Guided Tours

Upper Antelope Canyon Tour with Navajo Guide

Name: Upper Antelope Canyon Tour with Navajo Guide
Start: 2026-06-14T05:15:00
End: 2026-06-14T18:15:00
Location: Page

Upper Antelope Canyon sandstone formations with light beams in Arizona.

Upper Antelope Canyon's swirling sandstone formations illuminated by sunlight.

Woman photographing sandstone formations in Upper Antelope Canyon, Arizona.

Duration

1 hr - 13 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 5 days before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Transfers available

Pickup available

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.8/5(1,136)

Gillian M

Group

Verified booking

2 days ago

Mike did an excellent job taking photos and showing us hidden gems and answering questions along our tour of Upper Canyon! His photos of us and helpful tips on our phones were greatly appreciated. He was patient and kind even to those on tour not paying attention. Website says to arrive 45 minutes early for full experience of which there was nothing to do but sign waver and sit at picnic table and wait for tour. Don't waste this time instead stop at Shell Gas station on Coppermine Rd and walk a few steps for free photo-op on way to meeting tour.

Richard G

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Wow, that was so awesome! First of all out Navajo guide was great. She told us a little history about the canyon and about the flash floods that happened in the past. The excursion was a small group of 8 and we arrived at the canyon in a few minutes of a slightly bumpy ride. When you enter the canyon you are immediately awed by this incredible, natural, beautiful work of nature. The way the sunlight shines and filters through the canyon creates beautiful breathtaking photographic opportunities for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Enjoy!

Barbara S

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

The canyon was a wonder! We're so happy we got to experience it. Carlyle was a fantastic guide. He was welcoming and friendly and helpful to every person in the group. He suggested photos and angles to use so we could get the best shots, and he offered to use our phones to take shots of us along the way. All through the tour, he told us about Navajo beliefs and customs related to what we were seeing, and how he had incorporated them in his own life. It wasn't just a great tourist experience, it was a life-enhancing experience for us.

Diane B

Solo

Verified booking

5 days ago

Our guide, Charles had excellent tips for taking the quality photos of the canyon. I really appreciated his expertise plus he had surprising and interesting nuggets of information about the canyon. The experience was wonderful! I am always curious about cultures and would have also enjoyed learning some of the history, poetry or other Navejo stories about the canyon.

Dawn M

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Great tour of upper Antelope Canyon, our guide Serena was excellent and made sure everyone had plenty of good pictures to remember the canyon, our tour was at 10:20 so the sunlight coming in wasn't quite as good as some pictures that you see but still spectacular. So glad our family got to enjoy this experience together and Serena was a big part of it, thanks

Robert B

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

Everything was very professionally planned! Mario out your guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the canyon. He kept us on a good pace while helping out with certain areas to take pictures! He explained the difference in other tours and their tour! I would definitely recommend this tour company in the future!

Visit Upper Antelope Canyon to take in its dramatic light beams and stunning sandstone formations with guided insights into its natural and cultural history.

Listen to your local Navajo guide who’ll explain how the canyon was formed and its significant role in Navajo culture.

Wander through the canyon’s passages as you learn how natural forces shaped these formations over thousands of years.

If you're in Las Vegas, consider taking a day trip to the slot canyons with round-trip transportation, plus a stop at Horseshoe Bend added to your tour, along with a deli-style lunch.

Fun fact: The canyon is known as "Tsé bighánílíní" in Navajo, which translates to "the place where water runs through rocks", which is how the slot canyons are formed.

