Grand Canyon National Park Day Tours
Planning a family vacation to the Grand Canyon National Park? You'll find no shortage of exciting family activities and once-in-a-lifetime sightseeing opportunities during your stay! However, if you realize you have a spare day in your trip with nothing planned, you can take your sightseeing adventure to the next level with a day trip to the nearby town of Page, Arizona - home of some of the world's most famous and beautiful natural destinations.
Day Trips Near the Grand Canyon
You may have never heard of Page, Arizona, which is nestled deep within the Northern Arizona desert. However, surrounding this quaint community are some of the world's most incredible ancient landforms, including Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.
Best Page, AZ Day Tour
You can explore both Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend on a Grand Canyon day tour with plenty of time to take photos and create lifelong memories during your vacation. Best of all, you'll skip the 2.5-3-hour drive from the canyon and fly in a touring airplane specifically designed for sightseeing! En route to Page, you'll find aerial views of the Grand Canyon, the wild Arizona desert, and the sparkling waters of Lake Powell with over 2,000 miles of rippling shoreline.
Antelope Canyon Tour Details
Antelope Canyon is divided into two regions: Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. This day trip features a guided tour into Lower Antelope Canyon, aptly named as it is located beneath the surface of the Arizona desert. The entirety of Antelope Canyon is property of the local Navajo Nation, and daily tours are available to visitors from around the world.
Upon landing at the Page Municipal Airport, ground transportation will be waiting for your journey to Lower Antelope Canyon. Your Navajo guide will lead your group down a set of steps into the depths of this world-famous slot canyon. You'll traverse the winding sandstone corridors, take photos of the rippling rock formations found within the canyon walls, and might even witness the rare light beams that radiate to the sand floor from the surface. Your Navajo guide will describe the history of this slot canyon and its importance to their tribe, answer any questions, and help take professional-looking photos.
What to Know Before Visiting Antelope Canyon
How Far is Antelope Canyon from the Grand Canyon?
Antelope Canyon is located about 134 miles from the Grand Canyon National Park, or about a 2-hour 15-minute drive. You can cut your travel time by more than half when you choose to fly to Antelope Canyon instead! The scenic flight is just over 50 minutes each way.
Do You Have to Pay to Tour Antelope Canyon?
Yes. All visitors to Antelope Canyon must pay for their tour either through a verified tour operator, either local to Page, Arizona or a legitimate operator at the Grand Canyon National Park or Las Vegas, like Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters.
Can You Just Visit Antelope Canyon by Yourself?
No - because Antelope Canyon is property of the Navajo Nation, visitors to Page are not permitted to enter either Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon on their own. All visitors must be a part of a legitimate tour group, including a tour from the Grand Canyon National Park.
See Horseshoe Bend in Page, AZ
In addition to your guided Lower Antelope Canyon tour, passengers will also receive transport to Horseshoe Bend before their flight back to the Grand Canyon National Park! This famous section of the Colorado River curves in a near-perfect circle, creating an eroded canyon 1,000 feet deep.
You'll make a short hike from the parking area to the edge of Horseshoe Bend, where you can gaze down at the raging river waters that continue to carve this impressive landform. There will be ample time for photos and exploring before returning to the Page air terminal for the return flight to the Grand Canyon National Park.
Why Book an Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Day Tour
Here are the primary reasons that flying to Page, Arizona is the best way to experience these incredible natural destinations:
- Reach Antelope Canyon Faster: Instead of spending over 2 hours in the car each way, you can arrive in Page, AZ in just 50 minutes!
- Unparalleled Travel Experience: Your aircraft is equipped with climate control, plush seating, noise-cancelling headphones that offer music and narration in a variety of languages, and oversized windows for aerial photography.
- See Aerial Views Along the Way: from your airplane window, you'll see the Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, and the majestic Arizona desert.
- Antelope Canyon Fees are Included: Don't worry about making a separate tour reservation or waiting in line to visit Antelope Canyon - all entry fees are included.
- No Need to Worry About Transportation: Ground transportation will shuttle passengers from the Page Municipal Airport to Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and back to the air terminal.
- Lunch is Included: Each passenger will receive a box lunch to enjoy during their adventure.
Book Your Antelope Canyon Adventure with Papillon!
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters is the world's largest and longest-running air tour operator, with our first flight over the Grand Canyon taking to the skies in 1965. Over the past 60 years, our tour offerings have expanded to include adventures to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend, Bryce Canyon, and over the Las Vegas Strip.
Our Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon Adventure is the ultimate Grand Canyon day tour for families, friend groups, couples, or anyone who wants to experience all of the most stunning landscapes in the American Southwest!