The beams
Sunlight reaches through narrow openings above the sand. Clouds can hide the beams even when you've paid for a midday slot.
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Upper Antelope Canyon
$15 permit · Navajo guide requiredUpdated October 26, 2026 Navajo Parks rules and tour company details
Upper Antelope Canyon is a sandstone slot on Navajo land near Page, Arizona. Tours on the booking page start from $99 per person for a hiking option without transport. The $15 permit costs extra on that option. Guided visits run year-round. Your time slot and the weather decide the light; the return walk includes stairs.
Tickets
Upper Antelope Canyon: tickets, hours and rules
| Permit | $15 per person, per location, per day; sometimes included. |
| Direct prices | Antelope Canyon Tours: from $92 per person aged 8+, before permit and booking fees. |
| Hours | Summer: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; entry by booked tour. |
| Time limit | 2 hours maximum inside Upper; actual canyon time varies. |
| The walk | Sandy floor inside and outdoor return stairs; no wheelchair access. |
| Bags and cameras | Clear bags at some companies; none at Adventurous, and no tripods on sightseeing tours. |
| Pets | Pets aren't allowed; tour companies also exclude service animals. |
| Time zone | Page time: MST, UTC-7 year-round, with no daylight saving. |
Navajo Parks rules and each tour company's terms.
Upper Antelope Canyon: light beams
- Antelope Canyon Tours April through September on the 11:20 a.m. tour.
- Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours Spring and summer around midday; premium departure at 11:40 a.m.
- Antelope Slot Canyon Tours April through September around midday.
- Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours May through early October in its older beam guidance.
- Tse Bighanilini and Antelope Hogann Tse Bighanilini's tour page targets 11:05 a.m. for beams from mid-March to mid-September. Its FAQ differs, so follow your reservation; Hogann doesn't publish a beam window.
Map
Where Upper Antelope Canyon is
Upper Antelope Canyon lot: 36.8619° N, 111.3743° W Directions in Google Maps Apple Maps OpenStreetMap
How to get there
- By car from Page Use your booking's meeting address; the canyon pin isn't your check-in.
- By van from a Page hotel Dineh Tours collects guests from selected Page hotels for Upper and Lower.
- From Las Vegas A 15-hour National Park Express day includes Upper and Horseshoe Bend, with lunch.
- From Sedona and Flagstaff Choose a day tour that names Upper; other trips visit different sections.
- From Horseshoe Bend The mapped route to the Upper lot is 11.1 miles, or 17.8 km. Your tour may start elsewhere.
The visit
What you find at Upper Antelope Canyon
The beams
The walk
The canyon floor is mostly level sand. You'll climb outdoors on the return route, so Upper doesn't remove stairs from your day.
The ride
Most tours use an off-road vehicle to reach Upper. The Select hiking option reaches the canyon on foot and skips that ride.
Lower, next door
Lower Antelope Canyon has narrower passages and steep ladders. You'll need a separate booking or a combined tour to visit both sections.
The booking page
Upper Antelope Canyon tours, lowest price first
Four tours cover hiking and longer trips.
| Upper on foot | from $99 per person | Upper Antelope Canyon Guided Tour Select Ticket 124 reviews, 4.7 · A guided hike to Upper; the permit costs extra. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Upper with Adventurous | from $119 per person | Upper Antelope Canyon Tour by AACT 2,150 reviews, 4.7 · An 80-minute visit for ages 8 and older. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Upper from Las Vegas | from $269 per person | Upper Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend from Las Vegas with Lunch 163 reviews, 4.8 · Upper and Horseshoe Bend with lunch on a 15-hour trip. · dates and prices ↗ |
| Upper and Lower from Page | from $369.37 per adult | Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon Tour from Page 441 reviews, 4.7 · Both canyons with pickup from selected Page hotels. · dates and prices ↗ |
The catch: The cheapest Select option doesn't include transport or the permit.
Before you go
- Adventurous bans all bags. A clear bag won't qualify.
Tours
Upper, Lower or Canyon X
Upper Antelope Canyon tours
4 tours · from $99
Compare the hiking option with tours that include a ride.
