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Canyon · Page, Arizona
Antelope Canyon
Narrow sandstone canyon on Navajo land near Page, with wavy walls carved by water and light beams at midday. It can only be visited on tours with authorized Navajo guides.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon is a narrow canyon, the type Americans call a slot canyon, carved into Navajo sandstone by flash floods that, over thousands of years, polished the walls into curves and waves. It sits in the Lake Powell Tribal Park on Navajo Nation land, a few kilometers east of Page, and is divided into two sections.
Upper Antelope Canyon, called Tsé bighánílíní by the Navajo, “the place where water runs through rocks,” has a floor level with the entrance and is easier to walk. It is known for the light beams that come down from above and illuminate the dust, most common around midday from March to October. Lower Antelope Canyon, Hazdistazí, “spiral rocks,” is longer and narrower, traversed by metal ladders and tight passages.
Visits are only allowed with authorized Navajo operators, at scheduled times and in guided groups. Guides explain the canyon’s formation and the Navajo relationship with the place and point out where to photograph. Tripods, large bags and drones are usually prohibited.
On rainy days in the region, even far away, tours may be canceled due to flash flood risk, and the canyon closes on certain Navajo holidays.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About one to two hours, including the one-hour tour and boarding time.
Best time
In Upper Antelope, near midday from March to October, for the light beams. In Lower Antelope, any time works; early morning is cooler.
How to get there
Tours depart from operator points in Page and on Highway 98, a few kilometers east of town. You cannot enter the canyon on your own.
Tip
Book in advance, especially midday slots. Tour times follow the Navajo Nation time zone, one hour ahead of Page from March to November.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Antelope Canyon
Can you visit Antelope Canyon without a guide?
No. The canyon is on Navajo Nation land and may only be visited on tours with authorized Navajo operators, at scheduled times. Book before you go.
Which to choose: Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon?
Upper is flat and known for light beams near midday. Lower is longer and narrower, with metal stairways, and groups tend to be less cramped. The two tours are separate.
Can an Antelope Canyon tour be cancelled?
Yes. On rainy days in the region, even if far away, tours can be suspended due to flash flood risk. The canyon also closes on some Navajo holidays; check with the operator.