Upper Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend Vegas Trip

Name: Upper Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend Vegas Trip
Brand: LasVegasTour
Price: 259 USD
Availability: InStock

4.7(139 reviews)

•Provided by:National Park Express

⭐ 4.7/5 (139 reviews) | 💰 $259 | ⏱️ Duration: 15 hours | 👥 Up to 55 people

💡Does the Antelope Canyon tour from Las Vegas visit Upper or Lower Canyon?

This is a 15-hour day trip from Las Vegas that visits Upper Antelope Canyon, priced at $259 per person and including lunch. You spend about 60 minutes walking the sandstone corridor with a Navajo guide, then 90 minutes at Horseshoe Bend with a 1.5-mile round-trip hike, plus views of Lake Powell and Glen Canyon Dam. It suits travelers who want both sites in one long day and can walk unassisted on uneven, steep ground.

🎯 Why People Book This

Travelers book this to reach Upper Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend in one day from Las Vegas, without the long drive across Arizona on their own. The tradeoff is plain: 15 hours of round-trip travel for an hour with a Navajo guide inside the canyon and 90 minutes at the bend over the Colorado River. At USD 259 per person, with hotel pickup and lunch handled, it suits someone who wants to see both sites once and would rather not rent a car, plan the route, or book the canyon permit themselves. What you're really paying for is the logistics, not extra time at either stop.

🗺️ The Experience

The Upper Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend tour from Las Vegas is a 15-hour round-trip day by air-conditioned coach, run by National Park Express, with hotel pickup, lunch, all admissions and a Navajo-guided canyon walk included, priced at USD 259 per person.

What you are buying first is a long day someone else manages. The drive into northern Arizona covers a substantial stretch each way, so the bus, the WiFi, the meal and the bottle of water exist to make the transit part of the day survivable rather than something you fight through. Doing this yourself would mean a long haul behind the wheel, plus booking a Navajo guide separately, since Antelope Canyon can only be entered with one.

On the ground the time splits between two stops. You get 60 minutes inside Upper Antelope Canyon, the narrow sandstone corridor where light drops through the openings overhead, walked on foot with a local guide. Then 90 minutes at Horseshoe Bend, reached by a 1.5-mile round-trip hike, where the Colorado River makes its 280-degree turn a thousand feet below. Lake Powell, the Glen Canyon Dam overlook and the town of Kanab pass by from the window as viewing stops rather than walks.

The price is flat: the only build-your-own decision is the included Madame Tussaud ticket back in Vegas, redeemable on your own time. You are paying for two and a half hours at two viewpoints; the rest is the convenience of not driving there.

🤔 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: What you're actually buying isn't a shorter day at Upper Antelope and Horseshoe Bend, it's the willingness to sit on a coach for 15 hours to stand in the one slot canyon you can't see on a quick loop near Vegas. The slot itself is the draw here, not the drive, and for travelers who want it badly enough that the long haul reads as the price of admission, that math works. For everyone weighing it casually, those hours are a lot of road for two stops.

Worth it if:

you've decided you specifically want Upper Antelope's light beams and the Horseshoe Bend overlook, and the long day there and back doesn't change your mind
you'd rather be driven the full distance than rent a car and navigate Navajo land permits and tour timing yourself
you treat a 15-hour day as the cost of reaching scenery that simply isn't closer to Las Vegas

Skip it if:

the nearly identical Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend Full Day Trip covers the same two stops in 14-15 hours at $189 with a higher 4.9/5 rating, so if you're choosing on the numbers alone, this one has to earn the difference
you want big scenery without the longest possible day, and Bryce Zion's two national parks in 13 hours suits you better than two stops at the far end of a 15-hour round trip

Choose this over the Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend Full Day Trip if:

this specific operator's departure, timing or small-group setup is what you're after, because on stops, hours and price the cheaper, higher-rated trip is the default and this one is the considered exception

Tour at a Glance

Duration	15 hours
Price (from)	$259 per person
Departure	Hotel pickup included
Ages	All ages (infants ride as lap children)
Group size	Up to 9 per booking
Physical level	Easy (all fitness levels)
Languages	English
Operator	National Park Express
Cancellation	Non-refundable
Rating	4.7/5 (136 reviews)

