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Light Beams and Redstone Cathedrals: An Upper Antelope Canyon Tour out of Page, Arizona
A 2-hour, small-group sightseeing tour (up to 11 people) that brings you into Upper Antelope Canyon to see the famed light beams and includes a stop at Horseshoe Bend.
Light Beams and Redstone Cathedrals: An Upper Antelope Canyon Tour out of Page, Arizona.
This short sightseeing outing out of Page, Arizona, delivers the narrow, sculpted slot walls and the legendary shafts of light that have made Upper Antelope Canyon world-famous—paired with a quick visit to Horseshoe Bend and the practical rhythms of a Navajo Nation–permitted tour.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Iconic Upper Antelope Canyon Light Beams
The tour’s signature moment is the canyon’s light beams as sunlight pierces the narrow red sandstone walls—an experience the trip is designed to deliver for sightseers.
A Short, Sculpted Slot Walk
Expect a roughly one-quarter-mile, one-way walk through the slot with flowing sandstone walls; the route exits onto an uphill approach and a descent of 150 steps back to the waiting trucks.
Navajo Nation Access and Local Stops
The tour includes the required Navajo Nation permit and entrance into Upper Antelope Canyon, provides complimentary bottled water and limited snacks, and stops at Big Lake Trading Post for restrooms, snacks and souvenirs.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The rhythm is tightly choreographed: on-site check-in before your slot, a short ride aboard 4x4 trucks to the canyon rim, a guided hour-long walk through the narrow, echoing sandstone corridor, then an uphill approach and a 150-step descent back to vehicles before a final stop at a local trading post and return to lodging.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Check in on-site at least 30 minutes before your selected tour time; you will load onto 4x4 trucks about 15 minutes before departure.
Navajo Nation permit and entrance to Upper Antelope Canyon are included; complimentary bottled water and limited snacks are provided.
Bags, backpacks, fanny packs, hydration packs, purses, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, GoPros, live-action cameras, open-toed shoes, sandals or heels, pets or service animals, firearms, and smoking are not allowed.
Only portal restrooms are available at the canyon check-in sites; the itinerary includes a stop at Big Lake Trading Post for snacks and restrooms.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour is two hours in total, with nearly an hour spent exploring the canyon.
When should I arrive for my tour?
You must check in on-site at least 30 minutes before your selected tour time and be ready to load onto the 4x4 trucks about 15 minutes before departure.
How long is the walk inside Upper Antelope Canyon?
The canyon hike is approximately one-quarter mile and operates as a one-way route through the slot.
Are tripods or professional cameras allowed?
No—tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, GoPros and live-action cameras are not allowed; handheld photography is permitted.
Are restrooms available?
Only portal restrooms are located at the canyon check-in sites; the tour stops at Big Lake Trading Post for additional facilities.
Is the tour accessible for wheelchairs or service animals?
The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and pets or service animals are not allowed due to safety considerations.