Antelope Canyon

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Antelope Canyon - Arizona

What to do if you have little time : Lower Antelope Canyon

These 2 wonderful canyons are belonging to the Navajos indians. They are located on the East side of the city of Page. They were carved and sculpted by water and wind.

Tip : the best moment to visit the canyons is before 11:30 am or after 2 pm. The light then illuminates not directly the bottom of the canyon. It is better to take advantage of the light reflecting from the top of the canyon walls. However, for photographing large rays of light (rather in the upper), it is better to be around noon. The Indians will be happy to throw sand in these lines to make them more visible. Protect your camera !

Lower Antelope Canyon

Length and duration of the hike 0,6 mile - 1h30

Guided tour of 1h30

28$ in 2014

The visit of the canyon is a guided tour with about 15 person and a local guide. The tour lasts 1:30, which is quite satisfactory and we still have time to take pictures.

Accès : from the city of Page, the easiest way to go to Antelope Canyon is via US89 south and US98 East. In about 10 minutes, you'll be there.

Access is more difficult than upper Antelope Canyon, because the entrance is through a notch in the ground using ladders. Sometimes you have to squeeze between the rock.

Upper Antelope Canyon

Length and duration of the hike 0,1 mile - 1h30

Guided tour of 1h30

34$ in 2014

Unlike Antelope Canyon, access to Upper Antelope Canyon is from the bottom.

Access : From the city of Page, the easiest way to go to Antelope Canyon is via US89 south and US98 East. In about 10 minutes, you'll be there.

This canyon is the easiest to access. After parking your car, a Navajo guide will drive you to the entrance of the canyon. The visit is then by foot and is 200 meters long.

To see around

Lodging

The accommodations, although abundant in Page, are however insufficient and very expensive. It becomes very difficult to find accommodation in Page. We strongly advise you to book in advance. Otherwise, you may not find accommodation or pay very expensive. We have tested :

Page - Wahweap Campground : campsite located on the edge of lake Powell. This campground is large with many locations. These sites are large, equipped with a table and a barbecue. There is however only a few shady locations. The prices are quite high ($ 26 in 2014). The toilets are new and very clean (pay showers). There is a small supermarket at the office, to buy cold drinks or ice for the coolers.

Camping de Page

Lone Rock : campsite located on Lake Powell. No location defines, no table or pit fire. Dry toilets available. $ 14 per night in 2017. Emergency solution when the Wahweap Campground is full and the hotels are overpriced.

Page - Rodeway Inn : located in the center of Page. Hotel consistent with what you would expect from these chains. Breakfast included. Very high price but it is "normal" we are in Page ($ 220 per room for 4 people in September 2017).