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Antelope Canyon FAQ: Bringing Kids

• October 10, 2018

Q. Can we bring our baby and/or pre-K kids with us on our Antelope Canyon tour?

A. To coin a phrase, “it’s complicated…kind of.”

First off, you’ll be best off touring the “main” branches of Antelope Canyon, namely, Upper Antelope Canyon, Lower Antelope Canyon, and Antelope Canyon X. Even then, parents of non-ambulatory children will want to consider carefully whether this activity would be safe or appropriate, not only for the children, but for themselves.

All Antelope Canyon Tour companies operate on a “safety first” mindset. While Upper Antelope Canyon is often touted as a “walk in the park,” that is an accurate reference to the canyon itself. The task of getting to the canyon, and getting out of it, are where things get a bit risky. Upper Antelope Canyon tours begin with a two-mile ride down an unpaved dirt track in a “safari jeep” or “buckboard truck” type of vehicle. Though relatively short, this ride can be quite bumpy. Car seats will be required for infants and toddlers, just as they are when traveling in a regular passenger car, and parents will be expected to provide them. Upper Antelope Canyon tour companies also have limits on the number of spaces they can provide for car seats. When making a reservation for your family, you might find that you are unable to add a seat in the “children 0-7” category. This means that your selected tour has reached its capacity for the number of car seats it can carry, and you’ll need to check availability for another departure time, or check with another tour company.

Another issue to consider is how you’ll transport non-ambulatory children once you reach the canyon. Strollers are not allowed* as they are too wide for some chambers of the canyon, plus they are difficult to maneuver in deep sand. Backpack and sling-style carriers are best, but if you’re using a backpack carrier, be careful not to inadvertently scratch the canyon walls, or worse, have the child in the carrier bump their head. You will need to be prepared to carry your child through the entire length of the canyon, which is relatively short (100 yards). Then you’ll need to navigate a 1/2-mile long series of steps and walkways from the exit of the canyon back to the tour vehicle parking area. The New Normal at Upper Antelope Canyon

*some users of the AllTrails app report the trail through Upper Antelope Canyon described as “stroller-friendly.” We assure you, that’s not the case! 

Another consideration: lack of restroom facilities at the canyon site. You should change your child’s diaper prior to heading out on the tour. Small diaper bags are permitted, but these must remain on the tour vehicle while you are walking through the canyon.

There are five companies that tour Upper Antelope Canyon, but only 3 of them allow infants and younger children:

• Roger Ekis’ Antelope Slot Canyon Tours, downtown Page, Arizona,  www.antelopecanyon.com , 928-645-9102
• Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours, US98, between Mile Markers 299 & 300, www.navajotours.com ,928-698-3384
• Tse Bighanilini Tours, US98, between Mile Markers 299 & 300, www.tsebighanilini.com , 928-310-9458

Lower Antelope Canyon is a longer canyon, which requires moderate physical exertion. After a short walk from the parking lot, you descend into the canyon via a staircase that passes through a narrow topside opening, walk through an underground channel ~600 yards in length (which also requires navigating a few ladders and some simple bouldering), climb back up to the valley floor via a series of short ladders, then walk back to your vehicle.

Infants and toddlers are allowed on Lower Antelope Canyon tours, but here again, careful consideration is warranted before committing to this activity. Although kids 0-3 travel free, a space must still be reserved for them on the tour. Backpack carriers are allowed for infants, but the tour company will assume no responsibility for injuries your child might sustain by bumping his/her head on a low-hanging rock ledge, or as a result of dehydration or sunburn (water and sunscreen are recommended for all tour passengers, regardless of age or fitness level). For pre-school age kids who are walking, but still unsteady on their feet, the ladders in Lower Antelope Canyon may be a bit too much for them to manage, and here again, you might end up carrying them. While it may not sound like that big a deal in the abstract, in reality, it might be a tall order considering the physical requirements of Lower Antelope Canyon. Before committing to this activity with infants or young children, we strongly recommend watching this Full Video Walk-Through of Lower Antelope Canyon .

Here again, there are no restroom facilities conducive to changing diapers or tending to other hygienic needs of infants or toddlers. Though the video linked above depicts hikers carrying backpacks, these are no longer allowed, so you’ll need to take care of any diaper changes, clean-ups, etc., before you get to the canyon site.  

There are two companies that offer guided tours to Lower Antelope Canyon:

• Dixie Ellis’ Antelope Lower Canyon Tours, www.antelopelowercanyon.com , 928-640-1761
• Ken’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours, www.lowerantelope.com , 928-606-2168 or 928-660-2350

Antelope Canyon X bears similarities to both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon. Tours begin at Milepost 307.8 on US98, just Southeast of Page, AZ. After parking your vehicle and obtaining your tickets, you’ll board a 4×4 vehicle (usually a jeep or SUV) type for a 3-mile trip down a backcountry dirt road to the mouth of the slot canyon. You’ll need to provide a car seat for infants or toddlers.

Like Lower Antelope Canyon, Antelope X is remote and rugged. Boardwalks have been placed in some of the steeper ascents and descents in recent years, but that doesn’t make it a piece of cake by any means for anyone carrying a 20-50 lb. child on their back. Though a bit shorter than Lower Antelope, here again, this might be pushing agility and endurance limits for pre-school age children. A 15-part video series on Jack’s Outdoor Adventures travel blog gives a very detailed account of hiking Antelope Canyon X. Check it out to help determine whether Antelope Canyon X would be a safe, enjoyable experience for you and your young family.

T aadidiin Antelope Canyon X Tours https://www.antelopecanyon-x.com/ (928) 660-8890

Other slot canyons that advertise as welcoming all ages are:

• Ligai Si’Anii Canyon , near LeChee, AZ (~30 minutes Southeast of Page, AZ) – Antelope Valley Canyon/Ligai Si’Anii Tours – www.hikingslotcanyons.com – 928-640-2594
• Mountain Sheep Canyon , Page, AZ – Black Streak Canyon Tours – www.blackstreakcanyontours.com – 928-307-8638

Long story short, for optimal safety and peace of mind, Upper Antelope Canyon would probably be the best slot canyon touring choice for families traveling with infants and toddlers. Be sure to plan a return visit to Northern Arizona when your little ones are older, so you can all enjoy everything Page, AZ has to offer together!

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Hello! This was my first visit to Texas. We were planning to tour on December 25th, 26th, 27th. When I tried to make a reservation on the Antelope Canyon Tour website, it said that all reservations were completed. if. Is there no way?? I was really looking forward to it. I sincerely ask you to do so.

Hi Ohsung, All slots for Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon tours are sold out for the Christmas holiday. You might consider looking into other slot canyons in the Page, AZ, area that are just as beautiful but less crowded. They may still have seats available. The include but aren’t limited to: – Antelope Canyon X – Waterholes Canyon – Ligai Si Anii Canyon For more suggestions, visit Antelope Canyon Alternative Tours By the way, the Antelope Canyons are located in Arizona, not Texas. Good luck and safe travels, Alley 🙂

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Antelope Canyon with Kids: Everything You Need to Know (2024)

Wondering if and how to visit Antelope Canyon with kids? You’ve come to the right place!

When our family spent a winter holiday season in southern Nevada, we wanted to make the most of our time there. So we took a short road trip to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon .

I was a bit nervous about whether the adventure would be family-friendly. It turns out that visiting Antelope Canyon with kids is pretty easy!

And I couldn’t keep all that to myself! I had to share our experience with others who might be uncertain about taking their kiddos to this unique slot canyon.

Based on my personal experience and research, here are all my top tips and tricks for making your visit to Antelope Canyon with kids truly amazing!

Tours of Antelope Canyon with Kids

Not all Antelope Canyon tours are kid-friendly. Several companies only allow participants 18+. So I did your research for you. These three tours welcome families! Some even offer discounts for the kiddos.

👉 Antelope Canyon X has discounts for kids 17 and under. 👉 Lower Antelope Canyon has discounts for 4 to 11-year-old kids. Little ones 3 and under are free. 👉 This Upper Canyon tour welcomes kids of all ages, but everyone is charged the same rate.

What is Antelope Canyon?

Antelope Canyon got its name from the belief that Antelopes once grazed along the canyon in the winter. One local legend says it was discovered by a local girl tending her sheep.

Regardless of its history, it is certainly one of the most beautiful natural wonders we’ve seen so far in our travels.

This underground slot canyon was formed during the Jurassic Period in what is now a Navajo Tribal Park.

The sandstone canyon walls were carved by water and wind around 191 million to 174 million years ago. The canyon continues to change over time and the place has a truly magical feeling.

It’s popular with tourists because of the light beams shining down into the canyon as the sun moves overhead.

During cooler weather, the orange and red canyon walls start to appear blue and/or purple in Antelope Canyon photos. This color change is due to the zinc and manganese present throughout the canyon.

Fun Fact: Antelope Canyon is the most-visited slot canyon in the American Southwest and it’s the most-photographed in the world.

Every four years in Antelope Canyon, Navajo people perform blessings and give thanks to nature for shaping its amazing beauty. After all, the canyon is a symbol of Mother Nature’s gifts and power.

It is a sacred site to the Navajo and holds deep religious significance for them. It’s vital that all visitors be respectful and appreciative to the Navajo Nation for allowing entry to sightseers and photographers.

Upper Antelope Canyon

This part of the canyon is called “The Crack” because all you see from above ground is a crack in the ground.

It is an A-shaped canyon that is more open at the bottom. It is the most popular of the slot canyons that comprise Antelope Canyon.

The light beams of sun that shine through it in the spring and summer are one of its main claims to fame. April is typically the earliest to visit to see them!

However, the purple and blue hues in the fall and winter are another worthwhile sight to see.

Fun fact: In Navajo, Upper Antelope Canyon is called Tsé bighánílíní which means, “the place where water runs through rocks” in English.

The upper canyon is a quarter of a mile of almost completely flat walking. However, there is a 20-minute drive to the entry point in the back of a jeep or truck.

Parents must provide car seats for young children on the vehicles which can be left in the trucks during the actual hiking portion of the tour.

Lower Antelope Canyon

The Antelope Lower Canyon is V-shaped, which means it’s narrowest at the bottom and widest at the top. Although this tour only covers a quarter of a mile, it is certainly not flat.

There are a couple of ladders on the trek that must be scaled facing inward. This is because they’re too steep to walk like regular stairs.

This tour is much closer to the starting point, though. After a short ~100 yard walk from the parking area, visitors descend into the canyon via metal stairs.

No cameras are permitted on the descent, or on any stairs in the canyon. This rule helps ensure visitor safety so people watch where they’re going instead of worrying about getting the best photos.

Antelope Canyon X

Canyon X is named for the Xs carved into the canyon walls by rain and wind over millions of years. It is the southernmost part of Antelope Canyon. In addition, it is the least visited and the most recently opened.

Planning Tip: If your goal is avoiding crowds, then visit this part of the canyon.

