How to visit and what to see in Antelope Canyon (Arizona): schedules

One of the places that can most impress those of us who make a travel through the national parks of the western United States es Antelope Canyon.

It is a spectacular natural area located at northern arizona, next to the town of Page and the recreational park glen canyon, and which is considered as a navajo indian tribal park.

Personally, I have not yet had the opportunity to go to Antelope Canyon, but all those who have visited express their impression, like the Galician traveler sweet, which in his personal blog “Meiga in Alaska”, tells us:

"Antelope Canyon is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The walls of this small canyon in the middle of the Arizona desert are so full of magic and softness that it is shocking. If I had to choose one place among all of them, I would choose this one.”

Antelope Canyon is what is called narrow canyon, which through the photographs taken by travelers who visit it transmits an impressive beauty.

In this way it becomes one of the places where the most beautiful snapshots are taken in the world. west coast of united states.

Where is Antelope Canyon

For visit Antelope Canyon you must go to Page, a town located on the border between northern Arizona and southern Utah, about three hours north of Grand Canyon of the Colorado.

Located next to the aforementioned recreational area of glen canyon, and specifically, on the banks of Lake Powell, the canyon is located at an altitude of 1.200 meters, and its sinuous walls through which the light penetrates are about 40 meters high.

What to see when visiting Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon It is divided into two zones, the upper cannon (Upper Canyon) And the lower barrel (Lower Canyon).

The most visited and most appropriate for taking photos is the upper canyon, whose excursion lasts an hour and a half.

It is highly recommended to try to visit at noon, around 12 noon, as it is the time when the light enters deeper into the canyon, causing the most beautiful scenes.

The excursion involves riding a large SUV that travels a few miles along a very sandy road until reaching the shore of Lake Powell, from where you access the entrance of Antelope Canyon.

During the visit with the guide, you travel through the deep crevice that originates from the narrow canyon, and during it you see and photograph the different corners of Antelope Canyon.

Of course, according to the experience of some visitors to Antelope Canyon, it is important to avoid the early hours of the day and holidays.

Since there is usually a large influx of tourists who travel through the narrow canyon for the visit, this can make it difficult to take photos without people in front of you.

To know the impressions of other travelers who have visited Antelope Canyon, we recommend reading the experience of Caliope, on her blog “Travels and Experiences".

Antelope Canyon Tour from Las Vegas

To visit this natural enclave you have the option of signing up for a Antelope Canyon Tour from Las Vegas.

On a 12-hour excursion that is carried out with a guide in English, after a four-hour journey you will arrive at Antelope Canyon.

There you will have the option to visit the canyon you prefer, the upper one being the most suitable for photographs (Upper Canyon).

After touring this canyon and taking your photos, you will return to Las Vegas again.

Antelope Canyon Hours and Tickets

If you prefer to go on your own, you should know that the Antelope Canyon Visiting Hours They are every day from 8 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon.

Tours to visit Antelope Canyon

However, it is only allowed See Antelope Canyon on a guided tour, so you will have to sign up for one of the organized tour by companies in the area.

You have various alternative excursions whose prices start from 45 dollars per person, already incorporating the payment of the fee to access this tribal park.

It should be noted that if you want to take photos or record video (surely...) they will charge you an additional fee that authorizes up to three people.

Map: How to Get to Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon is one of tribal parks of the Navajo Indian Reservation, and if you go on your own, to get to it you have to take a detour on highway AZ98, east of Page, at mile 299.