Lower Antelope Canyon tour in Page with Navajo guide

Walk eight staircases through a slot canyon of windswept patterns and towering walls

Lower Antelope Canyon walking tour in Page led by a local Navajo guide covers the canyon's naturally-made rock formations and the history of the land. The tour lasts about 90 minutes and includes canyon admission and the Navajo permit fee. You'll choose your entry time at checkout (regular, peak, or exclusive).

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Lower Antelope Canyon with Navajo guide

• Meet local Navajo guide
• Walk through colorful canyon pathways
• Learn about rock formations and history
• Explore twisting passageways and corridors
• Climb eight staircases inside canyon
• Take photos of sandstone colors

The experience

Lower Antelope Canyon sits near Page as one of the most visited slot canyons in the world, and the walking tour takes you straight into its labyrinthine passageways. Your local Navajo guide leads the route, pointing out how rain, wind, and erosion have shaped and colored the sandstone into the brilliant formations you see now. The canyon's corridors twist tightly, and the walls tower on both sides: narrow enough that you feel the scale of the place, open enough to move through without climbing gear.

The route climbs eight different staircases as you work your way back up through the canyon. Each staircase opens onto a new stretch of the passageways, and the colored sandstone shifts as the light moves through the narrow openings above. Your guide goes into detail about the rock formations and the land's history, and there's time built in to stop and photograph the patterns and colors around you. Proper closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or high heels), and bags, tripods, and camera equipment like GoPros aren't allowed. The restriction keeps the narrow passages clear and protects the canyon itself.

You'll need to arrive 30 minutes before your tour time. The three entry options (regular, peak, or exclusive check-in) let you choose when you want to walk the canyon, and the choice shapes how crowded the passageways feel during your visit.

What’s included

• Walking tour led by a local Navajo guide in English for approximately 60 minutes.
• Lower Antelope Canyon admission.
• Navajo permit fee ($15 per person).
• booking and handling fees per participant.

Options for this experience

3 options

Exclusive Check-in TimeGuide in English · Available from 16 Dec · 07:00

Regular TimeGuide in English · 8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:30Off-peak time entry

Peak Time EntryGuide in English · 9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 14:00Enter the canyon during its prime time window

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day18 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 16:30Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by VIPTOUR

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to walk a slot canyon without climbing or rappelling: the eight staircases and twisting passageways let you move through the formations at a steady pace, and the Navajo guide explains the geology and history as you go. The entry-time options let you pick when you want to visit, which shapes how crowded the narrow corridors feel during your walk.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 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. No refund if you cancel.

What is Lower Antelope Canyon like compared to other slot canyons?

Lower Antelope Canyon is a narrow, winding slot canyon shaped by water and wind into colorful sandstone walls and twisting corridors. Unlike some slot canyons that require climbing or rappelling, this one is a walking tour through labyrinthine passageways with eight staircases that take you back up through the formations.

Can I bring a camera or phone to take photos?

You can bring a camera or phone to photograph the canyon, and the tour includes time to stop for photos along the route. Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, GoPros, and action cameras are not allowed, so handheld photography only.

What's the difference between the three entry times?

Regular Time, Peak Time Entry, and Exclusive Check-in Time are the three options you choose at checkout. Peak Time Entry and Exclusive Check-in Time offer different windows to enter the canyon. The choice affects when you walk the passageways and how many other visitors are in the canyon during your tour.

Do I need to be in good physical shape for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll walk through twisting passageways and climb eight staircases, but the route doesn't require climbing gear or rappelling. It's a walking tour at a steady pace.

What should I wear to Lower Antelope Canyon?

Wear closed-toe shoes with good grip. Sandals, high heels, and open-toed shoes are not allowed. Avoid bringing bags, backpacks, fanny packs, or hydration bags into the canyon, as the narrow passageways don't have room for them.