Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour from Phoenix & Scottsdale

Tour Highlights

• Slot Canyon Immersion: Navigate the winding, time-sculpted passages of Lower Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo guide.
• Horseshoe Bend Vistas: Take a short hike to the rim for a 1,000-foot view of the emerald green Colorado River.
• Cultural Connection: Hear firsthand accounts of the history and geology of the region from authorized Native American guides.
• High Desert Scenery: Travel through the Sonoran Desert and the Navajo Nation, passing the towering San Francisco Peaks.
• Insider Payoff: Try the fry bread or Navajo taco when you stop at Cameron Trading Post.
• Photography Tip: Use your phone's 'warm' filter or 'vivid' setting to accurately capture the rich, glowing hues of the canyon walls.

Tour Itinerary

The day begins with an early morning pickup from your Phoenix or Scottsdale hotel, moving north through the Black Canyon Corridor. As we ascend toward Flagstaff, the landscape shifts from cacti to pine forests before we reach the vast, open plateaus of the Navajo Nation for a stop at a historic trading post.

Upon arriving in Page, we stop for a deli-style lunch before heading to the Antelope Canyon trailhead. You will spend roughly one hour exploring the canyon with your Navajo guide, followed by a scenic walk to the Horseshoe Bend overlook, eventually returning to the Valley of the Sun by mid-to-late evening.

Pricing

$420 per person.
**Private tours are available - write to [email protected] for details.

Requirements

• Skill Level: Moderate physical activity.
• Minimum Age: 3 years old.
• Walking: Approximately 2 miles on sandy paths and uneven sandstone.
• Elevation: Requires climbing steep metal ladders and stairs with railings.
• Special Requirements: No bags, purses, backpacks, tripods, or hiking poles allowed in the canyon.

What's Included

• Guides: Professional driver-guide and expert Navajo canyon guide.
• Access: All admission fees for Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.
• Meals: Fresh deli-style lunch and unlimited bottled water.
• Transport: Climate-controlled small-group touring van with charging ports.
• Permits: Navajo Nation Tribal Park entry permits.

Season & Departure Times

This expedition is available year-round. Pickups typically occur between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM to ensure we arrive in Page for prime lighting, with return times scheduled between 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM. Public tour departures are Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays.  Private tours are available 7-days a week. Tuesday tours are temporarily not available.

Important Notes

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: To minimize city driving, pickup locations are optimized and confirmed the day prior to departure. Please note that service animals and strollers cannot be accommodated on the canyon floor.

Cancellation Policy

This tour has a 72-hour cancellation policy. Please read your confirmation email for details.

Antelope Canyon Day Tour FAQ - HERE