What else is there to do in Antelope Canyon?

What else is there to do in Antelope Canyon?

Things to Do Near Antelope Canyon

• Lake Powell. Lake Powell is located at the Utah-Arizona border and is a reservoir of the famous Colorado River.
• Navajo Village Heritage Center.
• Hanging Garden Hike.
• Horseshoe Bend.
• Glen Canyon Dam Overlook.
• Upper Antelope Canyon Guided Tours.

What is Antelope Canyon known for?

Most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest. Formed by millions of years of wind and water erosion, Antelope Canyon’s magnificent smooth and flowing shaped sandstone has made it one of the most famous slot canyons in the world.

How would you describe Antelope Canyon?

Antelope Canyon is made up of two unique slot canyons, Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon, and is located within the LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation near Page, Arizona. Both slot canyons were naturally formed by water erosion over many years, with walls made of beautiful, smooth sandstone in unique shapes.

Can you see Antelope Canyon without a tour?

No, the Antelope Canyon is protected by the Navajo Parks and Recreation and only authorized tour companies can take visitors to the canyon. One cannot go alone; you have to be with an authorized tour company.

What is the best time of day to visit Antelope Canyon?

The best time of day to visit Lower Antelope Canyon Arizona is between 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM. More light enters the canyon during this time so you can see more colors in the walls. If you’re using an iPhone, try experimenting with the filters.

Can you see Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon in one day?

Yes, it can be done. Total time required for all 3 is around 5-6 hours. I recommend you start with Horseshoe bend early in the morning (1-1.5 hrs). Then do the Upper Antelope Canyon (~1.5 hrs) and end with the Lower Antelope Canyon (1hr).

What makes Antelope Canyon Special?

The canyon has a wave-like structure that gives it a unique look and, along with the canyon’s glorious light beams, makes Antelope the most-photographed slot canyon in the southwestern United States. The canyon’s unique geography was created by water that rushed over its walls over many, many years.

Is Antelope Canyon in the desert?

Location. The seasonal stream of Antelope Creek flows into Lake Powell 3 miles east of Page in far north Arizona. Most of the watercourse is wide and sandy, but it forms two sections of accessible slot canyon near the lake (Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon), separated by several miles of flat desert terrain.

What makes Antelope Canyon surreal?

Lower Antelope Canyon is, of course, a canyon, which means it was made by a stream of water that cut through the desert’s sandstone, creating the surreal shapes we see today. Over 1000s of years, these flash floods have created the bizarre sandstone shapes we see today.

Does it cost money to see Horseshoe Bend?

No cost to see Horseshoe Bend. Good parking for RVs. It’s free, but there is a walk to it from the parking. Bring plenty of water, because there is almost no shade and there isn’t a fountain anywhere.

What is the best time to see Antelope Canyon?

If you want to see the light beams, you will need to be in the canyon between 11 AM and 1:30 PM. The best months for the light beams are June, July, and August. If you don’t care about the light beams and want to avoid the crowd, the best months to visit Antelope Canyon are from November to February.

How many days do you need in Antelope Canyon?

Day 2: Depending on which canyon you went on day 1, you now visit either Lower or Upper Antelope Canyon. Please keep in mind that you can of course visit for one day only. However, staying 2 days is an expierence you’ll love: More relaxed, more to see and really unique to visit both Upper and Lower.

Is there an Antelope Canyon tour in page?

Come see nature’s surprising masterpiece of color. About us: Antelope Canyon Tours is a customer service oriented business that specializing in slot canyon tours around Page, Arizona / Lake Powell Area. Antelope Canyon Tours is a Navajo owned and operated, providing guided tours from Page, Arizona.

What to expect at the Upper Antelope Canyon?

Upon arrival at the Upper Antelope Canyon, you will come off the truck and step into the desert and enter an amazing fantasy world of sandstone that has been carved by many years of wind and water. Our tour guides will explain some geology, culture, history, and insights with camera settings.

Where is the Antelope Canyon in Northern Arizona?

Marvel at Arizona’s awe-inspiring sandstone slot canyon when you visit Antelope Canyon in northern Arizona. Few geological formations are as picturesque and awe-inspiring as Antelope Canyon, a magnificent slot canyon just east of Page in Northern Arizona.

Is it possible to camp in the Antelope Canyon?

Camping is not allowed within Antelope Canyon. The closest campsite available is at Wahweap Marina on Lake Powell. All areas of the Antelope Canyon are only accessible via guided tour. Tour guides are mandatory. Please visit the website for tour prices.