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Top 4 Antelope Canyon photography tours (2026)

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We compared all 8 Antelope Canyon photography tours Viator lists and kept 4, picked the way every tour here gets picked. Antelope Canyon X hiking prices don't include tripod access.

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Antelope Canyon photography tours, compared by the exact option

Tour Canyon Tripod Time to shoot Group Start Hours Rating Price
1. Antelope Canyon Photo Boating Excursion 2 hours by Lake Powell Experience LPX
 Antelope Canyon from Lake Powell Policy not specified 2 h boat; canyon time unspecified Up to six guests Wahweap left dock 2 h ★ 5.0 250 reviews from $199 per person
2. Antelope Canyon X Hiking Tour (with Option Upgrade to Photo Tour) by Scenic Bend
 Antelope Canyon X not allowed on hike Hike: 90 min total Up to 10 guests Highway 98 milepost 308 1 h 30 min ★ 4.6 213 reviews from $89 per adult
3. Antelope Canyon X Ticket with Upgrade Option to Photo Tour by TakeYourTrip
 Antelope Canyon X not allowed on hike Hike: 90 min total Up to 15 guests Highway 98 milepost 308 1 h 30 min ★ 4.6 78 reviews from $100 per adult
4. Three Canyon Photography Tour in Page Arizona by Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours
 Mountain Sheep / Rattlesnake / Owl Policy not specified 3 h shooting; 3.5 h total Up to six guests Highway 98 milepost 302 3 h ★ 5.0 10 reviews from $385 per person

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.

The 4

Our most recommended Antelope Canyon photography tours

Ranked by reviews. Canyon X hiking prices exclude tripods; choose the photo upgrade for tripod access.

Antelope Canyon Photo Boating Excursion 2 hours#1 Six guests maximum Open boat

Antelope Canyon Photo Boating Excursion 2 hours

Up to six passengers share an open boat on Lake Powell. You photograph Antelope Canyon from the water and pass Glen Canyon Dam. This 2-hour trip doesn't enter land slots. The price includes the captain and fuel. It has the most reviews of the four picks.

2 hours Lake Powell and Antelope Canyon · by Lake Powell Experience LPX
★★★★★ 5.0 (250 reviews)

2 h 7 possible starts, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Sunday; dates vary captain and fuel included Wahweap left dock, 15 min early infants on laps; moderate fitness free cancel until 24 h before departure

The catch: Glen Canyon entry costs $30 per private vehicle unless you hold a qualifying pass. Your tip is extra. Tripod permission and photography lessons aren't specified for this boat trip.

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Antelope Canyon X Hiking Tour (with Option Upgrade to Photo Tour)#2 Two canyon sections Photo upgrade available

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

Scenic Bend's 90-minute hike costs from $89 per adult. A Navajo guide takes you through both Canyon X slots; admission and water are included. Choose the 3-hour photo upgrade, which costs more, for tripod access. You get 2.5 hours inside with one tripod and one camera bag. Photo departures are at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m.

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

90 min hiking tour 12 possible starts, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Sunday; dates vary admission and water included Highway 98 milepost 308, 30 min early all ages; walking unassisted all sales final

The catch: All sales are final. The permit breakdown uses $8 per person; the current fee is $15 per person. Get your permit coverage resolved before you pay.

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Antelope Canyon X Ticket with Upgrade Option to Photo Tour#3 Photo upgrade available Operator reply needed

Antelope Canyon X Ticket with Upgrade Option to Photo Tour

TakeYourTrip's 90-minute hike costs from $100 per adult. You walk both Canyon X slots with Taadidiin's Navajo guides. The 3-hour photo upgrade costs more and allows one tripod with one camera bag. Photo departures are at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Admission is included; your guide's service fee is extra.

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

90 min hiking tour 10 possible starts, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Sunday; dates vary admission included Highway 98 milepost 308, 30 min early with ID all ages; walking unassisted all sales final operator confirms after booking

The catch: You must wait for the operator's acceptance after booking. Your guide's service fee is at least $10 per person for photography or $2 per person for hiking. Your permit coverage also needs resolving before payment.

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Three Canyon Photography Tour in Page Arizona#4 One hour per canyon Ages 21+

Three Canyon Photography Tour in Page Arizona

The 3.5-hour tour gives you 3 hours to shoot. You get an hour each in Mountain Sheep and Rattlesnake; Owl adds another hour. A Navajo guide leads up to six experienced photographers ages 21 and older. Admission is included and you can bring one camera bag. The remaining 30 minutes cover travel; there's no photography class.