Visitors doing this tour are transported three miles in a 4×4 transport vehicle to the mouth of Antelope Canyon X. Parents must also supply car seats on this tour, too.

Then visitors hike 100 meters into the first canyon. After the first slot canyon hike is complete, there is another 200-meter hike through the second slot canyon in the X shape.

Is Antelope Canyon kid-friendly?

Yes, this is a kid friendly excursion! Is Antelope Canyon baby-friendly? Yes, sort of. Even for families with a baby or newborn Antelope Canyon can be a fairly easy hike if you’re feeling adventurous.

It just takes a bit of pre-planning to make your experience a positive one.

Once you’ve committed to hiking Antelope Canyon, it’s important to think about how to decide which antelope slot canyon tours to take with kids. These are some factors to consider before booking a tour either with kids or babies.

There are no restroom facilities inside any of the three canyon areas. Once you leave the group check-in area, there are no facilities of any type that are conducive to changing diapers or addressing other infant or toddler hygienic needs.

Parents must take care of any diaper changes, clothing clean-ups, etc., before arriving at the canyon site.

Parent Tip: If you have a recently potty-trained toddler, consider having them wear pull-ups during the tour in case of an accident.

I’ve changed diapers in some pretty weird places as a parent, including on the Great Wall of China when it was 50 degrees. However, it’s always easier to plan ahead a bit than react in a panic as I did.

Strollers & Carriers

For safety reasons, both strollers and baby carriers are prohibited on tours of all three Antelope Canyon sites.

The ground is uneven so stroller usage would be impossible. In addition, each canyon area has portions that are a tight fit.

Note for Parents of Infants: Be prepared to carry non-walking infants in your arms throughout the canyon.

Unfortunately, wearing a baby carrier is a safety issue because doing so risks accidentally bumping the baby on the canyon walls.

Bags & Backpacks

No bags or backpacks are permitted to be worn inside the canyon, including water pouch carriers.

Previously, clear backpacks and clear waist pouches were permitted. This rule helps protect the canyon walls from damage.

If you take a bag on an Upper Antelope Canyon or Antelope Canyon X tour, you will be allowed to leave them in the vehicle. This includes diaper bags.

Participants in Lower Antelope Canyon Navajo tours are required to leave all personal effects in their cars.

Diaper bags are permitted to be taken on tour vehicles to the Upper Canyon and Canyon X. However, the bags must remain in the trucks when you actually go on the tour.

So they don’t have a lot of benefits for parents except for snacks, etc. before or after the walking part of the tour.

Tour Length

Each of the tours in the Lower Canyon , Upper Canyon, and Canyon X last approximately 90 minutes. These times are calculated from when the tour departs and returns to the staging area.

Planning Tip: The time in Lower Canyon is a bit longer due to not needing to drive to the entry point.

However, the tour guide still stops to show hikers interesting things on the way to and from the gathering point. On our tour, the guide showed us fossilized plants and even dinosaur footprints! So our time in the canyon itself was still roughly an hour.

Contrary to what we read in some blogs and even on some tour company websites, only small water bottles are permitted to be hand-carried into Antelope Canyon.

Water bladders in low-profile backpacks are prohibited, as are small messenger-style pouches for hands-free water bottle carrying.

David managed to fit a small water bottle from a convenience mart into his front sweatshirt pocket.

However, at certain points, he had to take it out to squeeze through some narrow portions of Lower Antelope Canyon.

👉 I wish we’d had this water bottle with us on our Antelope Canyon trek. It would have been easier to fit into a pocket!

To ensure every member of your group stays hydrated, each adult should carry a small water bottle to share with the kiddos.

Because it was cooler during our trip, I didn’t drink any water during our hike but Little Man did at several points. I was grateful that David had one available.

The upper canyon is the flattest one. The walking portion is also shorter than the other two. The stairs and tight spaces in the lower canyon were a really fun adventure for Little Man.

Antelope Canyon X has a 200 ft staircase to enter the canyon but no ladders. Once inside the canyon, the ground is fairly flat but there are some tight spaces through which to squeeze while on the tour.

Elementary-age and older kids won’t mind the climbing and narrow spots in either the Lower Canyon or Canyon X. It may entice them to keep wandering and walking. For Little Man that was certainly the case.

Visiting Antelope Canyon with Kids

There are a limited number of Antelope Canyon Tour Companies permitted to operate walking tours in the Antelope slot canyon. Each tour company that is permitted to lead groups into the canyons is owned by the Navajo.

While each company sets its own Antelope Canyon tickets price, there is an Antelope Canyon entrance fee of $8 USD added to all tours. This fee goes directly to the Navajo Nation.

Because there are so few companies leading tours, there are generally no Antelope Canyon discount tickets available.

Fun Fact : Contrary to popular belief, the canyon is not called Antelope Canyon National Park .

It is not part of the National Park Service. This also means that holders of a national park annual pass cannot use it to see or tour Antelope Canyon.

Visiting by Water

The walking tours are by far the most popular way to see the canyon. However, there is also a kayak tour that leaves from Lake Powell.

While this tour is much less crowded than the walking tours are, there are some serious downsides.

Most of the kayak route goes through a Lake Powell wake zone. This means jet skis and boats are flying past, creating large waves that make kayaking difficult. 

In addition, the kayaking route is seven miles round trip. Instead of a 45-90 minute tour, the excursion will likely take all day. For active younger kiddos, sitting in a kayak for several hours might not be enjoyable for anyone.

If you want to see Antelope Canyon with kids from the water, you may want to spend some extra money to rent a boat for the day on Lake Powell.

Then, just take the boat to the Antelope Canyon water entrance. This will help ensure you don’t risk tipping over in a kayak with kiddos aboard.

Visiting by Land

Four tour companies operate in the upper canyon, two in the lower canyon, and a fifth operates only in Canyon X. We did a LOT of research to find the tour companies that provide the best rates for families.

Not all tour companies allow children. Some tour companies charge adult pricing for kids and infants, while other (our preferred) Navajo tours companies have a more fair, tiered pricing system.

👉 The company offering tours in Canyon X discounts tickets for kids 17 and under.

👉 This Lower Canyon tour has discounted rates for 4 to 11-year-old kids. Little ones 3 and under are free.

Unfortunately, the Upper Canyon tours don’t offer any discounts for kids.

👉 This Upper Canyon tour welcomes kids of all ages.

Before the Tour

We booked the first tour of the day on a Tuesday in November. This meant that there weren’t crowds waiting in front of us and there weren’t big crowds at the check-in desk.

Our guide had sent us the waivers to sign in advance via email so we didn’t have to spend time doing that.

Travel Tip: When visiting Antelope Canyon with kids, arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time.

Once our tour time was called, we were taken out back to some benches. Once we sat down, a Navajo man gave us a demonstration of the Navajo Hoop Dance.

The hoop is a symbol of everlasting life to many tribal groups across North America. These dances get so intricate that there are Hoop Dance World Championships each year!

By the time the hoop dance demonstration was over, the guides had assembled and our group of nine was called over to one of them. It seemed like people had booked through a variety of methods.

Pro Tip: Pick the tour time that best suits your schedule. Don’t worry about the company.

We were put together by scheduled time rather than the company with which we booked. So like our trip to Isla Contoy , it doesn’t seem to matter which tour company you choose.

On the Tour

Our guide was thorough in telling us about the canyon’s history as we walked to it. So we didn’t feel like the walking time was boring. We even stopped to see the fossilized dinosaur footprints, which Little Man thought was cool!

Our guide even told us that based on the shape and indentation, they knew the dinosaur that made the prints was running when it made them!

Throughout the tour, our guide would stop us at various points to talk about a cool feature in the canyons.

He also pointed out multiple photo ops and explained where several famous photographs, like the wallpaper that Samsung used for its Note 8 phone in 2017 and some of the shots that Microsoft used for its Windows 7 theme in 2009.

The upper and lower canyon tours have a new one-way pattern. This means everyone enters at one end and exits at the other. It didn’t use to be this way, which is why some older blogs talk about the slot canyon being overcrowded.

Between the one-way walking pattern and the smaller groups due to the pandemic, we did not feel like the experience was too full or too rushed.

What is the best month to visit Antelope Canyon?

There isn’t a bad time of year to visit Antelope Canyon .

Benefits of Visiting in the Fall and Winter: 👍 You don’t risk getting overheated in the desert sun. 👍 Cooler weather allows for a lot more color variety in the canyon walls. 👍 The blue and purple tones only show up in cooler weather. 👍 It’s easier to get a last-minute booking during cooler months.

Note: We booked our November Lower Antelope Canyon tour just three days in advance.

Benefits of Visiting in the Spring and Summer: 👍 The light beams popular with photographers only occur in the summer. 👍 Weather is warmer so you don’t have to worry about kiddos getting cold. 👍 It’s easier for families to visit due to school breaks . 👍 You can spend extra time here doing water activities.

If seeing the light beams is your goal, book a tour between 11 am and 1:30 pm during the spring or summer on a sunny day. May through early August is a good time span to catch a glimpse of the beams in Antelope Canyon X and Upper Antelope Canyon.

6 Tips for an Amazing Antelope Canyon Experience

1. wear closed-toe shoes..

Little Man and I wore sneakers. David wore his Keens hiking sandals. David had to empty his shoes of sand after the tour while Little Man and I did not.

I’d recommend sneakers or hiking boots over trekking sandals if you have a choice in footwear.

2. Check your camera settings.

Use the vivid warm setting on an iPhone camera for the best shots. A good guide will advise you of this before entering the canyon.

Android cameras will adjust more automatically for the lighting. We have Samsung phones and did not need to change any settings to get great pictures. David used a Samsung A52. I used a Fuji DSLR throughout our trek.

3. Beware of dust.

Your shoes and clothes will likely be covered by the end of your tour. If using a DSLR, do not open your camera or take off the lenses.

Use the lens cover whenever you are not actively shooting a photo. Consider buying a protective camera body cover.

4. Keep close track of time.

Don’t miss your tour! Almost all of Arizona is on Mountain Standard Time (MST) all year long. Most of the state stopped observing daylight saving time in 1968.

If you’re traveling from another state immediately before your tour, you may experience a time zone shift without realizing it.

5. Bring cash to tip your tour guide.

Most guides work hard to provide good experiences. Ours even took some photos for us, that we never could have taken as well ourselves. A general rule of thumb is to tip a good guide 15-20% of the tour cost.

6. Take only photos. Leave only footprints.

When visiting Antelope Canyon with kids (or without!) please help conserve it for future visitors. You can do this by following the Leave No Trace principles.

Where to Stay near Antelope Canyon

Page is a small town of under 8,000 residents. However, there are so many fun things to do near Page, Arizona that there is a booming tourist industry there.

👉 There are many hotels near Antelope Canyon that suit a variety of budgets.

