Understanding all your tour options for your Antelope Canyon visit

Step into the world-famous Upper Antelope Canyon, known for its iconic light beams. This is the most photographed section of Antelope Canyon, featuring level ground and easy accessibility. With your Navajo guide leading the way, you’ll uncover stories about the canyon’s history and learn how to capture its best angles.

• Highlights:
  
  • Iconic sunbeam views and photography opportunities
    
  • Easy, flat terrain suitable for all ages
    
  • Guided interpretation of Navajo culture and geology
    
• Duration: 90 minutes
  
• Meeting point: Antelope Canyon Tours, Page, AZ | Find on Maps
  
• Timings: Tours typically run from 7:30am, the timings vary depending on the month, with prime light beam visibility between 11am-1pm
  
• Terrain: Flat, sandy pathways; short, comfortable walking distance
  
• Ideal for: Families, photographers, first-time visitors, and culture enthusiasts

Discover the adventurous side of Antelope Canyon as you descend through winding stairways and narrow passages in Lower Antelope Canyon. This section’s swirling sandstone walls display vibrant shades of red and orange that change throughout the day. Your Navajo guide helps you navigate the twists and turns while revealing how millennia of wind and water shaped this natural wonder.

• Highlights:
  
  • Stunning rock textures and glowing canyon colors
    
  • Spiraling passageways and adventurous stair climbs
    
  • Expert-guided tour with photography and safety tips
    
• Duration: 90 minutes
  
• Meeting point: Ken’s Tours, Lower Antelope Canyon | Find on Maps
  
• Timings: From 7:30am to 5pm, the timings vary depending on the month
  
• Terrain: Uneven ground with ladders and steps; moderately strenuous
  
• Ideal for: Adventure seekers, photographers, fit travelers, and small groups

Antelope Canyon X, named for its X-shaped rock formation, offers a balanced mix of adventure and serenity. The canyon’s blend of tight passageways and wide-open chambers makes for a peaceful yet thrilling exploration. It’s a great choice for visitors looking to avoid the larger crowds of the Upper and Lower sections while still experiencing the canyon’s beauty and natural light displays.

• Highlights:
  
  • Peaceful setting with fewer crowds
    
  • Combination of narrow slots and open chambers
    
  • Stunning light and shadow play ideal for photography
    
• Duration: 90 minutes
  
• Meeting point: Taadiddin Tours, Antelope Canyon X | Find on Maps
  
• Timings: From 8:30am to 3:30pm, with mid-morning offering optimal lighting
  
• Terrain: Mix of flat desert terrain and gentle inclines; moderately easy
  
• Ideal for: Nature lovers, photographers, and visitors seeking a less-crowded experience

Ligai Si Anii Canyon is an H-shaped slot canyon filled with winding corridors, smooth sandstone, and soft desert hues. It’s the only section where you can stargaze at night, making it ideal for photographers and night-sky enthusiasts. With its easy-to-navigate paths and clear desert skies, you can see the Milky Way stretching across the canyon walls in all its glory.

• Highlights:
  
  • Exclusive stargazing opportunities at night
    
  • Smooth, easily walkable terrain
    
  • Day and night photography experiences
    
• Duration: 2 hours
  
• Meeting point: Antelope Canyon Valley Tours, Ligai Si Anii | Find on Maps
  
• Timings: 8am to 4pm for the day tour, and 8pm for the stargazing tour (seasonal)
  
• Terrain: Flat and stable paths with minimal elevation change
  
• Ideal for: Night photographers, astronomy enthusiasts, couples, and peaceful explorers

Mystical Antelope Canyon’s flowing rock formations glow under soft desert light, creating a surreal, almost otherworldly setting. With small tour groups and soft light filtering through smooth walls, it’s a calm and intimate exploration of the canyon’s hidden beauty. It’s the perfect tour option for those seeking a peaceful, personal experience.

• Highlights:
  
  • Unique wave formations and soft natural lighting
    
  • Small, intimate group tours for a personal experience
    
  • Rich storytelling and cultural insights from Navajo guides
    
• Duration: 2 hours
  
• Meeting point: Arrowhead Campground, Mystical Antelope Canyon | Find on Maps
  
• Timings: 7:30am, 10am, and 12:30pm
  
• Terrain: Mostly flat, with a few narrow passages
  
• Ideal for: Couples, solitude seekers, landscape photographers, and mindful travelers

Journey through one of the longest slot canyon sections in the region on your Secret Antelope Canyon tour. This tour combines walking trails, short climbs, and stairways through winding sandstone corridors. Guided by your expert Navajo host, you’ll explore hidden chambers, learn about local geology, and experience the canyon’s quiet beauty at your own pace on this exclusive small-group tour.

