Upper Antelope Canyon Hiking Tour
Description
This is an all-hiking tour that begins at our location and takes you to Upper Antelope Canyon. Covering a 4 mile in total of walking (around 3 hour walking totally) there and back from the canyon to the STARTING POINT area. This is all hiking and there is NO shuttle transportation. Upper Antelope Canyon Trail will have shaded areas every quarter of a mile and water stations along the way to the Canyon to refill your bottles or jug containers.
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We are visiting Upper Antelope Canyon. Witness a masterpiece of Nature's uncanny workmanship as you embark on a visual feast. Enjoy a scenic hike to the canyon where the guide explains geology, cultural history and modern issues. Upon arrival at the site you will step into the desert and enter an amazing fantasy world in stone. For photographers, with proper exposures, you can bring out the best in your own creativity. For non-photographers there is a magical new world to explore and immerse yourself in. The colors are rich and deep in the morning and afternoon,and the famous light beams occur mid-day during April to September.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 8 years old and seniors over 55 years old are not allowed as this is all hiking tour without any transportation
- We operate on Mountain Standard Time (MST). Do NOT be late or you will miss your tour and there would be no refund.
- NO BAGS, alcohol, smoking, vaping, drugs(marijuana & so forth) and no tripods/monopods. Customers are not allowed to bring selfie-sticks, GOPRO Cameras, Drones, or other professional camera accessories.
Reviews(25)
Magnificent landscapes The hike can be difficult on the way back (it goes uphill) but there are 3 water points
First of all , the tour guide is very nice and explaining everything to us very patiently! so 5 for him! However the tour booking information is very misleading. 1. the booked time is different as the tour company's schedule, they use different time zone, so we had to wait in the heat for an hour to start the tour. 2. The booking ticket says entrance fee is included, but the tour company insist that it's not, so we have to pay again. 3. It's not 2 hour 50 minutes tour! The actual tour itself is 45 min. The rest of time is for walking from the company's spot through a hot dessert to the canyon entrance and back! Very tiring. This information is not disclosed on the booking site. The company offered $70 per person transportation if we want a ride for 10 min instead of walking! For group of 4 that is $280 for a 10 min drive, ridiculous! I turned it down of course. It's very sneaking practice. Not recommend.
Be ready for a fantastic trip. Great company , great guide saw wildlife , saved a lizard will be thinking of this trip for a long time. My teenage grandson was even impressed !!!
This was definitely a highlight of our vacation. I’ve never been to a slot canyon. The lighting makes for some amazing photos. Our guide was very helpful in showing us how to get good photos. We did the hiking tour and it was an easy walk to the canyon.
The kindness. friendship and professionalism of tour guide. He’s so friendly, kind, knowledgeable and professional
Absolutely fantastic experience, highly recommend! The guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and there was ample time to enjoy the surreal beauty of the canyon.
The canyon's stunning sandstone formations, vibrant colors, and incredible light beams created breathtaking views at every turn. The entire tour was well-organized, and the hiking experience allowed us to fully appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of this remarkable place. It was a perfect combination of adventure, learning, and photography. Thank you, Julie, and the entire team for an amazing experience. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Arizona and looking to explore one of nature's most spectacular wonders.
Very informative and fun guide. Wonderful sites. I recommend highly.
If you are looking for an interesting way to see Upper Antelope Canyon and do not mind loose sand hikes, this one is for you. I had a good time and really enjoyed my guide, Neil. I thought he did a great job and took a lot of care. It was evident from the beginning that he was more invested in the experience for everyone than any of the other guides. He took his time, he explained things, he told stories, he engaged and created relationships with the guests. It was clear this is a passion for him and he made it very fun. The other guides took off with their groups, didn’t spend time with them to the level we did and we never saw them again, which was fine. If you not lucky enough to get Neil, I’m not sure what your experience will be. Please NOTE the sand is VERY loose n not packed and that makes the hike back challenging. If you have walking issues, or prefer walking the beach by the water where it’s packed , this will be a little taxing for you. It’s very doable but you just need to know since the glute work out is no joke. I loved it but others struggled a bit.
My husband and I visited the Upper Canyon with Brennan as our guide. It was very windy and there was a lot of sand, so he transported us instead of us hiking to and from the canyon. At the canyon, he took his time, explained the history of the canyons, and showed us how we can take the best pictures while inside. Please for Brennan when booking with this company.