The town is fairly small, and there are a couple of streets with most of the hotels next to each other. It doesn’t really matter where you stay in those hotels since they are all the same distance from Antelope Canyon .

👉 We chose the Best Western Plus at Lake Powell because it included free breakfast and had two queen beds at a decent price.

Although the hotel wasn’t very crowded when we stayed, we did have David go down to the restaurant and bring breakfast back up to the room.

This allowed us to keep getting ready while we ate and for Little Man to relax a bit longer before heading out for our hike.

The hotel had cold options like cereal and muffins as well as hot items like eggs and sausage. So there was something for everyone in our morning meal.

Things to Do Near Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon is the most popular thing to do in Page, Arizona. However, there are several other fun activities to enjoy there are well.

To make the most of your time in the area, plan to spend at least a night or two visiting a couple of these places as well.

Lake Powell

Lake Powell has over 2,000 miles of shoreline and is well known for its water recreation options.

The most popular things to do in Lake Powell are scenic boat rides, waterskiing, and water tubing as well as fishing. Visitors can rent kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and boats there.

👉 Make boat and jet ski reservations in advance during the summer months to avoid disappointment!

You can also rent water toys in advance , just like boats. If you plan to fish, ensure you have a fishing license from both Utah and Arizona. The lake is large enough to border both states and it’s important to be compliant.

Rainbow Bridge National Monument is also adjacent to Lake Powell. It’s only accessible by water. But it’s worth a stop if you rent a boat because it’s one of the largest known natural bridges in the world. Over 85,000 people a year visit this unique landmark.

Horseshoe Bend

This unique landmark was created over millions of years due to the water erosion of the Navajo sandstone. It’s our top recommendation of things to do in Page when visiting Antelope Canyon with kids.

Horseshoe Bend Trail is a 1.5-mile out-and-back trail. This means it is 3/4 mile to the bend and the same 3/4 mile back to the parking lot.

It is relatively flat or has a very slight incline, so it is easy for all skill levels including younger children. Avoid bringing strollers here. The path is sandy dirt. We saw several strollers stuck in the path.

👉 I recommend the Tula Carrier for its durability and comfort. Plus it has different carriers that fit little ones from 7-60 pounds.

The National Park Service (NPS) does not charge an admission fee to Horseshoe Bend. However, the parking lot is located on property owned by Page and they charge visitors to park. NPS annual park passes are not accepted.

To enter you can pay by cash or credit card. We only had a card and almost didn’t get to enter because the only credit card machine they had was temporarily down.

Thankfully it came back online before we gave up! Have some cash on hand just in case.

Travel Tips for Visiting Horseshoe Bend

As of this year, the entrance fees for Horseshoe Bend are as follows: 💲 Motorcycles: $5 💲 Cars & RVs: $10 💲 Commercial Van/Bus (Up to 14 people): $35 💲 Commercial Van/Bus (15-34 people): $70 💲 Commercial Van/Bus (35+ people): $140

The best time to visit is at sunrise when it opens to avoid crowds and sunset for the best photography. These are also the coolest parts of the day.

Because it’s in the desert, we don’t recommend visiting at midday when the sun is hottest. If you do so, wear sunscreen or sun-protective clothing and bring plenty of water. There is no shade once you reach the bend itself.

If you go for sunset, take a blanket, jacket, and a flashlight. Stay when the crowds begin to disperse and do some stargazing.

Glen Canyon Dam

This dam is where Lake Powell ends and the Grand Canyon begins. If you’ve already visited the Grand Canyon , this experience gives a real perspective on just how expansive the canyon is.

The dam is a concrete arch dam, similar in style to the Hoover Dam on the Arizona/Nevada border. This 710-foot dam has a visitor center and daily tours.

It’s an excellent way to see Lake Powell from up high in contrast to boating or paddling through it on a different day.

Toadstools Trail

The Toadstool Hoodoos Trailhead is only a thirty-minute drive from Page, just over the Utah border. The relatively flat trail is 1.5-miles round trip and is pretty easy for kids to navigate.

At the end of the trail, hikers can find balanced rock formations that look like mushrooms and have some fabulous views. It’s a perfect stop on your way to/from Zion National Park; St. George, Utah; or Las Vegas, Nevada.

Further Afield

While not immediately within the Page vicinity, there are several other well-known sites to see either before or after visiting Antelope Canyon with Kids.

Within 2.5 hours you can drive to the Grand Canyon South Rim, Bryce Canyon, or Zion National Park.

Antelope Canyon with Kids: FAQs

Still have questions about visiting Antelope Canyon with kids? Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the experience.

Which Antelope Canyon is best with kids?

The Upper Antelope Canyon is best for families with kids. It has somewhat wider passages, so it’s easier to navigate and the light beams are more visible. Plus, the tour guides are used to working with kids and can provide custom tours for the little ones.

What’s better Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon?

That really depends on what you’re looking for in your visit. Upper Antelope Canyon is more suited to families with kids as it has wider passages that are easier to navigate and the light beams are more visible.

Lower Antelope Canyon is a bit more challenging with its narrow slots and staircases, which can be fun for older kids to climb on during the tour.

Is it difficult to walk Antelope Canyon?

Can you take kids to the Grand Canyon?

Yes! We went to the Grand Canyon for a few days before visiting Antelope Canyon. It’s a great place to explore with kids. There are plenty of hiking trails, breathtaking views, and unique experiences to be had there. Kids will love it!

Is Antelope Canyon worth it?

Yes! Antelope Canyon is definitely worth the visit. With its stunning sandstone formations, colorful ever-changing light, and knowledgeable tour guides, it’s an amazing destination for families with kids.

Can you go to Antelope Canyon without a tour?

Is there an entrance fee for Antelope Canyon?

Yes, there are entrance fees to Lower Antelope Canyon, Upper Antelope Canyon, and Antelope Canyon X. These fees help support the Navajo Tribal Park, keep the canyon in pristine condition, and ensure the guides receive a fair wage for their services.

How long is the walk through Antelope Canyon?

The walk through the Upper Antelope Canyon is about 1.5 miles and takes about 45 minutes to an hour, depending on how long you take to explore.

The Lower Antelope Canyon is much shorter, at just 0.5 miles. Due to the ladders and stairs, it also takes about 45 minutes to complete.

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Final Thoughts on Antelope Canyon with Kids

Antelope Canyon with kids is a great experience! I can’t recommend it enough to any parent considering going.

For maximum safety, Upper Antelope Canyon is a better choice for families with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age kids.

Either Antelope Canyon X or Lower Antelope Canyon with kids elementary age or older can be fun choices for adventurous families.

It’s also pretty easy to get to Antelope Canyon from around Arizona, including Scottsdale .

Regardless of which slot canyon tour you choose, your family will certainly have a memorable experience together!

Author: Brodi Cole

Brodi Cole is a full-time digital nomad who travels the world with her family. She made the switch to blogging and content writing after spending more than a decade and a half working as a Human Resources Manager and Director. Since transitioning her family to a digital nomad lifestyle, they've visited over 20 countries together (and counting) in the last ten years! In addition to traveling extensively through Canada, the USA, and the Caribbean, she's also visited Asia, Europe, and South America. She spent most of the pandemic living in Malaysia before living in Mexico for over a year and then driving the Pan-American Highway from the USA to the southernmost tip of Argentina. Brodi is also a freelance SEO writer and editor, sharing her expertise with other companies and bloggers. She has a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and a Master's Degree in Human Resources Management.

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Brodi Cole is a full-time digital nomad who travels the world with her family. She made the switch to blogging and content writing after spending more than a decade and a half working as a Human Resources Manager and Director.

Since transitioning her family to a digital nomad lifestyle, they've visited over 20 countries together (and counting) in the last ten years!

In addition to traveling extensively through Canada, the USA, and the Caribbean, she's also visited Asia, Europe, and South America.

She spent most of the pandemic living in Malaysia before living in Mexico for over a year and then driving the Pan-American Highway from the USA to the southernmost tip of Argentina.

Brodi is also a freelance SEO writer and editor, sharing her expertise with other companies and bloggers. She has a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and a Master's Degree in Human Resources Management.

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Natural Wonder – Touring Antelope Canyon with the Family

Few geological formations are more awe-inspiring and picturesque as the famous Antelope Canyon, a gorgeous slot canyon just east of Page in Northern Arizona. The smooth winding walls are monumental in appearance and look like fluid sculpture masterpieces. Said to be one of the most photographed canyons on earth – Antelope Canyon is a photographer’s dream, especially when the cavernous canyon’s famous light beams shine directly down into the openings of the canyon, creating a supernatural appearance that must be seen to be believed.

Come along as we enter Antelope canyon as a family and discover why magical canyon needs to be on everyone’s must-see list.

History of the Canyon

Named for the herds of horned antelope that once roamed the area, Antelope Canyon was discovered in 1931 when a young Navajo girl accidentally stumbled upon this natural wonder.

The famous fluid-rock formations of Antelope Canyon were carved by water. Rainwater, especially during monsoon season, runs into the deep basin above the slot canyon sections, picking up speed and sand as it rushes into the narrow passageways. Over time the passageways eroded away, making the corridors deeper and smoothing hard edges in such a way as to form characteristic ‘flowing’ formations in the rock, reshaping the walls into masterpieces.

The canyons formed have small, sporadic slits in the ceiling. When these openings are touched by sunlight, it magically illuminates the smooth walls – and it creates a beautiful mix of shadow and light that you need to see to believe. It is this scene that has tourists all over the world running to see.

A Tale of Two Canyons

Two canyons are available to tour, Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. Both are gorgeous and have the same beautifully smooth caverns; however, Upper Antelope Canyon is the more famous and popular location. After a short ride from a tour truck or van, Upper Antelope Canyon only requires a short sandy walk into the flat canyon. On the other hand, lower Antelope Canyon is more challenging to experience. It requires ladders to enter the canyon, and there are multiple drops to navigate within. The differences:

Upper Antelope: Easy to walk, flat terrain. Famous light beams from late March through October. The canyon is heavily crowded, and often tours are at a rushed pace. Tours are more expensive and book out way in advance.

Lower Antelope : Ladders are required for entry and steep drops are found through the path. Tours are more relaxed and less crowded. Booking a tour in advance is recommended but not required, and is generally less expensive than Upper Antelope tours.

Some visitors opt for both tours! We chose only the Upper Antelope Tour – as we thought it would be best (and easier to navigate) for our young son.

Touring Antelope Canyon – Booking a Tour

Tour guides are required to explore this natural wonder. There are several authorized tour operators to choose from who will not only bring you to the canyon, but also give you a variety of information such as the history, geology, and best photography practices of the famous Antelope Canyon. Pick whichever tour operator caters to your family’s interest.

We chose Adventurous Antelope Canyon Photo Tours and were very happy with the experience. The tickets cost a little bit more than other tour companies, but we chose them because the tour is catered to photo enthusiasts and they help you to capture the best photography during your visit. They TOTALLY lived up to their reputation and helped us tremendously with our pictures during the tour.  Beyond photography, our tour guide also told us of canyon history and geology – which was fascinating. I would highly recommend them again, and to me, it was absolutely worth the extra money for their services.

