The option to take a photography tour is over. If you don’t mind sacrificing ideal lighting to avoid the worst of the crowds, go early or go late in the afternoon. Midday is the most popular time to visit Antelope Canyon because the lighting is the best at this time. Even if you reserve a 1 pm time slot, your tour group could end up waiting in line to enter the canyon, especially during the peak summer months.īook your tickets online in advance! This is recommended especially during peak season. That is 30 people every 30 minutes and the canyon can fill up fast. Both companies run tours every 30 minutes, with approximately 10 to 15 people per group.
There are two tour companies that run tours into Lower Antelope Canyon: Ken’s Tours and Dixie Ellis’ Tours. It costs $55 per person for this tour, plus taxes, service charges, and an additional $8 for the Navajo Park Permit Fee. There are several companies offering tours into the canyon. Antelope Canyon can only be visited on a tour.