For an Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend trip from Las Vegas, one full-day outing is listed on WizardTrip. A second listing offers the Lower Antelope Canyon hike alone, departing from Page, Arizona. Together they have 16,209 reviews, with ratings of 4.9 out of 5 (as of 18 October 2026).
This article compares length, drive, time in the canyon, lunch and cancellation. It says who each tour suits.
Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend: what to know
Antelope Canyon lies just east of Page, Arizona, on Navajo Nation land. Both listings visit Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide. According to the day trip listing, admission is timed. According to the hike listing, the schedules are set by the Navajo Parks and Recreation Department.
Horseshoe Bend is a viewpoint where the Colorado River draws a 270-degree curve. The day trip listing places it about 300 meters above the river. It specifies that no national park entrance fee is charged for the sites visited.
Day trip from Las Vegas: drive, lunch and Horseshoe Bend
The Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend day trip lasts 14 to 15 hours in the listing’s data. One of its sections announces 15 to 16 hours. The drive takes about 4.5 hours each way, more if weather or traffic gets in the way. The group has 57 people at most.
Pickup is at 11 Las Vegas hotels, between 4:50 and 5:30 am:
- 4:50 am: Plaza.
- 5 am: Excalibur, MGM Grand and STRAT.
- 5:10 am: Sahara, Horseshoe and Park MGM (pickup only, return to the MGM Grand).
- 5:20 am: Circus Circus, Venetian and Bellagio.
- 5:30 am: Treasure Island.
These times may differ from the one on the voucher: confirm yours with the operator at least 72 hours ahead. Also give your hotel at least 3 days before the date. Without a pickup location on file, you may be prevented from departing, with no refund. From 17 to 25 November, pickups at the Venetian, the Bellagio and the Horseshoe are canceled.
The program allots 2 hours to Lower Antelope Canyon, with a Navajo guide and an entry scheduled for 12 pm. Horseshoe Bend follows, for 1 hour. The viewpoint trail is about 2.4 km round trip. On the road, the listing announces the Virgin River Gorge and views of Lake Powell.
Included: a catered-style lunch, a granola bar, bottled water and Wi-Fi on board. The price also includes Horseshoe Bend admission and the Navajo permit. Tips (15 to 20% suggested) and the Navajo guide’s tip are at your own expense.
The listing lists two packages, the Lower Antelope tour with lunch and an early-bird special, both with pickup. It does not say what sets them apart. Ingrid judges, in August 2026, that “the vehicle was comfortable and spacious enough for the long drive.”
Lower Antelope Canyon hike, on site in Page
The guided hike in Lower Antelope Canyon includes no transport from Las Vegas. The meeting point is Dixies Lower Antelope Canyon, at the first left turn in the Navajo tribal park. Look for the green roof. The group has 15 people at most.
Check in 45 minutes before your tour time. Departures after the approved hours are not accepted, the listing states. If you expect to arrive less than 45 minutes before, it asks you to contact the organizer to move to the next tour. Same-day availability is not guaranteed.
A 10-minute walk leads from the check-in counter to the canyon entrance, on a rocky, sandy sandstone path. The descent goes down five flights of stairs, or 35 meters, to the largest cavern on the tour. Eight ladders fitted with handrails give access to the following levels. The hike lasts 1 to 1.5 hours for about 1.8 km round trip.
The guides are Navajo. They talk about the canyon’s culture, botany and geology, and help with photos. The listing does not specify the language of the tour. It states that all fees and taxes are included, and mentions neither meals nor transport.
RamSwaroop gave 1 out of 5 in June 2026. The review describes spending much of the tour “standing still and waiting for other groups to cross the canyon.”
The two Lower Antelope Canyon tours compared
| Day trip | Hike in Page | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 14 to 15 hours (15 to 16 hours in another section) | 1 hour, including a hike of 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Departure | Las Vegas hotels, from 4:50 to 5:30 am | Dixies Lower Antelope Canyon, in Page |
| Drive | About 4.5 hours each way | No transport |
| Time in the canyon | 2 hours on the program | 1 to 1.5 hours of hiking |
| Horseshoe Bend | Yes, 1 hour, admission included | No |
| Meals | Lunch, granola bar and water included | The listing mentions none |
| Maximum group | 57 people | 15 people |
| Guide language | English | Not specified |
| Cancellation | Full refund up to 24 hours before | Full refund up to 24 hours before |
| Price from | $160 | $94 |
What physical condition is needed, and what age for children?
Both tours involve climbing up and down stairs and ladders. The day trip says it is suitable for all fitness levels, but requires climbing moderately steep ladders with minimal assistance. The hike requires a moderate level of fitness.
The hike listing advises against the tour for people with spinal injuries and for pregnant travelers. It invites travelers in poor cardiovascular health to reconsider. Infants must sit on an adult’s lap, and specialized seats are available on request.
For the day trip, all children aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Those aged 6 and under use a car seat during the trip: bring your own or contact the operator in advance. The listing accepts strollers and prams for infants and young children.
What happens if the canyon closes or you cancel?
For the day trip, a weather closure of the canyon is decided by the canyon operators or Navajo Parks and Recreation. The listing considers it extremely unlikely and says it is alerted only as the group nears the canyon. The outing then keeps Horseshoe Bend and Glen Canyon Dam. The canyon part earns a partial refund, minus processing fees.
In both listings, the refund is full if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. For the day trip, the listing announces a $50 rescheduling fee within 24 hours of the tour date. The hike listing says a cancellation is possible in bad weather, without detailing what follows.
Which one should you choose for Antelope Canyon from Las Vegas?
- You are staying in Las Vegas and want the canyon and Horseshoe Bend on the same day, without driving: the day trip.
- You are already in Page and only want the canyon: the guided hike.
- You prefer a small group: the hike, 15 people at most against 57 for the day trip.
- You want to limit time on the road: the hike, since the day trip involves about 4.5 hours of driving each way.
- You want lunch included: the day trip.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend day trip from Las Vegas?
From 14 to 15 hours according to the listing, 15 to 16 hours in one of its sections. The drive takes about 4.5 hours each way. The program has 2 hours at Lower Antelope Canyon and 1 hour at Horseshoe Bend. Pickup is between 4:50 and 5:30 am.
Is lunch included in the day trip from Las Vegas?
Yes. The trip includes a catered-style lunch, a granola bar and bottled water. It also includes Wi-Fi on board, Horseshoe Bend admission and the Navajo permit. Tips, with 15 to 20% suggested, are not included.
Do you have to pay a national park entrance fee for Antelope Canyon?
No, according to the day trip listing: no national park entrance fee is charged for the sites visited. Admission to Lower Antelope Canyon, with a Navajo guide, and entry to Horseshoe Bend are included in the price.
Can you visit Lower Antelope Canyon without a day trip from Las Vegas?
Yes: a guided hike of about 1 to 1.5 hours leaves from Dixies Lower Antelope Canyon, in Page. No transport is provided and you must check in 45 minutes before. The group has 15 people at most, and same-day availability is not guaranteed.
What happens if Antelope Canyon is closed because of the weather?
The decision rests with the canyon operators or Navajo Parks and Recreation. According to the day trip listing, the outing then keeps Horseshoe Bend and Glen Canyon Dam. The canyon part is partially refunded, minus processing fees.
Is Lower Antelope Canyon difficult to walk?
The route includes stairs and ladders: the hike listing counts five flights of stairs and eight ladders with handrails. It requires a moderate level of fitness and advises against the tour in case of spinal injury or pregnancy.
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