For family visits it is important to note that some companies do not allow children on the tour at all, some have age restrictions, and some restrict the number of children.  It varies greatly! There is also the car ride consideration. Some tour companies provide car seats, and others require you to bring your own. Be sure to do your research before booking.

Touring Antelope Canyon – Weather Considerations

Weather should be an important consideration when booking as well.  Be wary of the rainy season – during times of rain, the slot canyons can be treacherous. Water does not soak into the earth in these canyons. Instead, it gathers and breaks through the canyon walls at forceful speeds. U naccompanied visitors to the Antelope Canyon are strictly prohibited, and all visitors must have a tour guide to enter. All-weather reports are closely watched, and tours are rightfully canceled in any chance of heavy rain. 

The Famous Light Beams – Planning your Visit

Upper Antelope Canyon is famous for more than its beautiful rock formations. During the summer months, the canyon becomes filled with famous light beams that form from the sunlight reaching through the slots in the ceiling all the way to the floor. The effect is magical and supernatural.

Beams occur most often during the summer, with the best views between late March and early October. The times to see these beams are when the sun is directly overhead of the canyon – around 11:00-1:30 in the afternoon.  Tours during these times are called “prime time tours” and will cost considerably more, booking up months in advance.

You need to be lucky to see a beam. Many factors depend on them  – such as weather conditions and sun direction (can’t be raining or cloudy!)  Consider yourself lucky if you are able to witness this phenomenon.  The canyons are still beautiful without the beams of light. We visited in February and did not see beams. It was still a magical experience.

Touring  Antelope Canyon – An Off-Road Adventure

Buckle Up! The ride to Antelope Canyon is an adventure in itself! No matter which tour company you choose, there is an “off-road” portion to the tour, and many tour companies use vehicles with an open back end to transport guests. This off-road drive takes about 20 minutes and travels through bumpy terrain and slippery sand to reach the entrance of the canyon.  During our tour, our truck was sliding all over the place (much like driving on ice). Those with motion sickness (or dust aversions) should be cautious!

As the ride is so treacherous, it is imperative (and required) that young children have a car seat. Our tour company did not provide them, so we brought ours along and quickly installed them before the tour. UPDATE: The company we used several years ago now requires children to be 8 years old (so no car seats would be required). Information changes often. Check with other companies to find the latest information, and to see if younger children are allowed and the proper requirements.

Touring Antelope Canyon – What to Expect

When you start to navigate through the canyon it will feel similar to an underground cave viewing. Space is very dark and extremely narrow, and not good for those with any bit of claustrophobia. Some turns only have space enough for one person to pass, and in other areas, you may find your group waiting for a different tour group to finish before you are able to continue.

The canyon only has one entry point. Once tour groups reach the end of the canyon, they have to turn back and retrace their steps back to the entrance, which creates a bit of chaos within (with hundreds of tourists moving in both directions).

Bottom line: Be prepared for a BUSY and crowded experience with many, many tourists.  We visited on a cold day off-season and had literally hundreds of people in the canyon at the same time as us. Summer months are MUCH more crowded, with numbers easily reaching way into the thousands.

Tips for your visit:

• The canyon is considered spiritual by the Navajo, and your tour guide will ask you to respect the canyon during your visit.
• Most tours do not allow for bags of any kind to be brought on the tour. This is due to space constraints. It is really tight within the canyon’s walking paths, and there is no space for visitors to carry a bag with them (seriously!).
• As the space is quite tight, it does get quite claustrophobic in the canyon -especially during prime viewing times and the summer months, when literally thousands of people could be walking through at once.
• Be prepared for it to be MUCH colder inside the canyon, with temperatures 10-20 degrees cooler than the outside temperature.  Dress appropriately (and in layers!) so you can enjoy the tour.
• As mentioned – The off-road ride to the canyon entrance is no joke. It is bumpy and slippery and is a dusty adventure in itself. Our tip: bring along bandannas or masks to cover young faces with. You can also use these inside the canyon, which is quite dusty due to the sandy floor.
• For photographers: be sure to bring a cloth to clean your camera, and possibly a plastic bag to keep it in between shots. As mentioned, it is quite dusty, and constant lens cleaning will be needed.
• There is no bathroom in (or anywhere around) the canyon. It is essential that you go before the tour.
• Make a day of it! The city of Page, Arizona, and gorgeous Lake Powell is a few miles from Antelope Canyon.  There are plenty of recreation options, beautiful scenic overlooks, and dining options for families.

Antelope Canyon 

Location: Navajo Tribal Park, Page AZ. Note: Many tour companies will require you to meet them at their offices (not at the canyon entrance). Be sure to follow the exact meeting directions.

Tours: Guided Tours are available through multiple companies – We used Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours , and recommend their services.  The tour company we used years ago now only allows children age 8 and over. Others that allow children are as follows: Antelope Canyon Tours , and Chief Tsosie Antelope Canyon Tour.

Age requirements and restrictions change often. Be sure to research each properly before booking.

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7 tips for your family vacation to Antelope Canyon

There are dozens of national parks in the U.S., each with a distinct landscape and a compelling reason to visit. One of my favorite places is Antelope Canyon, which is adjacent to Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Page, Arizona.

You've likely seen dreamy photos of the canyon on social media, but pictures don't do it justice. Not only is it beautiful, but it's also a great place to visit with the whole family. Below are a few important tips for your family vacation to Antelope Canyon.

You must have a guide to enter the canyon

To prevent vandalism and protect the land, which has spiritual significance to the Navajo Nation, Antelope Canyon was closed starting in 1997 to members of the public without a guide. The only way to enter the canyon is with a tour company that's been authorized by Navajo Nation Parks and Recreation .

We chose Ken's Tours because it had the most convenient tour times. Our guide, a member of the Navajo Nation, was knowledgeable about both the canyon and the land we were visiting. It was a special tour that I'm grateful I could experience with my family.

Antelope Canyon is absolutely beautiful. It's no wonder people travel from so far out of the way just to take photos. In addition to sharing the canyon's history and its importance to the Navajo Nation, our guide did a spectacular job helping us get incredible pictures to take home.

Know the difference between the canyons

Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon are actually miles apart, but the most significant difference between the two is the famous light beam photos you can snap in the upper canyon.

Getting into Lower Antelope Canyon also comes with steep stairs down one side and up the other.

Because it's less accessible (and arguably less photogenic), Lower Antelope Canyon is also less expensive to visit. Our tour to the lower canyon was $40 per adult, not including a 6% Navajo tax and a $32 Navajo permit fee for our group.

Tours for Upper Antelope Canyon start at $70 per adult and $60 per child 12 and under. For our family of four adults and one toddler, we paid $212.40. If we'd chosen to visit the Upper Canyon, we would have been out more than $350.

Photo tours are especially popular at Upper Antelope Canyon and start at $150 per person.

As I mentioned, you'll need to descend a steep staircase to enter Lower Antelope Canyon and take a slightly less steep set of stairs to exit on the other side. If you're traveling with anyone who has mobility issues or prefers to avoid heights, you may want to stick with Upper Antelope Canyon, which is wheelchair-accessible.

Additionally, visiting the Lower Canyon with an infant or toddler might prove challenging with the stairs. Luckily, my husband carried our then-14-month-old son down the steps, which eased my mind tremendously. You could also wear your baby in a carrier. Older children should be able to go up and down the stairs at the Lower Canyon with adult assistance.

Similar canyons

Because of the popularity of Antelope Canyon, it may be difficult to find tour availability at times. There are similar slot canyons in the Page area that are now open to the public such as Canyon X and Secret Canyon. Both of these provide similar experiences and they usually don't have the crowds of the group tours. Horseshoe Bend Slot Canyon Tours is one of the authorized Navajo tour operators that offers not only private tours of a slot canyon, but also a private overlook at Horseshoe Bend.

Where to stay

Antelope Canyon is located in Page, Arizona, just beyond the Utah border; it's about a four-hour drive from Phoenix. If you prefer to fly, the closest airports are in Flagstaff, Arizona — a two-hour drive from Page — and in Page itself, which you can fly to directly from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) on Contour Airlines . The airline operates one daily flight starting at $89 one-way.

We stayed at the Courtyard Page at Lake Powell for just one night, as Antelope Canyon was a stop on a larger Arizona road trip. This is a Category 5 Marriott property available from 30,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night on off-peak dates, or $126. There is also a new Home2Suites, a Hilton property, which is available starting at 21,000 Honors points per night depending on dates.

What to pack

It can be very windy in the area right above the canyon, and the sand can easily blow into your eyes and mouth. So, be sure to bring sunglasses and a scarf or mask to cover your mouth and face to protect yourself from the sand. The wind will also follow you into the canyon, so a light jacket might make you more comfortable. Since Antelope Canyon is on tribal land, a COVID-19 mask mandate is still in effect for all visitors and residents of the Navajo Nation.

Related: Exploring national parks: Where to stay using points

The best time to visit

Antelope Canyon is located in the Arizona desert, so the weather is less than ideal during the summer months. The best time to visit would be in the spring or fall. While the average temperature is still in the mid-80s during these months, it still beats triple-digit highs in Arizona in the summer.

Winter is also a good time to visit the canyon because there are fewer crowds. The temperatures, however, range from 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which may be less appealing to some travelers.

Antelope Canyon tours can last from one to three hours, depending on the type of tour you choose and which canyon you visit. There were tours every 30 minutes when we visited which gave each group time to get far enough through the canyon and not hold up any of the following groups.

Other activities

If you enjoy water activities, there are multiple options available in the Page/Lake Powell area. However, be warned that they are seasonal activities as the area can reach freezing temperatures in the winter months. Kayaking is a popular sport, and from Lake Powell, you can access parts of Antelope Canyon from the water.

Horsehoe Bend is a spectacular (and very Instagram-popular) spot. You can park and walk to the rim overlooking the Colorado River as it winds around the sandstone. But what if you could kayak around it instead? Kayak Horseshoe Bend helps visitors do just that and the views are unbelievable. Open from March to October for kayak and paddleboard rentals, Kayak Horseshoe Bend is a great day excursion from Page. The office is located in Marble Canyon (Lee's Ferry) which is approximately 38 miles from downtown Page. Lee's Ferry is also the launch point for most Grand Canyon river rafting expeditions.

If flying is more your style, try a helicopter tour that departs from Page Airport. Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines has been in business for more than 90 years and operates aerial tours to the top of Tower Butte, the Grand Canyon or the Rainbow Bridge National Monument.

Visit other parks during your trip

Our trip also included a stop at the Grand Canyon, which is a little more than a two-hour drive from Antelope Canyon and Page. Stretching from the shores of Lake Powell to Horseshoe Bend is Glen Canyon National Recreation Area , which is managed by the National Park Service. Various guided tours are available in this area as well.

