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Fabrizio Malacrea

Fabrizio

Oct 2025
5/5

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Perfect and precise organization, very kind and helpful staff at check-in. Everything was on time. A modern and comfortable shuttle will take you to the entrance of the canyon. Our guide was incredibly kind and knowledgeable. She explained how the canyon was formed and what happens throughout the year, adding historical stories and interesting facts. She took photos of us at all the most iconic locations. The canyon is wonderful, everything is perfectly maintained, and it's truly suitable for everyone, young and elderly, children and families. A fantastic experience, highly recommended.
Heejin So
KR

Heejin

South Korea
Oct 2025
5/5

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They took absolutely stunning family photos and guided us so kindly throughout. This is a must-visit spot — don’t miss it!"
Dawna L Watson
US

Dawna

United States
Oct 2025
5/5

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We loved every minute! Our guide was fantastic and even showed us how to get the best possible photos with our phones. We highly recommend!
Marie Camille Fidanza
US

Marie

United States
Oct 2025
5/5

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This should be on everyone's bucket list. This tour was truly magical. To be able to walk through a canyon and see all the different sways of the rock and learn the history behind it by someone who really knows what they are talking about is wonderful. Our tour guide Mikaya was extraordinary. She went out of her way to ensure we took the best pictures and even took pictures of us when we asked. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and overall made our experience amazing. 10/10 service. I loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone and everyone to do at least once.
Shane Berg

Shane

Oct 2025
5/5

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Our tour guide, Alisa, was amazing! She provided details of how the canyons were formed, and what it meant to the Navajo people. She was also great with photo advice and showed us how to take some incredible pictures! Alisa was so proud of her people and that came across in her tour!
Maryana Mazyak
US

Maryana

United States
Oct 2025
5/5

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It was just magical! We had a tour at 12pm and it was the perfect time to go and see it. Tha ladder and steps made it more interesting than just walking straight. There were a lot of people, but the tour guides still made it memorable for us, allowing us to take pictures and enjoy the moment.
marianne king
US

Marianne

United States
Sep 2025
5/5

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The mother of the company in her 70's guided our tour. Amazing how she was able to easily maneuver though the canyon. She was very wise in the Navajo culture. You could see she had a strong heart for her culture. My husband and I loved her stories. Loved that this company is small and family owned. We happened to have a private tour which was awesome. Becoming off season. We loved the vision hee daughter has for the company and that the matriarch only wants to hire guides that have they heart!! ❤️ of course the canyon was beautiful. I am an amateur photographer, so I was engrossed with all the designs on the rock. We even recommended Mysical to a German couple the next day while stopping at the Navajo National Museum Monument.
Juan Felipe Peña
CO

Juan

Colombia
Jun 2025
5/5

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The trip from start to finish, the detailed explanation of Aloe, our guide, throughout the day and the tour as such in Antelope with the expert guides of the region and the facility to take the best shots on our camera.

About Horseshoe Bend

Person sitting on cliff edge overlooking Horseshoe Bend, Arizona, with river curving through canyon.
  • Distance from Page, AZ: 4.8 miles
  • Typical travel time: 15-minute drive 
  • Layout: A meander with sandstone cliffs, created by the flow of the Colorado River over millions of years
  • Elevation: 1,000 feet (300 meters) deep
  • Elevation from Horseshoe Bend Overlook: 4,200 feet (1,300 meters) deep
  • Width: 4,200 feet (1,280 meters) wide at its widest points
  • Curvature of the Colorado River: 270-degree curve around the meander

What you can expect on your Horseshoe Bend tours

Horseshoe Bend aerial view with Colorado River, part of helicopter tour.
Group of tourists exploring Secret Antelope Canyon's sandstone formations.
Horseshoe Bend view with person sitting on rock, part of Secret Antelope Canyon tour.
Family sitting on red rock cliff at Horseshoe Bend, Arizona, during Secret Antelope Canyon tour.
Helicopter cockpit view of the Grand Canyon with winding river below.
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 Views of the Colorado River & the curvature around the Bend

Get a chance to see the 270-degree curve around the Bend as you take in the sights of the Navajo sandstone with the river flowing around it.

