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Waterhole Canyon Guided Tour
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Waterhole Canyon Experience leads a 90-minute walk through Waterhole Canyon near Page. The tour costs from $128 per person and includes the office shuttle. You meet at the office 30 minutes before departure. Starts depend on your chosen date and use Page time. You must be at least 8 and able to climb ladders, with summer closures at 95 °F, or 35 °C.
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Waterhole Canyon Guided Tour at a glance
| Canyon | Waterhole Canyon |
| Duration | 90-minute canyon walk |
| Price | from $128 per person |
| Departures | Departures subject to availability on your chosen date |
| Meeting point | Waterhole Canyon Experience office, arrival 30 minutes before departure |
| The walk | Stairs and ladders, moderate fitness |
| Ages | 8 to 85 |
| Booking size | Up to 14 per reservation, walking-group arrangements needed for larger parties |
| Main trade-off | Summer closure at 95 °F |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
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
- Slot Canyon Tour Ticket Only
What's not included
- Tips
Options
Which option to book
Tour #1 includes canyon access and the office shuttle. Choose your date on the booking page to see which departures are offered.
| Option | Departures |
|---|---|
| Tour #1: Waterhole Canyon Guided Tour (WCE) | 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. and 1:45 p.m., daily |
The catch: Your reservation doesn't override the summer closure at 95 °F.
Route
How does the day work?
A shuttle takes you from the office to Waterhole Canyon, with a guided walk before the ride back to the meeting point.
- 90 min
1. Waterhole Canyon
A Navajo guide leads the group through Waterhole Canyon. You'll have time to take photos as you walk through the slot.
The canyon walk takes 90 minutes. You'll also need time for office check-in and the shuttle. The return ride ends at the same office.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting point: Your destination is Waterhole Canyon Experience on U.S. Highway 89. Search the company name in your maps app to reach the office.
- Arrival: Arrive 30 minutes before your tour begins. Your booked time is the departure time, so check-in needs to happen first.
- Booking details: Your mobile booking or booking number is needed at the front desk. If you've paid the permit separately, bring the payment email too.
- What to bring: Water and a phone or handheld camera can go with you. Bags aren't allowed on this hike, including camera bags.
Before you book
- Check available dates before arranging your ride from Page. This walk has stairs and ladders, so everyone must be at least 8 and able to climb.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Waterhole suits you if everyone is at least 8 and can handle stairs and ladders. The 90-minute walk allows handheld photography. Your departure depends on available dates and safe temperatures.
Families with children under 8 can take Ligai Si Anii by day from $68.90 per adult. You'll still face steep steps. Wind Canyon accepts bookings for up to six travelers from $80 per person.
Who it's not for
- Children under 8
- Anyone unable to manage stairs and ladders
- Photographers who need a tripod on the walk
Good to know
Know before you go
Travelers aged 8 to 85 can book. This hike isn't recommended during pregnancy. Spinal injuries or poor heart health are also reasons to skip the stairs and ladders.
Bags of any size are barred from this hike. Your phone or handheld camera can come along without its bag. Bring water in a bottle you can carry without a pack.
Waterhole Canyon closes during summer at 95 °F, or 35 °C. Your booking doesn't override the shutdown. Unsafe weather can also stop the tour.
Check-in is 30 minutes early on Page's year-round Mountain Standard Time. Navajo Nation clocks run an hour ahead from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. They match otherwise, so use Phoenix time on your phone.
Up to 14 places fit in one booking. That doesn't establish how many people walk with each guide. Your party's walking arrangements need settling before you pay.
A full refund requires cancellation at least 24 hours before departure. The deadline follows your tour's start time. Voluntary cancellations inside that window aren't refunded.
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A canyon visit in the evening
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People also ask
- How much does the Waterhole Canyon guided tour cost?
Waterhole Canyon's guided tour costs from $128 per person for the hike and office shuttle. The permit isn't itemized, so review the fee breakdown before paying. Tips are extra. Your transport from Page to the office is separate.
- Can children join the Waterhole Canyon guided tour?
Waterhole Canyon accepts children aged 8 and older. Every walker must manage stairs and ladders along the route. Your child's ability to climb matters as much as the age rule.
- Does Waterhole Canyon pick up from Page hotels?
Waterhole Canyon doesn't include pickup from Page hotels. You need your own transport to the Waterhole Canyon Experience office on U.S. Highway 89. Plan to reach it 30 minutes before departure. Your shuttle runs between the office and canyon.
- Can heat cancel a Waterhole Canyon tour?
Waterhole Canyon closes in summer when temperatures reach 95 °F. A reservation can't keep the canyon open. Check the booking's weather-cancellation terms before paying, since the 24-hour deadline covers cancellations you make.
- Are there toilets inside Waterhole Canyon?
Waterhole Canyon has no toilets or water fountains. You'll need enough drinking water for the 90-minute guided walk. There are no benches along the route either. Your supplies must last until the return ride.
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.