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Top 6 Antelope Canyon X tours (2026)

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We compared all 12 Antelope Canyon X tours Viator lists and kept 6, picked the way every tour here gets picked. Taadidiin runs Antelope Canyon X's hiking and photo tours.

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Tour Tour Tripod Bags Start Departs Hours Rating Price
1. Antelope Canyon X Admission Ticket by National Park Express
 hiking tour not on the hiking tour None, including hydration packs Taadidiin office, AZ-98 Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1 h ★ 4.6 684 reviews from $82 per adult
2. Antelope Canyon X Hiking Tour (with Option Upgrade to Photo Tour) by Scenic Bend
 hiking or photo tour on the photo upgrade None hiking; camera bag on photo Taadidiin office, AZ-98 Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 1 h 30 min ★ 4.6 213 reviews from $89 per adult
3. Antelope Canyon via Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend Scenic Tour from Sedona by Great West Tours
 day tour from Sedona not on the hiking tour None, including hydration packs Sedona hotel pickup Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat, 6:30 a.m. 11 h 30 min ★ 4.8 138 reviews from $311.97 per adult
4. Antelope Canyon X Ticket with Upgrade Option to Photo Tour by TakeYourTrip
 hiking or photo tour on the photo upgrade None hiking; camera bag on photo Taadidiin office, AZ-98 Daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 1 h 30 min ★ 4.6 78 reviews from $100 per adult
5. Antelope Canyon via Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend Scenic Tour from Flagstaff by Great West Tours
 day tour from Flagstaff not on the hiking tour None, including hydration packs Flagstaff hotel pickup Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat, 7:30 a.m. 9 h 30 min ★ 4.5 23 reviews from $311.97 per adult
6. Antelope Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Sedona and Flagstaff by Angels Gate Tours
 day tour from Sedona or Flagstaff not on the hiking tour None, including hydration packs Sedona or Flagstaff hotel pickup Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat, 6 a.m. start 9 to 11 h ★ 4.7 11 reviews from $311.97 per adult

Each price is the tour's starting price in U.S. dollars, from an option that runs on at least three dates in the next ten weeks. Prices, ratings and review counts are re-read every day, last on . Each rating combines the booking platform's own reviews with Tripadvisor's. Hours are the length of the lowest-priced option where the operator states one, else the tour's range. Times and what's in the price are the operator's own terms, in Page time.

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Our most recommended Antelope Canyon X tours

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Antelope Canyon X Admission Ticket#1 Permit included Instant confirmation

Antelope Canyon X Admission Ticket

National Park Express includes the permit with its guided Canyon X walk and has the most reviews of the six picks. You join a Navajo guide after reaching Taadidiin's office yourself. The hiking option suits you if you want phone photos. Confirmation is instant, and you'll need a voucher with photo ID at check-in.

1 hour Antelope Canyon X · by National Park Express
★★★★★ 4.6 (684 reviews)

1 h booking option; Taadidiin hike 90 min 11 start times, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily subject to date guided entry and permit Taadidiin office at AZ-98 milepost 308; 30 min early all ages; your own child seat through age 8 all sales final

The catch: National Park Express's booking option gives a 1-hour duration; Taadidiin's hiking tour lasts 90 minutes. Leave 90 minutes free for the tour, plus your early check-in. You won't get a refund if you cancel.

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from $82 per adult
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Antelope Canyon X Hiking Tour (with Option Upgrade to Photo Tour)#2 Photo upgrade Water included

Antelope Canyon X Hiking Tour (with Option Upgrade to Photo Tour)

Scenic Bend's hiking option starts from $89 per adult.5 hours through both Canyon X sections. Your canyon entry and bottled water are included. It's the local choice with a 3:30 p.m. hiking departure among its scheduled slots. Select the 3-hour photo option, which costs more, if you need a tripod. One camera bag is allowed on that option.

1 hour 30 minutes Antelope Canyon X · by Scenic Bend
★★★★★ 4.6 (213 reviews)

1.5 h hiking; 3 h photo hiking daily, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; photo daily, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.; slots vary entry and bottled water; outdated permit amount Taadidiin office at AZ-98 milepost 308; 30 min early all ages hiking; photo ages 8+ all sales final

The catch: Its permit wording still gives $8 per person; the fee is $15 per person aged 8 or older. Ask Scenic Bend whether your chosen price covers that fee before you pay. Late arrival doesn't qualify for a refund.

