Antelope Canyon is located near Page, Arizona and Lake Powell in the north central portion of the state. This iconic canyon is a photographers dream with ribbons of sandstone curving in many directions and light streaming in magically from above. I’d seen many eye-catching photos of this amazing canyon and knew I’d LOVE to see it in person. Initially, I assumed that this hidden wonder was only accessible to those adventurers who are willing to don special climbing gear.
When planning our spring vacation to the Page, Arizona, I was thrilled to discover that I could actually tour the world’s most famous slot canyon without wearing a helmet or dangling from a rope! Talk about excitement!
Approximately 5 miles from Page, AZ, Antelope Canyon is located on Navajo Tribal Lands. Therefore, you are not allowed to go through the canyon on your own. You must be accompanied by a licensed Navajo guide.
There are two sections of Antelope Canyon that you can tour: Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. Which did I choose? Why, both of course! Several Navajo tour companies offer the experience, so I used travel review sites to select companies for each tour. Most tour companies offer a general tour and a photography tour. We selected the general tour – no tripods were allowed on this tour. (The rules on the photography tour stated that family cannot participate along with the photographer.)
Both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon are completely amazing and share many similarities. However, there are distinct differences which might influence your choice if you only have time to see one. In my next post, I’ll share our experiences touring both sections of the canyon.
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