Secret Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour from Page

Six-mile off-road drive to Navajo Nation slot canyon and private rim walk above Horseshoe Bend

This three-hour tour from Page visits Secret Antelope Canyon (a less-crowded slot canyon reached by open-air truck or enclosed van), and a private Navajo viewpoint of Horseshoe Bend that bypasses the public parking lot. Groups stay under 15, a live English-speaking guide leads both stops, and admission to Secret Antelope Canyon is included. The walk through the canyon spans 300 meters, and the rim walk at Horseshoe Bend takes roughly an hour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Secret Canyon and Horseshoe Bend

• Board 4x4 or van in Page, AZ
• Drive three miles on Highway 89
• Take six-mile off-road drive to Secret Antelope Canyon
• Walk 300 meters to canyon entrance
• Explore and photograph slot canyon for up to an hour
• Return to vehicle and drive to private Horseshoe Bend viewpoint
• Walk short distance to rim of Horseshoe Bend
• Stroll along rim and take photos for about an hour
• Return to office near Antelope slot canyon in Page, AZ

The experience

The tour starts with a three-mile drive from Page on Highway 89, then turns onto a private dirt road for a six-mile off-road adventure through sandy washes and rolling hills. You'll ride in either a shaded open-air 4x4 truck or an enclosed van, depending on the option you choose. The vehicle takes you south toward Lake Powell and the entrance to Secret Antelope Canyon, one of the longest slot canyons available to tour on the Navajo Nation. The canyon itself stays uncrowded because group sizes are kept to a fraction of what Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons draw.

Once you arrive, a 300-meter walk brings you into the slot canyon, where you have up to an hour to photograph and walk through the narrow passages before returning to the vehicle. The canyon's tight walls and light filtering through create angles and compositions that draw photographers, but the walk is short enough that minimal hiking is required. After the canyon, the tour heads to Horseshoe Bend via a private dirt road that cuts the walking distance to the rim. You'll cover only about 100 meters on foot instead of using the congested public parking lot. From the rim, you can stroll along the sandstone edge above the 1000-foot drop and watch the Colorado River loop around the rock formation. This section lasts roughly an hour and gives you multiple vantage points for the bend's famous curve. The return to the office near Antelope Canyon in Page wraps up the tour.

What’s included

• Tour guide and driver.
• transportation in an open-air shaded truck or enclosed van.
• admission to Secret Antelope Canyon.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 15

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by JoyFun Tour, LLC

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Page or don't have a car: the pickup from your location and the private dirt road to Horseshoe Bend mean you skip the crowded public lot and the long walk from it, and the small group size keeps both stops quieter than the main canyon attractions.

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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. No refund if you cancel.

How far is the walk inside Secret Antelope Canyon?

The walk through Secret Antelope Canyon is 300 meters, and you have up to an hour to explore and photograph inside before heading back to the vehicle.

What's the difference between the open-air truck and the enclosed van?

Both vehicles make the same six-mile off-road drive and visit both canyons. The open-air 4x4 truck is shaded, while the enclosed van offers climate control and protection from the elements.

Do I have to walk far at Horseshoe Bend?

The private road gets you within 100 meters of the rim, so the walk to the viewpoint is much shorter than the public parking lot route. Once at the rim, you can stroll along the sandstone edge at your own pace.

What makes this tour less crowded than the main Antelope Canyon tours?

Secret Antelope Canyon keeps group sizes to a fraction of Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons. Your group stays under 15 people, and the canyon itself remains an undiscovered gem with far fewer daily visitors.

Is there a guide with the tour?

Yes, a live English-speaking guide and driver lead the entire tour, handling both the off-road drive and the stops at Secret Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.