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Antelope Canyon

Open Time : 8:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M

Entry : paid

Address : Antelope Canyon, Arizona, USA

Website : https://www.antelopelowercanyon.com/

Why to visit Antelope Canyon

The mysterious and beautiful Antelope Canyon is one of the most spectacular slot canyons in the world. Antelope Canyon is a popular location for photographers and sightseers and a source of tourism business for the Navajo Nation. It has been accessible by permit only since 1997 when the Navajo Tribe made it a Navajo Tribal Park. The canyon displays various shades of red and orange as a result of a mixture of iron oxide deposits and windblown sand. It is sculpted into beautiful undulating curves and hollows that vary from one to 3 meters (3.2 to 9.8 feet) wide and up to 50 meters (164 feet) deep. Antelope Canyon is the most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in Southwest America.

Places to visit near Antelope Canyon

  • Lower Antelope Canyon
  • Red Heritage
  • Navajo Village Heritage Center
  • Powell Museum

Places to eat near Antelope Canyon

  • BirdHouse
  • Bonkers Restaurant
  • Ranch House Grille
  • State 48 Tavern and Taproom

How to reach

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Antelope Canyon Pro

  • Bus: 120, 203
  • The nearest airport to Antelope Canyon is Page (PGA)

Timings

It is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m

Entry fee

The entrance fee is $6/person, and the guided tour is typical $20.

 

FAQ on Antelope Canyon

What is the best month to visit Antelope Canyon?

The very best months for the light beams are going to be June, July, and August. You will be able to capture the light beams in all their beauty during these months due to the high sun. Every day, between 11 AM and 1:30 PM, will be the best time to find those fantastic photo chances.

Can you drive to Antelope Canyon without a tour?

No, the Antelope Canyon is a protected area managed by the Navajo Parks and Recreation, and only approved tour operators are permitted to take tourists there.

How many days do you need in Antelope Canyon?

A two day trip is ideal no of days that you need atleast to see what antelope canyon has to offer.

How difficult is Antelope Canyon?

The hike to Antelope Canyon is a pretty short, somewhat more than half-mile uphill and backhill trek. The hike moves slowly since so many people are stopping to take pictures all across the canyon.

What are the major attraction near Antelope Canyon ?

The major attraction nearAntelope Canyon are following Lower Antelope Canyon, Red Heritage, Navajo Village Heritage Center Powell Museum.

Special Tip

The Lower and Upper Antelope Canyons are both stunning, although they do have a few subtle variances. Since Upper Antelope Canyon has been featured in more photos than the other, its perspective is more well-known. This is due to its shape, which between mid-March and October permits ethereal sun beams to stream through the open top.

By Hammad Warsi

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