Antelope Canyon tours from Sedona and Flagstaff 8 tours · from $311.97Choose your canyon section before you choose the departure city.
Antelope Canyon X tours 6 tours · from $82A separate guided walk through Antelope Canyon X.
Direct booking
Upper Antelope Canyon at a glance
Six authorized Navajo companies run Upper tours.
| Company | Direct price | Departures | Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antelope Canyon Tours | $92 plus the $15 permit, children $87; the 11:20 a.m. slot costs more, and winter dates cost less | 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m.; 4 p.m. on summer dates | Full refund to the same card if you cancel the whole booking at least 48 hours ahead; booking fees are kept only when you drop people |
| Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours | $100 with the permit, plus a processing fee and tax; the 11:40 a.m. slot $120 | 8:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 1 p.m., 3:20 p.m. | No refund for a missed tour; no general window published |
| Antelope Slot Canyon Tours | $95 with the permit, children $90; some calendar dates from $90 | 7:40 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:20 p.m., 2:40 p.m. | All sales final; $10 refund protection up to 24 hours before |
| Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours | From $120 plus the permit and Navajo tax; ages 8 to 12 pay the same | 8 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 12:40 p.m., 3 p.m. | 94% back 72 hours before, 50% from 24 to 72 hours, nothing later |
| Tse Bighanilini Tours | $135 with the permit on its site; some calendar dates cost less | 8:45 a.m., 11:05 a.m., 1:25 p.m., 3:45 p.m. | 92% back 72 hours before, a partial refund 48 hours before, nothing within 24 hours |
| Antelope Hogann Tours | $58 plus 6% tax and the permit, for its 3-mile hiking tour | 8:20 a.m., 10:40 a.m., 1 p.m.; the site names no clock | No refunds |
Times are Page time. Beam guidance doesn't show which departures are available; follow the time on your reservation.
Know before you go
Know before you go
Your check-in
The Select hiking option requires check-in 80 minutes early; Antelope Canyon Tours requires 30 minutes.
Your camera
Keep your camera or phone handheld; tripods aren't allowed on sightseeing tours.
Children
Antelope Slot Canyon Tours admits ages 6 and older; Adventurous starts at 8, and every child needs a place.
Shoes and water
Closed-toe shoes suit the sand and stairs; carry water in a way your company allows.
Weather closures
Rain upstream can bring flash floods, so your tour may be canceled without rain overhead.
Your clock
Your check-in follows Page time, even on Navajo land.
Good to know
People also ask
- How much does Upper Antelope Canyon cost?
The Select hiking option starts from $99 per person on the booking page. Its permit costs $15 plus tax; transport is excluded. Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours starts from $100 per adult with the permit; tax and processing fees cost extra.
- When is the best time to visit Upper Antelope Canyon?
Upper Antelope Canyon's beam season depends on the operator and your date. Antelope Canyon Tours targets its 11:20 a.m. departure from April through September. Clear skies are essential. Match the canyon entry time to your booking; hotel pickup and tour departure can be earlier.
- Which is better, Lower or Upper Antelope Canyon?
Upper suits a visit planned around light beams and a wider canyon floor. Lower has narrow passages with steep ladders. You still face stairs on Upper's outdoor return route, so it isn't a way to avoid climbing.
- Can you bring a bag to Upper Antelope Canyon?
Clear bags are allowed with Antelope Canyon Tours and Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours. Adventurous bans bags of every kind, including clear ones. Your booking's company determines what you can carry, even when tours share the same canyon.
- How do you visit Upper Antelope Canyon?
A Navajo guide is required, and the limit inside Upper is 2 hours. Your tour may spend less time there. Book an authorized company or a tour on the booking page; the permit alone doesn't allow independent entry.
- What time is it in Antelope Canyon?
Upper tours use Page time: Mountain Standard Time, UTC-7 all year. Navajo Nation time runs an hour ahead from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The rest of the year, both clocks match. Set your phone to Phoenix so it doesn't switch clocks near the canyon and disrupt your check-in.