Secret Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Overlook
Description
Discover two of the Southwest’s most breathtaking sites on this small-group Navajo-guided adventure. Explore the hidden beauty of Secret Antelope Canyon, known for its glowing sandstone walls and peaceful atmosphere. Then, enjoy a thrilling 4x4 ride to the private Navajo Horseshoe Bend Overlook for panoramic views of the Colorado River’s iconic curve. Proudly family-owned, women-led, and Navajo-operated, Deer Spring Canyon Tours offers an authentic experience that blends natural wonder with cultural storytelling, creating memories that last a lifetime.
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Itinerary
We'll board at your booked departure time and set off on an unforgettable adventure. Our journey begins with a 25-30 minute drive along private dirt roads in the Navajo Nation, where you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the picturesque Vermillion Cliffs and sandstone mesas. Though the distance is not far, we drive at a leisurely pace to let you take in the beauty of the surroundings.
Upon arriving at the Secret Antelope Canyon parking area, your guide will provide a brief introduction covering the dos and don’ts of the canyon. From there, enjoy a short 0.3-mile nature walk into the canyon. You'll be amazed by the stunning striations, curves, and colors carved into the sandstone walls. Your guide will share fascinating insights about the canyon and point out the best spots for capturing incredible photos. After exploring the canyon, we’ll return to the parking area to board the vehicle.
Next, we’ll take a 20-minute drive to an exclusive viewing spot of Horseshoe Bend, located on the Navajo Nation, bypassing the congested public access trail. Here, you’ll have a shorter and more intimate walk to the rim, where you can soak in panoramic views of the Colorado River winding around the iconic bend. Your guide will provide interesting information about the area and ensure everyone has ample opportunities for photos.
After enjoying the private Horseshoe Bend overlook, we’ll take a short drive back to the meeting point.
Post-Tour Assistance If you have any additional questions or need assistance after the tour, our office staff and guides will be on hand and happy to help. This tour is designed to create an intimate and memorable experience for all guests, showcasing the beauty and wonder of these iconic destinations.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(707)
Great experience! There were few people on our tour - guide was awesome, helped with pictures, knowledgeable and provided a great time!
This tour was great. Trey was great but maybe I missed something in that I thought we were headed to lower antelope canyon. Just be aware this is not that tour. I was waiting to climb stairs/ladder and it didn’t happen. I was a little let down but it was probably a me issue not understanding what tour I signed my family up for.
The best tour we've had in the area. Our guide (Kennie) was kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. The tour was beyond expectations and well executed. Nicely done.
Malcolm was our tour guide, very informative, did excellent job. Gave us time to linger in the canyon for photos, he took photos for us and gave photo tips. It was nice having a small group. We had great view of Horseshoe Bend. Thank you for sharing this tour.
Super awesome ADVENTURE… having a guide & a very small group make it better… we got to go to the canyon without seeing anyone else… the same for viewing The riverbend
Very nice tour. Kinny our tour guide was very knowledgeable. She gave us information on the Navajo Nation as well as information on slot canyons and horseshoe bend.
Our tour guide Nichole was amazing. She even helped us set up our phones for perfect pictures, and took some for us. Highly recommended.
Deer Springs is a Dine/Navajo owned business which delivers the most amazing Antelope Canyon tour experience one could hope for. The value for the price is tremendous. They deliver the goods. See our photo. Our guide Kenny is a family member of the Dine/Navajo woman who found this slot canyon. Kenny knows the canyon in a way that only a Dine/Navajo can. She guided us to all the most important and significant aspects of the canyons. She shared personal details of their faith traditions and relationship to the land of the canyon that raised our understanding of the beauty of this sight. I have travelled to historical places on four continents and Antelope Canyon took my breath away. Kenny and Deer Springs delivered.
We had the most fabulous tour of Secret Canyon. A beautiful site and incredible tour guide. Thank you for sharing your beautiful, sacred land with us!
We had an excellent time during this visit. The landscapes are absolutely magnificent and we were captivated from start to finish. The canyon is spectacular and the viewpoint at Horseshoe Bend is incredible. However, a few points disappointed me. First of all, the excursion was advertised for a duration of 3 hours. Given the rate of €141 per person, I expected to fully enjoy this duration. However, the visit lasted about 2 hours and 30 minutes, sometimes giving the impression that we needed to move quite quickly. I would have liked to have more time to appreciate certain places and take photos. Furthermore, the presentation highlights a company "led by women and operated by Navajos." During our visit, we encountered only male staff. This does not detract from the quality of the welcome, but it did not really match the image given in the description. Despite these remarks, the experience remains superb and the landscapes are breathtaking. I recommend this excursion, but I give it 4 stars instead of 5.
