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Into The Wave: A Guided Day Through North Coyote Buttes
A guided day or photo tour from Page, Arizona, to The Wave in the North Coyote Buttes — a limited‑access, permit‑required landscape reached by hikes of roughly 6–12 miles.
Into The Wave: A Guided Day Through North Coyote Buttes.
The Wave, tucked inside North Coyote Buttes near Page, Arizona, is a world‑famous swirl of sandstone that rewards those who secure a rare permit. Grand Circle Tours runs guided day and photo trips into this limited‑access area, where hikers thread narrow slickrock and redeem long vistas for exceptional photography and singular memories.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The Wave — a one‑of‑a‑kind sandstone spectacle
The Wave is the centerpiece of North Coyote Buttes, celebrated for its curving striations and surreal shapes; visiting it is the primary reason most travelers join this guided outing.
Hike lengths that vary by tour style
Guided hikes to The Wave itself generally take about 1–1.5 hours; total outing distances differ by tour — roughly 6–7 miles for the day tour and commonly 10–12 miles for photo tours.
Limited permits, focused groups
North Coyote Buttes is a limited‑access area that requires a permit; operators provide guided access so participants can experience the site within the regulatory limits.
What the day feels like
How the Day Unfolds
Expect a full‑day rhythm: a guided outing listed at seven hours that includes approach hiking across slickrock and the concentrated 1–1.5 hour guided visit at The Wave. Options include the standard day tour (shorter total mileage) and the photo tour (longer routes that push toward 10–12 miles) to give photographers extra angles and time in the formation.
THE LANDSCAPE
The Wave — a one‑of‑a‑kind sandstone spectacle
The Wave is the centerpiece of North Coyote Buttes, celebrated for its curving striations and surreal shapes; visiting it is the primary reason most travelers join this guided outing.
THE ROUTE
Hike lengths that vary by tour style
Guided hikes to The Wave itself generally take about 1–1.5 hours; total outing distances differ by tour — roughly 6–7 miles for the day tour and commonly 10–12 miles for photo tours.
THE ACCESS
Limited permits, focused groups
North Coyote Buttes is a limited‑access area that requires a permit; operators provide guided access so participants can experience the site within the regulatory limits.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours depart daily at 8:30 a.m.; the standard listed duration for the outing is seven hours.
Guided hikes to The Wave typically take about 1–1.5 hours; total tour mileage is around 6–7 miles for the day tour and often 10–12 miles for photo tours.
Day tour rate is listed at $199 for adults; the photo tour rate is listed at $269.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the North Coyote Buttes tour?
The listed duration for the outing is seven hours.
What are the tour options and prices?
There is a Day Tour at $199 per adult and a Photo Tour at $269.
How much hiking is involved?
Guided hikes to The Wave generally take about 1–1.5 hours; total distances are approximately 6–7 miles for the day tour and often 10–12 miles for photo tours.
When do tours depart?
Tours depart every day at 8:30 a.m.
Do I need a permit to visit The Wave?
Yes. North Coyote Buttes is a limited‑access area and a permit is required to visit The Wave.