3 hours Mountain Sheep, Rattlesnake and Owl · by Adventurous Antelope Canyon Tours
★★★★★ 5.0 (10 reviews)

3.5 h total, including 30 min travel 8 a.m. daily admission included Highway 98 milepost 302; check-in lead time unspecified ages 21+; moderate fitness free cancel until 24 h before departure

The catch: You need your own camera skills; there's no workshop. Tripod permission and the check-in lead time aren't specified for this option.

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Which one

Which Antelope Canyon photography tour is right for you

A tight budget favors Taadidiin's direct 3-hour Canyon X photo tour, from $142 per person. The $15 permit per person is extra. Scenic Bend's photo upgrade costs more than the hike. You can bring one tripod and one camera bag on either photo option.

A family with young children can book TakeYourTrip's Canyon X hike from $100 per adult. Children 0 to 7 pay a lower price and need your own car seat. The 3-hour photo upgrade costs more, plus a minimum $10 guide service fee per person. That photo option has no child rate.

More time to compose favors Adventurous' Three Canyon Photography Tour from $385 per person. You get an hour each in Mountain Sheep and Rattlesnake, plus an hour in Owl. The 3.5-hour trip includes 30 minutes of travel. It's for experienced photographers ages 21 and older.

No car in Page means arranging your own ride; none of these tours includes hotel pickup. LPX's photo boat starts at Wahweap, from $199 per person. You'll photograph the lake end of Antelope Canyon during a 2-hour trip. The route doesn't enter land slots; tripod permission isn't specified.

Good to know

Know before you go

  • Check-in Canyon X check-in is 30 minutes before departure. LPX needs you at Wahweap's left dock 15 minutes early. Arrange your ride before booking. Your selected time slot may depend on the date; the calendar controls availability.
  • Permit fees The Navajo permit costs $15 per person. Both Canyon X offers still name $8 per person as included. Get the total with the current permit before you pay. Adventurous includes entry, with no separate permit fee listed.
  • Ages and access Canyon X photography starts at age 8; the Adventurous photo tour starts at 21. The hiking options accept younger children. You'll need to walk unassisted on uneven ground at Canyon X. Adventurous requires moderate fitness and isn't suitable during pregnancy or with back problems.
  • Bags and tripods Canyon X hiking tours don't allow bags or tripods. The photo option allows you one tripod and one camera bag. You share the canyon with hiking groups; there's no private access or photography class. Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon sightseeing tours also ban tripods.
  • Page time Every departure uses Page time: Mountain Standard Time all year. Navajo Nation time runs an hour ahead from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. The clocks match the rest of the year. Set your phone to Phoenix so it doesn't switch.
  • Weather and refunds Flash flood warnings can cancel Canyon X tours. LPX and the Adventurous offer allow free cancellation until 24 hours before departure. Neither Canyon X offer refunds you if you cancel. These terms apply on the booking page; direct bookings can have different refund rules.

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People also ask

  • Can you bring a tripod into Antelope Canyon?

    Taadidiin's Canyon X photography tour allows one tripod and one camera bag per person. Canyon X hiking tours don't allow tripods. Select the 3-hour photo upgrade through Scenic Bend or TakeYourTrip. Standard Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon sightseeing tours also ban tripods.

  • Are there any photography tours or permits required for Antelope Canyon?

    Taadidiin offers a 3-hour Canyon X photography tour. You don't need a photo tour to take your own photos. You need a Navajo guide, and the entry permit costs $15 per person per entry. Navajo Nation Parks doesn't issue photography or filming permits for Upper Antelope Canyon or Lower Antelope Canyon.

  • Which Antelope Canyon is best for photography?

    Choose Taadidiin's 3-hour Canyon X photo tour if you need a tripod. You share Canyon X with hiking groups. Adventurous' Three Canyon Photography Tour costs from $385 per person, with 3 hours to shoot. The 3.5-hour trip is for experienced photographers ages 21 and older.

  • What is the best time to photograph Antelope Canyon?

    Upper Antelope Canyon's beam season runs from April through September on clear days. Antelope Canyon Tours' 11:20 a.m. departure targets that light. Scenic Bend's Canyon X photo upgrade departs at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m., depending on your date. All times are Page time; beams aren't guaranteed.

  • Can you take photos inside Antelope Canyon?

    Yes, you can take personal photos on guided Antelope Canyon tours. Taadidiin's 90-minute Canyon X hike allows a phone or handheld camera. You don't need the photo upgrade for handheld shots. Scenic Bend's hiking option costs from $89 per adult; Canyon X hiking tours don't allow camera bags.