The curved sandstone walls of Upper Antelope Canyon
Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon from Flagstaff

The slot canyon near Page is about 134 miles north of Flagstaff, and you can only go in with a Navajo guide. A day tour from Flagstaff adds Horseshoe Bend and does the driving for you.

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Tours from Flagstaff
Checked November 3, 2026134 miles to PageTours from $311.97

Upper Antelope Canyon, near Page · Photo: Tuxyso / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Credits

The drive

A long day north on US 89

Page is almost three hours each way from Flagstaff, so a canyon visit is a full day. With a tour, you skip the drive and the booking of a separate Navajo guide.

Page
About 134 miles, roughly 2 hours 50 minutes without traffic
Horseshoe Bend
About 130 miles, roughly 2 hours 45 minutes
On the way
Cameron, about 53 miles north on US 89
Round trip
Plan a full day: most tours take 9 to 11 hours
Tours from Flagstaff

Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend in one day

All of these leave from Flagstaff or offer it as a starting point. Several are final sale, so book once your date is fixed.

Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Tour from Flagstaff
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Grand Canyon Adventures

4.9 (787 reviews on Viator)

Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Tour from Flagstaff

About 9 hours

Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend in one day from Flagstaff, in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional guide.

A picnic lunch at Glen Canyon Dam, water and soft drinks, and all taxes and fees are included.

  • Picnic lunch at Glen Canyon Dam
  • Up to 10 people
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

From $409 on Viator

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Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Small-Group Tour
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Ma & Pa Tours

4.9 (247 reviews on Viator)

Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Small-Group Tour

9 to 11 hours

Pickup at your Flagstaff or Sedona hotel, then a 90-minute walk through Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide.

You travel in a comfortable van, usually with no more than 10 guests, and water is provided all day.

  • 90 minutes in the canyon with a Navajo guide
  • Hotel pickup in Flagstaff
  • Usually 10 guests or fewer

From $311.97 on Viator

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Good to know
  • All sales are final: no refund if you cancel
  • Children 8 and under need a car seat or booster (Arizona law)
Small-Group Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Flagstaff
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Great Venture Tours

4.7 (75 reviews on Viator)

Small-Group Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Tour from Flagstaff

About 10 hours

Hotel pickup in Flagstaff at about 7:30 am, then Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and Glen Canyon Dam at Lake Powell with a professional guide.

  • Pickup at about 7:30 am
  • Glen Canyon Dam and Lake Powell
  • Up to 14 people

From $311.97 on Viator

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  • All sales are final: no refund if you cancel
  • Children 8 and under need a car seat or booster (Arizona law)
Antelope Canyon via Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend from Flagstaff
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Great West Tours

4.5 (23 reviews on Viator)

Antelope Canyon via Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend from Flagstaff

About 9.5 hours

Canyon X, a section of Antelope Canyon, plus Horseshoe Bend, Glen Canyon Dam and the historic Cameron Trading Post, with hotel pickup in Flagstaff.

  • Canyon X
  • Cameron Trading Post
  • Hotel pickup in Flagstaff

From $311.97 on Viator

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Antelope Slot Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Tour from Flagstaff
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Angels Gate Tours

4.9 (22 reviews on Viator)

Antelope Slot Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Tour from Flagstaff

About 9 hours

A guided Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend tour with admission fees included and a stop at the historic Cameron Trading Post.

  • Admission fees included
  • Cameron Trading Post
  • Up to 14 people

From $311.97 on Viator

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Antelope Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend from Sedona and Flagstaff
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Angels Gate Tours

4.8 (12 reviews on Viator)

Antelope Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend from Sedona and Flagstaff

9 to 11 hours

A 60 to 90-minute walk through Antelope Canyon X with a Navajo guide, the Horseshoe Bend view over the Colorado River, a stop at Glen Canyon Dam and the Cameron Trading Post. Entrance fees included.

  • Canyon X with a Navajo guide
  • Entrance fees included
  • Up to 14 people

From $311.97 on Viator

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  • All sales are final: no refund if you cancel
  • Send your hotel details at least 72 hours before the tour
  • Children 8 and under need a car seat or booster (Arizona law)
Antelope Canyon rules

Guided only, and on Navajo time

Antelope Canyon is a Navajo Tribal Park. Every visit is with a guide, and in summer the Navajo Nation's clock runs an hour ahead of the rest of Arizona, and tour times follow the Navajo clock.

