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Small Group Antelope Canyon Day Trip from Phoenix
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Detours of Arizona runs a shared day trip from Phoenix to Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. The 14-hour trip costs from $454 per person with breakfast and lunch included. You share a van with up to 13 guests. Pickup serves selected Phoenix and Scottsdale hotels from 5 to 6 a.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays. This booking is nonrefundable if you cancel.
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Small Group Antelope Canyon Day Trip from Phoenix at a glance
| Duration | 14 hours |
| Price | from $454 per person |
| Canyon | Lower Antelope Canyon |
| Group | Up to 13 guests |
| Departs | Thursday and Saturday, 5 to 6 a.m. Page time |
| Pickup | Selected Phoenix and Scottsdale hotels, with an alternate meeting point possible |
| Ages and access | Ages 3 and up, steep stairs and ladders |
| Meals | Breakfast and lunch |
| Main trade-off | Possible pickup at another hotel |
| 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 .
What's included
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Professional Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop off - Even if your hotel is on the list, we may need you to meet elsewhere.
What's not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Options
Which option to book
The Small Group Option includes breakfast and lunch. It runs on Thursdays and Saturdays with pickup from 5 to 6 a.m.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Small Group Option | Thu, Sat, time given at booking |
The catch: Pickup can move to another hotel, and you still need to be ready 30 minutes early.
Route
How does the day work?
The drive heads north through Flagstaff to Lower, then turns back toward Phoenix after your walk to Horseshoe Bend.
- pass by
1. Route 66 near Flagstaff
You pass Flagstaff without a sightseeing stop. The road climbs out of the Sonoran Desert toward the San Francisco Peaks before continuing north.
- 30 min
2. Navajo Trail Trading Post
Navajo crafts are the focus of this stop. You have time to look around the trading post and learn about local culture.
- 120 min
3. Lower Antelope Canyon
Your Navajo guide leads you through Lower. The walk takes you among the sandstone formations with chances to photograph the rock walls.
- 60 min
4. Page
Lake Powell views come before lunch in Page. Your meal is a group stop at a local restaurant after the visit to Lower.
- 60 min
5. Horseshoe Bend overlook
The trail leads to the Horseshoe Bend overlook. From there you can photograph the Colorado River as it curves around the rock below.
Lower has a 120-minute stop within the 14-hour day. That allowance doesn't mean 120 minutes walking inside the canyon. You return to your pickup point in the evening.
Pickup and meeting point
- Pickup area: Selected Phoenix and Scottsdale hotels are served. Private homes aren't. Detours may assign a different hotel even if yours appears among the pickup choices.
- Before pickup: Check your meeting point with Detours at least one week ahead. The exact time arrives by email the afternoon before. Plan to be ready 30 minutes early.
- Meeting option: Hampton Inn & Suites Phoenix North/Happy Valley is at 2550 West Charlotte Drive in Phoenix. Detours can assign a closer point if you aren't staying there.
- Ride and seats: Your tour includes round-trip transport from selected Phoenix-area hotels to Page. Required child seats are yours to bring.
Before you book
- If Lower closes, an offered Upper replacement can cost extra. Declining it refunds only the Lower portion, while the rest of your trip stays nonrefundable.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
A 14-hour day works if you want both meals arranged and can travel on Thursday or Saturday. Your group shares the van with other guests. You need steady footing for Lower's stairs. This suits firm plans that don't need a refund.
Wandering Heart offers home pickup from $390 per adult for 2 or more when at least two adults book. Cancel free until 24 hours before departure. Detours' private SUV suits parties wanting their own vehicle from $2,340 per vehicle for up to 5.
Who it's not for
- Children under 3
- Travelers who can't climb steep stairs
- Guests who need pickup at a private home
- Travelers who need refundable bookings
Good to know
Know before you go
Children must be at least 3 to join. Detours doesn't provide car seats or boosters. Your party supplies the seats needed for the ride and tells Detours before departure.
Wear closed shoes and layers for the walking stops. Purses and backpacks can't enter Lower. Tripods and hiking poles must stay out too.
Your pickup email arrives the afternoon before departure. Page time matches Phoenix year-round. Navajo Nation time runs 1 hour ahead from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November and matches otherwise.
A weather closure at Lower can lead to an Upper replacement that costs extra. You can decline that change. Only the Lower portion is refunded if you do, while the rest of the day stays nonrefundable.
One booking can cover up to 12 of the van's 13 places. A minimum traveler count also applies. If the group falls short, you get an alternative or a full refund.
Your booking proof is digital, so keep it on your phone. Bookings made within 1 day need operator approval after payment. Canceling your place doesn't bring a refund, including if illness or a canceled flight keeps you away.
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Alternatives
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Home pickup and a refund window
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A vehicle for your party
Private Lower Antelope Canyon Day Tour from Phoenix/ScottsdaleYour party rides together from $2,340 per vehicle for up to 5. Other visitors still join the canyon walk.
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An 8 a.m. departure
Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon Day Tour from PhoenixThe daily 8 a.m. start costs from $375 per person. You reach the Phoenix meeting point yourself, and the canyon section isn't named.
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Good to know
People also ask
- What does the Detours small group Antelope Canyon tour include?
Detours' shared Phoenix tour costs from $454 per person with Lower and Horseshoe Bend entry included. Your breakfast and lunch come with the shared ride. Bottled water is provided, while tips remain extra. Canceling this offer doesn't qualify for a refund.
- How early does Detours pick up for the shared Antelope Canyon tour?
Detours' shared Antelope Canyon tour picks up from 5 to 6 a.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays. Your selected Phoenix or Scottsdale hotel may be replaced by another meeting point. Private addresses aren't served on this trip. Plan your trip to the assigned hotel before departure morning.
- Can children take the Detours small group Antelope Canyon tour?
Detours' shared Antelope Canyon tour accepts children aged 3 and older. Your family needs its own required child seats. The age minimum doesn't remove the need to walk on loose sand and climb Lower's steep stairs. Each guest needs the balance and grip for that route.
- How much walking is on the Detours Antelope Canyon day trip?
Detours' Antelope Canyon day trip adds a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) round-trip walk at Horseshoe Bend. Lower requires stairs and ladders on uneven ground. You need moderate fitness for both stops. The van has no restroom, though the driver makes comfort stops during the day.
- Can the Detours shared Antelope Canyon tour be booked the day before?
Detours must accept shared Antelope Canyon bookings made within 1 day of departure after payment. Payment alone doesn't settle a late booking. Check your email for the operator's response before planning around pickup. The shared trip only runs on Thursdays and Saturdays.
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.