The Antelope Canyons have fast risen to Top 5 status among the Page, Arizona areaโs โmust doโ activities. You are required to tour them with a Navajo Tribe-authorized guide service, and advance reservations are an absolute must!ย 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.ย
Upper Antelope Canyon is an above-ground slot canyon. Itโs an easy, flat 100 yard walk, following a 2-mile off-road ride from the Navajo Tribal Park Gate on US98 to the canyonโs 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.ย
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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 โAntelope Canyon FAQ: Bringing Kids.โ Also check out our Full Video Walk Through of Lower Antelope Canyonย ย
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!
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Hi,
my boyfriend and I would love to see both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon at our vacation in September. I have read that the best time to visit Upper Canyon is at 11.30 am and Lower at the early forenoon as well as early afternoon.
We would prefer to book the bundle “Upper and Lower Canyon tour” but I could not find the exact time when we would be visiting Upper and Lower Canyon at this tour. Of course, we would like to visit both Canyons at the best visiting times. Could you please send us the possible visiting times for this tour?
Thank you very much!
Hi Denise,
The Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon bundle tours should specify times for each tour.
You have read correctly that 11:30 AM is prime time for visiting Upper Antelope because that’s when you’re most likely to see the light beams, but in September, they may only extend part-way down the canyon walls and not all the way to the canyon floor. But, if you can find availability anytime between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, you’ll still enjoy good lighting in the canyon. The light beams don’t occur as often or as dramatically in Lower Antelope, so schedule that tour whenever you can find space, whether it’s before or after your tour of Upper. If you continue to have issues, visit http://www.AntelopeCanyonNOW.com to book your tours. Fair warning: since September is a popular time of year to visit, you may find peak tour times already booked. If so, book whatever time you can find still has availability then periodically check back for cancellations on peak departure times.
I hope that helps. Good luck and safe travels,
Alley ๐
What a beautiful site you have. You have good information.
We have booked our trip for October and are driving from Sedona to Page. We have 1 night there and drive through to the South Rim.
What time do we have to leave Sedona to visit Lower/upper Antelope Canyon? And the next day to see Horseshoe Bend and have enough time for Dessert view drive and Hermit Road at the South Rim. We’ll sleep in Tusayan that night.
Can we do this in a normal relaxed way.
Early departure from Sedona in the direction of Antelope Canyon and for example early the next day to visit the lower Antelope, continue to Horseshoe and then towards South Rim. Or do we have too little time then?
Hi Carola,
Travel time from Sedona to Page, AZ, is approximately 3 hours. If you were to leave Sedona right at sunrise, which occurs at approximately 6:30 AM in October, you could reasonably expect to arrive in Page, AZ, at approximately 10:00 AM. Depending on the order in which you take your Antelope Canyon tours, you’ll need to check in anywhere from 30-60 minutes prior to your tour’s departure, so, to be on the safe side, I wouldn’t recommend scheduling anything earlier than 11:30 AM. For optimal convenience, book both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon tours as a “bundle.” If at all possible, try to do both tours the same afternoon.
Horseshoe Bend is best visited right at sunrise for ease of parking and fewer crowds, so here again, 6:30 AM is when you should plan to leave Page, AZ, the next morning. Allow 60-90 minutes to walk out to the overlook, take photos, then walk back to the parking lot. On the way to Tusayan, plan on stopping at the Cameron Trading Post for breakfast/brunch. Taking the drive at a relaxed pace, and stopping at the scenic overlooks between the Desert View Watchtower and Grand Canyon Village, you can reasonably expect the trip to take 3.5-4 hours. Wheels turning, no stops, the drive can take as little as 2.5 hours, but that rarely happens for first time visitors since the route is very scenic and you will be stopping to take photos more often than you realize.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley ๐
We are 4 adults that would like to tour Upper and Lower Antelope canyons. We would like a 10:30 tour of upper. Can we also reserve a tour of lower after the upper is over? We will be driving to Page May 25 and leaving May 26. What do you suggest?
Hi Claudia,
If you would like to tour both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons, we strongly recommend making advance reservations for both segments. Waiting until after you tour Upper Antelope to reserve a tour for Lower Antelope, you’ll most certainly encounter sold out tours and the inconveniences that come with them.
For optimal convenience, reserve your Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon tours as a “bundle.”
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley ๐
Hi Alley,
Do you have single tour just for upper Canyon? We are group of 4. How much is for a person? Thank you.
