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 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.
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!
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#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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Hi,
How far in advance can you book tours for March 2025? I know it will be busy then and want to get our preferred times.
Thanks!
Hey Rita,
We expect inventory for 2025 to be opened up for reservations in November or December of this year.
If you like, I can put your name on a contact request list and notify you when next year’s seats are available for booking.
In the meantime, please contact us at reservations@antelopecanyon.az if you have further questions!
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂
First time organizing a trip for 3 adults, got several questions.
When: Mid-October
Would want to join Lower canyon + Canyon X + Lake Powell tour
Which tour companies have all 3 tours above?
If not, which companies are recommended for the above itinerary?
Will 3 above in one day possible? (assuming we will be staying in hotel in Page the night before)
Thanks for your help in advance
Hi John,
Mid-October is a great time to be here, and you should be able to visit Lower Antelope Canyon, Antelope Canyon X, and do a short boat tour on Lake Powell, however, doing all 3 activities may be pushing it in terms of time. Also, there is no single company that does all 3 of those exact tours, but there Dixie’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours does offer a “trilogy” tour that includes Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon, plus an Antelope Canyon Boat Tour.
The specific Antelope Canyon tours you mention (Lower Antelope & Antelope X) are approximately 90 minutes in duration, but you also have to factor in advance check-in time of 30-45 minutes (per tour), transition time between meeting locations, and other logistics. Still, it’s not necessary to do more than one slot canyon tour in order to have a satisfying visit to Page, AZ. Another popular attraction you have not mentioned is Horseshoe Bend, which is a definite must. For Horseshoe Bend, you simply go at your leisure during regular operating hours of the parking lot, which are sunrise to sunset. We recommend allowing 60-90 minutes to park your vehicle, walk to the rim, take photos, then walk back to your vehicle.
For Lake Powell, you’ll want to keep any activity there on the shorter side, such as an Antelope Canyon Boat Tour, which typically lasts about 90 minutes.
The key to making this all work, especially if you’re driving to another location that same evening, is to know exactly when sunrise and sunset occur. In mid-October, the sun rises at ~6:30 am and sunset takes place just after 5:45 pm. If you’re driving to Flagstaff for the night, for example, that drive takes about 2.5-3 hours. This means you’ll want to be leaving Page, AZ, no later than 2.45 pm, 3:00 pm at the latest. The reason this is so important is because nighttime driving is strongly discouraged in this part of the US. This is partly due to local roads being very dimly lit, but also the possibility of encountering deer, elk, livestock, and other animals elevates your risk of a car accident. That’s definitely not something you want to experience in an unfamiliar area that’s pitch black, freezing cold (nighttime temps are starting to dip down around freezing at that time of year), where help will be a long time coming, not to mention VERY expensive.
Hope that helps! If you have further questions about Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, or general trip planning, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂
trying to organize a tour for a group of 4 to 6 visiting the Upper Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Lower Antelope Canyon and Canyon X. Would it be too rush to do all of these in one day? Also would it be better to visit in late September or early October? thanks
Hi James,
Late September and early October will be similar in terms of weather, so “six of one, half a dozen of another” on that.
As for touring Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon, Antelope Canyon X, and Horseshoe Bend, yes, that would probably be a little much for one day. Besides, it’s not necessary to do all that in order to have a fulfilling visit to Page, AZ.
The afore-mentioned Antelope Canyon tours are approximately 90 minutes in duration, but you also have to factor in advance check-in time of 30-45 minutes (per tour), transition time between meeting locations, and other logistics. For Horseshoe Bend, you simply go at your leisure during regular operating hours of the parking lot, which are sunrise to sunset. We recommend allowing 60-90 minutes to park your vehicle, walk to the rim, take photos, then walk back to your vehicle.
Considering the time you are planning to visit, and the fact that daylength is reducing, you would probably be OK to tour both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend in the same day. The key to making both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon tours work on the same day is having at least a 60-90 minute “buffer” between the conclusion of one tour, and the check-in time for the other.
For example, the 8.15 AM Upper Antelope Canyon tour (check-in 7.30 am) would conclude at around 9.45 AM. That would give you only 15 minutes to transition to the 10.45 AM Lower Antelope Canyon tour, which would require check-in at 10.00 AM. That’s not much time, and should the Upper tour run late for any reason, you would risk being late for the check-in for Lower and forfeiting your spot on the tour, not to mention what you paid for your tickets. A better choice would be the 11.45 AM Lower Antelope Canyon tour, which requires that you check-in at 11:00 AM. That gives you 1 hour and 15 minutes from when the 8.15 am tour of Upper Antelope wraps up, during which you could grab a bite to eat, freshen up a bit, or do a little shopping.
Another option would be to take the 10.45 Lower Canyon tour, which requires check-in at 10.00 AM, and would conclude at approximately 12:15 PM. The 2:30 PM Upper Antelope Canyon would require you to check-in at 1:45 PM, which would give you 90 minutes to transition from the Lower Antelope Canyon site to downtown Page, AZ.
Check-in for the Upper Antelope Canyon tour is required 30 minutes prior to departure and takes place at our preferred tour partner’s location, Chief Tsosie’s storefront at 55 S. Lake Powell Boulevard in downtown Page, AZ. Dixie’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours requires that guests check-in 45 minutes prior to tour at the Lower Antelope Canyon site itself, which is about 20 minutes Southeast of the town of Page, AZ.