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Antelope Canyon via Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend Scenic Tour from Sedona#3 Sedona pickup Horseshoe Bend included

Antelope Canyon via Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend Scenic Tour from Sedona

Sedona hotel pickup removes the drive from your day. Great West includes a 90-minute Canyon X stop with a Navajo guide. You also walk to Horseshoe Bend and stop at Glen Canyon Dam. Your ride and bottled water are included. It's the pick for travelers staying in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek.

11 hours 30 minutes Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend · by Great West Tours
★★★★★ 4.8 (138 reviews)

11.5 h 6:30 a.m., Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat canyon entry and bottled water Sedona or Village of Oak Creek hotel pickup; city limits only; 10 min early ages 6+; unassisted walking all sales final operator confirms after booking

The catch: Lunch isn't included, and you must send hotel details 72 hours before travel. The tour needs at least four guests to run. You provide any required child seat.

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from $311.97 per adult
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Antelope Canyon X Ticket with Upgrade Option to Photo Tour#4 Photo upgrade Manual confirmation

Antelope Canyon X Ticket with Upgrade Option to Photo Tour

TakeYourTrip's hiking option starts from $100 per adult.5 hours with a Navajo guide. You visit both slot sections after a short ride from the office. Select its 3-hour photo option, which costs more, for tripod access. Photo departures are at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Your booking needs a response from the operator.

1 hour 30 minutes Antelope Canyon X · by TakeYourTrip
★★★★★ 4.6 (78 reviews)

1.5 h hiking; 3 h photo hiking daily, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; photo daily, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.; slots vary entry; outdated permit amount Taadidiin office at AZ-98 milepost 308; 30 min early with ID all ages hiking; photo ages 8+ all sales final operator confirms after booking

The catch: Extra guide service fees are at least $2 per person hiking or $10 per person on the photo tour. The permit wording still uses $8 per person; resolve your permit coverage before paying. Late arrivals lose the booking without a refund.

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Antelope Canyon via Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend Scenic Tour from Flagstaff#5 Flagstaff pickup Horseshoe Bend included

Antelope Canyon via Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend Scenic Tour from Flagstaff

Flagstaff guests get a 9.5-hour day with Great West's local hotel pickup. Your route includes 90 minutes at Canyon X and 45 minutes at Horseshoe Bend. You also stop at Glen Canyon Dam. Canyon admission and bottled water are included. It's a shorter day than the Sedona departure if you're already staying in Flagstaff.

9 hours 30 minutes Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend · by Great West Tours
★★★★★ 4.5 (23 reviews)

9.5 h 7:30 a.m., Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat canyon entry and bottled water Flagstaff hotel pickup within city limits; 10 min early ages 6+; 90 min walking on uneven ground all sales final operator confirms after booking

The catch: Your hotel details are due 72 hours before travel. Departure needs at least four guests, and lunch isn't included. The hike requires you to walk unassisted.

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Antelope Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Sedona and Flagstaff#6 Two pickup cities Entry fees included

Antelope Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Sedona and Flagstaff

Angels Gate picks up in Sedona and Flagstaff. Ask for another meeting point if you aren't staying at a hotel. Entry fees and water are included in your day. The itinerary gives you an hour at Horseshoe Bend and 90 minutes at Canyon X. A brief stop adds views of Glen Canyon Dam.

9 to 11 hours Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend · by Angels Gate Tours
★★★★★ 4.7 (11 reviews)

11.5 h Sedona; 9.5 h Flagstaff 6 a.m. scheduled start, Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat; hotel pickup time arranged entry fees and water Sedona or Flagstaff hotel pickup within city limits; 10 min early ages 6+; closed-toe shoes all sales final operator confirms after booking

The catch: Your hotel pickup time arrives the day before travel. Send your hotel details 72 hours beforehand. Lunch and tips aren't included.

