Antelope Canyon

The best months to visit Antelope Canyon are the cooler months of April, May, September, or October, or the first half of November—as Arizona’s temperatures can reach sweltering hot levels. If you want to see the canyon’s light beams, they're only visible May through September, but those months bring crowds, too.

Both areas of Antelope Canyon offer a great experience. Upper Antelope Canyon features the famous light beams that are cool to see and awesome for photographers. On the other hand, Lower Antelope Canyon has narrow passageways and ladders that can be fun, but the walk is harder, too.

Since Antelope Canyon is on Navajo land, you can’t visit without a guide, which means you’ll know exactly the amount of time you’ll need at the canyon when you book a tour. Tours typically cover the Upper or Lower area and take around 1.5 hours, but some run up to three hours.

No, Antelope Canyon itself has no bathrooms at the slot canyon; however, many of the tours provide a restroom or porta potty for you to use before you head to Antelope Canyon. If you’re worried about it, you can check ahead of time with your tour provider to see.

Yes, you can see Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon in one day if you’d like. You can fit tours to both areas in as they usually only run around 1–2 hours and the areas are very close to one another. Many travelers who are short on time also see Horseshoe Bend.

No, you don’t necessarily need hiking boots to visit Antelope Canyon, but you should definitely wear closed-toe shoes, whether that be sturdy boots or walking or hiking shoes. The way into Antelope Canyon is less than a mile (1.6 kilometers) and it moves at a slow pace so all fitness levels can enjoy.