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Top 6 Antelope Canyon kayak tours and rentals (2026)

Updated Tour prices and schedules; park access rules

We compared all 16 Antelope Canyon kayak tours and rentals Viator lists and kept 6, picked the way every tour here gets picked. Kayak trips don't enter Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon.

See the comparison table Hide the table 6 tours side by side: water, hike, guided or rental, ages, start, hours, price

Antelope Canyon kayak tours, compared by the exact option

Tour Water Hike Guided or rental Ages Start Hours Rating Price
1. Lake Powell Kayak and Water Antelope Canyon Hike Guided Tour by Antelope Kayak
 Lake Powell Antelope Canyon lake-end walk guided tour ages 5 and up Antelope Point waterfront trailers 4 h ★ 4.8 198 reviews from $119 per person
2. Antelope Canyon Kayak and Hike by Red Rock Adventure Co.
 Lake Powell Antelope Canyon lake-end walk guided tour ages 5 and up Antelope Point ramp; guides carry kayaks 4 h ★ 4.8 115 reviews from $113.56 per person for 6 or more
3. Antelope Canyon Lake Powell Guided Kayaking and Hike Tour by wazSUPkayaks
 Lake Powell Antelope Canyon lake-end walk guided tour ages 7 to 65 Antelope Point Launch Ramp 4 h ★ 4.9 112 reviews from $119 per person
4. Horseshoe Bend Kayak Tour with Ancient Petroglyph Viewing by Colorado River Kayak Tours
 Colorado River Waterholes Canyon walk guided tour ages 8 and up Lees Ferry Boat Ramp 4 h ★ 5.0 32 reviews from $199 per person
5. Same Day Exclusive Kayak Rental on Lake Powell by Antelope Kayak
 Lake Powell optional Antelope Canyon lake-end walk rental, no guide; same-day return, 5 p.m. ages 5 and up Antelope Point waterfront trailers Same day, back by 5 p.m. ★ 4.5 26 reviews from $68 per person
6. Antelope Canyon/Lake Powell Kayak Rentals: Self-Guided Adventures by Red Rock Adventure Co.
 Lake Powell optional Antelope Canyon lake-end walk rental, no guide; return by 5 p.m. 500 lbs tandem; 275 lbs single Antelope Point ramp; you carry kayaks 4 h ★ 4.7 10 reviews from $56.99 per adult

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The 6

Our most recommended Antelope Canyon kayak tours and rentals

Ranked by reviews. Each card gives your launch details and included gear, plus age limits and cancellation terms.

Lake Powell Kayak and Water Antelope Canyon Hike Guided Tour#1 Safety lesson 11 guests maximum

Lake Powell Kayak and Water Antelope Canyon Hike Guided Tour

Antelope Kayak has the most reviews of the six picks. You paddle from Antelope Point into the lake end of Antelope Canyon. A 60-minute hike breaks up the time on the water. Your guide teaches you to paddle before you launch. Kayak gear and bottled water come with a group capped at 11 guests.

4 hours Antelope Canyon lake arm · by Antelope Kayak
★★★★★ 4.8 (198 reviews)

4 hours three starts daily from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. kayak gear and bottled water Antelope Point waterfront trailers ages 5+; guardian for ages 13 and under free cancel until 24 h

The catch: You pay park entry separately and bring your own dry bag. Snacks aren't included, so pack something you can carry.

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Antelope Canyon Kayak and Hike#2 Kayaks carried Dry bag included

Antelope Canyon Kayak and Hike

Red Rock's guides carry your kayak down the steep shore and back up. That helps if you want the canyon walk without hauling equipment. You get 90 scheduled minutes on foot during the 4-hour route. Your dry bag comes with the gear; groups can reach 20. You'll need your own drinking water.

4 hours Antelope Canyon lake arm · by Red Rock Adventure Co.
★★★★★ 4.8 (115 reviews)

4 hours 9:30 a.m. or 10 a.m., Monday to Saturday; varies by date kayak gear and dry bag Antelope Point Launch Ramp, 30 minutes early ages 5+ free cancel until 24 h

The catch: The price starts from $113.56 per person for 6 or more; the adult price band starts at age 5. You don't get a refund if you miss the 30-minute early check-in.

