The Antelope Canyon has been quite popular in recent years. However, due to the size of the location, they can only open to a limited amount of guests each day. If you want to visit the antelope canyon (upper or lower), be sure to book your tickets ahead of time. Besides Antelope Canyon, most people also visit the Horseshoe Bend nearby.

In fact, one of the reasons why Antelope Canyon is so popular is that the most expensive photography in the world was shot here inside the Upper Antelope. Since the upper antelope has this mysterious light beam, it is difficult to get a ticket for the upper antelope, especially during the summer time. It is often sold out, and you should definitely book in advance if you want to visit the Upper Antelope Canyon.

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Many people are curious about the difference between upper and lower antelope canyon. In fact, both locations have very similar views, but with slightly different dynamics. Below, we use a table to compare both of them side by side, so you can see the difference and decide which one you are more interested in.

Time

People look to see the light beam when visiting Upper Antelope.The best time to enter Upper Antelope Canyon is noon.The best time to enter the Lower Antelope Canyon is between morning and noon.

In order to take good photos, it relies on good lighting. Therefore, it's important to choose the time of the day that the there's most sufficient amount of natural lighting from the sun.

Date

To see the light beam, it is best to visit between March to October, and from the end of March to the beginning of April, and from the end of September to the beginning of October is a slightly off season, but there are still many people. During the summer it's ususally hard to get tickets and is sold out nearly every day.Overall, spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit the Antelope Canyon.Although there are more usual sunshine hours in summer, it is usually the most crowded.

Tour overview

The one-way drive from Antelope Valley to Las Vegas is about 4.5 hours, so if you are directly with the group you can save yourself the hassle of driving. Since the Antelope Canyon is very close to the Horseshoe Bay (about 15 minutes apart), almost all the Antelope Valley groups from Las Vegas will take you to Horseshoe Bay.

The main task is to help you solve the traffic back and forth. Whether you are a group or a self-driving car, you will buy tickets outside the Antelope Valley and enter the park through Indian merchants and Indian guides.

In general, the Antelope Valley group will gather around 5 or 6 in the morning and head all the way to Arizona. On the way, you will take a break at the gas station. If you have not purchased a meal or have your own meal, you can buy some food at this time.

When you arrive near the town of Page, you will first stop at Horseshoe Bay, which is about 11. Then, after stopping at Horseshoe Bay, you will arrive at Antelope Valley as soon as possible to report to the park. After entering the park, about 1 hours around the park, you will get on the train and get ready to return. There will also be a break in the middle of the return journey.

Tips and notes

You will need to climb a small hill and walk for about 1.5 mins before getting to the cliff of the Horseshoe Bend. The total walk back and forth is about 2.4 miles.. The journey is to climb the small uphill first, then go downhill, and the return journey is reversed. The main climb is uphill and another small downhill comes back.

Usually with the group, you will stay in this place for more than an hour. For general footwork, you need to take 40-50 minutes. On the horseshoe bay, there are about 20-30 minutes to take pictures. The time is sufficient but not too long.

It is especially hot in the summer, it is recommended to drink enough water and wear thin long sleeves to protect the sun.

The one-day bus group departing from Las Vegas, the total distance of Antelope Valley and Horseshoe Bay is about 9 hours. It takes about one hour to pick up people in the morning and return to the back. The total journey is about 14 hours. If you participate in a small group, the experience will be better, because the transfer will not take so much time, and will not waste too much time in the collection, waiting for others.

The group fees for the upper and lower antelope groups are the same, and the price difference is the difference between the price of the tickets for the upper and lower antelopes themselves. Since the Upper Antelope Valley is more popular, it is usually sold a few weeks ago. If you need to book, please check in early, especially during the summer vacation. It is recommended to book more than one week ago.

Antelope Valley group fee and group booking

1. Antelope Valley, Horseshoe Bay Day Tour Bus Group (Click here to book)

Upper Antelope: Includes tickets for $155/person (plus meals + $9/person)
Lower Antelope: Includes tickets for $125/person (plus meals + $9/person)

Note: In addition to the tour fare of the one-day bus group, the tour guide will collect tips from everyone before the end of the tour (this tip is for tour guides and drivers, 10 yuan / person).

2. Antelope Valley, Horseshoe Bay, Lake Powell Day Tour Maxtour Exquisite Small Group (Click here to find out more)

Lower Antelope: Includes tickets for breakfast, lunch, snacks and snacks $199/person

Participate in the Maxtour exquisite small group as a whole to have a more comfortable experience. For more information, please refer to: [Strictly selected merchants] Maxtour Americans take you on a tour Meet Maxtour. Can also goMaxtour's official websiteSee more information.

