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Antelope Canyon X Hiking Tour (with Option Upgrade to Photo Tour)
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Scenic Bend sells an Antelope Canyon X walk near Page led by Taadidiin's Navajo guides. The 90-minute hike costs from $89 per adult with admission and bottled water included. You'll meet at Taadidiin's AZ-98 office 30 minutes before departure. Hiking starts range from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. when available on your date. The photo upgrade gives you 3 hours with tripod use.
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Antelope Canyon X Hiking Tour (with Option Upgrade to Photo Tour) at a glance
| Duration | 90 minutes hiking or 3 hours photography |
| Price unit | from $89 per adult, ages 18 and up |
| Hiking slots | 12 possible starts from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Page time, availability varies by date |
| Photo slots | 10 a.m. or 1 p.m., availability varies by date |
| Meeting point | Taadidiin office at AZ-98 milepost 308, arrival 30 minutes early |
| Ages | All ages hiking, ages 8 and up for photography |
| Tripods | One tripod per person on the photo option only |
| Bags | No bags hiking, one camera bag per person for photography |
| Main trade-off | Nonrefundable cancellation or missed departure |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | All sales final, no refund |
Read from the operator's listing on the booking page, October 26, 2026; times in Page time. The price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, re-read every day, last on . Children pay less.
What's included
- Bottle Water
- Navajo Permit fee: $8.00/person
- Antelope Canyon X Admission Fee
What's not included
- Gratuities
Options
Which option to book
The hike covers both canyon sections in 90 minutes. The costlier photo option allows 3 hours with a tripod and one camera bag for guests aged 8 and up.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Antelope Canyon X Hiking Tour | 12 start times from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., daily |
| Antelope Canyon X Photo Tour | 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., daily |
The catch: Arrival is due 30 minutes before departure, and you won't get a refund for being late.
Route
How does the day work?
A ride from the office brings you to Canyon X for a guided walk through both slot sections.
- 90 min
1. Antelope Canyon X
A 4x4 takes you from the office to the canyon mouth. Your Navajo guide then leads you through two slot sections.
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2. Antelope Canyon
This visit stays in the Canyon X section of Antelope Canyon. You're walking between steep sandstone walls with your Navajo guide.
The hike takes 90 minutes in total. The photo option allows 2.5 hours inside the canyon within its 3-hour tour. Both finish at the same AZ-98 office.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting point: Your meeting point is Taadidiin's office on the west side of AZ-98 at milepost 308. The office is visible from the highway.
- Your ride: You'll need your own ride to the office. Set your phone to Phoenix for Page time. Parking comes before the canyon vehicle ride.
- Arrival: Arrive 30 minutes before your booked departure. Your mobile voucher and photo ID are required. Late arrivals lose the tour without a refund.
Before you book
- Your Scenic Bend booking is nonrefundable if you cancel or miss departure. Arrive 30 minutes early in Page time.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
The 90-minute hike suits you if both canyon sections are the main stop on your Page visit. You arrange your own ride. For tripod work, you'll need the 3-hour photo upgrade. Photo guests must be 8 or older.
National Park Express offers Canyon X admission from $82 per adult with the permit included. Allow 90 minutes for its tour and arrive 30 minutes early. Angels Gate adds Sedona or Flagstaff hotel pickup from $311.97 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Visitors who need transport from Page
- Tripod users booking the hiking option
- Children under 8 on the photo option
- Travelers unable to walk uneven ground unassisted
Good to know
Know before you go
The hike takes all ages, while photo guests must be 8 or older. An adult must be in every booking. Taadidiin requires parents to bring car seats for ages 0 to 7.
A tripod and one camera bag are allowed on the photo option. Hiking guests can't bring either. Water needs to be carried by hand on the hike.
Check-in is 30 minutes early in Page time. Navajo Nation clocks run one hour ahead from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The clocks match outside that season.
One reservation takes up to 10 travelers and requires an adult. Booking is immediate. Canceling or arriving late won't earn you a refund.
Canyon X's permit costs $15 for each guest aged 8 and up. Before paying, ask Scenic Bend whether your selected option covers the full permit. The hiking price includes canyon admission and bottled water.
A NOAA flash flood warning closes Canyon X. If your whole Scenic Bend tour is canceled for poor weather, you can take another date or a full refund. Closure notices reach advance guests by phone or email.
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Which tour to choose instead
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People also ask
- How much is Scenic Bend's Canyon X hiking tour?
Scenic Bend's 90-minute Canyon X hike costs from $89 per adult. Canyon entry and bottled water come with it. The 3-hour photo option costs more. Your guide tip is extra.
- Is Scenic Bend's Canyon X photo tour private?
Scenic Bend's 3-hour Canyon X photo option shares the canyon with hiking groups. It isn't private or a photography class. You get more time to make your own pictures with a tripod. The photo option admits guests aged 8 and up.
- Does Scenic Bend's Canyon X tour have ladders?
Canyon X has railroad-tie steps and no ladders. You must walk uneven ground without help on both Scenic Bend options. The hike lasts 90 minutes, with steps on the route into and out of the canyon.
- What is Scenic Bend's latest Canyon X hiking departure?
Scenic Bend's Canyon X schedule includes a 3:30 p.m. hike, subject to availability on your date. It isn't a daily guarantee. Check your selected date before planning around that slot. You must arrive 30 minutes before your booked departure.
- Does Scenic Bend's Canyon X tour visit Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon?
Scenic Bend's 90-minute hike visits Canyon X rather than Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon. Your Navajo guide takes you through two slots in that section. The 3-hour upgrade adds photo time at Canyon X.
Times and conditions as the booking page listed them on October 26, 2026; the price is re-read every day, last on . Tours book on the booking page at its price; a booking through the button earns this site a commission, and your price is the same.