Zion National Park is a two-hour drive west across the border in Utah while Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is a two-hour drive east in Arizona.

Bottom line

Antelope Canyon is a mesmerizing destination and a great choice for your next family vacation. Not only will you walk away with amazing family photos you can cherish forever, but you'll also have the opportunity to experience the Native history of the U.S. through an authorized Navajo Parks and Recreation guide.

Upper Antelope Canyon is best for travelers with mobility concerns, as it's wheelchair-friendly. Unfortunately, this is also the pricier canyon because of the arguably better photos you can get there. Lower Antelope Canyon is more affordable and, in my opinion, just as stunning, though there are steep stairs you should take into consideration before booking.

No matter which canyon you choose to tour, you and your family are sure to make lasting memories.

Additional reporting by Becky Blaine.

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Lower Antelope Canyon With Kids: What You Need to Know

It's been on our Arizona bucket list for years, and we finally took a tour of Lower Antelope Canyon! Located a bit south of Page, Arizona, this world famous slot canyon offers visitors a chance to walk next to sandstone walls that have been formed by years of water and wind erosion. It's truly mind blowing, and the best part? It's totally doable with kids!

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• August 4, 2023

Lower Antelope Canyon With Kids: What You Need to Know. It’s been on our Arizona bucket list for years, and we finally took a tour of Lower Antelope Canyon! Located a bit south of Page, Arizona, this world famous slot canyon offers visitors a chance to walk next to sandstone walls that have been formed by years of water and wind erosion. It’s truly mind blowing, and the best part? It’s totally doable with kids!

We went with Dixie’s Antelope Canyon Tours , mostly because the times available for tours matched best with our schedule. Their sister company, Ken’s Tours , is right next door and has equally good reviews so you honestly can’t go wrong with either option. You must pay for a tour to access Antelope Canyon, there is no self guided options. (You can access a portion of the canyon for free via Lake Powell, but this requires kayaking several miles to the entrance. We hope to do this option sometime in the future!)

Check in for tours is 45 minutes before departure time. We arrived about 30 minutes before, and had signed the waiver online as well, so we used the wait time to use the restrooms and apply sunscreen. Restrooms are port a potties just outside the main building. At 15 minutes before departure time, we joined our group tour right outside in a partially shaded area. A employee went over rules and guidelines, and then the group was divided into smaller groups of 15 people each and with a Navajo guide; if you booked multiple people in the same reservation, you will be kept together. Besides our personal group of six, we had a family from Switzerland, and a family from France!

Our guide took us on a 10 minute walk to the entrance of the canyon. He was very friendly, and kept us entertained with information about the history of the canyon, and what we might see during the tour. Questions are welcome! The walk was a mixture of sand and stone, and there was no shade. Once at the entrance, we had a shaded area to wait our group turn to descend in to the canyon.

This is where the fun began! There is a series of about 5 ladder sections, and the last one is steep so everyone descended backwards. The metal ladders are all very secure, with wide steps, and hand rails. Our 4 year old was a bit scared on the last section, and needed lots of encouragement, but she did great! Our 69 year old grandma was along and she had no issues either. No photo taking is allowed on the stairs and we can understand why – both hands are needed to safely descend the ladders.

Once in the canyon, we couldn’t stop being in awe of the gorgeous swirls of the canyon walls. It’s so other wordly and every bit as amazing as any pictures you might see! There are 8 sets of ladders to ascend as you go up the canyon, ranging from 4 steps to 12 steps. Some have rails, or you steady yourself on the canyon walls.

Our guide kept us on a steady pace, but we didn’t feel rushed. He was also excellent at giving suggestions for photo ops, and took family photos often. This was so helpful and appreciated!

The canyon tour took about 40 minutes, and the time flew by. Our 4 year old got a bit bored and just wanted to play in the sand half of the time. But at the end, when we ascended back to the top and looked back, it was amazing to realize that the large crack you could see was just the beginning of all the canyon beauty! Our 11 year old and 8 year old admitted they weren’t sure what to expect and thought it would be boring – but were completely wrong and loved every minute.

We took a short 7 minute walk back to our starting point at the main building, and said goodbye to our tour guide. Not every family gave a tip, but we felt our guide was outstanding and deserved it. We would 100% do this tour again, and we would definitely recommend this tour company!

Here are some tips and thoughts if you’re considering doing the Antelope Canyon Tour with kids:

• baby carriers are allowed! We didn’t see any on our tour, but the website clearly states it’s allowed. Hubby also carried our 4 year old on his shoulders a few times with no issues – just not on the stairs. He did half side carry her a couple times on the stairs to ease her fears.
• difficulty wise, it’s really an easy hike to the canyon, through the canyon, and back to the main building. The sand was easy to walk through. The stairs are the only potential issue, but again, the stairs are solid metal, the steps are wide, and there is no rush to descend or ascend. It was steep a few times, but felt safe. We’ve hiked steeper mountains before with no hand rails!
• is it good for young kids? Yes, if you’re willing to help them, or have them in a carrier. All ages are welcome. I wouldn’t have attempted it solo with three kids. But having another adult along was perfect. So maybe a 1:1 adult/kid ratio for littles, with kids ages 7 and up able to do great.
• check the website for what you can and can’t bring. Basically, only hats, water bottles, and cell phones are allowed. No bags or backpacks (even fanny packs), and no video taking is allowed. This last one was a bummer for us but after touring, we can see why. Hundreds of people tour the canyon every day, and taking videos slow down the system they have in place. Photos are good memories! And tip: for iPhones, make sure to have the Live Photo option turned on so you get a 1 second video as well as a photo!
• we took our tour at the end of July, at 1:45pm. We expected it to be warm, but with Arizona in a heat wave that month, it was 100 degrees. We don’t recommended this BUT it worked for our family by hydrating well beforehand, wearing hats, and hydrating well afterwards. Please use discretion when taking young kids and really, any person out in the heat for this amount of time. One girl in our group didn’t hydrate beforehand and started to feel dizzy and weak; she had to miss the tour and return to the main building with her mom.
• our total tour time was about 1 hour and 15 minutes, start to finish, not counting the 15 min orientation beforehand.
• cost was $55/adults, $35/child (ages 8-12) plus the Navajo Nation fee of $8/person and tax. It was $35/child (ages 4-7) plus tax only, no Navajo Nation fee. Ages 3 and under are totally free, but must be on the reservation.
• Page is located about 4.5 hours north of Phoenix, and 2 hours north of Flagstaff.

If you have further questions, please leave a comment and we’ll try to help! Overall, touring the Lower Antelope Canyon with kids was easier than we anticipated, twice as fun as we imagined, and ten times more beautiful in person than any photo could show!

Jana is a homeschooling mother of three children, and lives in Scottsdale with her husband, Chris. She enjoys traveling, reading and coffee. Follow @phoenixwithkids on Instagram for daily photos around Phoenix!

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Hi! We are planning to take our kids to lower antelope canyon, ages 12 and 8! I will be about 19 weeks pregnant at the time. Is lower antelope so narrow I wouldn’t be able to fit through? We’re trying to decide on the upper or lower tour! Thanks ☺️

hi! That’s a great question and I would call the company direct to ask. I would think you’d be ok, there are no super narrow portions of the route, but the guides there would have the best knowledge.

Hi! Amazing photos and very informative article. I have 2 questions – when is the best time of the year to visit the Lower Antelope? Is it possible to do Upper and lower antelope tours the same day?

hi! I would visit in the fall, winter, or spring over summer due to the heat. Also, you can do upper and lower in the same day. Different tour companies run these tours so the sooner you can book the better.

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Visiting the amazing Antelope Canyon in Arizona with kids is totally possible. We did it, and here is how you can do it too.

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Our spring break journey took us to both Utah and Arizona , with plenty of exciting destinations to explore along the way. Our trip was filled with unforgettable moments in amazing landscapes totally different from back home in California . We were determined to make the most of our time in Arizona – starting with a visit to Antelope Canyon .

The Canyon is located near the Utah-Arizona border in the town of Page . Closest bigger cities are Flagstaff in Arizona and St. George in Utah. A drive from Las Vegas , Nevada to Page is about 4,5 hours.

What is Antelope Canyon?

Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon sculpted by centuries of water erosion. After building up some power at the top, the water runs through the canyons with force bringing down some sand at the same time. This erosion has carved a path, a slot canyon, which is big enough for a man to walk through.

In recent years pictures of the beautiful Antelope Canyon started circling around in internet and it quickly got into people’s bucket lists. Now visitors from all over come to see it.

The canyon is divided into six sections but the most known of them are Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon . Tours to these sections are sold separately. Due to its accessibility and kid-friendly features, we opted for a tour of Upper Antelope Canyon. Other sections are Rattle Snake Canyon , Owl Canyon , Mountain Sheep Canyon and Canyon X .

Located on Navajo land , a permit from the Navajo tribe is required for visiting. At the moment, the only way to visit is to purchase a guided tour. There are several tour operators and the tours they offer might slightly vary from each others.

In 1997, 11 people died while visiting Lower Antelope Canyon when it was suddenly filled up with water from a nearby storm. After that, the safety of visitors has been improved by building a medal staircase in the canyon and by building an alarm system. In 2010 the flooding scared some visitors in Upper Antelope Canyon. No one died, but some of the visitors got stuck on ledges until the water level lowered again.

VISITING ANTELOPE CANYON WITH KIDS

Before our visit, I scoured the internet for information on visiting Antelope Canyon with kids, especially with toddlers. I found that only few of the tour operators allowed kids into canyon.

After an excessive search and reading many reviews, we found Navajo Tours to be accommodating to families with children. Plus, supporting the Navajo tribe’s business felt like the right choice since we were on their land.

Every toddler is different and only the parents can assess if they would be able to comfortably complete this tour. One thing to consider is that the tour is very crowded and carefully timed. Kids must follow along and they can’t run around or stop when ever they want.

Backpacks aren’t allowed on the tour, so carrying a baby in your back is not an option. The canyon is very narrow and frankly it would be both difficult and dangerous. We did see a dad with a baby in a front carrier and that seemed to work fine.

We decided to let our toddler walk because she was already quite tall and the walk through the canyon is only about 15 minutes. In the worst case of scenario, we could just carry her the rest of the way. There are a lot of stops for photo breaks however, so timewise the tour will be longer and it might get a little for boring for the little ones.

Bigger kids however, should be fine while visiting the canyons. The biggest worry probably is to not to loose them in the crowds.

We chose to go to the Upper Antelope Canyon because it requires less climbing than the Lower Canyon. There are some metal stairs up and down, and sometimes a small amount of sand might fall on you while on the stairs, but the rest is just following the group on a narrow path.

Nowadays they do require that you bring your own car seat or a booster for a child under 5 years old. When we were there they did not require them. They used trucks where people sat on the back of the truck and the toddler or a baby can sat on our lap. The drive was quite short and they drove very slowly.