Entry to Upper Antelope Canyon

Navajo guide

Navajo Permit

Upper Antelope Canyon day tour with round-trip transportation from Las Vegas (as per option selected)

Entry to Horseshoe Bend (as per option selected)

Hotel pick-up from select locations on the Las Vegas Strip (as per option selected)

Lunch (deli-style turkey sandwich, granola bar) and bottled water (as per option selected)

Gratuity for the Navajo guide ($3-$5 per person)

You can cancel these tickets up to 5 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Michelle E
Group
Verified booking
Last week
The experiencia was increíble and Micai the Guide was súper helpful, hace ya a los of information. The place is amazing!! If you are going to Arizona, you can't miss it !
Gillian M
Group
Verified booking
2 days ago
Mike did an excellent job taking photos and showing us hidden gems and answering questions along our tour of Upper Canyon! His photos of us and helpful tips on our phones were greatly appreciated. He was patient and kind even to those on tour not paying attention. Website says to arrive 45 minutes early for full experience of which there was nothing to do but sign waver and sit at picnic table and wait for tour. Don't waste this time instead stop at Shell Gas station on Coppermine Rd and walk a few steps for free photo-op on way to meeting tour.
Richard G
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Wow, that was so awesome! First of all out Navajo guide was great. She told us a little history about the canyon and about the flash floods that happened in the past. The excursion was a small group of 8 and we arrived at the canyon in a few minutes of a slightly bumpy ride. When you enter the canyon you are immediately awed by this incredible, natural, beautiful work of nature. The way the sunlight shines and filters through the canyon creates beautiful breathtaking photographic opportunities for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Enjoy!
Barbara S
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
The canyon was a wonder! We're so happy we got to experience it. Carlyle was a fantastic guide. He was welcoming and friendly and helpful to every person in the group. He suggested photos and angles to use so we could get the best shots, and he offered to use our phones to take shots of us along the way. All through the tour, he told us about Navajo beliefs and customs related to what we were seeing, and how he had incorporated them in his own life. It wasn't just a great tourist experience, it was a life-enhancing experience for us.
Diane B
Solo
Verified booking
5 days ago
Our guide, Charles had excellent tips for taking the quality photos of the canyon. I really appreciated his expertise plus he had surprising and interesting nuggets of information about the canyon. The experience was wonderful! I am always curious about cultures and would have also enjoyed learning some of the history, poetry or other Navejo stories about the canyon.

Explore Upper Antelope Canyon, the most photographed slot canyon in the world. Known for its stunning light beams and sandstone walls, this guided tour combines natural beauty with Navajo culture.

Getting started

Arrive at the check-in point at least 30 minutes before your scheduled time. After a short safety briefing, meet your Navajo guide and begin your journey to reach the canyon entrance.

What to expect

Upper Antelope Canyon

Renowned for its iconic light beams and smooth sandstone passageways shaped by centuries of wind and water.

Features

Light beams: Witness shafts of sunlight streaming into the canyon, creating dramatic effects.

Sandstone walls: Walk through the unique and delicate Navajo sandstone walls, carved over thousands of years.

Changing colors: See the walls glow in shifting shades as light and shadow move throughout the day.

Cultural insights: Hear stories and traditions from your Navajo guide that add depth to your visit.

Photo tips: Learn where and how to capture the canyon’s most photogenic angles.

What's not allowed

Please refrain from touching the canyon walls, as they are fragile, and it can accelerate the sandstone erosion process.

Keep in mind that bags, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and pets are not allowed on the tour, so pack light!

Video recording and flash photography are prohibited, but feel free to take photos.

Hiking sticks, canes, or walkers are not allowed inside the canyons.

Accessibility

Upper Antelope Canyon is on relatively flat terrain, but keep in mind that the exit part of the tour involves stairs.

This experience is not recommended for pregnant individuals or anyone who may struggle physically to complete the hike.

Children under the age of 7 are not allowed to participate in the tour.

The tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

Additional information

All tours are based on Mountain Standard Time, which is the same all year round (same as Phoenix, AZ, and Page, AZ).

It is recommended to wear good sneakers for optimal comfort during your experience.

Offer a $3-$5 per person tip to your Navajo guide as gratuities. Keep extra cash with you for the same.

Arrive at your tour location at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.

There are no restrooms within the canyons.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.