Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Day Tour with Lunch

Slot canyon light, desert drive, river overlook, and a walkable route with no ladders

This full-day guided tour from Las Vegas takes you to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend in Arizona, with a Navajo guide leading you through the slot canyon and across the desert landscape. You choose between Upper Antelope, Lower Antelope, or Canyon X. Each offers a different view of the sculpted sandstone walls and the light that filters through the narrow openings above. The tour includes hotel pickup from select Las Vegas properties, lunch, WiFi on the vehicle, and a complimentary water bottle. The Navajo Permit Fee is included for all three canyon options. Horseshoe Bend adds a 1.5-mile round-trip walk on sandy and rocky terrain to stand above the Colorado River's 280-degree turn.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Lake Powellpass by
2. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monumentpass by
3. Horseshoe Bend1h 30m · entry included
4. Antelope Canyon1h · entry included

Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend tour

• Drive through Virgin River Gorge
• Pass through Kanab town
• View Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell
• See Lake Powell and Grand Staircase-Escalante views
• Hike Horseshoe Bend overlook
• Explore Antelope Canyon with Navajo guide

The experience

What makes this day work is the route itself. You leave Las Vegas and drive through the Virgin River Gorge, pass through Kanab (Utah's little Hollywood), and see Lake Powell and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument along the way: the off-road drive across the desert gives you a real chance of spotting wildlife. The vehicle is air-conditioned and WiFi is on board, so the hours between stops are not dead time.

Antelope Canyon is the main event. The sandstone walls glow red, gold, and orange as daylight dances through the narrow openings from above. Unlike many slot canyons, there are no ladders or steep stairs here. You walk the corridor at the bottom of the canyon floor at your own pace, which means you can stop and frame the shot you want without rushing. A local Navajo guide leads the way and explains how flash flood waters carved the canyon into the Navajo sandstone. The three options (Upper, Lower, and Canyon X) each show you a different part of the canyon system, so the light and the walk change depending on which one you pick.

Horseshoe Bend comes next. An off-road vehicle takes you as close to the rim as the terrain allows for a private overlook, then you walk the final 1.5 miles on sandy and rocky ground to stand 1,000 feet above the Colorado River. From there you look down at the river making its 280-degree turn around the cliffs. The scale and the view are what make the walk worth it. Lunch (a turkey sandwich by default, but you can request a change after booking) happens during the day, and you're back at your Las Vegas hotel by evening.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas properties.
• Navajo Permit Fee for your chosen canyon option.
• lunch.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• one complimentary bottle of water.
• and a local Navajo guide leading you through the canyon and across the desert landscape.

Options for this experience

3 options

Antelope Canyon X, open to all agesGuide in English · 05:15Wander through the smooth, flowing sandstone walls and striking rock formations of this quiet slot canyon, set against dramatic desert landscapes. Difficulty: moderate, with no ladders, a fair walking distance and a steep staircase. Lunch is a boxed sandwich, with roast beef, turkey or vegetarian options. Pickup is included.

Lower Antelope, open to all agesGuide in English · 05:15Make your way through tight passages, bends, stairs and ladders carved into beautifully shaped sandstone walls in Lower Antelope Canyon. Difficulty: moderate, with fairly steep stairs and ladders. Lunch is a boxed sandwich, with roast beef, turkey or vegetarian options. Pickup is included.

Upper Antelope, ages 8 and upGuide in English · 05:15Known for its famous beams of light and sweeping sandstone walls, Upper Antelope Canyon offers an easy stroll through a stunning slot canyon. Difficulty: easy, flat with a minimal incline. Lunch is a boxed sandwich, with roast beef, turkey or vegetarian options. Age limit: guests aged 0 to 7 cannot take part for safety reasons. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:15

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 16 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by National Park Express

Is this one for you?Choose Upper Antelope if you want the most dramatic light beams and the easiest walk; pick Lower Antelope if you're comfortable with ladders and want a less crowded experience; go with Canyon X if you're looking for the longest slot canyon on the Navajo Nation and don't mind a smaller group. The 1.5-mile walk at Horseshoe Bend is on sandy and rocky terrain, so wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for the elevation. It's what puts you 1,000 feet above the Colorado River's 280-degree turn.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 7 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between Upper Antelope, Lower Antelope, and Canyon X?

All three are slot canyons on the Navajo Nation with no ladders or steep stairs, but each offers a different walk and light. Upper Antelope is the most visited and has the most dramatic light beams; Lower Antelope requires descending and ascending ladders (so it is more physically demanding); Canyon X is the longest slot canyon on the Navajo Nation and less crowded. Your guide will be a local Navajo who knows the canyon you choose.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

Antelope Canyon itself is a walkable corridor at the bottom of the canyon floor with no steep stairs or ladders (depending on which option you pick), so you can move at your own pace. Horseshoe Bend adds a 1.5-mile round-trip walk on sandy and rocky terrain to reach the overlook 1,000 feet above the Colorado River. Bags, large camera equipment, walking aids, and wheelchairs are not permitted in Antelope Canyon.

What's included in the tour price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas properties, the Navajo Permit Fee for whichever canyon you choose, lunch, an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board, and one complimentary bottle of water. You can request a change to your default pickup location (Treasure Island Hotel) or lunch choice after booking by contacting customer support.

How long is the full day, and when do I get back to Las Vegas?

The tour runs 15 hours total, including the drive from Las Vegas, both canyon visits, and the return. Plan to be back at your hotel by evening. Do not book additional activities, shows, meals, or attractions after this tour on the same day, as road or weather delays may occur.

What should I bring, and what's not allowed?

Bring additional water beyond the complimentary bottle, sunscreen, and a camera. Hiking sticks, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs are not permitted in Antelope Canyon. One piece of luggage per guest is allowed. Extra luggage is available by request at an additional charge. Pets and service animals are not allowed on the tour.

Can the tour be cancelled due to weather?

Antelope Canyon closures due to weather or safety conditions are determined solely by local operators and Navajo Parks and Recreation. If a closure occurs, you may be offered a reschedule, an alternative experience, or a full refund.