Exploring UPPER ANTELOPE CANYON – Our Experience

Our tour with Navajo Tours exceeded our expectations. 15 minutes before the tour, we were led to the trucks and then we drove another 15 minutes in the sandy river bed. At the canyon we had to wait a little while, since it was pretty crowded.

When we arrived at the canyon entrance, we were greeted by our guide. As we ventured deeper into the narrow canyon, he shared fascinating insights into its formation and history, while also helping us capture stunning photos. He was very knowledgeable of both phone and camera settings as well as the best spots for photos in the canyon.

The canyon is quite narrow at the times and sometimes we had to give room for people coming out. The fact that it really is so crowded can be quite a buzz kill for some, but the guides had everything under control.

Everyone visiting must follow the rules and move along with their own group. You wont be able to stay behind to snap photos or turn back at any point. We didn’t care so much, since the canyon was so mesmerising! We were just so happy to be able to finally see it.

Best times for Visiting Antelope Canyon

Visiting Antelope Canyon is extremely popular and the best times for the tours are sold out months advance. You should book your tour as soon as your trip to Page is confirmed.

Best time of the year are spring and fall months. Anything from April to October is considered a peak season at Antelope Canyon which means that they are busy. At winter the colours of the canyon are not quite same as summer since the sun is not as high. There are also more days that are overcast.

During the winter the temperatures can sometimes drop below freezing and occasional rains can cause flash flooding when the canyon will be closed. Always check the weather forecast before heading out to your tour.

At summer months the weather is more likely to co-operate, but it can get extremely hot at the canyon and therefore might not be ideal for visiting the canyons especially with kids.

The best time of the day is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., when the sun is high up and you can see the sun beams shine down inside the canyon. This of course wont happen on a cloudy day. However, no matter what time of the day you visit, Antelope Canyon will still be beautiful!

Where to stay while visiting Antelope Canyon

There are plenty of options of where to stay while visiting Antelope Canyon. I would recommed staying in Page so you will be close to the canyon and can get there quick. This way you will also have a rest of the day to do something else. We for example visited the amazing Horseshoe Bend on the same day.

We stayed in Comfort Inn and Suites Page at Lake Powell . The drive to Navajo Tours meeting point from there was only 8 minutes and they had a complimentary breakfast. It always helps when traveling with kids. But also Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Page Lake Powell and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Page are also great options.

Our tips for visiting Antelope Canyon

Here are some quick tips for visiting Antelope Canyon that I think everyone booking a tour should know:

• Book your tour early; Visiting Antelope Canyon is extremely popular and the best times for the tours are sold out months advance.
• Be there early; They will ask you to arrive 30 minutes early for the check in. You will first sign up and pay, and then you will be waiting for your tour. Bring some water, snacks and sun protection. There was no shade in the waiting area. Our tour started at noon and we were guided to our truck at 11:45. If you are late they will remove you from the tour and re-sell your spot.
• Bring your ID and your confirmation of the reservation.
• A group must pay together. They will accept most credit card but not Amex.
• Bring cash to tip your tour guide.
• Bring your camera! No tripods or selfie sticks were allowed. We were not allowed to take videos.
• Bags must be transparent and no backpags were allowed. Water bottles were ok.
• The tour took about 1.5 hours total, 60 minutes inside the canyon.
• Bring a scarf and sunglasses to cover your face. The drive is quite dusty and the sand is flying all over the place.

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Despite the crowds and waiting, our visit to Antelope Canyon was truly unforgettable. The surreal beauty of the canyon left us in awe. If you find yourself in Page, Arizona, don’t miss the chance to explore this natural wonder – it’s an experience your family won’t soon forget.

After touring Antelope Canyon we visited the amazing Horseshoe Bend which is also located in Page. The next day we headed further south to see the Wupatki National Monument , Sunset Crater Volcano and then Grand Canyon .

However, if you are heading to north, make sure to stop at Toadstool Hoodoos in Utah and at Zion National Park . Also both Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument are just less than three hours drive away.

Have you visited Antelope Canyon or any other slot canyons?

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Where: Page, Arizona Open: Only for tours Fee: Depending on the tour operator $100 person including the $8 permit plus processing fee and tax, $120 for the 11:40 a.m. tour Note that the kids (even the babies) pay the same price!

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Upper Antelope Canyon looks so amazing. It’s on my list. Only thing is that it’s very crowded. But having said that I would love to visit it one day. You got some fantastic photos.

Thank you so much! Despite of the crowds, it’s totally worth it!

That looks amazing! But so, so crowded! I’m glad you included that photo because I hate showing up somewhere unaware of how crowded it can be. The prices seem a bit steep but with that crowd, visitors are willing to pay. It really is magnificent though and you got some great photos!

It was very crowded. I always like to show the real side of the places among the beautiful images we see everywhere. I always dreamed about visiting Antelope Canyon so regardless of the price and the crowds, I’m happy we went.

Your pictures brought memories when we visited Upper Antelope Canyon back in 2014. The slot canyon is spectacular, isn’t it? I don’t know if they still named the formation along the slot the same. I remember there was Lincoln and Monument Valley (upside down). My son was 7 at that time, and like your kids, he also liked playing in the sand. I wish they let us stay longer.

Antelope canyon is definitely on my bucket list!

I hope you like it when you get to go Natasha!

I have been to Arizona a couple of times but your article makes me wanna plan my next trip to Arizona. I wouldn’t agree with taking children along because though Arizona is amazing but sometimes it can be precarious.

I’m not sure what you mean Daniel, Arizona is like any other state with a lot of families living there with their kids. It’s not anymore dangerous than any other state. In fact, I think they have less of a crime than here in California for example. If you mean visiting the canyon, we saw many kids there and as I explained in the article, they have made many efforts to make it safer. I wouldn’t take my kids there unless I felt it was safe, or if there was a storm close by.

Woah! This is wonderful and interesting. Though I think that bringing smaller kids wouldn’t be a great idea. However, I would love to visit this with my husband without the kids. Thank you for sharing these tips. They are very helpful.

Why woulnd’t it be a great idea? We had 0 problems with our kids, and we saw many other kids there. We enjoyed this trip a lot.

Oh I’m dying to visit Arizona – and now this post has me even more keen to. Your photos of the rocks in that canyon are incredible. It looks like another planet! I think it’s great that you booked a tour with the Navajo tribe, nice to know you’re able to support them while visiting their land. What an amazing place!

Thank you Emil. It truly was an amazing experience.

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Visiting Antelope Canyon with Kids

by Jac of All Things | Oct 4, 2019

You may have seen the striking photos on your computer screen background. The wavy, orange, red, and tan hues of the canyon walls that look like they are from another planet. That’s Antelope Canyon, and it is every bit breathtaking in person as it is in pictures.

When we booked a trip to Arizona, I knew it had to include a stop to Antelope Canyon. While I scoured the web to read all about this famous canyon, I found very little about visiting with young children.

Given that we were visiting Arizona as a family, this excursion had to work for our little ones.

And now after taking them, I can tell you that they felt Antelope Canyon was as every bit magical as we (parents) did. My four-year-old asked if we can go back every weekend, and my three-year-old has shown everyone (and their mothers) our pictures.

Read on for our best advice on visiting Antelope Canyon with kids.

What is Antelope Canyon?

Antelope Canyon is a slot canyon located east of Page, Arizona in Navajo Nation. It’s located on Navajo land and consists of three sections; Upper Antelope Canyon, Lower Antelope Canyon, and Antelope Canyon X.

In order to visit Antelope Canyon, you must book a tour.

What is the difference between Upper Antelope Canyon, Lower Antelope Canyon, and Antelope Canyon X?

Upper Antelope Canyon is known for it’s sunbeams. Upper Antelope Canyon is shaped like an upside-down “V”, with the bottom more open than the top. The helps create the famous sunbeams that the Upper Antelope Canyon is most known for. The trail is about 660 feet long and is a in-and-out trail.

Lower Antelope Canyon is shaped like a “V”; wider at the top and narrow at the bottom. As a result, Lower Antelope Canyon gets great light year round. It is a one-way trail that is approximately 1,335 feet long.

Antelope Canyon X is less well known, but still offers great views. You can see occasional light beams and it generally has great lighting, as long as you go before 2 pm. It’s the shortest trail at 334 feet in and out.

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Booking a tour of Antelope Canyon with kids

There are a handful of different tour companies that offer Antelope Canyon tours, but only a few allow infants and young children.

The following companies allow you to book a tour of Antelope Canyon with kids:

Upper Antelope Canyon Tour Companies

Antelope Canyon Tours

Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours

Lower Antelope Canyon Tour Companies

Ken’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours

Dixie Ellis Antelope Lower Canyon Tours

Antelope Canyon X Tour Companies

Antelope Canyon X by Taadidiin Tours

We went with Ken’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours and we could not be more pleased with our experience. Shout out to our guide, Randy, for being the best guide ever!

How to decide which Antelope Canyon to visit with kids?

If you are unsure which canyon to select for your visit with children, check out a few videos walking through the canyon to get a feel for the experience. (Video is not currently allowed on tours, so I couldn’t take one, but you can check out already published videos on YouTube.)

You will see that Upper Antelope Canyon is probably the easiest from a terrain perspective. Both Lower Antelope Canyon and Antelope Canyon X have several steep staircases and narrow uneven terrain.

Depending on the tour company that you book with, you may be required to bring your own car seats for the trip. This is not required for Lower Antelope Canyon as you park right on site, but may be required for Upper Antelope Canyon and Antelope Canyon X tours as they provide transportation from the tour company to the canyon.

There is also a price differential between the canyons. In general, Upper Antelope Canyon tours are more expensive than the others. If traveling with young children (like we were) we were thrilled to see there was no cost for children 7 and under when touring with Ken’s Tours of Lower Antelope Canyon.

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Other considerations when deciding to bring kids to Antelope Canyon

While kids are allowed on the tours noted above, you need to decide if bringing them is the best decision for you. (You can tell by this post what we decided for our family, but to be fully transparent, I’d like to share the pros and cons.)

Let’s start with the cons…

Length of Tour

Depending on the tour you select, tours will likely be between 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. You typically have to arrive well in advance of the tour, so the entire experience may take a few hours.

There are no bathrooms…

There are no bathrooms in the canyon and no changing tables on site. You may want to consider a pull up, even if your child is potty trained so you don’t have to worry about accidents.

The terrain can be tough at times…

This comment is really specific to our experience at Lower Antelope Canyon. The terrain at Upper Antelope Canyon should not be as challenging.

There are a series of ladders that you must go down to get into Lower Antelope Canyon (and a few that you need to go up.) While some of these “ladders” are more like stairs, others are nearly vertical, with narrow steps.

Our four-year-old was able to make it down with my husband behind her with a tight grip. My three-year-old struggled quite a bit. I ended up carrying her down in one arm, while holding the railing with the other.

