Sightseer's Tour - Upper Antelope Canyon
100 min tour into the world famous Upper Antelope Canyon (more detail below)
Overview
Activity details
ANTELOPE CANYON TOURS is Navajo Owned and Operated. Providing tours into Upper Antelope Canyon and other locations.
This tour offers you a fully guided tour into the Upper Antelope Canyon. Plenty of time for everyone to take photos on this tour and also enough time for you to experience the canyon.
From our office location in the city of Page AZ we will transport you to the canyon in our trucks (your vehicle stays at our office location), the drive to the canyon takes 20 minutes, about this drive to the canyon, half of this drive is smooth, the remaining half involves a dirt road - this dirt road can vary in bumpiness, most of the time the road is mild bumpy, there's also the chance the road can be medium-level with bumpy. If you've had recent back surgery this may not be for you.
Once we arrive at the canyon you will come off the truck and walk through the sandstone walls of the canyon with your guide. This is a fully guided tour from start to finish - you are in a group the entire time. After completing the walk through the canyon we now take a hike up and over the canyon (note you are not seeing down into the canyon), the new hike does Not involve dangerous heights but you will be out in the elements so please be prepared for hot summer days or cold winter days. In total, the walk through the canyon is a quarter-mile, we can be inside the canyon for roughly 40 minutes - the return hike is a half-mile return walk and this needs to be completed in 15-20 minutes.
Advance reservations are required. Best method to book is online, using the calendar, we are running a skeleton crew and you could be on hold anywhere from 1-10mins
- This online calendar is operated 24/7 by highly caffeinated hamsters:
- This calendar is 100% accurate and self-updates - for instance, when someone cancels, those tickets will automatically be available online.
- Once we are Sold Out we cannot accept any more bookings. We do not have a hold for walk-ins, our full inventory is placed online - once we're sold out we cannot accommodate walk-ins.
- When you see " 1 left! " on the calendar this means there is only One (1) ticket available for One (1) Person, we cannot modify our calendar to accommodate more people, even if it's "just one more."
- Be sure you select enough tickets for Everyone, including babies.
Departure Times:
7:50am, 9:50am, (**)12:00pm, 2:00pm, & 4:10pm
the 4:10pm is only available from April 1st to September 30th
**the 12:00pm is priced higher from April 1st through August 31st (supply and demand).
during the winter months the 7:50am tour is a bit dimmer compared to the other tour times, is it still worthwhile? it certainly is!
What's included
- 100 min. Guided tour into the Upper Antelope Canyon
Pricing
2025 Rates
7:50am, 9:50am, **12:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:10pm
Ages 8yrs+ : $100.00
Ages 0-7yrs : $82.00
12:00pm from April 1st to August 31st **
Ages 8yrs+ : $125.00
Ages 0-7yrs : $117.00
RATES INCLUDE Navajo Tribal Park entrance fee and local taxes.
there are additional costs: cc fee, and booking fee - you can see the total cost during checkout.
Prices are subject to change.
Children aged 0-7 will need a car seat/booster seat, we do not supply these seats - if you do not have one we cannot take you on tour.
Active military & Veterans, we do have a Promo code "MILITARY" you can use at check-out. Proof must be provided when checking in for the tour. unless the tour is already discounted, no additional discounts.
-WINTER DISCOUNT-
available in JAN, FEB
Additional information
Check-in details
Check-In Time is 30 Mins Prior
- Tours run on ARIZONA TIME, same time as Phoenix AZ, also known as Mountain Standard Time Non-Daylight
- Our Local Time is ALWAYS -7 UTC
- Be sure you factor in TIME ZONES when you travel to us
What to bring
- Best to wear closed-toe shoes, sometimes the sand can be hot, and mind the tiny lifeforms.
- You can bring water, a camera, and walking sticks, and may we suggest cash, in case you want to tip your tour guide.
Special requirements
There are Very Strict passenger limits in place.
Even before covid, we had capacity limits,
- We do not maintain a waitlist.
Unless you are “the” Gwen Stefani… I will find a way to take you on tour. - If you have the time, and you're feeling lucky, you can always wait in our office before the tour sets out, wait and see if someone does not show up for their tour - odds are low - but you never know.
