Page: Waterhole Canyon Slot Tour with Shuttle & Small Group

Summary

Quiet slot canyon walk near Page with local guide and shuttle

You’ll walk through Waterhole Canyon near Page with a small group and local guide, shuttled right from the office to the canyon entrance. Expect quiet moments, Navajo stories, striking rock textures under your fingers, and time to take photos without crowds pressing in. It’s less about rushing and more about noticing what’s around you — you might find yourself remembering it long after.

What’s the experience like?

Li was already grinning when we pulled up to the little office outside Page — she said most folks rush to Antelope Canyon, but Waterhole is her favorite. I could see why after the shuttle dropped us at the trailhead. The air smelled like wet sandstone (it had rained that morning) and there was this hush, except for our boots crunching on red dust. I kept lagging behind, running my hand along the cool ripples in the rock — it felt almost soft, weirdly enough.

Our group was just eight people, so it never felt crowded or rushed. Li pointed out these strange marks in the walls — “flood scars,” she called them — and told a story about her uncle getting caught in a flash flood here as a kid. That stuck with me more than any photo I took (and yeah, I took way too many). She laughed when I tried to pronounce the Navajo name for Waterhole Canyon; I definitely butchered it. There’s something about hearing those stories right there, where they happened… makes you pay attention in a different way.

The light kept shifting as we walked deeper — sometimes gold, sometimes almost purple in the narrowest spots. It was quieter than I expected; just our footsteps and someone’s camera beeping now and then. At one point Li asked us all to stand still and listen. For a minute nobody said anything — even the air felt heavy somehow. I still think about that silence sometimes when things get noisy back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Guided Waterhole Canyon tour

• Meet at office location
• Shuttle to canyon entrance
• Walk through Waterhole Canyon
• Enjoy guided slow hiking tour
• Capture memorable photos

Top questions

How far is Waterhole Canyon from Page?

Waterhole Canyon is located about 5 miles south of Page, Arizona.

Is this tour less crowded than Antelope Canyon?

Yes, Waterhole Canyon tours typically have fewer visitors compared to Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon.

Does the tour include transportation?

Yes, guests are shuttled from the office location to the canyon entrance site.

How long is the hike inside Waterhole Canyon?

The guided walk covers approximately 2 miles through Waterhole Canyon.

What is the group size for this tour?

The guest-to-guide ratio is usually kept at 14:1 or lower for each tour time.

Is this tour suitable for travelers with limited mobility?

No, travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness; it’s not recommended for those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

Your day includes a guided slot canyon hike through Waterhole Canyon with shuttle transport from the office to the canyon entrance; entry ticket is included so you can focus on exploring without extra logistics or crowd stress.