The Antelope Canyons have fast risen to Top 5 status among the Page, Arizona areaβs βmust doβ activities. You are required to tour them with a Navajo Tribe-authorized guide service, and advance reservations are an absolute must!Β 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.Β
Upper Antelope Canyon is an above-ground slot canyon. Itβs an easy, flat 100 yard walk, following a 2-mile off-road ride from the Navajo Tribal Park Gate on US98 to the canyonβs 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.Β
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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 βAntelope Canyon FAQ: Bringing Kids.β Also check out our Full Video Walk Through of Lower Antelope CanyonΒ Β
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!Β
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Hi my family and I are are visiting Page next month and we want to do a tour, however we have a 15 month old son, i was curious which tour would be better, the upper or lower?
Hi Daniel!
With a toddler in tow, it would be best to plan on touring Upper Antelope Canyon. Upper Antelope is an easy 100-yard out-and-back walk on a mostly flat trail.
That’s not to say that younger children are forbidden from touring Lower Antelope Canyon, but parents should consider carefully whether this would be a safe and enjoyable activity considering the nature of the terrain and physical exertion required. To see what we mean, watch this “Full Walk-Through Video of Lower Antelope Canyon.”
For more information, read “Antelope Canyon Q & A: Bringing Kids.”
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley π
I started to book a tour with the upper canyon and it says pregnant women are not allowed. I thought the lower canyon was the strenuous tour. Would you be able to explain the difference. My son is coming with me and carries a lot of weight. From what I read he would have trouble on the lower tour with the ladders but the upper tour distance looks ok. Just curious what the issues are on the upper tour. Thank you!
Hi Harold,
That’s odd that you’re finding issues booking pregnant women on the Upper Antelope Canyon tour. Of the two main branches of Antelope Canyon, it is definitely the least strenuous. Upper Antelope Canyon features an easy 100 yard out-and-back walk on a mostly flat trail. Indeed, on http://www.AntelopeCanyon.com, they state that “we have had many pregnant ladies join our tour, and we do offer the option to sit in the cab of the truck with the driver. These are limited seats so be sure to tell us in advance. Please follow your doctorβs orders.”
Hope that helps. Please let us know if you continue to have trouble with that.
Alley π
Hi Alley,
thanks alot!
fully agree and makes sense. BTW, i did check my own capability along with family and we realize our mistake π
Now, we are not going to Canyon, instead staying in Page post Antelope and Horseshoe bend visit. may be sometime later for Canyons:)
i’ll be booking the tour as per your provided link.
thanks again!!
Hi again, Santy!
That’s a good call. Be sure to plan a return visit to the Grand Canyon when you can give it the time it deserves, maybe fly into Phoenix and take advantage of the opportunity to visit Sedona, too.
Take care and have a wonderful trip,
Alley π
We will be traveling from Las Vegas to Phoenix early March. We will be leaving Vegas early on a Wednesday and would like to visit Zion and Bryce before moving on to Page AZ to see Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon. We plan to arrive in Phoenix sometime in the afternoon on Friday. Do you think we will have enough time to see all 4 attractions in 2 days? Also, is there anything else you would recommend we see on our travels from Vegas to Phoenix. We will be spending Friday to Monday in Phoenix before heading back to Las Vegas. We have already seen the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam. Sincerely appreciate your insight.
Hi Clint and thank you for your inquiry.
So do I think you will have enough time to see all 4 attractions in 2 days? No. But if you can drop a day in Phoenix, you might be able to pull it off.
It takes approximately 4+ hours to drive from Las Vegas to Zion National Park. I know that Google maps gives the drive time as 3-3.5 hours, but that’s driving direct with minimal stops. Another consideration is a construction project occurring on a stretch of I-15 through the Virgin River Gorge. That can tack on an extra 30-60 minutes onto your drive time. You’ll then want to have at least the better part of a day, and maybe even part of the following day, to explore Zion. It’s a huge park that truly deserves 2-3 days to do it justice. With your limited timeframe, on your arrival day, use the free Zion Canyon Shuttle to visit the main points of interest on the Zion Canyon Drive. Stay overnight in Springdale, UT, then, the following morning, hit a few viewpionts on the Mt. Carmel Scenic drive between Springdale and the junction where it joins up with US89. Then head the rest of the way to Bryce Canyon. The drive should take you ~3 hours, factoring in a few stops, longer if you stop for lunch somewhere (I recommend the Thunderbird Restaurant, “Home of the Ho-Made Pie” [no, I’m not kidding] in Mt. Carmel Junction). Time permitting, you might drive the 38-mile Scenic Loop drive that afternoon, or the next morning.
After an overnight stay in the Bryce Canyon area, then head down to Page, AZ. It’s ~a 3-hour drive, which, like the others, can be extended if you take advantage of the numerous photo ops along the way. One thing to keep in mind about Bryce Canyon is that it’s 8,000′ above sea level, so heavy snows are not unheard of in early March. Be sure you pack warmer clothing just in case the weather turns.
Tour Antelope Canyon the afternoon you arrive from Bryce, stay overnight in Page, then hit Horseshoe Bend just after sunrise the following morning on the drive down from Phoenix.
Hope that helps. Good luck and safe travels,
Alley π
Hi Ally,
My name is Sooleen Kim, and I booked a tour for me and my family on the Upper Antelope Canyon on January 17th at 1:00 p.m.
I saw the tour voucher right after the payment but I was not able to download it nor print it out, so I took a screenshot of it.
Although I tried to access that page again today morning, it was not available.
Also, I read that the voucher will be sent to email, but I have not gotten it yet.
Please tell me what the problem is and send me the confirmation email with the voucher as soon as possible.
