Best Antelope Canyon X Tours & Trips

Upper Antelope Canyon vs. Lower Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon tours can take you to either of its two sections:

• Upper Antelope Canyon also known as The Crack – This is the more popular of the two Antelope Canyons and these are the photos you have most likely seen on social media. This part of the canyon is more accessible and there is no climbing involved. You can expect to see mesmerizing beams of light streaming from the roof onto the walls to create a supernatural appearance. Don’t forget your camera!

• Lower Antelope Canyon often called The Corkscrew – Lower Antelope Canyon tours are a favorite of photographers who want to capture the winding walls and sandstone sculptures, but these tours require some climbing over steep steps to enter and leave the lower canyon.

No matter which section you choose, Antelope Canyon, Arizona, will leave you awestruck by its mesmerizing display of underground rock formations, light, shadows, and vibrant colors.

Exploring Antelope Canyon: Guided Tours are Mandatory

Located on Navajo Nation land east of Page, Arizona, Antelope Canyon necessitates booking a guided tour for entry. Luckily, there is a wide variety of tour packages offered to visitors who want to view and experience what has been described as a photographer’s dream. The canyon is open to visitors year-round (confirm timings before planning your trip). Advance reservations are recommended as availability is limited and tours sell out quickly. You should plan to spend approximately 90-120 minutes exploring this amazing natural wonder.

Day Trips to Antelope Canyon from Various Locations

Day trips to Antelope Canyon start in locations such as Las Vegas, Page, Sedona, and Flagstaff, AZ, among others. On these tours you spend the day sightseeing and exploring in groups. Transportation between tour locations is in style and comfort. Another famous place nearby is Horseshoe Bend. You can easily explore this marvelous viewpoint on an Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend combined tour.

Multi-Day Antelope Canyon Tours: Immerse Yourself in the Canyon's Majesty

For a deeper dive, choose our, choose our multi-day Antelope Canyon packages to enjoy pre-planned activities, learn about the canyon’s history, and gain a unique perspective from knowledgeable guides. Overnight stopovers are in beautifully appointed hotels. Tours such as the 3-day Antelope Canyon tour from Las Vegas are available at great prices and often include stops at other places of interest such as the Grand Canyon South Rim and Lake Powell.

There are also several multi-day Los Angeles to Antelope Canyon tours that you can join. These include the 8-day bus tour that takes you to the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and Zion National Park among other beautiful destinations.

Jeep Tours, Boat Tours, and Hiking Trails

Adventurous Antelope Canyon tours generally include optional Jeep tours driven by a Navajo native guide who will give you interesting info about the area. There are also boat tours on Lake Powell that can take you to the region of the Antelope Canyon that joins the lake. For people who love to hike and spend time in the outdoors, there are a number of hiking trails with varying difficulty levels.

Antelope Canyon Navajo tours are unique in that they provide visitors with interesting information about the canyon and surrounding lands from the perspective of the people who have occupied the land for centuries. The local Navajo name for the canyon is Tse' bighanilini which translates to - the place where water runs through rocks.