• Highlights:
  
  • Longest slot canyon section with extended exploration
    
  • Small-group experience with personalized guidance
    
  • Photogenic rock textures and hidden chambers
    
• Duration: 3 hours
  
• Meeting point: Horseshoe Bend Slot Canyon Tours | Find on Maps
  
• Timings: From 8am to 1pm, hourly
  
• Terrain: Varied terrain with stairs, ladders, and uneven footing; moderately challenging
  
• Ideal for: Active travelers, adventurers, small private groups, and photography enthusiasts

For a completely different perspective, explore Water Antelope Canyon by kayak via Lake Powell. Glide through the waters framed by sandstone cliffs before entering the narrow slot canyon passage, where the sandstone walls rise dramatically around you. Guided by WFA- and first aid-certified professionals, you’ll enjoy a safe, active, and immersive way to experience Antelope Canyon’s beauty from the water.

• Highlights:
  
  • Unique kayaking or paddleboarding entry to the canyon
    
  • Certified guides with safety and first aid training
    
  • Blend of scenic paddling and light hiking exploration
    
• Duration: 3.5 hours
  
• Meeting point: Antelope Point Launch Ramp | Find on Maps
  
• Timings: 8:30am & 11am
  
• Terrain: Water-based paddling with some light hiking; moderately easy
  
• Ideal for: Adventure travelers, outdoor lovers, families with teens, and fitness enthusiasts

Embark on a full-day adventure from Las Vegas to the spectacular slot canyons of Northern Arizona. These guided bus tours take you through the desert landscapes of the Southwest to explore Upper, Lower, or Antelope Canyon X, paired with a stop at Horseshoe Bend. With comfortable transportation, expert guides, and plenty of scenic photo opportunities, it’s one of the most convenient ways to experience Antelope Canyon in a single day.

• Highlights:
  
  • Full-day round-trip transportation with scenic desert views
    
  • Explore one of three canyon sections with Navajo guides
    
  • Includes Horseshoe Bend overlook stop and photo opportunities
    
• Duration: Approximately 13 hours
  
• Timings: 5:30am
  
• Meeting point: Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Las Vegas | Find on Maps
  
• Terrain: Light walking at canyon sites and Horseshoe Bend overlook
  
• Ideal for: First-time visitors, families, sightseeing groups, and travelers without rental cars

Take to the skies on your helicopter tour over some of Arizona’s most famous landmarks. Witness the dramatic curves of the Colorado River with the sandstone cliffs from a bird’s-eye view. This short but unforgettable flight offers a fresh vantage point to view the region & take in its beauty.

• Highlights:
  
  • Aerial views of Horseshoe Bend and Glen Canyon Dam
    
  • Smooth, scenic helicopter ride with live commentary
    
  • Perfect for photographers and time-conscious travelers
    
• Duration: 12 minutes flight time
  
• Meeting point: Page Municipal Airport | Find on Maps
  
• Timings: From 9:30am to 3pm, timings & frequency vary depending on the month & availability
  
• Terrain: Minimal walking; easy access from the helipad
  
• Ideal for: Time-limited visitors, aerial photographers, couples, and luxury travelers

Combine air and land for the ultimate Antelope Canyon adventure from Las Vegas. Fly over Lake Powell, Glen Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and more, before landing for a guided tour of Antelope Canyon’s mesmerizing passages. With panoramic views from above and close-up exploration on the ground, this tour lets you experience the best of the Southwest in one unforgettable day trip.

• Highlights:
  
  • Scenic flight over Lake Powell, Glen Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and more
    
  • Guided Antelope Canyon tour upon landing
    
  • Time-efficient, all-in-one experience with stunning perspectives
    
• Duration: Approximately 11 hours
  
• Meeting point: Boulder City Municipal Airport | Find on Maps
  
• Timings: 6:30am
  
• Terrain: Light walking through Antelope Canyon; minimal physical strain
  
• Ideal for: Travelers short on time, aerial sightseeing fans, couples, and photographers