Thank you.
Hi Sooleen,
I’m so sorry about the troubles with your Antelope Canyon tour booking. I hope you were able to sort things out regarding your confirmation.
The direct contact number for the Upper Antelope Canyon tour company that we contract with on AntelopeCanyonNow.com is 928-645-5594
Thank you,
Alley
Hi, We (me/wife and 10yr old) are planning to reach Antelope 3PM on 20th January. basically will travel from Vegas to Antelope and will try start in early morning as possible. I have two questions:
1. which one is best to see at this time and how to book this tour in advance to keep us reserved?
2. How is the drive from Vegas to Antelope (I15 North) during this time, is it snowy or normal ?
3. How is drive from Antelope to Grand canyon (US 89 i think) during this time, our plan is to go further on same day from Antelope to Grand canyon south rim and stay there.
Thanks for your quick help and recommendations.
Hi Santy,
Thank you for your clear, concise inquiry!
1. Whether you tour Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon depends on your family and their physical fitness levels. If anyone in your party has any mobility or breathing problems, Upper Antelope would be the best choice for your tour. If everyone is relatively healthy and can handle a longer walk (~500m) with a few stairs, ladders, and small boulders, Lower Antelope should be fine for you! Before committing to Lower Antelope, you might want to watch this Full Walk-Through Video. To book a tour for Antelope Canyon, go to the link for your desired tour on this page “How To Book A Tour For Antelope Canyon”
2. The drive from Las Vegas to Page, AZ, is fully paved, but could be subject to winter conditions at the time of your visit. For Arizona road conditions, visit http://www.az511.com
3. Here’s where I need to say “STOP!” You should not attempt to drive from Las Vegas, NV, to Page, AZ, then onto the Grand Canyon in the same day. It takes approximately 5 hours to drive from Las Vegas to Page, AZ, possibly more depending on the status of a construction project on I-15 through the Virgin River Gorge. Antelope Canyon tours then take anywhere from 2-2.5 hours, factoring in advance check-in time, etc. Whilst in Page, AZ, you should definitely take advantage of the opportunity to visit the Horseshoe Bend Overlook, which will take another 2 hours or thereabouts. You’d then be looking at another 3.5-4 hours drive from Page, AZ, to Grand Canyon South Rim. I know that Google Maps gives the drive time as 2.5 hours, but that’s wheels turning, no stops. That rarely happens since the drive is very scenic and you will find yourself stopping often to take photos, especially on the portion of the drive between Desert View Point and Grand Canyon Village. It would be a shame to have to pass up a photo opportunity because you’re racing against the clock to get to your next destination. The thing is, you don’t have enough daylight to pull all this off at the time of year you’re visiting. Sunrise occurs just after 7:30 AM; sunset takes place shortly after 5:30 PM. That’s approximately 10 hours of daylight, and that’s not much. Nighttime driving is strongly discouraged in this part of the U.S. due to roads being very dimly lit, very twisty in spots, and the possible presence of deer, elk, and other wildlife that can ratchet up your risk of a collision.
A better plan would be to stay overnight in Page, AZ, after driving over from Las Vegas, then go on to Grand Canyon South Rim the next morning.
Hope that helps. Good luck and safe travels,
Alley π
Is there an after hours contact we are booked on the tour 15 Jan 2020 which is tomorrow and our son is now sick. We are extremely upset to have to cancel but we are not into sharing germs and he is not well at all.
Hi Mick,
So sorry to hear that your son is sick π I hope you were able to contact the tour company to sort things out.
Alley
My daughter’s birthday is August 28th,2007. We will travel to Antelope on January 24th,2020. Is her age 12 or 13 regarding ticket purchase?
Dear Xu,
She would be 12 years old.
Alley
Hello, Navajo Tours and Adventours Antelope Canyon do not offer Photo Tours any more. Can you recomend a photo tour for june 2020, please? We are 8 photographers from Spain.
Hello Alejandro,
We regret to have to inform you that photo tours have been discontinued by all Upper Antelope Canyon tour providers as of December 20, 2019. It was a difficult decision, but due to Antelope Canyon’s enormous popularity, it was simply not practical to continue doing tours that contributed to overcrowding in an already crowded (and small) space.
For photography, I would recommend you consider touring one (or more) of several alternate slot canyons in the Page, AZ, area that are just as beautiful, but a lot less crowded. These include, but are not limited to:
– Antelope Canyon X
– Cathedral Slot Canyon
– Secret Antelope Canyon (aka Horseshoe Bend Slot Canyon)
– Mystical Antelope Canyon
– Waterholes Canyon
– Wind Pebble Canyon
– Ram’s Head Canyon
– Peek-A-Boo Slot Canyon (in Kanab, Utah)
Hope that helps. Good luck and safe travels,
Alley π
Hello
For the upper antelope the tour companies online are charging $120+ for adults and kids also $100+
Your document attached above says $48 for adults and $28 for kids. Why such a big discrepancy.
Hi MB,
First of all, that $48/adult $28/child price applies to Lower Antelope Canyon only.
For Upper Antelope Canyon, tour prices can vary widely depending on the time of year and time of day you tour.
Tour prices can (and do) rise in peak season, which is considered to be March through October, and also tend to get bumped up for peak hour departures, which are between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, when the world-famous light beams typically occur.
Another issue is that the Antelope Canyon tour companies are just now finalizing rates for the 2020 tourist season, which are forecasted to be higher than last year due to increased demand.
Not sure when you are planning to visit, but I’m guessing that you are looking for seats in spring, summer, or fall, during peak mid-day hours.
Sorry for the trouble.
Alley