It was tough, but it was very short and only a small part of the amazing experience. If you can get past that, you are golden throughout the rest of the canyon tour.

Strollers are not permitted

Strollers are not allowed in Antelope Canyon. (And frankly wouldn’t fit as some of the pathways are as narrow as the width of one foot.) Carriers are permitted, but there are some tight squeezes through the canyon and you may be bumping your child if in a carrier. (Note: As information constantly changes, please be sure to double check these rules with your tour company.)

And now for the pros…

There is no place like it in the world!

Antelope Canyon is a one of a kind experience. Walking through the canyon felt magical. With each step forward it just seemed to get better and better.

The time we spent in the canyon together as a family will forever be cherished. Despite our daughters young ages, I do think this is an experience they will remember. (And if you ask them what their favorite part of vacation was, out of all the places we visited in Arizona (the Grand Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Phoenix, Sedona, all the pools and hot tubs…) they say Antelope Canyon.)

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Tips for an amazing Antelope Canyon Experience

Photography tips.

Note these are general photography tips; I’m assuming you are not booking a photography tour if you are visiting the canyon with your children.

If you have an iPhone, set your camera to take pictures using your warm vivid filter. To do so, select the icon with three overlapping circles. (It looks like a venn diagram.) Swipe until you find the option called warm vivid. This will enhance the natural reds and warmth in the canyon walls.

You cannot bring selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, etc… We saw SO many people being asked to put them away before our tour.

Be sure to look up and back. There are some amazing views when you take a minute to look all around you, not just ahead.

Bring cash to tip your guide.

Do not bring a bag or purse. Only a water bottle is permitted in the canyon.

Take a look at your tour companies dress policy. Our tour company required closed toed shoes and no dresses or skirts.

Ask your tour company when the canyon will be the least busy and try to book for that time.

On the topic of crowds…Prior to our visit, we heard the crowds were quite intense and fully expected our experience to be busy. We were pleasantly surprised with the lack of crowds (even on a weekend) and didn’t feel overwhelmed by the number of people at all. We entered the canyon with a group of 10 (including our foursome), and our tour guide did a fantastic job keeping our group intimate.

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The 11 best antelope canyon tours.

In order to see Antelope Canyon, you'll need to book a guided tour.

The Best Antelope Canyon Tours

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Key Takeaways

• The only way to see Antelope Canyon is with a guided tour.
• Tours go to the Upper Canyon (which is most poular), Lower Canyon or Canyon X.
• Most tours depart from Page, Arizona, but you can also book day trips from Las Vegas and Sedona.
• When booking your tour, keep in mind that Antelope Canyon follows daylight saving time, unlike the rest of Arizona.

Known for its labyrinthine, seemingly undulating sandstone walls and the beams of sunlight that shine into them, Arizona's Antelope Canyon is a magnet for photographers and tourists traveling through the American Southwest.

The famous landmark forms part of Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park in the LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation. As such, the Navajo Nation requires that visitors are led by authorized guides, who provide tours of the Upper Canyon, Lower Canyon and Canyon X. These tours depart from or close to Page, Arizona, though you can also find Antelope Canyon tours from Sedona and Las Vegas .

Note: Most of Arizona does not follow daylight saving time, though the Navajo Nation, where Antelope Canyon is located, does. Be sure to take this into account when planning your visit.

Upper Antelope Canyon Tours

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Before choosing a tour, you'll need to decide which part of the canyon you'd like to see.

The terrain of the Upper Canyon is more accessible for most tourists and is, therefore, busier. Exploring the Lower Canyon , in contrast, requires visitors to have some degree of endurance, as travelers must climb and descend several staircases. Canyon X is less popular, but equally beautiful.

How to Get to Antelope Canyon

Upper Canyon: Companies that provide tours of the Upper Canyon are all based in or near Page, Arizona (where Antelope Canyon is located), and provide transportation. Travelers will need to drive to Page, as there is no public transportation. Drivers coming from the north or south can take Route 89, drivers from the west can take Route 89A, and visitors commuting from the east can take Route 98.

Lower Canyon: Companies serving the Lower Canyon are located within walking distance of the canyon's entrance; therefore, they do not provide transportation to or from Page. Travelers on a Lower Canyon tour will need to drive to the tour operator's location. These companies are about 5 miles east of Page.

Several local companies provide guided tours of Upper Antelope Canyon. Because the Upper Canyon is easiest to walk through, it is also quite popular, especially at peak times during the summer. Considering this, making tour reservations well in advance is highly recommended. No matter which tour you pick, you're guaranteed to see incredible rock formations in a kaleidoscope of colors.

Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours – Upper Antelope Canyon Tour

Price: From $92 Duration: 80 minutes

Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours offers 80-minute excursions through Upper Antelope Canyon. Expert guides lead travelers through the canyon to showcase its magnificent colors. Tours are offered several times daily. Note that children must be at least 8 years old to participate, and that pregnant women are not permitted on the tours.

Travelers enjoy the tour and appreciate the guides' insights, though some wish they had more time to spend in the canyon.

Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours also runs outings to Upper Antelope Canyon combined with either Rattlesnake Canyon or both Rattlesnake and Owl canyons.

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Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours – Guided Sightseers Tour

Price: From $100 Duration: 1.5 hours

All of Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours' guides are local Navajo people, who are generally deemed knowledgeable, personable and professional by travelers. The company's 1.5-hour sightseer tours of the Upper Canyon take place several times daily beginning at 7:30 a.m. Note that prices for the 11:40 a.m. tour are slightly higher, as this is peak time to explore the canyon.

The company opens up online reservations one to two months in advance, so be sure to book early, as tickets sell out quickly.

Antelope Canyon Tours – Upper Antelope Canyon Sightseeing Tour

Price: Adults from $85; kids from $75 Duration: 100 minutes

Navajo owned and operated, Antelope Canyon Tours frequently wins praise for its knowledgeable and helpful guides. On the company's sightseeing tours, you'll spend about an hour in the canyon, plus 40 minutes round-trip travel time to the Antelope Canyon Tours office in Page. Tours run multiple times daily starting at 7:50 a.m., and there is one moderately difficult, 15-minute uphill hike involved. Keep in mind: If you are unable to book a child's ticket, it means there are no more car seats available.

After seeing Upper Antelope Canyon, consider visiting Vermilion Cliffs National Monument with the company on its daylong tour.

Antelope Slot Canyon Tours – Upper Antelope Canyon Tour

Price: Adults from $112; kids from $102 Duration: 1.5 hours

Along with standard tours to Upper Antelope Canyon, Antelope Slot Canyon Tours also offers tours of the nearby Cathedral Canyon. If you're set on a visit to the Upper Canyon, you'll have four time slots to choose from for the 90-minute tour. Pricing varies depending on the time of day and popularity of the tour time.

Discounted tickets are available for members of the military and children ages 6 to 12; children younger than 6 are not permitted. Patrons should be prepared for 20 to 30 minutes of walking while on the tour.

The company's guides consistently earn positive reviews for their knowledge not only of the area's history and culture but also of their photography techniques.

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Two companies lead excursions through Lower Antelope Canyon. The path inside the Lower Canyon can be quite narrow, which may be an issue for visitors uncomfortable with confined spaces. Because of the relatively rugged nature of the terrain, pregnant people and those with heart or joint problems might want to skip these excursions. Along with a rigorous hike, participants on these tours will be surrounded by beautiful scenery and smooth, fabric-like walls throughout their trip.

Ken's Tours – General Tour

Price: Adults from $55; kids from $35 Duration: 1 hour

The General Tour offered by Ken's Tours lasts approximately one hour, during which groups of up to 10 tour-takers will hike about 1 mile. Tours depart daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and you'll need to arrive 30 minutes before departure to check in.

For more information about Navajo culture, book the Deluxe Tour. You'll not only spend an hour in the canyon, but you'll also visit the Hózhǫ́ Haz'ą́ Heritage Site and enjoy a meal. This tour costs approximately $135 per person. These tours depart five times daily (three in the morning and two in the afternoon). Guides are frequently described as informative and friendly and the scenery as unsurpassable.

Dixie's Lower Antelope Canyon Tours – Lower Antelope Canyon Hiking Tour

Price: Adults from $55; kids from $35 Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours

These hikes, which travelers say are led by knowledgeable and professional guides, usually last 60 to 90 minutes and cover about a mile. The walks depart from the company's booth near the canyon multiple times each day. Exact departure times vary by season.

Dixie Ellis also offers daylong van tours that combine the Lower Antelope Canyon Tour with visits to the Navajo National Monument and Monument Valley.

While the Upper and Lower portions of Antelope Canyon receive tons of fanfare, Antelope Canyon X promises stunning views without the hefty crowds. Antelope Canyon X – which gets its name from the X-shaped formation at the top of the canyon – is located within Antelope Canyon, so it still features the same geologic features the Upper and Lower areas are known for, but its relative anonymity makes it less of a tourist magnet.

Antelope Canyon X Taadidiin Tours

Price: Adults from $40; kids from $30 Duration: 1.5 hours

Antelope Canyon X Taadidiin Tours is the only operator running tours of Antelope Canyon X. It operates 1.5-hour small-group hikes through the canyon. Travelers rave about their visits to this site, and are particularly complimentary of the knowledgeable guides. Tours depart at multiple different times daily. Note that an additional $8 hiking permit is required for visitors ages 8 and older.

Photography enthusiasts can sign up for Taadidiin's Photo Tour, which spends three hours in the canyon and permits participants to bring a tripod and a camera bag. Fees start at about $125 per person.

Tour operators offer full and multiday excursions from Las Vegas that include Antelope Canyon as well as national parks and other iconic attractions.

Bindlestiff Tours - 3-Day National Parks Tour

Price: $875 Duration: 3 days

Depart Las Vegas for this three-day, two-night tour through Zion National Park , Bryce Canyon National Park and the Grand Canyon (where you'll have the option to take a helicopter ride ). The small-group tour also visits Monument Valley, with the option to add a Navajo-guided tour of Antelope Canyon.

Prices include transportation, some meals, a choice of camping or hotel accommodations at the Red Feather Lodge in Tusayan, camping equipment and national park entrance fees. Children must be at least 5 years old to join the tour.

Recent travelers raved about this tour, noting that Monument Valley and Antelope Canyon were their favorite parts of the experience.

Coexist West Coast - Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend

Price: From $280 Duration: 15 hours

Travelers have a choice between the Lower Canyon and Canyon X on this full-day tour from Las Vegas. Following your visit to Antelope Canyon – which is led by a certified Navajo guide – you'll head to nearby Horseshoe Bend for a short hike and more stellar views. Recent travelers appreciate the small group size of these tours, as well as the friendly guides.

Tour prices include round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels , attraction entrance fees and water.

Antelope Canyon is roughly three hours from Sedona, making it a great day trip. Many tour operators offer transportation from both Sedona and nearby Flagstaff.