Regards,
Andi
Hi Andi,
You absolutely can book a tour for just Upper Antelope Canyon! As for prices, they vary according to the time of day you tour (mid-day, which is considered prime time, is more expensive than earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon) and which company you go with.
Tour companies that offer Upper Antelope Canyon tours are as follows:
1. Roger Ekisโ Antelope Canyon Tours, 928-645-9102, http://www.antelopecanyon.com
DEPARTURE TIMES: 7:00 am (March-September only), 8:00 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
2020 PRICING: All tours except 11:30 AM Adults (age 8 and above): $54 + $8 Navajo Park Permit Fee + Tax, Children (ages 0-7): $44 + $8 Navajo Park Permit Fee + Tax
11:30 AM (peak hour) pricing: Adults (age 8 and above): $69 + $8 Navajo Park Permit Fee + Tax, Children (ages 0-7): $59 + $8 Navajo Park Permit Fee + Tax
2. Chief Tsosieโs Antelope Slot Canyon Tours, 928-645-5594, http://www.antelopeslotcanyon.com
DEPARTURE TIMES: 6:30 am (April-August only), 8:30 am, 10:30 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm (April-August only)
2020 PRICING: 8:30 am & 3:00 pm departures: Adults (age 8 and above): $73 per person inclusive, Children (ages 6-12): $63 per person inclusive
10:30 am & 1:00 pm (peak hour) pricing: Adults (age 8 and above): $88 per person inclusive, Children (ages 6-12): $78 per person inclusive
6:30 am & 5:00 pm departures (April-August only): Adults (age 8 and above): $63 per person inclusive, Children (ages 6-12): $53 per person inclusive
Children under 6 not allowed
3. Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours, 928-698-3384 https://navajotours.com
DEPARTURE TIMES: 7:30 am, 7:45 am, 9 am, 9:15am, 11 am, 11:15 am, 12 pm, 12:15 pm, 2 pm, 2:15pm, 4:14 pm, 4:30 pm
2020 PRICING (all tours): Adults (age 12 and above): $80 per person inclusive, Children (age 0-12): $60 per person inclusive
4. Adventurous Antelope Canyon Photo Tours, (928) 614-4919 or (928) 640-6808, https://www.navajoantelopecanyon.com/
2020 PRICING:
Off-peak hour tours: 8:15 AM, 2:30 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM: $77 per person
Peak-hour tours: 10:15 AM, 12:30 PM: $88 per person
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley ๐
Hi Alley
We’re planning a trip to Grand Canyon national park and antelope Canyon
from Phoenix in April. We’ll stay in Williams for two nights to see the
Grand Canyon. We’re driving to Page for antelope Canyon on the 3rd day.
Do we need permit to visit horseshoe bend and lake Powell on the way to
Page? Since we’ve to take the tours for most of the day and drive to Sedona
where we’ve booked a hotel, I’m not sure if we have enough time to get there
before dark. Can we get a permit and find a guide right in the park or we’ve
to reserve tour in advance? Thanks Ann
Hi Ann,
You absolutely must make reservations in advance for a tour of Antelope Canyon! You cannot simply “get a permit and find a guide right in the park.” Why You Should Book In Advance
For Horseshoe Bend, you can simply go when it’s convenient, anytime between the hours of sunrise and sunset. Theoretically, anyway… in reality, the hours between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM tend to be the most busy, so if you can, get an early start out of Williams, AZ, so you can try and avoid the crowds. It takes approximately 3 hours to drive from Williams to Page, AZ, wheels turning, no stops. That rarely happens since the drive is quite scenic and you’ll be stopping to take pictures more often than you realize. Sunrise occurs just before 6:00 AM in April, so you might try starting out of Williams at ~5:30 AM to get a jump on the day.
The trip back to Sedona, AZ, will also take approximately 3 hours, and this is a drive that you want to completely avoid doing in the dark. Sunset takes place at ~7:00 PM in April, so plan on leaving Page, AZ, by 4:00 PM at the latest.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley ๐
Hi Alley
Thanks for your useful tips. I’d like to know more about lower Antelope.
Are there many stairs and ladders to climb? I’ve bad knee and have hard
time to climb too many stairs. I’d like to visit lower Antelope if it’s not
too much strain on my knee. Thanks again.
Ann
Hi again, Ann,
With a bad knee, Lower Antelope would probably be a strain on you. I don’t know the exact number of ladders in there, but suffice it to say, there’s quite a few. I’d recommend you watch this Full Video Walk-Through of Lower Antelope Canyon before committing to a tour.