- Due to very Strict Passenger limits please book the Exact number of persons joining the tour. If you arrive in our office needing more tickets we will Not have any available tickets - It does not matter how small a person is, no confirmed ticket for them there is no tour for them - children of all ages, including babies need a paid ticket too.
Waiver:
- A signed Waiver of Liability is required to join the tour. Signature(s) is gathered after you book or at check-in.
- A signed waiver of liability is required to join the tour.
Everyone must be able to complete the walk/hike (more details below):
CRUCIAL DETAILS ABOUT THE HIKE UP AND OVER.
- In total, the tour involves .75 miles of walking/hiking. The first .25 mile is an easy walk through the canyon - the remaining portion involves the New Hike, this might be a challenge for some - video of hike, please take this into consideration for your friends and family. Summer days are HOT (Extreme heat is possible), and Winter days are cold. One last bit of information, the walk does involve soft sand, it is proving to be a challenge for some.
- Know your limits, timing-wise we need to keep a nice pace, taking too much time on the hike up and over will delay operation and affect the next tour time. We would like everyone to complete this hike in less than 15 MINUTES.
- If you've recently had knee, back, hip surgery you may want to reconsider this hike. We've been told by the Navajo Nation to maintain a one-way path - because of that, the tour is not wheelchair accessible, sorry but we cannot make the tour easier.
Restrictions
- No opaque bags
- No Strollers
- No selfie sticks.
- No tripods or monopods
- We have a CLEAR BAG policy, if you have a clear bag all items must be visible - We DO NOT allow purses or fanny packs. The purpose of this clear bag is to carry water and any other important items like medicine or pocketbooks. You CANNOT put your opaque bags(s) in the clear bag…. all items must be visible.
- A clear water bottle would be best, but it's okay if it is not, it must be inspected before getting on our tour truck.
- You Cannot follow us in your vehicle; You will be transported to the canyon in our Authorized Tour Trucks.
- Time is limited, we no longer accommodate wedding-type photos and or groups hiring a professional photographer to take photos of the group.
- The Navajo Nation Tribal Parks has a zero-pet policy.
- The Navajo Nation Mask Mandate is no longer in effect - wearing a mask is optional.
Disclaimers
Colors in the Canyon:
- The colors in the canyon vary throughout the year, and a different glow in different parts of the canyon. In the Fall & Winter months the 7:50am tour time does offer dimmer conditions, due to the shorter days, there is still a nice glow inside the canyon, regardless the experience is still Great!
- We do offer tours year-round - the colors inside the canyon are still there during the winter months - it's just a matter of knowing your camera - most are under the impression you "have" to be in the canyon at a particular time - in our opinion - this is not true - the canyon is beautiful at all tour time - they are all unique.
- Rates are all subject to change.
Colors change in the canyon throughout the day, the time of the year can change the amount of glow inside the canyon
Dusty Conditions:
- We advise dressing your camera in a rain jacket (not for actual rain) to avoid the falling sand that is thrown in the canyon. Changing your lens in the canyon is at your own risk - we are not responsible for damaged cameras. The Sightseer's Tour: You can take photos.
Weather:
- Please visit weather.com and check out the expected weather at least 2 or 3 days prior to when you're to arrive, be prepared for weather that can be either cold or hot, and come with layers.
Be sure to map the distance before you book the tour
- We do not meet or depart from anywhere else.
We are open YEAR-ROUND.
- Guided tours are required to visit the Antelope Canyon
FAQs
When is a Good Time to Go?
- Any time, the colors change in the canyon throughout the day. Regardless of which tour time, you will have color inside the canyon - the ambient glow is there - even in the winter months. However, if your main goal is to see the light beams coming into the canyon this is best from April through August - does one need a light beam to enjoy their experience in the canyon? the experience is great no matter what time of the year you want to go.
- With today's camera technology, anyone and everyone can walk away with very nice photos. One final thought, just being inside this wonderful creation is worth it, photos are good for memories but what you see visually with your own eyes is an experience. The same goes for whatever time of the year, visiting Antelope Canyon in the Fall / Winter seasons is still well worth the trip - the canyon is always beautiful.
