Upper Antelope Lake Powell Day Trip Las Vegas

Name: Upper Antelope Lake Powell Day Trip Las Vegas
Brand: LasVegasTour
Price: 189 USD
Availability: InStock

4.3(23 reviews)

•Provided by:VIPTOUR

⭐ 4.3/5 (23 reviews) | 💰 $189 | ⏱️ Duration: 13 hours | 👥 Up to 55 people

💡Does the Upper Antelope Canyon day trip include a Navajo guide?

Yes, the 13-hour Upper Antelope Canyon day trip from Las Vegas ($189 per person) walks you through the slot canyon with a Navajo guide, though the Navajo permit fee is paid separately on site. You leave by van around 6 AM, spend about 75 minutes in the canyon, 60 at Horseshoe Bend, and stop at a Lake Powell overlook, with lunch and water included. Best for travelers fine with a long day and the canyon's strict rules: pants, closed-toe shoes, no bags or action cameras.

🎯 Why People Book This

The appeal here comes down to reaching three places in northern Arizona that sit far from Las Vegas, packed into 13 hours with the driving handled for you. For USD 189, you get a Navajo-guided walk through Upper Antelope Canyon plus stops at Horseshoe Bend and a Lake Powell overlook, none of which is realistic as a self-drive day from the Strip. The tradeoff is a long day and short time at each stop against not having to plan or drive any of it. People book this when the alternative is renting a car and giving up two days to do the same loop themselves.

🗺️ The Experience

The Upper Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and Lake Powell day trip is a 13-hour round trip from Las Vegas to Arizona's Navajo country, with a Navajo-guided walk through the slot canyon as its centerpiece, priced at USD 189 per person.

The day is built around the sandstone. Upper Antelope Canyon is a narrow slot the Navajo call "the place where water runs through rocks," and you spend 75 minutes inside it, led on foot by a Navajo guide because the canyon sits on tribal land and can only be entered that way. Horseshoe Bend gives you 60 minutes at an overlook 1,000 feet above the river's curve, and the Lake Powell stop is a brief 20-minute viewpoint, not a stay. Add those up and roughly two and a half hours of the day is spent on the ground; the rest is the road there and back in an air-conditioned van.

The base price covers what makes the day work: round-trip transport from the Circus Circus main entrance, Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend admission, lunch with a sandwich and chips, water and snacks. One cost sits outside it, the Navajo permit fee, paid on site. The upgrade tiers mostly decide your canyon entry slot rather than adding stops.

For someone who would rather not drive the long route themselves, that fare buys the logistics; the canyon is what you came for.

🤔 Is It Worth It?

Our verdict: Where this trip wins, and where it doesn't, is the destination pairing: Upper Antelope Canyon with Lake Powell rather than the more common Antelope-and-Horseshoe-Bend route. This is for the traveler who's already set on Upper Antelope specifically and wants the slot canyon plus the reservoir, not a checklist of the region's biggest names. At 13 hours out of Las Vegas, you're committing most of a day to two stops, so the pairing has to be the one you actually want.

Worth it if:

you want Upper Antelope's light beams and would rather pair them with Lake Powell than spend the day chasing the standard viewpoint circuit
you've accepted that a canyon day from Las Vegas runs 13 hours door to door and would rather be driven than handle the route yourself
the 4.3/5 rating doesn't worry you because the specific stops are what you came for, not a flawless logistics record

Skip it if:

the photo you actually want is Horseshoe Bend's overlook, in which case the Antelope Canyon Horseshoe Bend Full Day Trip pairs the canyon with that view and rates 4.9/5 for the same $189
you're not sure a long desert day is for you and would rather test the format closer in, where the Valley of Fire Small Group Day Trip runs 6 hours instead of 13

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

you'd take Lake Powell's water and shoreline over another canyon overlook, and the pairing matters more to you than the higher review score

Tour at a Glance

Duration	13 hours
Price (from)	$189 per person
Departure	Meet at the start point
Ages	Ages 0+
Group size	Up to 15 per booking
Physical level	Easy (all fitness levels)
Languages	English
Options	3 options
Operator	VIPTOUR
Cancellation	Non-refundable
Rating	4.3/5 (23 reviews)

DurationPrice (from)

