a non-commercial photoshoot in Antelope Canyon? There would be a group with us for a creative retreat taking photos, but they are not for commercial use.
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 🙂
can i change my tour time from 9.13 10:45 to 9.14 10:45?
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 🙂
On Thursday, October 19, we will be driving from Monument Valley to Zion NP. Is it possible to book an Antelope Canyon boat tour for three adults in advance? If so, what is the approximate cost and what number should I call or what website should I visit?
Hi John,
To book an Antelope Canyon Boat Tour, please visit http://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 🙂