Combined with Antelope Canyon tours to make it a well-rounded guided tour

Most Horseshoe Bend tours also include a guided tour of a select Antelope Canyon section. You get to witness the slot canyons from over 4,000 feet high and get to visit the slot canyons & see their beauty up close.

Photo opportunities

The views from Horseshoe Bend are truly breathtaking and offer great photo opportunities for photographers, photography enthusiasts, and nature lovers.

Scenic trail leading to the viewpoint

You have to take a short, easy, and comfortable hike to reach the Horseshoe Bend Overlook. The hike route leading to the viewpoint is a scenic walk that takes 10-15 minutes on foot.

Option to choose between multiple tour types

You can choose a helicopter tour for aerial views of Horseshoe Bend, a tour from Las Vegas (airplane tours also start from Las Vegas), or a guided Secret Antelope Canyon tour with a stop at Horseshoe Bend. You have multiple options to choose from for your Horseshoe Bend visit.

Things to know before booking your Horseshoe Bend tour

  • Tours from Las Vegas: 
    • You can choose between a bus tour from Las Vegas or an airplane & ground tour from Las Vegas to visit Horseshoe Bend.
    • You can choose between Upper, Lower, and Antelope Canyon X for your bus tour from Las Vegas, followed by a stop at Horseshoe Bend.
    • The airplane & ground tour is a sightseeing airplane tour from Las Vegas, followed by a stop at Horseshoe Bend, after which you will go on your guided tour of Antelope Canyon.
  • Helicopter tours: 
    • Your helicopter tour is a 12-minute aerial sightseeing tour with sights covered that include Horseshoe Bend, Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell, and the Colorado River.
    • Ground tour of Horseshoe Bend or Antelope Canyon is not included in this tour.
  • Secret Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend tour: The tour includes a guided tour of Secret Antelope Canyon, a secluded canyon section, followed by a stop at Horseshoe Bend.
  • Accessibility & terrain: Horseshoe Bend is on relatively flat, but sandy terrain, with a slight incline. It’s largely accessible for all fitness levels, but the Antelope Canyon section covered in your tour might not be beginner-friendly.

Your Horseshoe Bend tour options explained

Tour bus parked near red rock formations at Antelope Canyon X, en route from Las Vegas.

Bus tour from Las Vegas

Choose between Upper Antelope Canyon, Lower Antelope Canyon, and Antelope Canyon X on your guided bus tour from Las Vegas. Transport between the canyon and Horseshoe Bend, round-trip comfortable transport in a motorcoach, a box lunch, all admission fees, and a Navajo guide are included in your tour as well.

Duration: 13 hours
Round-trip transport: Yes
Hotel pick-up: From select hotels on the Las Vegas Strip
Departure location: Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Las Vegas
Drop-off locations: Treasure Island, Park MGM, and Excalibur, Las Vegas
Mode of transport: Bus
Food and drinks: Included

Recommended experiences:

  • From Las Vegas: Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour
  • From Las Vegas: Upper Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour with Lunch
  • From Las Vegas: Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour with Lunch
  • From Las Vegas: Antelope Canyon X & Horseshoe Bend Tour with Lunch
Airplane flying over desert landscape on Antelope Canyon tour from Las Vegas.

Airplane & ground tour from Las Vegas

Your airplane tour includes a round-trip sightseeing tour with in-flight narration, a shuttle to your stop at Horseshoe Bend, followed by a guided tour of Antelope Canyon. This experience includes a box lunch, all admission fees, and hotel transportation from select locations in Las Vegas.