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Antelope Canyon Lake Powell Guided Kayaking and Hike Tour#3 Optional swim Ages 7+

Antelope Canyon Lake Powell Guided Kayaking and Hike Tour

wazSUPkayaks pairs the paddle and hike with an optional swim. It's a fit for active travelers who don't mind sand. You launch from Antelope Point after a safety lesson. Kayak gear and a dry bag are included. Swimming depends on the weather and your guide; the full trip lasts 4 hours.

4 hours Antelope Canyon lake arm · by wazSUPkayaks
★★★★★ 4.9 (112 reviews)

4 hours three starts from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.; dates vary kayak gear and dry bag Antelope Point Launch Ramp, 30 minutes early ages 7 to 65; moderate fitness free cancel until 24 h

The catch: You need moderate fitness for the steep sandy slope. The tandem weight limits conflict; ask wazSUPkayaks to approve your boat fit before you pay.

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Horseshoe Bend Kayak Tour with Ancient Petroglyph Viewing#4 Boat ride included Petroglyph stop

Horseshoe Bend Kayak Tour with Ancient Petroglyph Viewing

Colorado River Kayak Tours starts with a motorboat ride upriver from Lees Ferry. You paddle downstream through Horseshoe Bend and stop to see petroglyphs. A short Waterholes Canyon hike adds time on land. Kayak gear and the boat ride are included. You also get snacks and water along the way.

4 hours Horseshoe Bend and Waterholes · by Colorado River Kayak Tours
★★★★★ 5.0 (32 reviews)

4 hours 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., daily kayak gear and upriver boat ride snacks and water Lees Ferry Boat Ramp ages 8+; tandem required under 12 free cancel until 24 h

The catch: You arrange transport to Lees Ferry yourself. A dry bag isn't included, and your canyon walk is at Waterholes Canyon.

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Same Day Exclusive Kayak Rental on Lake Powell#5 Ramp delivery No guide

Same Day Exclusive Kayak Rental on Lake Powell

Antelope Kayak delivers your rental to Antelope Point Launch Ramp. You set your own pace across Lake Powell and can walk Antelope Canyon's lake end. Paddles and life jackets come with the boat. There's no guide once you launch. Your rental ends at 5 p.m. Page time on the day you start.

Same day, back by 5 p.m. Antelope Canyon lake arm · by Antelope Kayak
★★★★★ 4.5 (26 reviews)

same-day rental; return by 5 p.m. Page time, no overnight use hourly starts 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily kayak gear and ramp delivery Antelope Point waterfront trailers ages 5+; guardian for ages 13 and under free cancel until 24 h

The catch: A $10 damage deposit per booking is extra and is returned within seven business days if the kayak is undamaged. Your kayak is due by 5 p.m. Page time; late fees apply.

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Antelope Canyon/Lake Powell Kayak Rentals: Self-Guided Adventures#6 Double kayak standard No guide

Antelope Canyon/Lake Powell Kayak Rentals: Self-Guided Adventures

Red Rock's base rental covers 4 hours; double kayaks are standard. You get delivery to Antelope Point and directions before launch. The paddle and life jacket are included. You're responsible for your own route and return. Choose this if you can paddle without a guide and manage the carry to the water.

4 hours Antelope Canyon lake arm · by Red Rock Adventure Co.
★★★★★ 4.7 (10 reviews)

4-hour option; return by 5 p.m. Page time hourly starts 8 a.m. to noon; dates vary kayak gear and ramp delivery Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp tandem capacity 500 lbs; single 275 lbs free cancel until 24 h

The catch: You carry the kayak to and from the water. Water and snacks aren't included, and the base option has no dry bag.

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Which one

Which Antelope Canyon kayak tour is right for you

A tight budget favors Red Rock's kayak rental from $56.99 per adult for the 4-hour option. There's no guide, and you carry your kayak. Antelope Kayak's same-day rental starts from $68 per person with ramp delivery. Both must be back by 5 p.m. Page time; neither includes overnight use.

Families with children ages 5 and up can take Antelope Kayak's guided paddle and hike from $119 per person. You get a safety lesson and bottled water. The group holds up to 11 guests. Children 13 and under need a parent or guardian alongside them.

No car in Page means arranging rides to the launch and back. None of these six options includes hotel pickup. The Horseshoe Bend kayak tour starts at Lees Ferry from $199 per person and visits Waterholes Canyon. Glen Canyon Dam separates it from Lake Powell trips into Antelope Canyon's lake arm.

