Antelope Canyon

Canyon Page, Arizona, United States

What to expect

Antelope Canyon is a breathtaking slot canyon located in the American Southwest, on Navajo land east of Lechee, Arizona. The canyon is a popular location for sightseers and photographers, with its unique sandstone formations and stunning light beams that radiate down from openings at the top of the canyon. Visitors can explore the canyon through guided tours, which are mandatory, and can choose from several authorized tour operators. The canyon has two main sections, Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon, each with its own unique characteristics and challenges. Upper Antelope Canyon is the most frequently visited, with its entrance and entire length at ground level, while Lower Antelope Canyon is longer and narrower, requiring more stamina to explore. The canyon's geology is fascinating, with its formation due to the erosion of Navajo Sandstone by flash flooding and other sub-aerial processes. Families can enjoy hiking and photography in the area, with several trails and scenic viewpoints available, including the Page Rimview Trail, which runs nearly 10 miles and passes dramatic viewpoints overlooking the canyonlands, Glen Canyon, and Lake Powell

Plan your family visit to the Antelope Canyon with these blog insights 👇

Visiting USA National Parks with family (Yellowstone, Antelope, Bryce Canyon)

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Antelope Canyon. It is a gorge naturally carved into sandstone by water and wind. We were on the Navajo Tribal Park, so we had to go with a guide

Highlights: The colors were incredible. We recommend to buy your ticket for Antelope Canyon well in advance so you can choose the time slot. The kids were impressed ✨

Best Arizona Road Trip Itinerary with Kids

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a guided tour of the Antelope Canyon, which is located on Navajo land

Highlights: We were in awe of the beautiful sandstone curves and the light pouring in from above ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the canyon with Antelope Canyon Tours, a Navajo-owned tour company

Highlights: We enjoyed seeing the unique rock formations and the adventure of exploring a cave ✨

Denver To Grand Canyon Road Trip Of A Lifetime

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a guided tour of the canyon

Highlights: We were amazed by the curves and bends of the sandstone canyon ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a guided tour through Upper Antelope Canyon, enjoying the incredible rock formations and the natural light show

Highlights: The kids loved the tour through Upper Antelope Canyon, especially the light beams that streamed down into the canyon. It was a truly magical experience ✨

Antelope Canyon

This family's experience:

Activities: We took a guided tour of the canyon, exploring its beautiful red, orange, and purple walls

Highlights: The kids loved playing in the sand and the parents enjoyed the stunning natural beauty of the canyon ✨