Duration: 11 hours
Round-trip transport: Yes
Hotel pick-up: Pick up is available from select locations across the Las Vegas Strip & Downtown Las Vegas
Departure location: Boulder City Municipal Airport, Nevada
Mode of transport: Bus, airplane, and shuttle
Food and drinks: Included

Recommended experiences:

  • From Las Vegas: Antelope Canyon Airplane & Ground Tour
Helicopter flying over Horseshoe Bend during a scenic tour, highlighting the natural landscape.

Horseshoe Bend & Glen Canyon Dam helicopter tour

A 12-minute helicopter tour of Arizona’s top sights, such as Horseshoe Bend, Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell, and the Colorado River. A great way to explore the American Southwest if you’re short on time and want an aerial tour of the region.

Duration: 12-15 minutes
Round-trip transport: Not included
Hotel pick-up: Not included
Departure location: Page Municipal Airport, AZ
Mode of transport: Helicopter
Food and drinks: Not included

Recommended experiences:

  • Horseshoe Bend & Glen Canyon Dam Helicopter Tour
Person walking through narrow sandstone walls in Secret Antelope Canyon.

Secret Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend tour

The guided tour takes place in a secluded slot canyon section, with a Navajo guide, and includes a stop at Horseshoe Bend afterward. The tour offers private access to the Horseshoe Bend viewpoint for a less crowded & more enjoyable experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Round-trip transport: Not included
Hotel pick-up: Not included
Departure location: Horseshoe Bend Slot Canyon Tours
Mode of transport: 4x4 tour vehicle
Food and drinks: Not included

Recommended experiences:

  • Secret Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour

Your Horseshoe Bend tour views & highlights

Horseshoe Bend at sunset with Colorado River curving around red rock formation.
Colorado River flowing through the Grand Canyon with towering red rock cliffs.
Helicopter flying over Horseshoe Bend with river and rock formations below.
Aerial view of Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend from an airplane during a scenic tour.
Visitors exploring the vibrant rock formations of Lower Antelope Canyon.

Know before you go

Young woman exploring Upper Antelope Canyon's sandstone formations.
  • Secret Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend tour: Tours start from 8am to 1pm, hourly
  • Bus tours from Las Vegas: 5:30am
  • Helicopter tour: Between 9:30am and 3pm, timings & frequency vary depending on the month & availability
  • Airplane & ground tour from Las Vegas: 6:30am

Best time to visit: Visit Horseshoe Bend during the shoulder season (March to mid-May & October to November) for cooler temperatures, fewer crowds at the Overlook, and a more intimate experience.

Antelope Canyon timings
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  • Secret Antelope Canyon: Horseshoe Bend Slot Canyon Tours, Page, AZ | Find on Maps
  • Helicopter tour: Page Municipal Airport | Find on Maps
  • Bus tours from Las Vegas: Treasure Island Resort and Casino, Las Vegas | Find on Maps
  • Airplane tour from Las Vegas: Boulder City Municipal Airport | Find on Maps
    (Hotel pick up: You have the option to be picked up from select hotels located on the Strip in Las Vegas for your bus tour & airplane tour)
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  • You cannot bring your pet or any animal with you on the tours.
  • Large bags, luggage, or backpacks are not allowed within Antelope Canyon & on the aerial tours.
  • Littering in the region is strictly prohibited.
Wheelchair accessibility sign on a paved pathway.
  • Horseshoe Bend Overlook is wheelchair accessible with paved pathways & accessible parking, but Antelope Canyon sections are not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
  • Those with mobility, cardiac, or respiratory issues, or any related injuries, should refrain from participating in the tour.
  • Helicopter & airplane tours have a weight limit of 300 pounds (136 kg) per seat.
Tourist with camera exploring Lower Antelope Canyon's narrow pathways in Arizona.
  • Keep some extra cash in hand to offer to your guide at the end of your tour. A $3-$5 per person tip is usually recommended.
  • Arizona & Navajo Nation follow Mountain Standard Time, which does not observe daylight savings, so plan your itinerary after your tour ends accordingly, in case you are traveling from Las Vegas.
  • Bring your camera along with you to capture the scenery, the meander from up above, and the curvature of the Colorado River.
Plan your visit to Antelope Canyon

Beyond Horseshoe Bend

Person exploring narrow sandstone walls in Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona.

