Grand Canyon South Rim & Antelope Canyon Day Tour from Las Vegas

Four Southwest Icons in One Day: Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend

You're picked up from your Las Vegas hotel before dawn and driven to four major Southwest landmarks in a single day: Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bend, Lower Antelope Canyon (with a guided descent through slot canyons), and Grand Canyon South Rim with two scenic viewpoints. Lunch, park entry, Wi-Fi, and an air-conditioned coach are included. The day runs 12–14 hours total. Book this if you want the main canyon and plateau sights without renting a car or navigating park logistics yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Lake Powell10m
2. Horseshoe Bend45m · entry included
3. Antelope Canyon1h · entry included
4. Grand Canyon South Rim1h 40m · entry included

Grand Canyon and Southwest Highlights

• Pickup from designated hotels
• Break in Hurricane, Utah
• View Lake Powell at Wahweap Overlook
• Visit Horseshoe Bend viewpoint
• Tour Lower Antelope Canyon
• See dinosaur footprints site
• Explore Grand Canyon South Rim viewpoints
• Stop in Seligman on Route 66

The experience

You're picked up before dawn (sometimes as early as 2am during peak season), and settle into an air-conditioned coach heading northeast out of Las Vegas toward the Colorado Plateau. The drive itself is part of the journey: you'll roll through Hurricane, Utah, a quiet desert town where the group stops to stretch and grab coffee, then push on toward Lake Powell. The second-largest man-made lake in the United States sits where the Colorado River was dammed, and from Wahweap Overlook or the Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center, the water cuts a brilliant blue line through rust-colored canyons. It's the kind of view that makes you understand why people drive hours just to stand there.

After Lake Powell comes Horseshoe Bend, a short walk from the parking area to a viewpoint where the Colorado River makes a dramatic U-turn so sharp it looks almost impossible: like the river changed its mind mid-flow. Then you descend into Lower Antelope Canyon, on the Navajo Reservation, where you'll climb down ladders through narrow slot canyons carved by flash floods over millennia. The sandstone walls narrow around you, and light filters down from above in ways that make every phone camera work overtime. (If weather or availability shifts things, you might visit Antelope Canyon X instead, similar experience, slightly different geology.) By midday you'll have lunch included with the tour, then head to the Grand Canyon's South Rim, the most visited section of the park, where you'll stop at two major viewpoints: maybe Desert View, Grandview, or Lipan Point, and have time to walk around, buy a souvenir, and just sit with the scale of the thing. On the way back to Las Vegas, you'll roll through Seligman, a Route 66 town frozen in retro Americana, before returning to your hotel in the evening.

The whole day runs long (you're looking at roughly 12 to 14 hours door-to-door depending on traffic and season), but it's structured so you're not sitting still the whole time. The coach has Wi-Fi, so you can work or message people back home. Bottled water is included. Your guide is a professional who knows the route and can answer questions about geology, Navajo history, and why the river does what it does. Non-U.S. residents over 16 will pay an additional fee for national park entry, collected on the day, so bring your passport or proof of residency. The itinerary can shift depending on weather, road conditions, or how crowded things get (the order of stops might reverse during peak season, and winter sometimes swaps a Painted Desert photo stop for the dinosaur footprints site), but the core four attractions (Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell) are what you're paying for, and they're what you'll see.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and dropoff from select Las Vegas hotels.
• air-conditioned coach with onboard Wi-Fi.
• bottled water.
• professional tour guide.
• lunch.
• entry to Grand Canyon South Rim and Antelope Canyon.
• visits to Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, dinosaur footprints site (or Painted Desert in winter), and a stop in Seligman on historic Route 66.
• time at two scenic viewpoints within the Grand Canyon.
• souvenir shopping time at the South Rim.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 02:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Youth (8 to 12 years) · Child (5 to 7 years) · Infant (3 to 4 years) · Under 3: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by AQUA TRAVEL

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Lake Powell in one day without arranging a rental car, park tickets, or timing yourself: the fixed schedule and included transport are what make four major sites fit into a single departure.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 12 years); Child (5 to 7 years); Infant (3 to 4 years). Under 3: they can't be included in the booking.

What time do I get picked up?

Pickup times vary by season. During peak season (summer), departures can be as early as 2am–4am. Exact pickup time and hotel location are confirmed after you book.

Is lunch included?

Yes, lunch is included in the tour price.

Do I need to pay extra for Grand Canyon entry?

U.S. residents are covered by the tour price. Non-U.S. residents aged 16 and over pay an additional national park fee, collected on the day of the tour. Bring proof of residency or your passport.

What if the weather is bad?

The itinerary may change due to weather or road conditions. The order of stops can be reversed, and some photo stops (like the Painted Desert in winter) may replace others. There is no refund if changes occur.

How long is the full day?

The tour runs approximately 12–14 hours from pickup to hotel dropoff, depending on traffic and season.

Is Wi-Fi available?

Yes, onboard Wi-Fi is included on the coach.

What if I visit Antelope Canyon X instead of Lower Antelope Canyon?

Depending on weather and availability, the tour may visit Antelope Canyon X instead of Lower Antelope Canyon. Both offer similar canyon experiences with different geology and photo opportunities.