DurationPrice (from)

15 hours$259 per person

DurationDeparture

15 hoursHotel pickup included

DurationAges

15 hoursAll ages (infants ride as lap children)

DurationGroup size

15 hoursUp to 9 per booking

DurationPhysical level

15 hoursEasy (all fitness levels)

DurationLanguages

15 hoursEnglish

DurationOperator

15 hoursNational Park Express

DurationCancellation

15 hoursNon-refundable

DurationRating

15 hours4.7/5 (136 reviews)

✅ What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle transport
Upper Antelope Canyon guided tour with Navajo guide
Horseshoe Bend admission
Lunch
Glen Canyon Dam overlook stop
WiFi on board
One complimentary bottle of water
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas admission tickets (bonus value)

❌ Not Included

Additional water beyond the one complimentary bottle
Gratuities for driver-guide and Navajo guide
Personal expenses
Hotel pickup and drop-off

🛡️ Practical Info

Departure / Pickup: Hotel pickup included for all travelers; allow time to store luggage before the bus arrives
Best Time to Visit: Early departure recommended for this 15-hour day trip; light inside Upper Antelope Canyon is best midday
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, extra water beyond the one bottle provided; no bags permitted inside Antelope Canyon — leave them on the bus
Free Cancellation: No refund available; all sales are final
Booking Tip: Group size is capped at 9 per booking; reserve early during peak spring and summer travel periods
Drive Time: Page, Arizona (canyon area) is a substantial drive from Las Vegas each way on this route
Physical Level: Suitable for all fitness levels; all guests must walk unassisted on uneven surfaces with steep inclines and declines
Minimum Age / Ages: Children ages 0–7 priced as child; adults 8 and up; infants must sit on an adult's lap; travelers 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Good to Know: Hiking sticks, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs are not permitted inside Antelope Canyon; tripods and video equipment are also prohibited; pets and service animals are not allowed on the tour

💡 Insider Tip

Your free Madame Tussaud tickets can be redeemed the day before through three days after the tour, so redeem them on a non-tour day—this is a 15-hour trip, and a separate Vegas afternoon is when you'll actually have time to use them.

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LasVegasTour Editorial Review

★★★★★★★★★★LasVegasTour Rating

“What you're buying here is two hours of canyon and overlook bracketed by a 15-hour day, so most of this purchase is the drive National Park Express handles for you. The trade-off is blunt: 60 minutes inside Upper Antelope Canyon and 90 at Horseshoe Bend against a full day in the seat. Worth it for first-timers without a rental car; skippable if you'd drive it yourself. Note the all-sales-final terms before booking.”

By LasVegasTour Editorial TeamJun 16, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

4.7(139 reviews)

Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through Viator

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Upper Antelope Canyon or Lower Antelope Canyon?▾

This tour visits Upper Antelope Canyon. You spend about 60 minutes there on a guided walking tour with a Navajo guide, along the corridor at the bottom of the canyon floor.

How much walking is involved at Horseshoe Bend?▾

There is a 1.5 mile round-trip hike at Horseshoe Bend, with about 90 minutes at the stop. The operator rates it suitable for all fitness levels, but all guests must be able to walk unassisted on uneven surfaces with elevation changes, including steep incline and decline. The overlook stands about 1,000 feet above the Colorado River.

Is lunch included in the price?▾

Yes. Lunch is included, along with one bottle of water. The facts don't specify the menu or location, so confirm details with the operator if you have dietary needs. Bring additional water if you need it.

What are the Madame Tussauds tickets mentioned?▾

All bookings as of May 13 receive admission tickets to Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas at no additional cost. Tickets can be redeemed one day before your tour date and up to three days after. Redeem them once you receive your tour confirmation email from National Park Express. For issues, call the operator at +1 (702) 948-4190.

How long is the drive each way?▾

The full tour runs 15 hours round-trip from Las Vegas. The one-way drive time isn't specified in the tour details; confirm with the operator when booking.

Is hotel pickup included?▾

Yes. Hotel pickup is included for all travelers. Limit personal luggage to one item per guest; extra luggage is by request at an additional charge. If you store luggage at your hotel, allow time to do so and reach the pickup location before departure.

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