3. An exquisite small group charter tour of Antelope Valley and Horseshoe Bay (3 people can travel)

Directly pack a car, and a Chinese driver and team leader will serve you all day. Due to the small group of buses, it is possible to save some other people and the time of pick-up compared to the big bus group. The journey takes about 12 hours, starting at around 5:30 am to 6:00 pm and returning to Las Vegas at about 6 pm.

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InThe park. You will be guided by local Indians. Most of these Indian tour guides are very professional and will teach you how to take different photos for different angles.. They will tell you which filter to turn on your iPhone, and from which angle to see what shape and scenery. Some tour guides will also directly assist the guests. They are very professional and dedicated.At the end, it is recommended to tip these local tour guides 2-5 dollars per person..

Extra Tips

Many people asked if the tour goes to both Upper and Lower Antelope with the one day tour. The quick answer is no. Because of the time limit, the one-day tour can only take you to either the upper antelope or the lower antelope. If you want to go to both upper and lower antelope, you need to drive there yourself and stay at least two days and one night, then buy tickets to enter both sides. You can also join a two-days tour.

1. Maxtour's exquisite two-day small group (Grand Canyon, Antelope Valley, Horseshoe Bay)

If you have two days, it is recommended to participate in Maxtour's exquisite two-day group. The advantage of the small group is that the action is faster and you can visit more attractions at the same time and experience more comfort. The attractions that Maxtour's two-day tour will take you include: Day 1: 66 Highway, Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, Day 2: Antelope Valley (Lower Antelope), Horseshoe Bay.

Want to know why we recommend Maxtour like this? Refer to our article: [Strictly selected merchants] Maxtour Americans take you on a tour – Grand Canyon, Antelope Valley

2. Southwest Photography Prestige Two-days Tour

If you want to visit the most attractions in the shortest possible time. The latest products in the winter of 2018: Southwest Photography Prestige Two-days Tour – Two days to visit the three national parks (Zion, Bryce, South Gorge), plus the Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. The cost of a two-person room is 240/person, and the three-person room is 220/person. (The fee does not include the Antelope Canyon ticket). But the tempo of the tour is very fast, and you will only stay for a small while at each location.

In addition, we have selected some multi-day tours on Toursforfun website for your reference.

Two days

• National Park Classic Tour: Upper Antelope Canyon + Zion National Park + Bryce Canyon National Park + Grand Canyon National Park + Horseshoe Bend
• (2 Day) Meixi National Park Exquisite Tour: Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell, Antelope Canyon

Three days

• (3 Day) Photographic Regiment: Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bay, Zion Park, Bryce Canyon, Lake Powell

Four days

• West Giant Ring Essential Tour: Antelope Canyon + Great National Parks + Lake Powell + Monument Valley + Highway 10 Pearl Williams Town
• [Explosive of the Year] (4 Day) Explore the beauty of the West (Antelope Valley on the Paradise of Photography): Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Horseshoe Bay

Antelope Canyon

Antelope Canyon is located in the northern Arizona, United States, under the Navajo (NavajoAboriginal Protected Areas, according to the history of the Navajo, the Antelope Canyon used to be the habitat of the Pronghorn Antelope and is one of the world's most famous slit-shaped canyons.

The Antelope Canyon is managed by Navajo Parks and Recreation and belongs to the Indian reservation. You must be led by a local guide and take a truck jeep from the management station to the entrance to enter the Upper Antelope. For Lower Antelope, you will also be guided by a local and line up to enter the park.

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend is located next to Page in the border of Arizona and Utah. The river is located on the road 89, just Twenty minutes drive from the Antelope Canyon. Once you get there, expect to walk for about thirty mins as there's a small hill and about a mile from the cliff where you watch the Horseshoe Bend.

The Colorado River is a small U-shaped river course in Arizona, standing on the Horseshoe Bay overlooking the entire river, a breathtaking scenery. It is like a standing next to the cliff. It can be quite a thrilling experience.

In addition, it is used as the background image of the Tripadvisor "Things to do" page.

Wikipedia – Antelope Valley page

In addition to Antelope Valley and Horseshoe Bay, we also offer tours such as the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and Helicopter Regiment. Please feel free to contact us at contact@ifunvegas.com