Lower Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend Day Trip Las Vegas

4.9(443 reviews)
β€’Provided by:MaxTour
⭐ 4.9/5 (443 reviews) | πŸ’° $229.99 | ⏱️ Duration: 15.5 hours | πŸ‘₯ Up to 14 people
πŸ’‘Does the Lower Antelope Canyon tour include a Navajo guide?
Yes, this 15.5-hour small-group day trip from Las Vegas explores Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide and runs $229.99 per person. You travel by air-conditioned van with breakfast, lunch, and snacks, spend 75 minutes in the canyon, then hike to the Horseshoe Bend overlook and view Lake Powell. Best for travelers with at least moderate fitness who can handle some hiking and a long day; not advised during pregnancy or with spinal or heart conditions.

🎯 Why People Book This

What you're booking here is a single day that reaches two of the Southwest's most photographed spots from Las Vegas, with 75 minutes inside Lower Antelope Canyon alongside a Navajo guide and another 75 at the Horseshoe Bend overlook. The price is USD 229.99, and it covers breakfast, a hot lunch, water and snacks in a small group capped at 14. The real choice is a 15.5-hour round trip versus driving the distance yourself, since these canyons sit hours from the Strip and you'd otherwise spend the day at the wheel instead of at the rim.

πŸ—ΊοΈ The Experience

The Small-Group Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Tour is a 15.5-hour day trip from Las Vegas by climate-controlled van, run by MaxTour with a Navajo guide on site, priced at USD 229.99 per person with breakfast and lunch included.
This is a long haul built around a short payoff, and you should know that before you book. The day starts and ends at the North Door Tour Lobby of Paris Las Vegas, and most of those hours are the road: the route runs through the Virgin River Gorge and the town of Kanab, Utah, on the way to the Arizona-Utah line. Set against the full day, the time on the ground is brief but front-loaded with the two places people come for.
What you actually walk is concentrated. Lower Antelope Canyon gets 75 minutes, threaded through its narrow sandstone passageways with the guide who reads the light and the rock. Horseshoe Bend gets another 75, a short hike out to the overlook where the Colorado River bends in its U-shape a thousand feet below. Lake Powell, the second-largest man-made lake in the country, is a 20-minute stop for the view. That is a short stretch on site against a day that runs over fifteen.
The price is close to all-in. Breakfast, a sandwich or burrito lunch, water and snacks are covered; there are no paid viewpoint tiers to decide between, only gratuities and a hotel pickup you arrange yourself. You are buying the driving as much as the canyon, and for someone who would rather not do that drive alone, the hours are the point.

πŸ€” Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: The real choice here is how much of your day you're willing to spend in transit to stand inside Lower Antelope Canyon and on the rim above Horseshoe Bend. This is a 15.5-hour day for people who want those two specific places and accept that most of the hours are the drive to reach them. The 4.9 rating from 439 reviewers tells you the day works; what it doesn't tell you is whether you're the kind of traveler who'd rather give up a full day than miss the slot canyon.
Worth it if:
  • you want the narrow walls of Lower Antelope Canyon specifically, and the long round trip is a price you'll pay once to see it
  • you'd rather be driven the whole way and walk the canyon and the bend than handle the route and the timed canyon entry yourself
  • you treat the drive as part of the trip, not dead time, and a 15.5-hour day doesn't put you off
Skip it if:
  • you mainly want red rock scenery without surrendering the whole day, in which case the 6-hour Valley of Fire Small Group trip gets you out and back with most of the day intact
  • canyon hiking and a clifftop overlook aren't what pull you, and two national parks would, which is what the 13-hour Bryce Zion trip is built around
Choose this over the Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend Full Day Trip if:
  • the slot canyon is the reason you're going and you want the version focused on Lower Antelope specifically, rather than saving the $40 and taking the broader full-day routing

Tour at a Glance

Duration15.5 hours
Price (from)$229.99 per person
DepartureMeet at the start point
AgesAges 5+
Group sizeUp to 14 per booking
Physical levelModerate
LanguagesEnglish
OperatorMaxTour
CancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Rating4.9/5 (440 reviews)
DurationPrice (from)
15.5 hours$229.99 per person
DurationDeparture
15.5 hoursMeet at the start point
DurationAges
15.5 hoursAges 5+
DurationGroup size
15.5 hoursUp to 14 per booking
DurationPhysical level
15.5 hoursModerate
DurationLanguages
15.5 hoursEnglish
DurationOperator
15.5 hoursMaxTour
DurationCancellation
15.5 hoursFree up to 24 hours before
DurationRating
15.5 hours4.9/5 (440 reviews)

βœ… What's Included

  • Round-trip transport in climate-controlled van
  • Continental breakfast
  • Fresh sandwich or burrito lunch from local shop
  • Bottled water and snacks throughout the day
  • Lower Antelope Canyon entrance and Navajo guide
  • Horseshoe Bend access

❌ Not Included

  • Gratuities for driver-guide and Navajo guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

πŸ›‘οΈ Practical Info

  • Departure / Pickup: Meet at the North Door Tour Lobby of Paris Las Vegas (no hotel pickup provided)
  • Best Time to Visit: Depart early; this is a 15.5-hour full-day trip, so plan the night before to arrive at the meeting point rested and on time
  • What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes suitable for light hiking, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera
  • Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure
  • Booking Tip: Group size is capped at 14 per booking; reserve in advance during spring and fall peak travel periods
  • Physical Level: Moderate fitness required; not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy
  • Minimum Age: 5 years old (tour accepts ages 5–99)
  • Good to Know: A small amount of hiking is required at both Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend; gratuities are not included in the price

πŸ’‘ Insider Tip

Lower Antelope Canyon gets just 75 minutes with your Navajo guide, and the famous light beams only appear when the sun is high, so target a midday entry by checking your slot when this canyon's narrow walls actually catch the light.
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LasVegasTour Editorial Review

4.5
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β€œWhat you're really buying here is a 15.5-hour transport solution to two places that don't fit a single day from Las Vegas without a guide. The catch is real: Lower Antelope Canyon gets 75 minutes and Horseshoe Bend another 75, but Lake Powell is just a 20-minute stop, and the meals and Navajo guide are included while the schedule is fixed. Worth the long day for first-timers who'd rather not drive; skip it if you want time to linger. The 4.9 across 440 reviews says MaxTour runs that day reliably.”

By LasVegasTour Editorial TeamJun 16, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

4.9(443 reviews)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Lower Antelope Canyon or Upper Antelope Canyon?β–Ύ

Lower Antelope Canyon. You explore it for about 75 minutes with a Navajo guide who leads you through the canyon's passageways.

How much walking is involved at Horseshoe Bend?β–Ύ

There is a hike out to the overlook, and the tour notes that a small amount of hiking is required. The exact distance isn't specified in the tour details. The operator recommends at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and the tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health.

Are meals really included or just snacks?β–Ύ

Meals are included. The tour provides a continental breakfast and a hot lunch, which is a sandwich or burrito from a local shop, plus bottled water and snacks.

What time does this tour depart Las Vegas?β–Ύ

The departure time isn't specified in the tour details. The tour runs 15.5 hours total and meets at the North Door Tour Lobby of Paris Las Vegas. Confirm the exact departure time with the operator when booking.

Is the Navajo guide fee included?β–Ύ

The tour includes Lower Antelope Canyon with a Navajo guide as part of the listed inclusions. The facts don't break out a separate guide fee. Gratuities are not included.

What happens if weather affects Antelope Canyon access?β–Ύ

This isn't specified in the tour details. The stated cancellation policy gives a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. For weather-related access or rescheduling, confirm with the operator.

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