Kayaking Lake Powell: Paddle Antelope Canyon

Paddle into Antelope Canyon and walk its walls on the same morning

Kayak Lake Powell near Page, Arizona, paddling 5 miles round trip to the water entrance of Antelope Canyon, then hike 2/3 mile through the canyon itself. A certified guide leads the paddle, teaches geology and history along the way, and the trip includes a 30–40 minute orientation before launch, sit-inside kayaks fitted to your size, and a midway pause for snacks and optional swimming.

The experience

You paddle sit-inside kayaks fitted for stability and comfort: tandem or single, your choice at check-in. The route covers 5 miles round trip on Lake Powell, with the first 2.5 miles taking you to the water entrance of Antelope Canyon. Your guide, trained in wilderness first aid and kayak instruction, teaches the geology, hydrology and history of the landscape as you paddle. At the halfway point, you pause for snacks, photos and the option to swim before paddling back to the launch point.

Once you reach the canyon's water entrance, you leave the kayaks and hike 2/3 mile on foot through the canyon itself, returning the same path. The whole outing runs about 4 hours from launch time, which is when your ticket time begins. You'll need to check in the day before during business hours for a weather update and to have your kayak fitted. The 30–40 minute orientation happens on the morning of your tour before you push off. Bring a swimsuit if you want to use the midway swimming break, and wear clothes you don't mind getting wet.

The trip is built for first-time paddlers, no experience needed, and the stable kayaks work for ages 4 and up. You must be able to swim to participate, and the operator asks that you don't travel more than 150 miles on the day of your tour, since guests arriving fatigued have a harder time enjoying the water safely. Weather can shift the schedule by up to 90 minutes, so flexibility on timing matters.

What’s included

• Premium sit-inside kayaks (tandem or single, your choice at check-in).
• paddle and life jacket.
• 30–40 minute orientation before launch.
• kayaking instruction and float plan.
• dry bags on request.
• snacks at the midway point.
• local geology, history and topography taught by your certified guide.

Options for this experience

2 options

Kayaking to Antelope Canyon with a hike, at Lake PowellGuide in English · Available from 6 Jan 2027

Private tourGuide in English · Available from 6 Jan 2027Reserve only your own party so that you have the guide to yourselves for the whole outing. Length: 5 hours

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Information

Lasts 4h, from US$ 119 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 11 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 6 Jan 20273 departing soon ›

GroupUp to 11

Live guideEnglish

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

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AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 64 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

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

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Paddle Express

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to paddle and hike on the same morning without needing kayaking experience beforehand. The stable kayaks and guided instruction are built for first-timers, and the 4-hour window fits a half-day into the rest of your Page itinerary. You do need to be comfortable swimming and flexible on timing: weather can shift the schedule by up to 90 minutes.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 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.

How far do you actually paddle on Lake Powell?

The paddle covers 5 miles round trip: 2.5 miles in to Antelope Canyon's water entrance, then 2.5 miles back to the launch point. You pause at the halfway point for snacks and photos before returning.

What happens after you reach Antelope Canyon by water?

You leave the kayaks at the water entrance and hike 2/3 mile on foot through the canyon, walking the same path back out. The hike is part of the same outing, not a separate activity.

Do you need kayaking experience to book this?

No. The trip is designed for first-time paddlers. Every tour includes a 30–40 minute orientation before launch, and the sit-inside kayaks are stable and fitted to your size. You do need to be able to swim.

What's included in the price?

The kayak (tandem or single), paddle, life jacket, kayaking instruction, a float plan, dry bags if you request them at check-in, and the guide's expertise in geology, history and local knowledge are all included. Snacks at the midway point are part of the tour.

When do you need to show up, and how long does the whole thing take?

Check in the day before your tour during business hours for a weather update and gear fitting. On the morning of your tour, arrive early for the 30–40 minute orientation before your launch time. The paddle and hike together take about 4 hours from launch.

What should you know about the day before your tour?

The operator asks that you don't travel more than 150 miles on the day of your tour. Guests arriving fatigued often struggle with the water. Staying locally the night before is strongly recommended. You must also check in the day before to confirm the weather forecast and have your kayak fitted properly.