- Do know Arizona does experience a monsoon season - end of July, August, and sometimes into September - all depending, some tours might be canceled the day of, there is absolutely No Way to predict this in advance, it's just a risk everyone takes during these months - average amount of closures a year due to flooding can be around 5 days out of the year.
How Do I Contact You?
- We do our best to answer all calls from 7am to 4pm AZ Time - Phone calls may be backed up, so expect long holds - the best way to communicate is by email. tours@antelopecanyon.com
Have More Questions?
- Check out our FAQ for possible answers to common questions.
Cancellations
TERMS AND CONDITIONS / CANCELLATION POLICY:
A FULL REFUND IS available if the cancellation occurs 48+ hours before your arrival date - all sales are final if you book within the 48hr window of the tour date. please have your booking number ready if you call to cancel.* Customers will also receive a full refund* in the event of “the operator” canceling tours due to extreme weather or if ACT inc experiences other unforeseen circumstances. You can cancel your booking, by clicking the link in your confirmation email, the link is where your name and tour information are located (top of email), If you are canceling well ahead of the cancellation policy we do not require you to tell us why you need to cancel, clicking the link in your email is quick and easy. If the link is not allowing cancellation contact us by email or phone *
If you miss your tour there are NO Refunds, nor will we allow you to transfer your payment to another booking. In addition, showing up at our office, at the time of check-in and notifying us someone in your party did not make it, with no prior acknowledgment, will result in no refund. Payments cannot be transferred to another date. Be sure to arrive early or even extra early - our address works on all GPS devices.
Office Location is 22 (Twenty Two) SOUTH Lake Powell Boulevard - Page Arizona 86040
If we are notified by you, the customer, of any changes in your passenger count. Let's say the night before you know someone is not going to make the tour the next day, let us know via EMAIL (do not call), you stand a small chance of a partial refund - with notification from you we can put the seat(s) back up on the market and if resold we can offer some money back to you - a restocking fee might apply - this offer does not apply if we are notified at check-in.
Advance notice of a reduction of passengers in your booking will not be a full refund: we will refund the tour cost, the booking fees are non-refundable (varies 3 -8.41%). Only a complete cancellation yields a full refund*. We are not liable for mistakes made with online bookings (e.g. wrong date, not knowing our tours are into the Upper Antelope Canyon), going to the wrong location, and not understanding time shifts with the time zones.
*Full refunds are only available if we are refunding the same card used for booking (if your card is compromised and you've been given a new card - the refund will still get to you). If you used a prepaid card that you no longer have or if you want to be refunded to a different card e.g. from Visa to Amex - the conditions for refund are different - we would only be able to refund 80% of the charge. There is no need to type your credit card details to us if you cancel, if anything you could provide the last 4 numbers if you wish but Not all the numbers. Refunded amounts are in USD, if your refund does not match the paid amount, it is due to a possible change in currency exchange rates.
If you have a receipt from another Lake Powell Navajo Tribal park showing you already paid the tribal park fee, a refund could be available - if a receipt (hardcopy) with matching dates is given to us - not an email confirmation - these refunds will not be granted in advance, only on the day of - No refunds if you forget or do not have a copy of the receipt for us.
Health and well-being of everyone: If you or someone in your group has flu-like symptoms, or signs of C-19 Click Here symptoms, let us know, the sooner we know the better chance you might get a partial refund (restocking fee will apply). By not telling us in advance we will consider it as a no-show with no Refund; best to notify us by email. Finally, those showing symptoms of C-19 and attempting to join the tour will have their temperature taken, if their temp is 100.4 degrees F or greater the entire group will not be allowed on tour and there will be no refund - it's best to let us know as soon as possible so you can hopefully get a partial refund (restocking fee will be applied to sudden cancellations).
One last thing, do know we will not call you if you are not here for the tour you purchased. Everyone should be responsible enough to double-check the tour date, and tour time & and arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled tour time.
All refunds Could take up to 45 days (average is 10 business days).
contact information:
email: tours@antelopecanyon.com
phone: 1-928-645-9102
office hours: 7am to 4pm (Arizona Time.)
after hours: send an email