Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour: Lower Canyon Access

Lower Antelope Canyon's slot canyon and Horseshoe Bend's river loop in one day from Sedona

A 10-hour day tour from Sedona to Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend with a professional Navajo guide, hotel pickup, and picnic lunch. The route crosses Oak Creek Canyon, passes through the Navajo Nation, and includes access to both slot canyon formations and the Colorado River overlook. Children from age 5 are welcome. The tour requires moderate fitness and the ability to walk 1.5 miles over uneven ground.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Oak Creek Canyonpassing by
2. Cameron Trading Post20m
3. Horseshoe Bend1h · entry included
4. Antelope Canyon1h · entry included

Tour Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend

• Depart from Sedona
• View Bell Rock, Cathedral Rock, Courthouse Butte
• Drive through Oak Creek Canyon
• Pass through Flagstaff and see Route 66 landmarks
• Stop at Cameron Trading Post for crafts and meal
• Travel through Navajo Nation
• Pass Echo Cliffs
• Pass Vermilion Cliffs
• Visit Horseshoe Bend overlook
• View Glen Canyon Dam from visitor center
• Tour Lower Antelope Canyon with Navajo guide

The experience

The tour departs from Sedona hotels in the morning and climbs out of the red rock landscape through Oak Creek Canyon, a riparian corridor that narrows between high cliffs before opening onto the high desert plateau. From there the route crosses into the Navajo Nation, passing the Echo Cliffs and Vermilion Cliffs, and stops at the Cameron Trading Post, established in 1916, where you can browse Navajo rugs, jewelry and pottery, or grab traditional dishes like fry bread and mutton stew. The landscape shifts from red sandstone to high desert as the tour heads toward Page, Arizona.

Lower Antelope Canyon is the main event: a slot canyon carved by water into wave-like formations, famous for light beams that pour through narrow openings in the rock. A Navajo guide leads you through the passageways, and the canyon is compact enough that the walk stays manageable even for families with children from age 5 onward. The tour also includes a stop at Horseshoe Bend, where the Colorado River loops back on itself in a 270-degree arc visible from an overlook. The hike to the viewpoint is short but crosses uneven terrain. Picnic lunch happens at Glen Canyon Dam, where you can see the structure that spans the canyon and learn about its role in water management for the region.

The operator may route you through Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon depending on weather and crowds that day. Hotel pickup and drop-off from the Sedona area is included, along with an air-conditioned vehicle for the full journey, bottled water, and soda. The tour runs about 10 hours total, so plan for an early start and a late return.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Sedona.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the full 10-hour journey.
• professional Navajo guide.
• entry to Lower Antelope Canyon.
• access to Horseshoe Bend overlook.
• picnic lunch at Glen Canyon Dam.
• bottled water and soda.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (5 to 14 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 15 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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Grand Canyon Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want both Antelope Canyon's slot canyons and Horseshoe Bend's river views in one day with hotel pickup from Sedona, though the early start and late return mean a full-day commitment.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 14 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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 is Lower Antelope Canyon like to walk through?

Lower Antelope Canyon is a narrow slot canyon with smooth, wave-like rock walls and openings overhead where light beams enter. The walk is on a floor of sand and rock, and you move through passages that are sometimes tight but passable for most fitness levels. The Navajo guide leads you at a steady pace through the formations.

How far is the hike to Horseshoe Bend overlook?

The walk to the Horseshoe Bend overlook is short, but it crosses uneven, rocky terrain. The tour requires you to be able to walk 1.5 miles total over uneven surfaces across the day's stops, so the Bend hike is part of that overall distance.

What happens if weather is bad on the day of my tour?

The operator may route you through Upper Antelope Canyon instead of Lower depending on weather and crowd conditions. Both are slot canyons on Navajo land. The choice is made to keep the experience safe and accessible on the day you travel.

Does the tour include time to shop at Cameron Trading Post?

Yes, the tour stops at Cameron Trading Post, established in 1916, where you can browse and purchase Navajo crafts, rugs, jewelry and pottery, or order food. The stop is built into the route between Sedona and Antelope Canyon.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Picnic lunch is included and served at Glen Canyon Dam. The operator provides the meal as part of the tour. Specific menu details are best confirmed when you book.