Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour Small Group Lunch

Walk through narrow canyon passageways with a Navajo guide, then stand 1,000 feet above the Colorado River's curve

This full-day small-group tour from Las Vegas takes you through Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide, then to Horseshoe Bend overlook and Lake Powell. The tour runs 15.5 hours and includes van transport, continental breakfast, hot lunch, bottled water and snacks. Groups stay under 14 people. A moderate level of fitness and a small amount of hiking are required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Antelope CanyonEntry included1h 15m
2. Horseshoe BendEntry included1h 15m
3. Colorado Riverpassing by
4. Lake Powell20m

Explore Lower Antelope Canyon and Surroundings

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

The experience

The day starts early from Las Vegas and moves through the Virgin River Gorge toward Kanab, Utah, where the landscape shifts from desert flatland to layered sandstone. You'll ride in a climate-controlled van with ample legroom, and breakfast and snacks are on board. The real work begins at Lower Antelope Canyon, where a Navajo guide leads you through the narrow, winding slot canyon passageways: the space tightens and opens as light beams cut through the upper walls, and the guide shares the geology and cultural history of the place as you move through it. A camera or phone is essential here. The contrast between the light and the sandstone walls is what makes the canyon worth the trip.

After the canyon, you hike out to Horseshoe Bend, a short walk that ends at an overlook 1,000 feet above the Colorado River. The river curves in a near-perfect U-shape below you, framed by orange and pink sandstone cliffs. From there, you'll see Lake Powell, the second-largest man-made lake in the United States, its blue water set against red rock. A hot lunch from a local shop (a fresh sandwich or burrito) happens somewhere in the middle of the day, along with unlimited drinks and snacks. The return to Las Vegas takes the afternoon and early evening.

This is a small-group tour, which means no more than 14 people on any departure. The Navajo guide speaks English and knows the canyon well enough to explain what you're standing in front of. The full day is long, but the drive time and the stops are arranged so you're not building the itinerary yourself. The van picks up from a central point in Las Vegas and returns you there at the end.

What’s included

Continental breakfast, hot lunch (fresh sandwich or burrito), bottled water, unlimited snacks and drinks, air-conditioned van transport with ample legroom, entry to Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide, and access to Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell viewpoints.

Information

Lasts 15h 30m, runs every day at 07:00, from US$ 229.99 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 14 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.4 with pickup ›

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AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: 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 effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by MaxTour

Is this one for you?At 15.5 hours, this tour fills most of a day and leaves little room for other activities, but it covers three major sights without you arranging transport or timing between them: the van, the guide, the meals and the stops are all set. Choose this if you want to see Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend in one trip and don't want to drive yourself or coordinate the logistics.

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Top questions

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.

What is Lower Antelope Canyon like when you walk through it?

Lower Antelope Canyon is a narrow slot canyon with winding passageways where light beams filter through from above, illuminating vibrant sandstone walls in shades of orange, pink and red. Your Navajo guide walks you through and explains the geology and cultural stories of the place.

How high is the Horseshoe Bend overlook above the river?

Horseshoe Bend sits 1,000 feet above the Colorado River, which curves in a dramatic U-shape below. The vantage point frames the river against towering sandstone cliffs and is one of the most photographed views in the Southwest.

What meals and drinks are included in this tour?

The tour includes a continental breakfast before departure, a hot lunch (fresh sandwich or burrito from a local shop), bottled water, and unlimited snacks and drinks throughout the day.

How many people travel together on this tour?

Groups are kept small, with a maximum of 14 people per booking, so the experience stays manageable and the guide can give attention to everyone.

Is there much hiking involved?

A small amount of hiking is required, mainly the walk out to the Horseshoe Bend overlook. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

How long is the full day, and what time does it start and end?

The tour runs 15.5 hours total. It departs early from Las Vegas in the morning and returns in the early evening, so plan for most of your day to be on the road and at the sites.