Can you go to Antelope Canyon without a tour?

No, the Antelope Canyon is protected by the Navajo Parks and Recreation and only authorized tour companies can take visitors to the canyon. One cannot go alone; you have to be with an authorized tour company.

Are any tours open for Antelope Canyon?

The answer is yes. We are officially open after 485 days of being closed. The canyon reopened on July 12, 2021. At Dixie’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours, we are operating and giving tours into the canyon.

What is the cost for Antelope Canyon?

Hour-long tours of Lower Antelope Canyon cost $40, and up to $80 for deluxe options. The price generally—but not always—includes taxes and the $8 Navajo permit fee. (Check with your tour company if you have any questions about additional fees.)

Can you go to Horseshoe Bend without a tour?

Short Answer: Yes! It is possible to visit Horseshoe Bend without a tour or guide. Many visitors to Horseshoe Bend make a point to see the neighboring Antelope Canyon, which requires you to book a tour through a certified Navajo tour company.

Why is Antelope Canyon so expensive?

Why is Upper more expensive? Upper is more internationally famous, creating more demand for the tickets at Upper. Photos like this are why it is so famous, but these photos are heavily edited and staged. It will not look like this when you enter the canyon.

How many days do you need in Antelope Canyon?

Day 2: Depending on which canyon you went on day 1, you now visit either Lower or Upper Antelope Canyon. Please keep in mind that you can of course visit for one day only. However, staying 2 days is an expierence you’ll love: More relaxed, more to see and really unique to visit both Upper and Lower.

How long is the walk through Antelope Canyon?

0.6 mile
Antelope Canyon is a 0.6 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Page, Arizona that features a river and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible year-round. The cost to enter Navajo Park is $8 and the MANDATORY tour is $40-$68.

Should you visit upper or Lower Antelope Canyon?

Upper Antelope Canyon is more internationally famous and therefore busier. However Upper is better equipped to handle larger crowds than Lower during peak season in mid to late summer. Upper Antelope Canyon is also easier to enter, so tour groups with elderly or physically limited travelers go to Upper.

How to visit Antelope Canyon?

Always book a guided tour. Antelope Canyon is a popular spot and the only way to see it is by guided tour.

Be patient. Hundreds of tourists visit Antelope Canyon every day,and some report feeling as if tour guides are “rushing” them through the Canyon.

Space is tight. No backpacks are allowed inside the Canyon,so try to carry only essential items,such as a water bottle and your mobile phone or camera equipment.

Stay calm and be flexible,especially on a photo tour. You’ll have limited time—just 1-2 minutes—to snap your shots,so be prepared to adjust positions at a moment’s notice.

Confirm your tour time. Navajo lands operate on a different time zone than the rest of Arizona,which doesn’t observe daylight savings.

It can get quite hot,especially on your short walk to the mouth of the Canyon. Wear a hat and sunglasses and bring water along for your tour.

It’s dusty. Wear appropriate footwear and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.

Bring cash to cover the$8 entrance fee to the Navajo Reservation,and to tip your tour guides (as appropriate—no pressure).

Is there antelope in Arizona?

In Arizona, antelope are found primarily in the northern plains. They also inhabit high elevation meadows between forested areas, semi-desert grasslands, and scattered herds are found in the grasslands of southeastern Arizona. The endangered Sonoran pronghorn occurs in Mexico and southwestern Arizona.

What is the admission to Antelope Canyon?

Antelope Canyon entrance fee. For either Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon, a guide is required; this is a Navajo Nation Tribal Park. The entrance fee is $6/person, and the guided tour is typically $20. In the cold months, people are allowed in Lower Antelope Canyon without a guide; but guide always required for Upper AC.