Great Venture Tours - Antelope Canyon Tour

Price: Adults from $259; kids from $239 Duration: 11.5 hours

This Antelope Canyon tour conveniently picks up from hotels in Sedona , Oak Creek Village and Flagstaff. In addition to a Navajo-guided trip through the Upper Canyon, it includes a stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post to shop for art and souvenirs, a visit to Glen Canyon Dam, and views of Lake Powell, among other highlights. Lunch at a sit-down restaurant is also included in the tour price.

Reviewers say the tour guides are exceptional, and because it's a long trip, they appreciated that there were plenty of bathroom breaks and stops along the way. 

Note that children must be at least 6 years old to participate in this tour.

Pink Adventure Tours - Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour

Price: Adults from $269; kids from $249 Duration: 11 hours

Pink Adventure Tours, popular for its Jeep tours in Sedona , also offers day trips to Antelope Canyon. On the Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour, travelers will visit the Lower Canyon, followed by a 1.5-mile hike to the Horseshoe Bend Overlook. This tour also includes lunch and a stop at Cameron Trading Post. Travelers highly recommend this tour, saying it exceeded their expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The celebrated light beams that illuminate the canyon are most likely to be seen during the spring and summer months, making April through September the best (and most popular) time to visit.

You cannot visit Antelope Canyon unless you sign up for an official tour. Only authorized tour companies are permitted onto the site. Spots fill up quickly, so be sure to make your reservations ahead of time. There are no self-guided hikes available within the canyon, and visitors must stay with their tour group at all times.

Tour companies' fees vary, but tickets (including entrance to the park) generally start at around $50 for 1.5-hour tours of Upper Antelope Canyon. Tours of Lower Antelope Canyon tend to be shorter (around an hour) and generally start around $40 per adult.

It's best to dress in layers, as it can get 5 to 10 degrees cooler in the canyon. Closed-toe walking shoes with good traction (or hiking boots), sunglasses, a hat and sunscreen are also advised.

In order to protect both Antelope Canyon and its visitors, the following items are prohibited:

• Bags: All bags are strictly prohibited, including backpacks and fanny packs.
• Food: You can bring a water bottle, but other beverages and food are not allowed.
• Selfie sticks and tripods: Photography is permitted, even encouraged, but selfie sticks, tripods and other large equipment are only allowed on professional photography tours.

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Is Lower Antelope Canyon Kid-Friendly? 100% Yes!

We often get asked, “Is Lower Antelope Canyon kid-friendly?”. The short answer is yes, Lower Antelope Canyon is most definitely a kid-friendly destination. The long answer takes some explaining, so let’s explore what makes this beautiful slot canyon a sought-after spot for families with children. 

Lower Antelope Canyon is Not Like Upper Antelope Canyon

If you aren’t familiar with Antelope Canyon, it is important to understand that Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon have some significant differences.

Upper Antelope Canyon is more of a long and level hike, while Lower Antelope Canyon has more variation to it. This makes for an incredible family outing with twists and turns, highs and lows, and eye-catching scenery you won’t get anywhere else.

Although they’re both slot canyons filled with gorgeous dessert landscapes, the simplicity of the Upper Canyon might come across as boring to some. The adventure awaits in the Lower Canyon, particularly if you hope to entertain children and teens. 

The Different Layouts of Each Canyon

You can’t beat the unique geographical features of the Lower Canyon. The Upper Canyon is wide and shaped like the letter A. The Lower Canyon is narrower and V-shaped, which makes all the difference.

The shape of the Lower Canyon allows the sunlight to shine through, while the Upper Canyon is darker and more shadowed. Once you see the Lower Canyon, you will never forget how the sun catches the light off the canyon walls.

Not to mention, this sunnier experience creates amazing photo opportunities. If you’re hoping to capture priceless photos of your children, the Lower Antelope Canyon tour is for you.

The Lower Canyon is a Less Crowded Option

If you choose to tour the Upper Canyon, be prepared for the crowd. The Upper Canyon tends to be busier compared to the Lower Canyon. Many people find that managing a crammed slot canyon with children in tow isn’t fun. More importantly, no parent wants to be worried about losing sight of their child amongst a large group of people, all while trying to enjoy the great outdoors.

Also, don’t be surprised to find Upper Canyon tour goers trying to record a TikTok or two. Whether it’s for a YouTube channel or Instagram story, influencers flock to Upper Antelope Canyon.

How We Address Crowd Control

On our Lower Canyon tours, we limit group sizes to ensure that each individual has plenty of room to explore the slot canyon. Due to these small numbers, we offer a more personalized, kid-friendly tour than what you can find on the Upper Canyon. Less foot traffic creates an intimate and quieter experience.

Plus, we hand-select our Antelope Canyon tour guides to make sure you get a personable, enlightening, and fun tour. You won’t feel rushed, nor will you feel like just another number in a long line of hikers.

A Tour Without Bypassing Jeeps

Along with the crowded conditions, the Upper Canyon allows Jeep tours. We pass this information along so that those who are trying to decide between the Upper Canyon and Lower Canyon can make an informed decision.

If you are specifically seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of the world, the last thing you want to see is a passing Jeep. 

Not Only Is Lower Antelope Canyon Kid-Friendly, It’s Safe Too

The safety of you and your children is of top priority to our tour guides. As part of our tour guide selection process, we look to hire professional and responsible individuals that take safety seriously.

You will notice that we do require all participants to sign several papers before beginning the tour. While we must have those papers completed for legality purposes. Our check-in procedures also help you gather information about the canyon and let you know what to expect from our tour.

The more knowledge you have about what’s to come, the better prepared you can be. Remember those geographical differences between the Upper Canyon and Lower Canyon? The Lower Canyon tour involves stairs and ladders, so it is best to bring children that are comfortable climbing a ladder or two.

Every ladder is bolted to the walls of the canyon. Plus, the stairs and ladders are equipped with safety handrails. We want your family to feel safe and enjoy the slot canyon without injury or mishap.

The Protocol for Toddler-Aged Children

What about those young children that cannot climb a ladder? Don’t worry, they can still join in the fun.

Baby carriers are allowed and welcomed. In fact, we request that kiddos two years old and under be placed in a hiking backpack while on the tour. If you prefer a child wrap or baby sling over a backpack-type carrier, that is perfectly fine as well.

The Time Commitment of a Guided Hiking Tour

Our guided hiking tours take roughly an hour from start to finish, but we do ask for the entire party to arrive approximately 30-45 minutes before the designated tour time. This means you can anticipate spending a minimum of 1.5 hours total at our Canyon site location.

Is Lower Antelope Canyon Kid-Friendly and Pet-Friendly?

Pets are not allowed on any of our tours. In addition, we do not have a kennel service available.

We kindly ask all participants to not bring pets of any kind to the tour, whether personal, therapeutic, or service animals.

A Tour that Won’t Break the Bank

Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon tours vary in price. If you have multiple children, a canyon tour can get expensive as you add on more and more individuals.

Here at Dixie’s Lower Antelope Canyon Tours, our goal is to provide not just a family-friendly activity, but a budget-friendly one as well. We strive to offer the best tour at the best price possible.

When it comes to pricing, some companies do not include the required entrance fees in their tour prices. Imagine discovering at the last minute that you owe more money to simply begin your tour.

In comparison, we structure our tour prices to include all the permit fees and costs required to access the Lower Canyon. We do not want our guests to be caught off-guard with unexpected price variations.

Better yet, if the tour is canceled due to weather conditions, you get a full refund.

Are You Ready to Book a Lower Antelope Canyon Tour?

If you are searching for a kid-friendly destination, look no further!

A Lower Antelope Canyon tour is the perfect place to make memories with those you love, young and old.

We live up to our motto – “Not just a tour, but an adventure.” For the thrill-seekers in your life, the Lower Canyon tour is sure to impress. 

Do you have any additional questions? Check out our FAQ page .

Are you ready to book your tour? Complete our online form or give us a call . 

We can’t wait to meet you and your youngsters! See you soon! 

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The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

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Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Antelope Canyon Myths Debunked

Posted September 19, 2019 by Navajo Tours Team in Antelope Slot Canyon , Tour Info , Weather in Antelope Canyon

Are you planning to visit Antelope Canyon soon? You may have heard some myths about this beautiful slot canyon near Page, Arizona and you may be wondering if they are really true. Read on to learn more about common misconceptions surrounding Antelope — as it turns out, many of the “facts” you have heard about it may not be accurate.

Summer Visits Are Best

While you will want to visit Antelope Canyon in the summer if you are going specifically to see the beautiful light beams that the Upper Canyon offers during the spring and summer, you can also enjoy beautiful changing lights on Upper Antelope’s walls during the off-season. Many visitors appreciate the smaller crowds and slightly cooler weather that fall and winter bring, as well. Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours offers guided experiences at Upper Antelope Canyon year-round and books tours up to five months in advance — you can enjoy the canyon’s mystery and beauty during any season.

Antelope Is Not Kid-Friendly

While Lower Antelope may not be the best location for those who have trouble getting around difficult climbing areas, Upper Antelope’s geography is such that it is relatively easy to travel and is very short in length — it is a quarter of a mile one way (half a mile round trip) and does not require any climbing to enter or explore it. This makes it an ideal choice for families, even those with young children. Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours even offers special pricing for kids ages zero to 12.

Antelope Canyon Is One Location

While Antelope Canyon is named as if it is one place, it is actually made up of two slot canyons: Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. Upper Antelope is often preferred by tourists and photographers due to its special beauty and easy travel, as mentioned above. Either location can be toured and can be visited on the same day if desired. Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours exclusively offers tours of Upper Antelope that everyone can enjoy.

Visiting Antelope Takes an Entire Day

Many travelers can enjoy Antelope Canyon as part of a daylong itinerary that includes other nearby locations, such as Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell, and famous hiking trails. All of our tours at Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours are relatively short so you can enjoy all that the Page area has to offer. Our Guided Sightseers Tours are one hour long.

It Is Hard to Get Unique Photos

Many people believe that the popularity of Antelope Canyon makes it almost impossible to take a photo that no one has ever captured before. This is simply untrue. With the right camera and a little photographic creativity, you can get a one-of-a-kind photo of Upper Antelope to show off to your family, friends, and anyone else who appreciates stunning photography. Black and white photos, unique angles, and winter visits can all make for unusual imagery unlike anything you may have seen before. Our tours at Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours allow you to get great pictures and allow time and space needed to set up your shots.

Tours Must Be Booked in Advance

While some tour operators may require booking and prepayment, that is not the case for all companies. Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours offers last-minute Antelope Canyon tours and allows you to pay before entering even if you booked online. This flexibility allows you to feel less pressured and enjoy your time at Antelope Canyon without a lot of stress.

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Ready to book your Antelope Canyon tour? Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours offers great packages for families, tourists, and photographers alike. Browse our tour packages online and reserve your spot today.

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