In light of your physical limitations, I’d recommend you stick with Upper Antelope Canyon, or Secret Antelope Canyon. Secret Antelope, aka Horseshoe Bend Slot Canyon, is about 400 yards in length, but has no stairs. It is managed by Horseshoe Bend Tours in Page, AZ.
Whichever way you decide to go, it is essential to book your Page, AZ, slot canyon tour well in advance.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley ๐
Hi,
Can you tell me how long the ladder is in Lower Antelope Canyon?
Hi Susan,
There are actually several ladders in Lower Antelope Canyon of varying lengths and degrees of incline. To guage whether you would be able to handle them, I recommend watching this Full Walk-Through Video of Lower Antelope Canyon. If you determine that the stairs and ladders are too much for your party to manage, and the prospect of touring Upper Antelope doesn’t appeal, consider alternatives such as Antelope Canyon X, Cathedral Canyon, Wind Pebble, or Secret Antelope Canyon.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley ๐
I’m driving over in my 36 ft RV. Where are the local RV parks?
Hi Candace!
There are two RV parks with hook-ups in the immediate vicinity of Antelope Canyon: the Wahweap Campground and RV Park, located near Lake Powell in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and the Page/Lake Powell Campground, located in the town of Page, AZ. Dry camping is also available at the Beehive Campground, just past Glen Canyon Dam on US89 going towards Kanab, UT, but it’s a small, first-come/first-served campground with only 6 sites.
For proximity to Antelope Canyon and other local sites like Horseshoe Bend, the Page/Lake Powell Campground is the best choice IMO.
Hope that helps.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley ๐
I am seeking an option to tour UPPER Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend leaving from Sedona. I only am seeing options to do LOWER and Horseshoe Bend. Any options? Thanks!
Hi DR,
Check out Great Ventures Tours. They offer departures from Flagstaff and Sedona to Upper Antelope Canyon.
If for some reason you are unable to locate a guided tour to Upper Antelope, know that you can self-drive from Sedona to Page, AZ, quite easily. It’s about a 3-4 hour drive each way, and a very scenic one at that! All roads are fully-paved, well-traveled, and easy to follow. Not sure when you are traveling, but you’ll need to know when sunrise and sunset occur and keep an eye on the clock so you’re not making any of the return trip to Sedona after dark. Better yet? Stay overnight in Page, AZ, and enjoy a more relaxed visit, where you can hit up Horseshoe Bend at the best time of day: just after sunrise!
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley ๐
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley ๐
Hi, I am planning to come to antelope on 4th feb’20. Want to know whether I can book the tour guide tickets now and if so where should I look for the contact number?
Thank You
Hi Komal,
You absolutely can book an Antelope Canyon tour now! Go to any of the booking links provided in this article, or if you prefer to book by phone, the contact information for the tour companies is as follows:
For Lower Antelope:
Kenโs Lower Antelope Canyon Tours (928) 606-2168 http://lowerantelope.com/ and
Dixie Ellisโ Antelope Lower Canyon Tours (928) 640-1761 http://antelopelowercanyon.com
For Upper Antelope:
Roger Ekisโ Antelope Canyon Tours, 928-645-9102, http://www.antelopecanyon.com
Chief Tsosieโs Antelope Slot Canyon Tours, 928-645-5594, http://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/
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley ๐
Hi Ally, We are coming from Las Vegas and plan to go right to Antelope Canyon for a tour. Google says 4 hrs 30 min from Vegas – do you think that’s accurate? Just trying to see what time we should book our tour in April? And would you recommend Upper or Lower? We have 2 boys 11 and 15.
Thanks.
Hi Sam,
That 4.5 hour drive time from Las Vegas to Page, AZ, reflects “wheels turning, no stops.” Best case scenario, that rarely happens, because the drive is quite interesting and you will want to stop to take pictures. Another consideration is a long-term construction project taking place on a stretch of I-15 through the Virgin River Gorge. Traffic is reduced to one lane in the work zone, which can tack another 30-60 minutes onto the drive. Therefore, a more accurate estimate is anywhere from 5-5.5 hours.
As for which branch of Antelope Canyon you tour, if everyone in your party is reasonably healthy and can handle a few stairs, ladders, and small boulders, you should be fine in Lower Antelope Canyon.
Hope that helps. Good luck and safe travels!
Alley ๐