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Paddle Between Slot Canyons: Kayaking Lake Powell to Water Antelope and Touring Lower Antelope from Page
A seasonal, guided day that combines a Navajo-led walk through Lower Antelope Canyon with a performance-kayak approach to the water-only Water Antelope Canyon — useful for planning logistics and what to expect.
Paddle Between Slot Canyons: Kayaking Lake Powell to Water Antelope and Touring Lower Antelope from Page.
From Page, Arizona, this seasonal outing pairs a guided walk through the sculpted narrows of Lower Antelope Canyon with a Lake Powell kayak crossing to reach the secluded Water Antelope Canyon. The full experience includes permits, admissions, and round-trip transport from Page, and is led by a certified guide who blends safety, local geology and Navajo cultural context into the route.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lower Antelope’s sculpted slot canyon
Explore the famed slot walls and light channels of Lower Antelope Canyon with a local Navajo guide who explains the canyon’s formation and cultural significance.
Lake Powell paddle to a water-only canyon
Launch from Lake Powell in a performance kayak and paddle a scenic stretch of water to reach Water Antelope Canyon — an approach possible only by boat.
Expert-led, inclusive logistics
The tour includes all admission fees, permits and round-trip transportation from Page, and is led by a guide certified in CPR, Wilderness First Aid, and First Aid.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
After pickup in Page, the pace moves from road to slot canyon to lake: a short transfer places you at Lower Antelope for a guided walkthrough of the sinuous sandstone corridors, then you board a performance kayak to cross Lake Powell toward the secluded Water Antelope Canyon. Disembark for a short hike amid red-rock walls and light shafts, then paddle back to the launch and return to Page — all with permits, admissions and transport handled by the operator.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and what’s not specified.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This itinerary is seasonal and available between 03/02 and 10/31.
Paddling is done in state-of-the-art performance kayaks (provided by the operator). The tour includes all admission fees and permits.
Round-trip transportation from Page, AZ is included; guests are picked up at their selected hotel in Page.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When is this tour available?
The itinerary is seasonal and available between 03/02 and 10/31.
Is transportation included?
Yes — the tour includes round-trip transportation from Page, AZ, and picks up guests at their selected Page hotel.
Are admission fees and permits included?
Yes — all admission fees and permits are included in the tour price.
How do we reach Water Antelope Canyon?
Water Antelope Canyon is reached by paddling across Lake Powell in kayaks; it is accessible only by water.
Who leads the trip and what certifications do guides have?
The trip is led by a certified guide who is CPR, Wilderness First Aid (WFA), and First Aid certified.
Will I explore Lower Antelope Canyon with a local expert?
Yes — the Lower Antelope Canyon portion is guided by a local Navajo expert who provides geological and cultural interpretation.