Upper Antelope Canyon

Discover the most renowned part of Antelope Canyon, famous for its dramatic light beams and smooth, easy-to-walk paths. With your Navajo guide, uncover the canyon’s rich history while photographing the remarkable beauty of Upper Antelope Canyon.

Exploring the narrow passageways of Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona.

Lower Antelope Canyon

Descend into the narrow, winding tunnels of Lower Antelope Canyon for a more active and adventurous exploration. Your Navajo guide will escort you through the colorful sandstone formations and intricate shapes that make this section truly captivating.

Visitor exploring narrow sandstone walls of Antelope Canyon X.

Antelope Canyon X

Offering both serenity and adventure, Antelope Canyon X showcases wide open spaces and slender corridors forming a distinct “X” shape. It’s a great option for those who prefer a quieter, more relaxed visit compared to the Upper or Lower canyons.

Antelope Valley Canyon narrow passage with red sandstone walls under blue sky.

Ligai Si Anii Canyon

Defined by its unique H-shaped layout and curving trails, Ligai Si Anii Canyon stands out as the only canyon where visitors can stargaze. Its smooth paths are easy to navigate, and after sunset, you can see the Milky Way shining brightly between the canyon walls.

Antelope Canyon's swirling orange rock formations under a blue sky.

Mystical Antelope Canyon

Experience the smooth, flowing rock textures and tranquil ambiance of Mystical Antelope Canyon. This peaceful setting offers a more personal and meditative tour, ideal for visitors seeking a calm and immersive connection with nature.

Narrow passage in Secret Antelope Canyon with smooth, red sandstone walls.

Secret Antelope Canyon

One of the area’s longest and most secluded slot canyons, Secret Antelope Canyon takes you through scenic trails, stairways, and gentle climbs. Guided by your Navajo host, enjoy an intimate and unforgettable exploration of this hidden gem.

Kayakers paddling on Lake Powell near Antelope Canyon's sandstone cliffs.

Water Antelope Canyon

Embark on a kayaking adventure across Lake Powell to experience Antelope Canyon from the water. Paddle through scenic canyon walls with WFA- and first aid-certified guides, ensuring a safe and immersive way to see this natural wonder.

Frequently asked questions about Horseshoe Bend tours

How much time do you actually spend at Horseshoe Bend on tours with Antelope Canyon included?

Most combination tours allow around 45–60 minutes at Horseshoe Bend, giving guests enough time to walk the short trail (about 1.5 miles round trip), enjoy the overlook, and take photos. Guided tours manage timing carefully so you also have full time to explore Antelope Canyon.

What’s the walking distance or difficulty level at Horseshoe Bend?

The trail is relatively short, about 0.75 miles each way, but includes a moderate incline and minimal shade. Tour providers recommend bringing water, sunglasses, and sun protection, especially in summer months when the heat can be intense.

What’s the difference between a helicopter tour and an airplane tour to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon?

Helicopter tours offer a shorter, more intimate flight with low-altitude views of Lake Powell, Glen Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend. They do not include a landing stop at Horseshoe Bend. Airplane tours are longer and more spacious, flying over larger areas with a ground segment where guests are transported to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend for guided exploration.

Is there a big time difference between driving and flying from Las Vegas?

Yes. Driving to Page, Arizona, takes around 5 hours each way, while airplane tours cut travel time down to about 1.5 hours each way. Airplane tours are ideal if you want to see both Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon in a single day without a long bus ride.

Are the tours affected by the weather?

Yes. Antelope Canyon may close temporarily during heavy rain due to flash flood risks, and helicopter/airplane tours can be delayed for wind or visibility issues.

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Plan your visit

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Directions

Group exploring Antelope Valley Canyon's sandstone formations on Ligai Si Anii Tour.

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