Cardiac & Canyon X

Along with Canyon X is another breathtaking jewel that is a sister-canyon of X, Cardiac Canyon.

Cardiac is carved out of the Navajo Sandstone, as is Antelope & X. Cardiac is located in the same drainage as Antelope, but is a ways upstream. The canyon, like X & Antelope, is on the Navajo Nation. We are the only tour company permitted to enter this slot canyon. Along with great photos and a lot of slots, you get a wide variety of canyon. There are areas you have to "chimney" (Climb) up to get to other sections of the canyon. It's a bit more remote than all of the others, and really has a lot to offer. The tour starts out with a 2 mile hike through the desert to get to the access point of cardiac canyon. You will have to descent down a steep sand dune to reach the bottom of the canyon. All together you have to hike 7 miles to get through the canyon, then into canyon X, then back to the vehicles. It can be grueling and very hot. Only recommended for experienced hikers, suited to hiking outdoors in hot conditions. You could also visit in a cooler time of year to avoid the heat.

Scheduling only one tour per day with a maximum of six people.

This is currently an exclusive adventure with access and transportation by Licensed Navajo Nation Guide Charly Moore, owner of Overland Canyon Tours.

Departure and return times vary depending on time of year or your personal needs and schedule.

The price for this 6hr.-7hr. tour is $160.00 per person including tax, Navajo fees and a sack lunch with your choice of ham, turkey, roast beef or vegetarien. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs.

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

Important Information! New for 2011!

Any person who is taking photos in Antelope Canyon, Canyon X, Cardiac Canyon, Secret Canyon, The Fins at Waterholes Canyon or any where else on the Navajo reservation and plans on selling his or her images in either print or book format is required to obtain a commercial permit from the Navajo Nation Film Commission. The permit application can be found at www.navajonationparks.org or call 928.871.6647 for any further question.

Please make sure to apply for your photographic permit at least 2 weeks prior to your scheduled tour to ensure you will receive your permit prior to your tour or vacation.

Overland Canyon Tours reserves the right to refuse or to cancel a photographic tour if the required permit is not on hand.

A short video from this tour