To compare side-by-side availability on your desired date, visit AntelopeCanyon.AZ: Upper & Lower Antelope Canyons
Hope that helps!
Please contact me directly at reservations@antelopecanyon.az if you have further questions.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂
I have a group of 12 who want to visit Lower canyon. On the official site it says the timeslot I want is sold out. You are showing availability for August 21. If I book through you, do I just show up to Dixie’s or Ken’s and show them a confirmation from you?
Hi Elaine,
I have replied to your inquiry via our company email, reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Thank you,
Alley 🙂
Hi! I have the same question, wrote you an e-mail (company e-mail address). Thanks in advance for your reply!
Hey Kate,
Check your inbox 😉
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley
Hello! I booked earlier today and didn’t receive a confirmation email. I may have typed in the wrong email address?
It is for Hana Murray on 14JUL for a party of 4 for 12:25pm
Im preparing for tomorrow and just wanted to make sure I have the tickets and
Hi Hana,
Apologies for not replying to your inquiry sooner.
I hope you were able to get the details of your tour sorted out with minimal difficulty.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂
Hello, My name is Yuki.I am planning a trip from Japan to the United States, and I am planning to book a tour of Antelope.I would like to join the tour at 8:15 AM on July 28th, but I saw on the reservation page that the maximum number of participants is 20.We are a group of 21 people who wish to participate.Therefore, I would like to book an additional spot for one more person. Is this possible? Or, is the limit strictly 20 people, making it difficult to accommodate more participants?I apologize for the sudden question. I would appreciate your response.
Hi Yuku,
Group size on Antelope Canyon tours is allowed to exceed 20 people.
Assuming you are trying to book Upper Antelope Canyon at 8.15 on July 28, only being able to book 20 means that time slot only has that many seats left.
You might look at another day or time slot to see if they can accommodate all 21 of you.
Another option would be to check with a different tour company. There are 5 tour companies that go to Upper Antelope Canyon. Our preferred partner is Tsosie’s Upper Antelope Canyon Tours, who can be reached by email at chieftsosie@yahoo.com or by phone at 928-645-5594.
Other companies that offer Upper Antelope Canyon tours are:
– Ekis’ Antelope Canyon Tours, 928-645-9102, http://www.antelopecanyon.com, tours@antelopecanyon.com
– Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours, 928-698-3384, http://www.navajotours.com
– Adventurous Antelope Canyon Photo Tours, (928) 614-4919 or (928) 640-6808, http://www.adventurousantelopecanyon.com, aacptreserve@gmail.com
– Tse Bighanilini Tours, (928) 310-9458, http://www.tsebighanilini.com, bybegay@tsebighanilini.com
Hope that helps. If you have further questions, please contact us at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂
Thank you for your response.
I understand that only reservations for 20 people can be accepted.
We have finalized our group to 20 people, so we have made the reservation.
Thank you for the information.
Hi Yuki,
If your group still has 21 people, you might try contacting the tour company directly in the week leading up to your actual tour date to see if they have any last minute openings.
Thank you,
Alley 🙂
Hi,
I’m planning to book the “Antelope Canyon Kayak + HIKE Tour” but I would like to know which canyon is included.
Is it the Lower one? in this case, is it possible to have the hike tour at 10:45 am to have the best sun light and then the kayak?
thanks
Luca
Hi Luca,
The Antelope Canyon Kayak & Hiking Tour covers the section of Antelope Canyon just below Lower Antelope, which funnels into Lake Powell. Since it is a package, the tour company determines what time your trip takes place.
Hope that helps.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂
Why are there time available on this site for certain tours and when you go to the tour site directly, those times aren’t available?
Hi Laura,
As an authorized affiliate reseller for Dixie’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours and Chief Tsosie’s Upper Antelope Canyon Tours, we are granted blocks of seats at select times of the day. Often times, when the tour company’s bookings for a certain time slot are sold out, you can still find seats with a company such as ours. Rest assured, though, you will still be served by a tour company licensed by the Navajo Tribe to offer tours into the Antelope Canyons.
Hope that helps. If you have any questions, please contact us at reservations@antelopecanyon.az
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂
Good Morning,
Do you have any upper antelope canyon tours available this morning around 10am for 2 adults?
Thank you,
Jessica
Hi Jessica,
Please contact Chief Tsosie’s Antelope Slot Canyon Tours at 928-645-5594.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂
Would I be able to take the Upper Antelope tour at 8:15am and the Lower tour at 10:45am on the same day????
Hi William,
We wouldn’t advise that.
The key to making both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon tours work on the same day is having at least a 60-90 minute “buffer” between the CONCLUSION of one tour, and the CHECK-IN time for the other.
The 8.15 AM Upper Antelope Canyon tour (check-in 7.30-45 am) would conclude at around 9.45 AM. That would give you only 15 minutes to transition to the 10.45 AM Lower Antelope Canyon tour, which would require check-in at 10.00 AM. That’s not much time, and should the Upper tour run late for any reason, you would risk being late for the check-in for Lower and forfeiting your spot on the tour, not to mention what you paid for your tickets. A better choice would be the 11.45 AM Lower Antelope Canyon tour, which requires that you check-in at 11:00 AM. That gives you 1 hour and 15 minutes from when the 8.15 am tour of Upper Antelope wraps up, during which you could grab a bite to eat, freshen up a bit, or do a little shopping.
Hope that helps. Please contact us at reservations@antelopecanyon.az if you have further questions.
Good luck and safe travels,
Alley 🙂