Access
Only with a guided tour; you can't walk in on your own
Navajo entry fee
$15 per person, per location, per day
Guide
The tour price comes on top of the entry fee, unless your tour includes it
Time zone
From the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, the Navajo Nation runs one hour ahead of Flagstaff and Page
Horseshoe Bend

The overlook over the Colorado

Horseshoe Bend is in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, just south of Page. The parking lot belongs to the City of Page, which is why your national park pass doesn't work there.

The Colorado River looping around Horseshoe Bend
The Colorado River at Horseshoe Bend.Horseshoe Bend, near Page · Photo: Charles Wang / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Walk
1.5 miles round trip to the overlook
Parking
$10 per car, truck or RV; $5 per motorcycle. National park passes aren't accepted
Hours
The lot is open from sunrise to sunset
Bring
Water and sun protection: there's no water and very little shade on the trail. Restrooms are at the lot
Dogs
Welcome on a leash
Don't
Park or drop anyone off along US 89; the city tows
Monument Valley

Or go further: Monument Valley

Monument Valley is about 171 miles from Flagstaff, nearly four hours each way. These day tours include lunch and pick you up at your hotel.

Monument Valley and the Navajo Nation from Flagstaff
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Ma & Pa Tours

4.6 (33 reviews on Viator)

Monument Valley and the Navajo Nation from Flagstaff

10 to 12 hours

A 1.5-hour off-road drive through Monument Valley Tribal Park, with hotel pickup, lunch and water included.

  • 1.5 hours off-road in the valley
  • Lunch included
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

From $328.45 on Viator

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  • Send your hotel details at least 72 hours before the tour
  • Children 8 and under need a car seat or booster (Arizona law)
Monument Valley Day Tour from Flagstaff
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Angels Gate Tours

5.0 (20 reviews on Viator)

Monument Valley Day Tour from Flagstaff

About 10 hours

Monument Valley in a day from Flagstaff, with hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, water and local sales tax included.

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch included
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

From $328.45 on Viator

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Good to know
  • Send your hotel details at least 72 hours before the tour
  • Children 8 and under need a car seat or booster (Arizona law)
Where to stay

Hotels for an early pickup

Tours with hotel pickup collect you in town early in the morning, so a central hotel keeps it simple.

  1. Hyatt Place FlagstaffPhoto: Expedia

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    Indoor pool, downtown on footMilton Road and NAU 9.0/10 on Expedia

    Hyatt Place Flagstaff

    Parking $8 a nightPets: dogs only, up to 2, up to 50 lb eachBreakfast extra

    On Milton Road, 17 minutes from downtown on foot, with a breakfast buffet from 6:30 am on weekdays before an early pickup.

    • Good for Couples who want to walk to downtown and NAU
    • Good for A winter stay with an indoor pool
    • Skip if You need a crib or rollaway

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  • Hotel Monte VistaDowntown and Southside 8.0/10 on Expedia · 1,057 reviewsParking $50 a day in a nearby lot; limited spaces at the hotelNo petsBreakfast extraCheck prices
  • Residence Inn by Marriott FlagstaffDowntown and Southside 9.6/10 on Expedia · 1,002 reviewsParking $10 a dayPets: up to 2 petsCheck prices
  • Drury Plaza Hotel FlagstaffMilton Road and NAU 9.6/10 on Expedia · 2,234 reviewsFree parkingPets: dogs and cats, up to 2, up to 40 lb eachBreakfast includedCheck prices
  • Little America FlagstaffEast Flagstaff and Route 66 9.8/10 on Expedia · 4,179 reviewsFree parkingPets: dogs and catsBreakfast extraCheck prices

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Quick answers

How far is Antelope Canyon from Flagstaff?

About 134 miles to Page, the town next to Antelope Canyon, roughly 2 hours 50 minutes without traffic.

Can you visit Antelope Canyon without a tour?

No. Antelope Canyon is on the Navajo Nation and you can only go in with a guided tour. The Navajo entry fee is $15 per person, on top of the tour price unless the tour includes it.

Is Antelope Canyon a day trip from Flagstaff?

Yes. Tours from Flagstaff take 9 to 11 hours and most combine the canyon with Horseshoe Bend, and several pick you up at your hotel.

How much does it cost to park at Horseshoe Bend?

$10 per car, truck or RV and $5 per motorcycle. National park passes don't cover it.

How long is the walk to Horseshoe Bend?

1.5 miles round trip from the parking lot, with no water and very little shade on the way.

What time zone is Antelope Canyon in?

Arizona doesn't change its clocks, but the Navajo Nation does. From March to early November, canyon tour times on the Navajo Nation are one hour ahead of Page and Flagstaff.