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Into Antelope Canyon: Kayak Across Lake Powell and Hike Its Slot Walls
A fully guided 4-hour paddle-and-hike that crosses Lake Powell into Antelope Canyon, combining water travel, geology, and carefully chosen photo stops to help you experience the canyon's light and form.
Into Antelope Canyon: Kayak Across Lake Powell and Hike Its Slot Walls.
This guided outing threads a small-group kayak paddle across the calm expanse of Lake Powell and then leads a 1.5-mile hike into the narrowing sandstone of Antelope Canyon, where light, shadow and layered rock create a compact, breathtaking interior landscape.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Five Miles of Water, Then the Slot
Paddle roughly 5 miles round-trip across Lake Powell into Antelope Canyon, then continue on a guided 1.5-mile hike into the canyon’s depths; guides set pace and point out formations and photo opportunities.
Local Guides and Stories
Knowledgeable local guides share geology, Colorado River and Lake Powell context, and regional history throughout the paddle and hike, adding depth to the scenery while keeping the outing relaxed and accessible.
Photo Stops and Gentle Instruction
Small-group instruction makes this suitable for first-timers and experienced paddlers alike, with hand-picked photo pauses and optional seasonal swim stops when conditions permit.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
You meet at the public launch, kit up with life vests and kayaks, then set off as a group across calm water; as canyon walls draw closer the guides slow the pace to point out formations and light, then lead a measured 1.5-mile walk into the slot where carefully timed photo stops and quiet moments reveal the canyon’s textures before you hike and paddle back.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full experience lasts about 4 hours.
Meet at the Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp (bottom of the ramp). Do not go to 2020 Industrial Drive; please park in the designated lot and arrive 15–20 minutes early.
Bring sun protection, a water bottle, and any small personal items you need; expect water exposure so protect electronics and valuables. Life vests and kayaks are provided and guides offer paddle orientation.
Basic swimming ability is recommended and life vests are required. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited; disruptive or unsafe behavior can result in removal without refund. Tours operate rain or shine but may be modified for hazardous weather or water conditions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is approximately 4 hours in total.
Where do I meet the guide?
Meet at the Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp at the bottom of the ramp; do not go to 2020 Industrial Drive and please park in the designated lot.
How far do we paddle and hike?
You’ll paddle approximately 5 miles round-trip across Lake Powell and complete a guided 1.5-mile hike into Antelope Canyon.
Do I need prior kayaking experience?
No prior experience is required—the tour includes gentle instruction—but guests should be able to paddle several miles, enter and exit a kayak without assistance, and walk on uneven, sandy terrain.
Are children allowed?
Children are allowed but must meet minimum age and size requirements for provided life vests and kayaks, and must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
What happens in bad weather?
Tours operate rain or shine but may be modified, delayed, or canceled for wind, lightning, extreme heat, or unsafe water conditions; guides make final safety decisions.