What is the minimum age for this tour?

Children eight years and older are welcome; guides assess each child’s ability to navigate narrow sections.

How long is the hike and tour?

The trip covers roughly two miles round-trip and typically lasts about two hours including the canyon visit.

Are permits required to enter Upper Antelope Canyon?

This experience is operated through certified Navajo guides and coordinated with local permitting—book through the tour operator who manages access.

Can I bring a tripod for photography?

Tripod policies vary by operator and group—confirm camera and tripod rules when you reserve to avoid surprises.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The canyon’s narrow slots and uneven sand make full accessibility limited; contact the operator to discuss specific needs.

Pets are generally not permitted on guided slot canyon tours; check with the operator before booking.

Upper Antelope Canyon Hiking Tours: Guided Navajo Slot Canyon Hike in Page, Arizona

Upper Antelope Canyon Hiking Tours offers a two-mile guided walk to one of the Southwest’s most famous slot canyons, located near Page, Arizona on Navajo Nation land. The hike starts along shaded desert trails and finishes at the mouth of Upper Antelope Canyon, where narrow corridors of sculpted Navajo sandstone funnel sunlight into dramatic bands that shift through the day.

This guided tour is run as a certified Navajo-led experience that combines natural history with local storytelling. The canyon’s walls are composed of wind-and-water-polished Navajo sandstone—swirling layers of orange, red and cream shaped over millions of years—creating sinuous forms and tight passages that reward careful movement and a patient eye. Key features include tight slot passages, soaring vertical walls, and the light beams that puncture the chamber on clear days in late morning. Visitors will also notice desert scrub, blackbrush and occasional cottonwood in washes near the trail.

Practical for families and first-time slot canyon hikers, the route covers roughly two miles round-trip and is paced by a guide who points out geological strata, cultural context and photography opportunities. The trail surface is compact sand and rock; expect uneven footing, a few low ledges, and sections where hikers step in single file. The tour’s interpretive focus makes it a standout way to experience the canyon responsibly: guides explain Navajo connections to the landscape and enforce rules that protect fragile surfaces and limit group impact.

Why book this particular tour? The combination of a certified Navajo guide, the modest hike through shaded terrain, and the access to Upper Antelope Canyon itself makes this one of the most authentic and accessible ways to see the slot canyon without the bigger crowds that arrive by bus in peak season. It’s also a practical choice for families—children eight and older are welcome—and for photographers seeking dramatic interior light and texture.

Timing matters: late morning light can produce the classic beams, while early or late tours emphasize color and shadow. Bring steady shoes, a small pack, and respect for cultural protocols; the guides will handle route safety and timing. Reservations fill quickly in high season, so book in advance and confirm tripod or camera policies with the operator. Guides give a safety briefing and manage group flow through tight slots. Carry one liter of water, wear sun protection for the trail, and practice Leave No Trace: no climbing on walls, no litter, and follow guide requests about flash photography. Located just outside Page, Arizona and coordinated through local Navajo operators, Upper Antelope Canyon Hiking Tours offers an efficient, meaningful window into the geology and living culture of the Colorado Plateau—a compact adventure that lodges in memory long after the sand is brushed from your boots.