LAS VEGAS BUS TOUR FIELD GUIDE
From Las Vegas to the Navajo-Guided Canyons: Antelope Canyon and the 280° Horseshoe Bend
A full-day bus tour from Las Vegas that visits Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell — useful as a practical guide to timing, logistics and on-site restrictions.
From Las Vegas to the Navajo-Guided Canyons: Antelope Canyon and the 280° Horseshoe Bend.
Depart Las Vegas in the early morning for a scenic drive through the Nevada desert, then join a Navajo guide at Antelope Canyon to learn about the canyon’s history and local Navajo culture while marveling at the canyon’s stunning sounds and colors produced by the centuries-old sandstone. The tour continues to Horseshoe Bend to watch the dark green waters of the Colorado River wrap around a 280-degree curve that is now 4,000 ft (1.2 km) deep, with stops to view Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell on the return, taking in panoramic views of mirror-like water along white and orange layered sandstone.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Navajo-guided lessons inside Antelope Canyon
At Antelope Canyon a Navajo guide explains the canyon’s history and the culture of the local Navajo tribe while visitors see the canyon’s colors and formations in the centuries-old sandstone.
Horseshoe Bend’s sweeping 280-degree curve
Horseshoe Bend reveals the Colorado River’s dark green waters wrapping around a 280-degree curve carved over centuries; the river corridor at this bend reaches about 4,000 ft (1.2 km) deep.
Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell panoramas
On the way back the tour stops for views of Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell, where mirror-like water runs along white and orange layered sandstone, offering broad panoramas before the drive to Las Vegas.
What the day feels like
A long, structured day of drives and concentrated viewpoints
This is a 15-hour bus tour that begins with an early departure from Las Vegas, follows a scenic route through desert landscapes, includes guided time inside Antelope Canyon, a dedicated stop at Horseshoe Bend, and photo viewpoints at Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell before returning to the original pickup point.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this full-day bus tour suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 15-hour itinerary with an early-morning departure from Las Vegas; plan a full day for travel and stops.
The tour includes bottled water, the Horseshoe Bend fee, an Antelope Canyon ticket and lunch; tips and gratuities are excluded.
Not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible; not suitable for pets; there is no public transportation nearby. Pickup is at the bus or shuttle area and drop-off must be at the same location.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour duration is 15 hours.
What languages are the guides in?
Guides are available in English; Spanish and Portuguese are available for private groups.
What is included in the price?
Included are bottled water, the Horseshoe Bend fee, an Antelope Canyon ticket and lunch; tips and gratuities are not included.
Is the tour wheelchair- or stroller-accessible?
No — the tour is not wheelchair-accessible and not stroller-accessible.
Where do I meet the tour bus?
Pickup is at the bus or shuttle area; drop-off and pickup must be in the same place.
Can I bring my pet?
No — the tour is not suitable for pets.