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2-Day Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon Tour from Las Vegas — Helicopter, Horseshoe Bend & Lake Powell - Page, AZ

2-Day Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon Tour from Las Vegas — Helicopter, Horseshoe Bend & Lake Powell

Pagemoderate

Difficulty

moderate

Duration

2 days (≈48 hours)

Fitness Level

Suitable for travelers in average physical condition comfortable with short hikes (0.5–1.5 miles) and stairs; long vehicle transfers require stamina.

Overview

A compact two-day sweep from Las Vegas puts you on Grand Canyon rims, above Horseshoe Bend, inside Antelope Canyon’s sculpted slots, and along Lake Powell. Expect long drives, big views, Navajo-guided slot-canyon hikes, and optional helicopter or kayaking add-ons.

2-Day Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon Tour from Las Vegas — Helicopter, Horseshoe Bend & Lake Powell

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Bus Tour
Wildlife

You step off the coach before sunrise and the desert takes a breath: cold air rising from red rock, a hush that feels larger than the highway you left behind. On this two-day sweep from Las Vegas you move between scales — the intimate, twisting ribs of Antelope Canyon and the cathedral-size void of the Grand Canyon — with a helicopter ride offering a brief, cinematic inverse of both.

Adventure Photos

2-Day Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon Tour from Las Vegas — Helicopter, Horseshoe Bend & Lake Powell photo 1

Adventure Tips

Hydrate aggressively

Desert sun and long drives dehydrate quickly — plan on 2–3 liters per person per day and refill when you can.

Pack sun and wind protection

Wide-brim hat, SPF 30+ sunscreen and a lightweight wind layer make rim viewpoints and lake breezes comfortable.

Sturdy, closed-toe shoes

Horseshoe Bend trail is sandy with small rises; Lower Antelope has stairs and narrow footing — avoid sandals.

Respect Navajo rules

Antelope Canyon is on Navajo land; follow guide instructions, avoid touching sandstone, and stay with the group for safety and cultural respect.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Desert bighorn sheep
  • Golden eagle

History

The Grand Canyon records nearly 2 billion years of geologic history in its layers; Antelope Canyon sits on Navajo Nation land and the slot canyons bear cultural significance and place names in the Navajo language.

Conservation

Guided access and permit fees support Navajo stewardship and safety; practice Leave No Trace—sandstone is fragile and flash floods can be catastrophic during monsoon season.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

3L hydration bladder or two 1L bottles

Essential

Keeps you hydrated through long buses, hikes, and dry desert heat.

summer specific

Sturdy hiking shoes

Essential

Closed-toe footwear handles sand, stairs and the short uneven trails at viewpoints and slot canyons.

Wide-angle lens or phone wide lens

Captures the sweeping rim panoramas and the tight, flowing walls of Antelope Canyon.

Lightweight wind/thermal layer

Useful for chilly mornings on the rim and boat breezes at Lake Powell.

spring specific