Lower Antelope Canyon: Slot Canyon Walk & Navajo Guide Ticket

Summary

Winding through Lower Antelope’s narrow slots and sunlit walls with a Navajo guide

You’ll step into Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide leading your small group through narrow passages and down ladders into glowing sandstone chambers. Feel the hush inside as sunlight shifts across ancient walls, hear stories from locals who know every curve—and leave with red dust on your shoes and something hard to explain in your chest.

What’s the experience like?

You know that moment when you’re not sure if you’re more nervous or excited? That was me, standing at the edge of Lower Antelope Canyon outside Page, Arizona. The air felt dry but cool against my skin, and our guide—Ben, who grew up nearby—handed me a quick smile before we started down the first metal ladder. My shoes scraped against the rungs. I could hear someone behind me mutter “whoa” as the light shifted orange and purple on the sandstone. It’s tighter than I expected in spots; I had to turn sideways once or twice, which made us all laugh (nobody’s graceful here). Ben pointed out some old water lines high above our heads—he called them “nature’s handwriting.”

Inside, it was quieter than I thought it would be. Just our small group and the sound of sneakers on sand. Every few steps, Ben stopped to show us how floods carved these swirling shapes over thousands of years—he even traced one with his finger, dust rising in the sunlight. At one point he told us about his grandmother bringing him here as a kid, which made me feel like we were guests in someone’s living room instead of tourists. The main keyword here is Lower Antelope Canyon tour ticket—I almost forgot that part because it felt more like wandering through a dream than anything official.

There are ladders to climb down (not scary, just enough to make your heart skip), and sometimes you have to duck under rocks that look almost soft from how smooth they are. The colors change every few minutes depending on where the sun is—sometimes gold, sometimes almost pink. Someone asked Ben how many times he’d walked this canyon and he just grinned: “Enough to know every twist.” We took photos but honestly, none of them really caught what it felt like in there. I still think about that silence between stories, just standing there with red dust on my hands.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Lower Antelope Canyon guided walking tour

• Arrive at Lower Antelope Canyon departure point
• Join tour group with guide
• Walk 600 meters through canyon
• Climb down ladders inside canyon
• Learn about geology and Navajo traditions
• Explore narrow sandstone canyon walls
• Complete 1.5-hour guided tour

Top questions

How long does the Lower Antelope Canyon tour take?

The walking tour lasts about 1.5 hours from start to finish.

Where does the Lower Antelope Canyon tour start?

The tour departs from Indn Route 222 near Page, AZ 86040.

Are there ladders or stairs during the tour?

Yes, you’ll climb down several metal ladders inside the canyon.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for most people but not recommended for those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

How crowded is Lower Antelope Canyon compared to Upper?

Lower Antelope Canyon tends to be less crowded than Upper Antelope Canyon.

Is a local guide included in the Lower Antelope Canyon tour ticket?

Yes, a local Navajo guide stays with your group throughout the walk.

Are entry fees included in my booking?

Your booking includes both the Navajo Nation Permit fee and admission to Lower Antelope Canyon.

How far will we walk inside Lower Antelope Canyon?

The walk covers approximately 600 meters through narrow slots and chambers.

What’s included

Your day includes admission to Lower Antelope Canyon plus the Navajo Nation permit fee. You’ll join a small group led by a local Navajo guide who shares stories and history along the way—the whole walk takes about an hour and a half with time for photos and questions as you explore each twist of sandstone together.