Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon in Arizona with wavy sandstone walls. Upper Canyon is famous for light beams at noon. Lower is deeper and less crowded. Only with Navajo guide, book ahead. Tours 60-150 dollars. Page town is the gateway.
Upper Canyon: $80-130. Lower Canyon: $50-80. Photo tour: $150-200. Child discounts vary by operator
April-May and September-October for best weather and light. For famous light beams in Upper Canyon, book 11:30am-12:30pm slot (April-September only). Summer extremely hot, winter can be cold. Avoid monsoon season (July-August) - flash flood risk closes canyon.
Fly to Phoenix (PHX) or Las Vegas (LAS), drive 4-5 hours to Page, Arizona. Canyon is 5 miles east of Page on Navajo land. All visits require guided tour - no independent access. Book tours in advance at specific operator websites.
Upper Canyon light beams at midday (11am-1pm, Apr-Sep). Lower Canyon's 'Lady in the Wind' formation. Spiral rock formations throughout. Smooth sandstone waves.
Tour only! Upper Canyon: 8 AM-5 PM. Lower Canyon: 8 AM-5 PM. Book ahead, especially Mar-Oct
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Upper has famous light beams (best 11am-1pm Apr-Sep), easier access, more crowded, more expensive ($120+). Lower is narrower, requires ladder climbing, more intimate, cheaper (~$50-75), better for photography throughout the day.
Useful tips for visiting Antelope Canyon
Tour prices: ~$120-140 (Upper, includes $8 Navajo permit). 11:40am slot most expensive ($140) for best light beams. Book 1-2 months ahead - sells out. No bags, tripods, selfie sticks, or video allowed. Arizona doesn't observe daylight saving - check time zone. Upper has light beams (Apr-Sep around noon), Lower more intimate experience.
Fly to Phoenix (PHX) or Las Vegas (LAS), drive 4-5 hours to Page, Arizona. Canyon is 5 miles east of Page on Navajo land. All visits require guided tour - no independent access. Book tours in advance at specific operator websites.
Upper Canyon light beams at midday (11am-1pm, Apr-Sep). Lower Canyon's 'Lady in the Wind' formation. Spiral rock formations throughout. Smooth sandstone waves.