Tours for Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon is one of the most recognized slot canyons in the American Southwest. It is located on Navajo land just east of Page, AZ. Antelope Canyon includes two separate, scenic slot canyon sections, referred to individually as "Upper Antelope Canyon" or "The Crack"; and "Lower Antelope Canyon" or "The Corkscrew". The Navajo name for Upper Antelope Canyon is Tsé bighánílíní, which means "the place where water runs through rocks". Lower Antelope Canyon is Hazdistazí, called "Hasdestwazi" by the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department, or "spiral rock arches". Antelope Canyon was formed primarily by flash flood erosion of the Navajo Sandstone, as well other sub-aerial processes such as heavy rain fall during monsoon season. Over time, the erosion created corridors that continue to grow wider as the hard edges of the stone gets smoother to form the characterisic flowing shapes in the rock. The sunlight in this slot canyon creeps into the dark passageways from above in the form of what appears to be etherial beams of light. It is for this reason that Antelope Canyon has become many photographers' dream subject.

Both upper and lower Antelope Canyon can only be viewed and experienced on a guided tour. It is open 365 days a year, but tours are weather dependent. No slot canyon tours are available when risk of a flash flood is present. Therefore, it is best to plan your trip outside of monsoon season, which is generally late June though the month of August. In October of 2006, a flood occurred that lasted 36 hour which caused the Tribal Park Authorities to close Lower Antelope Canyon for five months. Make sure to check the status of your tour before you embark on your journey to the Great Southwest.

There are a few really good reasons to choose the Upper Antelope Canyon tour over the Lower Canyon. Upper Antelope Canyon is the tour where visitors will have the chance to witness the beams of light and sand falling over the rocks like a small waterfall. It's where most of the iconic photographs are taken, and therefore, is the more popular tour of the two canyons. Access is easier as well. This tour is on flat sand and does not require you to climb a ladder like the Lower Antelope Canyon tour does. The downside of choosing an Upper Antelope Canyon tour is that it can get very crowded. If you are sensitive to small spaces, the slot canyon can feel even more tight with the number of people down there, especially during the tours that are during the peak light beam hours (around 12:30-1pm). Also, the price of an Upper Antelope Canyon tour can be double the price of a Lower Antelope Canyon tour. Please note that "Photographer" tours are not available on weekends. It's just too busy and crowded on weekends for photographers to get the shots they desire. Overall, if you're wanting to experience the iconic Antelope Canyon, this is the section of the canyon for you! You can minimize crowds by going off season and during the week. Most Upper Antelope Canyon Sightseeing tours are 1 hour in the canyon and Photographer tours are 2 hours in the canyon.

Lower Antelope Canyon is beautiful and it features the same flowing Navajo sandstone walls, but it does not allow for guest to experience the beams of light nor falling sand as seen in many Antelope Canyon photographs. This section of the canyon attracts less people than Upper Antelope Canyon for a couple of reasons: as mentioned before, it does not allow visitors to experience the iconic beams of light and there is a ladder that requires guests to climb. But if you're the kind of visitor that prefers less crowds and doesn't mind climbing a ladder, a Lower Antelope Canyon tour may be your cup of tea. In addition, the cost of the tour is about half the price of an Upper Antelope Canyon tour! Most Upper Antelope Canyon Sightseeing Tours are 1 hour in the canyon and Photographer Tours are 2 hours in the canyon.

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Best Antelope Canyon Tours

4 Day 3 Night Private Roundtrip Tour from Phoenix/Scottsdale

Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Grand Canyon & Sedona Experience the best of Northern Arizona with visits to some of the most iconic destinations in the USA! Explore the most famous slot canyon in the world, Antelope Canyon, view the extraordinary overlook of Horseshoe Be
Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Grand Canyon & Sedona Experience the best of Northern Arizona with visits to some of the most iconic destinations in the USA! Explore the most famous slot canyon in the world, Antelope Canyon, view the extraordinary overlook of Horseshoe Bend, be immersed within the scenic Tribal Park of Monument Valley, gaze upon the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and marvel at the stunning Red Rock landscapes of Sedona!

3 Day 2 Night Private Roundtrip Tour from Phoenix / Scottsdale

See the beauty of Northern Arizona with visits to some of the most iconic destinations in the USA! Explore the most famous slot canyon in the world, Antelope Canyon, view the extraordinary overlook of Horseshoe Bend, gaze upon the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and marvel at the stunning Re
See the beauty of Northern Arizona with visits to some of the most iconic destinations in the USA! Explore the most famous slot canyon in the world, Antelope Canyon, view the extraordinary overlook of Horseshoe Bend, gaze upon the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and marvel at the stunning Red Rock landscapes of Sedona!

Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour

Spend a day visiting two of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest- Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend! Our Lower Antelope Canyon Tours takes you into the heart of one of the most spectacular slot canyons in the world. Afterwards, we visit the famous Horseshoe Bend, where you c
Spend a day visiting two of the most iconic landscapes in the American Southwest- Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend! Our Lower Antelope Canyon Tours takes you into the heart of one of the most spectacular slot canyons in the world. Afterwards, we visit the famous Horseshoe Bend, where you can peer off the edge at the mighty Colorado River!

Arizona Private Tours

Arizona Private Tours is the leading private tour agency in Northern Arizona. We specialize in safe & sanitary custom tours. We pick up guests in Flagstaff and spend our day exploring scenic Arizona in an intimate setting with an expert guide in comfort. Our luxury SUV's will take you and
Arizona Private Tours is the leading private tour agency in Northern Arizona. We specialize in safe & sanitary custom tours. We pick up guests in Flagstaff and spend our day exploring scenic Arizona in an intimate setting with an expert guide in comfort. Our luxury SUV's will take you and up to 6 guests on a completely customizable tour of Northern Arizona. For majestic private Grand Canyon tours to Verde Valley Wine tours & ghost towns in the Sedona area, we cover it all. Let us create the custom tour of your dreams and know that we want to make this a day that you will remember for the rest of your life.

Grand Canyon South Rim, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend Day Tour from Las Vegas

Explore three of Arizona's most visited natural wonders in one day on this extended day trip from Las Vegas. Hike to Horseshoe Bend for a spectacular view along the Colorado River, admire the unique light beams at Antelope Canyon, and marvel at the Grand Canyon from the South Rim viewpo

Explore three of Arizona's most visited natural wonders in one day on this extended day trip from Las Vegas. Hike to Horseshoe Bend for a spectacular view along the Colorado River, admire the unique light beams at Antelope Canyon, and marvel at the Grand Canyon from the South Rim viewpoints. Along the way, drive along part of Route 66, and stop at the atmospheric town of Seligman.

  • Visit three popular attractions on one long day trip
  • Admission tickets and packed lunch included
  • Comfortable round-trip transport from Las Vegas
  • Personalized small-group experience with up to 12 travelers

  • Small Group Antelope Canyon Day Trip from Phoenix

    Benefit from a full-day tour from Phoenix to Antelope Canyon to see more of Arizona’s natural beauty. Take in Route 66, Flagstaff, the San Francisco Peaks, Lake Powell, and a Navajo Trading Post on the way to Antelope Canyon. Then explore Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide, and see the

    Benefit from a full-day tour from Phoenix to Antelope Canyon to see more of Arizona’s natural beauty. Take in Route 66, Flagstaff, the San Francisco Peaks, Lake Powell, and a Navajo Trading Post on the way to Antelope Canyon. Then explore Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide, and see the Colorado River from the Horseshoe Bend Overlook. Meals and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Choose between a small-group or private tour.


    Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour from Las Vegas

    Get out of Las Vegas for the day, soak up the views of some of the country's most striking landscapes, and be back on the Strip in time for a show. This guided tour takes you to the sandstone slot canyon of Antelope Canyon and to the dramatic Horseshoe Bend, carved from Navajo sandstone

    Get out of Las Vegas for the day, soak up the views of some of the country's most striking landscapes, and be back on the Strip in time for a show. This guided tour takes you to the sandstone slot canyon of Antelope Canyon and to the dramatic Horseshoe Bend, carved from Navajo sandstone.

  • See two world-famous attractions in a single day trip from Vegas
  • Spend a full day exploring and still be back in time for a show
  • Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels
  • Learn about the landscapes and local history from your guide

  • Sedona, Monument Valley & Antelope Canyon Experience 3D/2N from Las Vegas

    Experience Sedona, Monument Valley & Antelope Canyon on this 3-day package through some of the most unique and stunning landscapes of the American West.

  • Discover the sandstone formations of Sedona
  • Take an amazing Jeep Tour in Monument Valley
  • Experience the stun
  • Experience Sedona, Monument Valley & Antelope Canyon on this 3-day package through some of the most unique and stunning landscapes of the American West.

