Upper Antelope Canyon

The Navajo name for Upper Antelope Canyon is Tse' bighanilini, which means "the place where water runs through rocks." Upper Antelope Canyon is at about 4,000 ft. elevation and the canyon walls rise 120 ft. above the stream bed.

Antelope Canyon, located outside of Page is at once one of the most breathtaking and tranquil places on earth. Gently carved from the Navajo sandstone over the course of countless millenniums, the slot canyons are majestic and narrow passages, just enough space for a small group to walk the sandy floor - and for the occasional shafts of sunlight to shine down from above.

When approaching Upper Antelope Canyon, there is no obvious clue as to its location. The trail seems to end at the base of a red sandstone plateau about 20 yards high, the entrance is a narrow curved slit in the cliffs only a few feet wide. Once inside, the temperature drops as much as 10 degrees as the visitor enters one of the most beautiful of all natural formations. The sunlight filtering down the curved sandstone walls makes magical, constantly changing patterns and shadows in many subtle shades of color. Some sections of the canyon are wide and bright, while others are narrower and more cave-like, with no light reaching the sandy floor. After only 150 yards or so, the canyon becomes suddenly much shallower near the top of the plateau. Pictures taken here adorn homes, galleries and photographic books throughout the world.

Departure Times:

8:15 * 10:15 * 12:15 * 2:15 * 4:15

Regular tours are approximately 1 1/2 hours long. * Reservation recommended.

Adults: $32.00 * Seniors: $28.00 * Kids: (8-12years)$24.00 * Kids under age of 7 are free. Prices include tax and Navajo Park Fee.

Extended Photographic Tour is approximately 2 1/2 hours long. * Reservation for this tour is a must.

This tour is for the amateur as well as for the professional photographer. Our guides will help you to get the best possible photos.

This tour is limited to max. 8 photographer. The price is $50.00 per person including tax and Navajo Park Fee.

Recommended equipment:

Tripod, extra memory cards and batteries, small pen light to check your settings and remote or cable release for long time exposures. Tripods may be available upon request.

For further information or to make your reservation by phone, please contact our office at 1-800-684-4072

A video from this tour.

Lower Antelope Canyon

The Navajo name for Lower Antelope Canyon is Hasdestwazi, or "spiral rock arches." The lower canyon is longer and deeper than the upper section, but also slightly more challenging, requiring climbing down ladders in some places to descend several sheer drops.

This incredible canyon has been created over many thousands of years by the relentless forces of water and wind, slowly carving and sculpting the sandstone into forms, textures, and shapes which we observe today.

The views in Lower Antelope Canyon change constantly as the sun moves across the sky, filtering lights softly across the stone walls. These ever-moving sun angles bounce light back and forth across the narrow canyon's walls, creating a dazzling display of color, light, and shadow.

Overland Canyon Tours is "not" offering tours to Lower Antelope Canyon ! * Tours are being offered through Ken's Tours only ! You can contact him at 928-606-2168 or by email at keny@aztrail.com or just drive out to the canyon.