Antelope Canyon is near Page, Arizona, about 4.5 hoursâ drive from Las Vegas, so day trips start early and longer tours add the Grand Canyon, Zion or Bryce on the way. Tours enter either Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon, and each tour page says which one; most also stop at Horseshoe Bend.
Antelope Canyon is near Page, Arizona, about four and a half hours by road from Las Vegas, so a day trip starts before sunrise and returns late in the evening. Multi-day tours break up the drive with an overnight near Page and add stops such as the Grand Canyon, Zion or Bryce. If you prefer a lighter pace, a tour with at least one night on the road is easier.
Upper Antelope Canyon is a flat, easy walk at ground level and is known for light beams around midday in the warmer months. Lower Antelope Canyon is narrower, with stairs and ladders, and many visitors find its shapes and colors more varied. Choose Upper for an easier walk, and Lower if you are comfortable with stairs and want a more adventurous route.
If you have two days or more, yes. The Grand Canyon South Rim and Horseshoe Bend sit along the same route, so multi-day tours cover all three without backtracking. A day trip can only fit Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, since adding the Grand Canyon would make the day too long. Check the tour page for the order of stops and where you stay overnight.
Spring and fall bring comfortable temperatures for the drive and the walk at Horseshoe Bend. Summer is hot outside the canyon, but midday is the best time to see light beams in Upper Antelope Canyon. Winter is quieter and cooler, with softer light inside the canyon. Tours run most of the year, so check the departure calendar on each tour page.
Horseshoe Bend is a curve of the Colorado River near Page, seen from a cliff-top viewpoint. Most Antelope Canyon tours stop there. The walk from the parking area to the viewpoint is about 1.5 miles round trip on a wide, mostly flat path with little shade, so bring water and a hat in warm weather.