13 hours$189 per person

DurationDeparture

13 hoursMeet at the start point

DurationAges

13 hoursAges 0+

DurationGroup size

13 hoursUp to 15 per booking

DurationPhysical level

13 hoursEasy (all fitness levels)

DurationLanguages

13 hoursEnglish

DurationOptions

13 hours3 options

DurationOperator

13 hoursVIPTOUR

DurationCancellation

13 hoursNon-refundable

DurationRating

13 hours4.3/5 (23 reviews)

✅ What's Included

Round-trip air-conditioned van/tour bus transport from Las Vegas
Upper Antelope Canyon admission with Navajo guide
Horseshoe Bend admission
Lake Powell viewpoint access
Lunch
Bottled water and granola bars/snacks
Pickup and drop-off service

❌ Not Included

Gratuities for driver-guide and Navajo guide
Personal expenses
Additional meals or beverages beyond what's provided

🛡️ Practical Info

Departure / Pickup: Meet at Circus Circus Main Entrance at 6:00 AM; no hotel pickup. Exact pickup time confirmed by the tour guide one day in advance.
Best Time to Visit: Departure is at 6:00 AM; confirm your pickup details the day before, as the guide contacts you the day prior.
What to Bring: Pants or shorts and closed-toe shoes required inside Antelope Canyon. Camera gear (tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, gimbals, GoPros, action cameras, camera bags) and bags of any kind are not permitted inside the canyon. Bring only what you can carry on your person. Navajo permit fee must be paid on-site and is not included.
Free Cancellation: No refund available; all sales are final.
Booking Tip: Tour requires a minimum number of travelers to operate; book early and confirm with your guide the day before departure. Specify your lunch choice (beef, turkey, or veggie) at that time — turkey is the default.
Physical Level: Suitable for all fitness levels; not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Specialized infant seats available.
Minimum Age / Ages: Open to all ages (0–100); maximum group size of 15 per booking.
Good to Know: Pets and service animals are not permitted. Skirts and dresses are not allowed inside Antelope Canyon. Destinations may close due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

💡 Insider Tip

The Navajo permit fee for Antelope Canyon is the one cost not bundled into your $189, and it's payable on site, so bring cash or card for it separately rather than expecting it to be settled at booking.

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LasVegasTour Editorial Review

★★★★★★★★★★LasVegasTour Rating

“What you're really buying here is a single long day that reaches three Arizona landmarks Las Vegas can't, and the math shows where the value sits. The canyon gets 75 minutes with a Navajo guide and Horseshoe Bend 60, but Lake Powell is a 20-minute overlook, so treat it as a bonus stop, not a destination. Worth the 13 hours if you'd rather not drive the round trip yourself; skip it if you want unhurried time in the slot canyon. The all-sales-final policy with a minimum-traveler clause is the real risk to weigh.”

By LasVegasTour Editorial TeamJun 16, 2026

⭐ Guest Reviews

4.3(23 reviews)

Verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour through Viator

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon?▾

The tour title and upgrade options refer to Upper Antelope Canyon. Note that the itinerary description mentions either Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon, so confirm the specific canyon with the operator when booking.

How much walking is required at Horseshoe Bend?▾

This isn't specified in the tour details. The stop lasts 60 minutes and includes the overlook with a view of the river bend. Confirm walking distance with the operator when booking. The tour is listed as suitable for all physical fitness levels but is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

Are meals included in the tour price?▾

Yes. Lunch is included and consists of a sandwich, chips, and water. You can choose beef, turkey, or veggie, and you must tell your guide your choice one day before the tour. Turkey is the default if you don't specify. Bottled water and granola bars or snacks are also included.

How long is the drive from Las Vegas to Page, Arizona?▾

This isn't specified in the tour details. The full tour runs 13 hours and uses an air-conditioned vehicle from Las Vegas and back. Confirm the drive time with the operator when booking.

Is the Navajo guide included at Antelope Canyon?▾

Yes. A Navajo guide leads you through Antelope Canyon. Note the Navajo permit fee is not included and must be paid on site.

What is the group size for this tour?▾

Bookings are for 1 to 15 people per booking. This tour also requires a minimum number of travelers. If it is canceled for not meeting that minimum, you will be offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

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