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Which one

Which Canyon X tour is right for you

A tight budget starts with Taadidiin's direct hike from $47 per adult aged 18 or older. The $15 permit per person aged 8 or older and booking fees are extra. National Park Express's hike starts from $82 per adult with the permit included. You need your own ride to either.

A family with young children can book National Park Express's hike at a child price for ages 0 to 7. Children aged 8 to 17 pay a higher child price. Bring a car seat or booster for children aged 8 or younger. Strollers aren't allowed in Canyon X.

The most time in Canyon X comes with a 3-hour photo tour. Taadidiin's direct option starts at $142 per person, plus the $15 permit per person. Scenic Bend's photo upgrade costs more; resolve its permit coverage before you pay. May through early August is the season for light beams.

Without a car in Page, arrange your ride to Taadidiin before booking. None of the local options includes Page pickup. Great West's Sedona day tour starts from $311.97 per adult.5 hours. Pickup covers Sedona or Village of Oak Creek hotels within city limits; lunch is extra.

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Know before you go

  • Meeting points Taadidiin's office is at AZ-98 milepost 308. Your local tour needs check-in 30 minutes early, with your voucher and photo ID. Taadidiin doesn't offer pickup from Page. Local time slots vary by date; your selected departure controls when you arrive.
  • The permit The Navajo permit costs $15 per person aged 8 or older at Canyon X. National Park Express includes it. Scenic Bend and TakeYourTrip retain outdated $8 per person wording for their hiking and photo options. Ask your seller whether your chosen price covers the full permit before paying.
  • Ages and access Hiking tours admit all ages; the photo tour starts at age 8. The city day tours start at age 6. You must walk unassisted on uneven ground, including the steps into Canyon X. Your child seat travels with you; strollers aren't allowed.
  • Bags and tripods Hiking tours don't allow bags of any size. That includes hydration packs and camera bags. The photo tour allows a tripod and one camera bag per person. Carry your water by hand on the hike; there aren't lockers at the office.
  • Page time Every departure uses Page time: Mountain Standard Time without daylight saving. Navajo Nation time runs an hour ahead from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. Both clocks match for the rest of the year. Set your phone to Phoenix time so it doesn't switch near the canyon.
  • Weather and cancellation All six booking-page selections are nonrefundable if you cancel. Direct Taadidiin bookings get a full refund if your cancellation email arrives at least 72 hours before departure. Compare your seller's terms for the option you're booking. NOAA flash flood warnings halt tours; Taadidiin's direct bookings get a weather refund or another date.

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People also ask

  • What is Antelope Canyon X?

    Antelope Canyon X is a pair of slot canyons on Navajo land southeast of Page. Taadidiin Tours is the only company guiding inside them. You visit both sections with a Navajo guide. Your tour doesn't enter Upper Antelope Canyon or Lower Antelope Canyon.

  • Is Canyon X better than Lower Antelope Canyon?

    Canyon X is the better fit if you want a route without ladders. Taadidiin uses steps for the descent and climb out. Ken's Lower Antelope Canyon tour includes ladder climbing. You'll still need to walk unassisted at Canyon X.

  • How much is the Canyon X tour?

    National Park Express's Canyon X hike starts from $82 per adult with the permit included. Scenic Bend starts from $89 per adult for hiking and more for its 3-hour photo option. TakeYourTrip starts from $100 per adult for hiking and more for its 3-hour photo option. Ask Scenic Bend or TakeYourTrip whether the price includes the $15 permit for ages 8 and older.

  • Can you bring a tripod into Canyon X?

    Yes, Taadidiin's 3-hour photo tour allows one tripod and one camera bag per person. Hiking tours don't allow either. TakeYourTrip's photo option adds a guide service fee of at least $10 per person. You'll share Canyon X with hiking groups; the photo tour isn't a photography class.

  • How do you choose between Antelope Canyon X and other tours?

    If you're driving from Page, National Park Express's Canyon X hike starts from $82 per adult with the permit included. You reach Taadidiin's office yourself. Scenic Bend and TakeYourTrip offer 3-hour photo options for longer stops. Choose Great West Tours for hotel pickup within Sedona or Flagstaff city limits and a Horseshoe Bend stop.