Dixie's Lower Antelope Canyon Tour with Navajo Guide

Your experience

Journey through Lower Antelope Canyon’s sculpted sandstone on a 1–1.5-hour guided walking tour led by Navajo experts.

Getting started

Arrive at the check-in booth near the main entrance 45 minutes before your tour, where your guide will greet you and review safety guidelines. After a short 10-minute walk along a rocky and sandy trail, your group will descend five flights of stairs into the canyon’s largest cavern to begin the tour.

What to expect

Dixie's Lower Antelope Canyon Tour

This iconic slot canyon, carved over millennia by rain and wind, is renowned for its Navajo sandstone formations found only in the Southwest. The tour covers approximately 1.1 miles round trip, featuring narrow passageways and vibrant natural colors shaped by erosion.

Features

• Navajo sandstone walls: Marvel at swirling rock layers and vivid hues unique to this region, created by centuries of natural forces.

• Expert Navajo guides: Gain insight into Southwestern culture and the canyon’s significance from guides indigenous to the area.

• Intimate experience: Navigate the canyon’s eight ladders and handrails safely with personalized attention.

• Photography assistance: Get tips on capturing the canyon’s light and textures—your guide will even help you frame memorable shots.

• Cultural context: Learn about the canyon’s importance to the Navajo Nation and the geological story behind its dramatic “V” shape.