Vegas: Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour at Golden Hour
Navajo Nation, Las Vegas
Depart from Las Vegas and enter the Navajo Nation with a local Navajo Guide. Discover wonders like Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend and experience the tour in your preferred language.
This guided day tour from Las Vegas explores Navajo lands, featuring Horseshoe Bend, Antelope Canyon, and Glen Canyon, suitable for all ages able to walk uneven terrain.
Highlights
- View Horseshoe Bend’s unique river formation from the best vantage point
- Photograph Antelope Canyon during Golden Hour for optimal lighting
- Tour with a guide speaking your preferred language
- Visit Glen Canyon Dam viewpoint for panoramic views
- Explore Navajo Nation with a local Navajo guide
Description
Depart Las Vegas for a scenic tour into Navajo territory guided by a local expert. The tour includes visits to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon during Golden Hour (10am–3pm), when sunlight highlights the canyon’s contours. Experience the interplay of light and shadow on surreal landscapes while learning about local history and geology.
The tour begins with breakfast in St. George, Utah, home to the oldest continuously operating Mormon temple. Following breakfast, visit Horseshoe Bend to observe the Colorado River’s horseshoe-shaped meander recognized worldwide for its distinctive shape.
Next, explore Antelope Canyon, known as “where the water runs through the rocks” in Navajo folklore. Your local guide will lead you through the canyon, showcasing light shafts and dune-like formations created by wind and water over millennia.
After lunch, continue to the Glen Canyon viewpoint for expansive views of the area. The tour concludes with a return bus ride to Las Vegas in the evening.
Includes
- Round-trip transportation by air-conditioned minibus
- Antelope Canyon entrance fee
- Horseshoe Bend entrance fee
- Glen Canyon viewpoint entrance fee
- Tour guides including local Navajo guide
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Important Information
- Guides available in multiple languages throughout the tour, providing commentary and assistance
- All ages allowed; infants must use a backpack or chest carrier
- Group may visit Lower, Upper, or X Canyon depending on weather and crowd conditions
- Participants must walk approximately 1.5 miles (2.5 km) on uneven surfaces
- Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended
- Antelope Canyon may close without notice during inclement weather; refunds are at Navajo discretion
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and a camera. Book early to secure your preferred date and guide language.
