Lower Antelope Canyon Tickets: Walk the V-shaped slot

Can you hike down into Lower Antelope Canyon in one afternoon?

You get timed entry to a narrow slot canyon on Navajo land with dramatic light, a half-mile walk down and back up stairs, and an hour inside the canyon itself. The ticket covers the permit, admission, and parking. Bring water, arrive early, and leave the backpack behind.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Lower Antelope Canyon

• Arrive at Lower Antelope Canyon
• Hike through the canyon
• Take photographs of rock arches
• Enjoy lighting in early hours
• Complete visit before 1 hour prior to selected time

The experience

The canyon walls here are only a few feet apart in places, and the light comes down in visible shafts. That's the detail that stops you. Lower Antelope Canyon sits a few miles from its more famous twin, Upper Antelope, and it's shallower and narrower, shaped like a V that you have to walk down into and then back up out of. The Navajo call it "spiral rock arches," and once you're inside, you understand why. The best light happens early in the morning or late morning, when the sun hits the slot at an angle that makes the stone glow.

The walk itself is about half a mile total, and you'll be ascending and descending stairs and walkways the whole time: some steep, some uneven. The total time is 1.5 hours, but thirty minutes of that is check-in, so you're actually inside the canyon for an hour. It's not a casual stroll. The canyon is remote, there are no stores or water sources nearby, so you bring your own water and stay on top of it. Backpacks and large bags aren't allowed inside, which means you're carrying only what fits in your hands or pockets. No tripods, no selfie sticks, no GoPros. Just you, a camera or phone, and the light.

Entry includes the Navajo Nation permit fee, the admission to Lower Antelope Canyon itself, parking, and the Navajo sales tax. You have to arrive no later than one hour before your selected time slot, and the actual entry time can shift even after confirmation, especially during peak season, because visitor numbers are capped to protect the canyon. If you arrive late, there's no refund: the canyon operates on a tight schedule. The canyon is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health, and you need to be able to wear a mask for an hour and handle the heat and cold of walking in a narrow slot in the desert.

What’s included

• Your ticket covers entry to Lower Antelope Canyon on the Navajo Nation, the required permit fee, Navajo sales tax, and free parking.
• You'll have 1.5 hours total (including 30 minutes check-in) to walk the half-mile route through the slot canyon.
• Bring your own water, arrive one hour before your time slot, and plan for a walk with stairs and uneven terrain in desert heat and cold.

Options for this experience

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Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day, 21 start times, from US$ 75 per person and with a live guide in English.

Days and timesMonday: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30 and 15:00Tuesday and Friday: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30 and 17:00Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00 and 15:30Last departure this season: 28 Feb 2027

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Infant (under 4): free

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.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Scenic Bend

Is this one for you?Right for photographers and canyon lovers who want dramatic light and don't mind a half-mile walk with stairs. Plan for the early morning or late morning slot to catch the light beams, and expect to arrive well ahead of your entry time: the canyon operates on a strict schedule and late arrivals forfeit the ticket.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 4): free.

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's the difference between Lower and Upper Antelope Canyon?

Lower Antelope is shallower, narrower (V-shaped), and requires a half-mile walk with stairs. Upper Antelope is wider and accessed differently. Lower is known for dramatic light beams in early morning and late morning.

How long does the visit actually take?

1.5 hours total, including 30 minutes of check-in. You spend about an hour inside the canyon itself.

Can I bring a backpack or camera equipment?

No backpacks or large bags allowed. Tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are prohibited. GoPros, action cameras, and camcorders cannot be used for filming inside the canyon. Standard cameras and phones are fine.

What happens if I arrive late?

If you arrive more than one hour after your selected time, there is no refund. Entry times can also shift even after confirmation, especially during peak season.

Is Lower Antelope Canyon suitable for all fitness levels?

It's suitable for all fitness levels, but not recommended for those with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or poor cardiovascular health. You must be able to ascend and descend stairs and walkways in hot and cold weather.

What should I bring?

Bring water and stay hydrated. The canyon is remote with no stores. Leave large bags, backpacks, and camera equipment at home or in your vehicle.

Are pets or drones allowed?

No pets, service animals, or drones are permitted in the canyon.

What's included in the ticket price?

The ticket includes the Navajo Nation permit fee, Lower Antelope Canyon admission, Navajo sales tax, and free parking.