Photographers get 90 scheduled hiking minutes on Red Rock's guided kayak and hike. Groups of 6 to 11 start from $113.56 per person for 6 or more; smaller groups pay a little more. wazSUPkayaks' guided tour includes a dry bag from $119 per person. Its tandem weight limits conflict; ask about boat fit before paying.

Close, but not on the list

  • Kayak Antelope Canyon and hike, at Lake Powell guided lake paddle and hike from $119 per person; 276 reviews at 4.39, under our bar of 4.5 stars. · dates and prices ↗
  • Lake Powell Guided Kayak and Water Antelope Canyon Tour guided lake paddle and hike from $129 per person with your own transport; 49 reviews at 4.35, under our bar of 4.5 stars. · dates and prices ↗
  • Horseshoe Bend Kayak Rentals with Backhaul Service river backhaul from $140 per person with kayak rental charged separately; 7 reviews at 4.86, fewer than 7 reviews. · dates and prices ↗
  • Antelope Canyon Lake Powell Kayak Rentals single kayak rental from $65 per person at Antelope Point; 4 reviews at 5.00, fewer than 10 reviews. · dates and prices ↗

Good to know

Know before you go

  • Antelope Point check-in Red Rock and wazSUPkayaks guided tours require arrival 30 minutes early. You meet down by the water at Antelope Point Launch Ramp. The public ramp is closed to motorized launching; paddlecraft access remains available at your own risk. Use your booking directions to find the right trailer.
  • Glen Canyon fees Glen Canyon entry costs $30 per private vehicle for 7 days, unless you hold a valid national park pass. Payment is by card. The three guided lake tours and Red Rock's rental exclude entry. NPS charges no extra kayak launch fee; Upper and Lower need separate bookings with the Navajo permit.
  • Kayak age limits Antelope Kayak and Red Rock guided tours start at age 5. You can book wazSUPkayaks for ages 7 to 65. The river tour starts at age 8; children under 12 must share a tandem with an adult. The guided tours aren't recommended during pregnancy or with spinal injuries.
  • Kayak gear A dry bag comes with Red Rock's guided tour and wazSUPkayaks' guided tour. Bring your own for Antelope Kayak. You supply water for Red Rock and wazSUPkayaks. Tripod permission isn't specified; travel light and keep your camera protected.
  • Page time Every departure and rental return 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. The clocks match for the rest of the year. Set your phone to Phoenix time so it doesn't switch on the drive.
  • Kayak weather rules Wind can make your return paddle harder. Stay out of narrow canyons when storms or flash floods are forecast. All six options have instant confirmation and free cancellation until 24 hours before departure. You'll get another date or a refund if weather cancels your trip.

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People also ask

  • Can you kayak into Antelope Canyon?

    Yes, you can kayak into Antelope Canyon's Lake Powell arm. Antelope Kayak combines the paddle with a 60-minute guided hike beyond the water. You don't enter Upper Antelope Canyon or Lower Antelope Canyon. Those land tours require separate bookings.

  • How long is the Antelope Canyon kayak tour?

    Antelope Kayak's guided Antelope Canyon paddle and hike lasts 4 hours. Red Rock and wazSUPkayaks also schedule 4 hours, with check-in 30 minutes early. Red Rock's base rental covers 4 hours. Antelope Kayak rentals end at 5 p.m. Page time on your launch day; there's no overnight use.

  • Are there guided kayak tours available in the Grand Canyon and Antelope Canyon?

    Guided Antelope Canyon kayak tours are available on Lake Powell. Antelope Kayak's 4-hour paddle and hike starts from $119 per person at Antelope Point Launch Ramp. Book Grand Canyon river travel separately. Colorado River Kayak Tours' Horseshoe Bend route stays in Glen Canyon and doesn't enter Grand Canyon National Park.

  • Do you need experience to kayak Antelope Canyon?

    You don't need experience for Antelope Kayak's guided Antelope Canyon tour. You get a safety lesson before launch. wazSUPkayaks accepts beginners with moderate fitness for the paddle and steep sandy slope. With Red Rock's rental, you navigate yourself and carry your kayak to and from the water.

  • Can you kayak to Horseshoe Bend?

    Yes, Colorado River Kayak Tours offers a 4-hour guided Horseshoe Bend trip from $199 per person. You meet at Lees Ferry Boat Ramp. The price includes the boat ride upriver and kayak gear for the guided paddle downstream. Glen Canyon Dam blocks kayak access from Lake Powell.