Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Small Group Day Trip

Summary

Lower Antelope Canyon colors shift as you walk with Navajo guides, Horseshoe Bend overlooks the river’s quiet curve, Lake Powell shimmers beyond

You’ll ride from Las Vegas through desert canyons with a small group, exploring Lower Antelope Canyon’s shifting light alongside a Navajo guide before hiking out to Horseshoe Bend’s overlook and pausing by Lake Powell for wide-open views—breakfast, lunch, snacks, and local stories included along the way.

What’s the experience like?

Hands gripping my coffee (still half-asleep), I watched our driver check the playlist before we left Las Vegas in that roomy van. Someone cracked a joke about “snack rationing” — turns out there’s no need; there were more snacks than we could ever finish. The road unwound through the Virgin River Gorge, red rocks flickering past the window. Kanab came and went in a blink — I just remember a little gas station where our guide, Jamie, pointed out a mural of some old movie star. She grew up nearby, so she had stories for every bend in the road.

The air changed near Lower Antelope Canyon — drier somehow, and it smelled faintly like dust after rain. Our Navajo guide met us at the entrance; he handed me a bottle of water and grinned when I asked if it was always this bright inside. “Depends on the sun,” he said. Inside those narrow orange walls, light bounced everywhere. At one point he showed us how to hold our phones to catch the colors right — mine still came out weirdly purple. He told us about his grandmother weaving baskets here as a kid. The canyon felt alive with echoes and laughter (and yeah, some nervous shuffling on those metal stairs). My knees wobbled but it was worth it.

After lunch — burritos from a shop in Page, eaten sitting on warm stone — we hiked out to Horseshoe Bend. It’s hard to explain the silence there; even with people around, everyone just kind of stood still at that overlook. The Colorado River made its slow curve below us, blue-green against all that rock. Someone tried to take a selfie but dropped their hat instead (it didn’t make it back). I leaned over just enough to feel my stomach drop — not sure if I’d do that again but I’m glad I did once.

Lake Powell shimmered in the distance on our way back — all blues and reds blending together under late afternoon sun. Jamie pointed out Glen Canyon Dam but honestly by then my brain was full of colors and stories and maybe too many snacks. There’s something about seeing these places in person that sticks with you longer than any photo does.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Lower Antelope Canyon and Views

• Travel from Las Vegas to Page
• Enjoy continental breakfast on van
• Tour Lower Antelope Canyon with Navajo guide
• Hike to Horseshoe Bend overlook
• View Colorado River from overlook
• See panoramic Lake Powell views
• Eat hot lunch and snacks on van

Top questions

How long is the day trip from Las Vegas to Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend?

The tour is a full-day trip departing from Las Vegas with multiple stops including Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.

Is lunch included on this Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend tour?

Yes, lunch is included—a fresh sandwich or burrito from a local shop in Page.

Do you get a local guide inside Lower Antelope Canyon?

Yes, tours inside Lower Antelope Canyon are led by knowledgeable local Navajo guides.

How much hiking is required at Horseshoe Bend?

A small amount of hiking is required to reach the Horseshoe Bend overlook from the parking area.

What is the group size for this tour?

The group size is small—up to 14 people per booking for a more personal experience.

Are drinks and snacks provided during the day trip?

Yes, bottled water and unlimited snacks are available throughout the tour.

Is pickup included for this day trip from Las Vegas?

The tour includes pickup in Las Vegas before departure in an air-conditioned vehicle.

What age do children need to be for this tour?

The minimum age for travelers is 5 years old due to physical requirements of the sites visited.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in Las Vegas, comfortable transport with plenty of legroom, continental breakfast plus unlimited drinks and snacks along the way, entry fees for both Lower Antelope Canyon (with a Navajo guide) and Horseshoe Bend hikes, plus lunch from a local shop before heading back as sunset colors stretch across Lake Powell.