PHOENIX WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Sky to Slot: An Eight‑Hour Odyssey Over the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon Hike and Monument Valley
An 8‑hour narrated scenic flight and land tour from Deer Valley Airport that pairs aerial overflights of Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell and Monument Valley with a guided hike through Antelope Canyon.
Sky to Slot: An Eight‑Hour Odyssey Over the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon Hike and Monument Valley.
The Ultimate Tour of Northern Arizona stitches long, cinematic vistas into a single day: a narrated scenic flight out of Phoenix that traces the Verde River and Sedona’s red rocks, a rare overflight of the Grand Canyon, a landing at Page for a guided hike through Antelope Canyon, and return legs that sweep past Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge and Monument Valley.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Aerial overflight of the Grand Canyon
The itinerary includes a 25‑minute overflight of the Grand Canyon on a route available to only a few operators, flying about 1,000 feet above the rim and passing the south rim, which sits at over 7,000 feet above sea level.
Antelope Canyon hiking tour
After landing at Page, the tour includes a 1.5‑hour guided hike through Antelope Canyon; the ground portion is strenuous, has a no‑bags policy, and is not suitable for those with mobility challenges.
Lake Powell, Rainbow Bridge and Monument Valley
The route continues with scenic flights over Lake Powell and Rainbow Bridge, followed by a tour of Monument Valley’s spires, buttes and mesas on the Arizona–Utah border—features that have long defined the American West.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
It’s a long, purposeful day that begins with a morning check‑in at Deer Valley Airport for a narrated scenic flight, stretches across northern Arizona’s varied terrain, pauses in Page for a focused slot‑canyon hike and lunch, then resumes with sweeping aerial passages over Lake Powell and Monument Valley before returning to the departure airport.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day works for — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Duration is approximately 8 hours with morning check‑in; the tour departs from Deer Valley Airport in North Phoenix.
On the ground tour at Antelope Canyon no bags are allowed; plan accordingly.
The Antelope Canyon hiking tour is strenuous and is not suitable for anyone with mobility challenges; children are highly recommended to be 10 years or older.
The tour is operated by Westwind Air Service, is booked on a first‑come/first‑served basis (availability is confirmed after booking), and includes a landing at Page with a restaurant lunch before return flights.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Ultimate Tour of Northern Arizona?
The tour runs approximately 8 hours.
Where do I check in for the tour?
Check‑in is in the morning at Deer Valley Airport in North Phoenix.
Is the Antelope Canyon portion a hike?
Yes — after landing at Page you are driven to the Antelope Canyon trailhead for a 1.5‑hour hiking tour through the canyon.
Are bags allowed on the ground tour?
No — no bags are allowed on the ground tour portion at Antelope Canyon.
Is the Antelope Canyon hike suitable for people with limited mobility?
No — the Antelope Canyon tour is quite strenuous and not suitable for anyone with mobility challenges.
How is availability handled when booking?
The tour is booked on a first‑come/first‑served basis; the operator will confirm availability with you after booking.
Will we see Monument Valley on this tour?
Yes — the itinerary includes a scenic tour of Monument Valley after flights over Lake Powell and Rainbow Bridge before returning to the departure airport.