Guided Tours

Upper Antelope Canyon Tour with Navajo Guide

Name: Upper Antelope Canyon Tour with Navajo Guide
Start: 2026-04-27T15:00:00
End: 2026-04-27T16:00:00
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 hr

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

4.7/5(975)

Juan A

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

I'd been here before, but a sandstorm prevented me from enjoying it as much as I did this time. The canyon is fascinating. The shapes you can capture with the camera are endless, and the photo composition possibilities are endless. The guide, Mike Calamity, is an expert at showing you how to take photos, where to find the best spots, and how to adjust your phone’s camera settings to get the best shots. The guide’s kindness and professionalism make a huge difference in getting the most out of your visit to the canyon. It’s very easy to walk through, ideal for people who have trouble going down stairs.

Mary G

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The visit to Antelope Canyon was one of the best of my life. I am a world traveler so that says a lot. The guide was SUPER. He was very knowledgeable, accommodating, told us the history and took many photos of the guests . He is an expert on picture taking. Before we entered the Canyon, he helped folks set their phones and cameras to get the best pictures. This is the first tour I ever took this I did not want to end!! At the end, he informed us that he was the grandson of the 8 year old girl that discovered the canyon many years ago!!

Jeffrey A

Couple

Verified booking

2 days ago

Adella our guide is the best . His knowledge, professionalism was outstanding. He took the time with each group in the tour to set up the cell phone cameras so each group got professional looking photos. Adventurous tours has the best minibus shuttle vehicles enclosed with AC . Other tour operators had open air pickups with wood benches. Our ride to the canyon on the rough road was much better with the minibus. A special thank you to Pearl for allowing the public to see such a treasure.

Gary W

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

Our guide Mike is excellent. He now has a nickname of magic, Mike. He was incredible at showing us how to get the best out of our camera and had tremendous knowledge about the canyon and the way the caverns were formed. It was an educational and inspirational excursion. One of the most beautiful miracles of nature I've ever seen.. highly recommend your tour company did a fabulous job very professional, very efficient and extremely enjoyable. Thanks for the memories.

Robert C

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

The canyon was magical and going later in the afternoon (3:00pm) allowed us to experience the canyon when it was less crowded. Although we did not have the full benefit of full daylight streaming in, there were sufficient moments and the contrasting shadows really created interesting contrasts and patterns in the canyon. Our guide Cody was fantastic and extremely informative and helpful facilitating our photos. All in all a truly inspiring adventure!

Mila K

Group

Verified booking

Today

Nice tour, well organized. Knowledgeable guide. The canyon itself is absolutely breathtaking. The narrow sandstone walls, shaped by water and wind over thousands of years, create flowing, wave-like patterns that look almost unreal. What stood out the most were the light beams shining down through the openings above, especially around midday. They create a magical, almost surreal atmosphere that makes it a dream for photography.

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

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)

Navajo Park Permit fee

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
Juan A
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
I'd been here before, but a sandstorm prevented me from enjoying it as much as I did this time. The canyon is fascinating. The shapes you can capture with the camera are endless, and the photo composition possibilities are endless. The guide, Mike Calamity, is an expert at showing you how to take photos, where to find the best spots, and how to adjust your phone’s camera settings to get the best shots. The guide’s kindness and professionalism make a huge difference in getting the most out of your visit to the canyon. It’s very easy to walk through, ideal for people who have trouble going down stairs.
Mary G
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The visit to Antelope Canyon was one of the best of my life. I am a world traveler so that says a lot. The guide was SUPER. He was very knowledgeable, accommodating, told us the history and took many photos of the guests . He is an expert on picture taking. Before we entered the Canyon, he helped folks set their phones and cameras to get the best pictures. This is the first tour I ever took this I did not want to end!! At the end, he informed us that he was the grandson of the 8 year old girl that discovered the canyon many years ago!!
Bruce P
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The experience was really great. Big Mike was our guide and he was very knowledgeable about the canyon and area. He also assisted with photos to make sure we got the cool shots. He could help with either iPhone or android. This is important to the experience. The accessories he brought were key in helping get great photos.
Mary D
Group
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Carlisle was absolutely the best guide!!! I believe I have the million photo thanks to his suggestion. Do put your camera in Amber mode. I would take less pictures of actually the holes in the top where you can see the sky or light. And take more of the walls with the light signing on the walls.
Jan W
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Everything from scheduling to communication leading up to our tour was flawless. Our guide, Sonny was extremely knowledgeable and spent time explaining highlights on our tour and helped us take amazing pictures. It was a true visual explosion. I highly recommend!

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.