  • Discover the sandstone formations of Sedona
  • Take an amazing Jeep Tour in Monument Valley
  • Experience the stunning upper Antelope Canyon

  • Upper Antelope Canyon Ticket

    Antelope Canyon is one of the famous slot canyons in the world. It is divided into Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. Upper Antelope Canyon is the most frequently visited by tourists. Its entrance and entire length are at ground level, requiring no climbing. Beams or shafts o
    Antelope Canyon is one of the famous slot canyons in the world. It is divided into Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. Upper Antelope Canyon is the most frequently visited by tourists. Its entrance and entire length are at ground level, requiring no climbing. Beams or shafts of direct sunlight radiating down from openings are much more common in Upper than in Lower.

    Arizona Highlights - Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell Flight with River Rafting

    Explore the Grand Canyon from the land, air, and water on this full-day sightseeing adventure. Experience a flight over the Grand Canyon’s East Rim, the Colorado River, and Lake Powell en route to Page, Arizona. Then take a tour of Antelope Canyon with an American Indian guide, followed by
    Explore the Grand Canyon from the land, air, and water on this full-day sightseeing adventure. Experience a flight over the Grand Canyon’s East Rim, the Colorado River, and Lake Powell en route to Page, Arizona. Then take a tour of Antelope Canyon with an American Indian guide, followed by a leisurely motorized rafting trip along the Colorado River, including a scenic hike. The return drive back to the Grand Canyon features a stop to shop for Navajo crafts. Continental breakfast and lunch included.

    Antelope Slot Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Tour from Sedona

    Visit a spectacular desert landscape shaped by wind and water on a 12-hour trip from Sedona to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon. Shop for Native American art at a historic trading post, and hike through dramatic terrain. Tour includes pickup and drop-off at Sedona hotels, a boxed lunch,
    Visit a spectacular desert landscape shaped by wind and water on a 12-hour trip from Sedona to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon. Shop for Native American art at a historic trading post, and hike through dramatic terrain. Tour includes pickup and drop-off at Sedona hotels, a boxed lunch, and all entrance fees.

    Private Transportation: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend from Las Vegas

    Come Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Jump onboard your private tour vehicle from Las Vegas and we will transport you to a magical place! Experience Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend, with private transportation. The original Navajo name Tsé bighánílíní means

    Come Explore Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Jump onboard your private tour vehicle from Las Vegas and we will transport you to a magical place! Experience Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend, with private transportation. The original Navajo name Tsé bighánílíní means "the place where water runs through rocks." Antelope Canyon's sculpted sandstone walls offer memorable photo opportunities with a walkable corridor at the bottom of the canyon floor. It was formed by flash flood waters that rushed into the cracks of the Navajo sandstone along with the power of wind erosion. With the daylight dancing through the narrow openings from the top provides multiple kinds of light reflections and colors. This amazing changing color show makes this area a popular destination for photographers and tourists. From the canyon, you will visit an area where the Colorado River makes a 280 degree turn around the Horseshoe bend shape of the rock, hence its name of Horseshoe Bend.


    Antelope Canyon and Glen Canyon Scenic Tour

    Travel from Sedona or Flagstaff for a full-day tour of Antelope Canyon and Glen Canyon, two of Arizona's natural treasures. Along the way, visit parts of the Navajo Nation, stop at an authentic trading post, and view the Painted Desert. Go offroading in spectacular Antelope Canyon with a l
    Travel from Sedona or Flagstaff for a full-day tour of Antelope Canyon and Glen Canyon, two of Arizona's natural treasures. Along the way, visit parts of the Navajo Nation, stop at an authentic trading post, and view the Painted Desert. Go offroading in spectacular Antelope Canyon with a local guide. Visit Glen Canyon and see the Colorado River, Lake Powell, and Vermillion Cliffs.

    Antelope Slot Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Tour from Flagstaff

    Get a closer look at the striking slot canyons and desert landscapes of the American Southwest on this 10-hour day trip from Flagstaff. Shop for Native American art at the historic Cameron Trading Post, marvel at the postcard-perfect views from Horseshoe Bend, and explore the sandstone wal
    Get a closer look at the striking slot canyons and desert landscapes of the American Southwest on this 10-hour day trip from Flagstaff. Shop for Native American art at the historic Cameron Trading Post, marvel at the postcard-perfect views from Horseshoe Bend, and explore the sandstone walls of scenic Antelope Canyon, plus much more.

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