Explore Secret Antelope Canyon on a Navajo-guided slot canyon tour near Page, Arizona. Like the well-known Navajo Tours of Upper Antelope Canyon, this experience takes you deep into the same canyon system, but to a quieter, less crowded section where small groups of 12 or fewer have room to photograph the swirling sandstone walls without being rushed.

Walk through one of the longest slot canyons toured on the Navajo Nation, with towering walls of orange and red sandstone carved by centuries of flash floods
Ride a shaded open-air 4x4 truck on a thrilling off-road drive through sandy washes and rolling desert hills
Photograph vivid light beams, spiraling rock formations, and color gradients that shift with the time of day
Hear your Navajo guide share the cultural significance of the canyon, the geology of the formations, and stories of the land
Enjoy easy walk-in access with no ladders or staircases, making the canyon accessible for families and visitors of all fitness levels

For discerning travelers, Secret Antelope Canyon offers the same stunning geology with a fraction of the crowds and a more personal, unhurried experience.

What's Included

Expert Navajo guide for up to 2 hours
Round-trip transportation in a shaded, climate-controlled 4x4 vehicle
Exclusive access to Secret Antelope Canyon on the Navajo Nation
Photography assistance and tips from your guide
Small group experience (12 guests or fewer)

Things to know

Suitable for ages 6 and older. The walk into the canyon is approximately 300 meters on flat, sandy ground with no ladders or staircases. The canyon itself involves walking on uneven terrain and navigating narrow spaces where walls may be only a few feet apart. Good physical condition is recommended. Closed-toe shoes with good grip are required. Bring water, a hat, sunscreen, and a camera or smartphone. There is no running water at the site; restroom facilities are clean porta potties. Consider using restrooms in town before arriving. No pets or service animals are permitted per Navajo Nation law. Tours may be canceled or rescheduled in the event of heavy rain or flash flood warnings. Tipping your guide is appreciated but not required.

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this guided slot canyon tour. The experience lasts up to 2 hours total, including transportation and time in the canyon.

After checking in at the tour office, your group boards a shaded, open-air 4x4 tour truck and sets off from Page on Highway 89.

Off-Road Drive

The first stretch is a short three-mile drive along the highway, followed by a six-mile off-road route through the desert landscape south of Lake Powell. The truck navigates sandy washes and rolling hills, giving you a feel for the scale of the open Navajo land. Your guide points out features of the terrain and shares stories of how the land has been used by the Navajo people for generations.

Secret Antelope Canyon

The truck stops near the canyon entrance, and you walk approximately 300 meters on flat, sandy ground to reach the mouth of the slot canyon. There are no ladders, staircases, or climbing sections. Once inside, the walls rise high on both sides and narrow to just a few feet apart in places, with sandstone surfaces that swirl in layers of orange, red, pink, and purple. Your guide leads you through the canyon at a relaxed pace, stopping to point out formations shaped by thousands of years of flash floods and wind erosion. Depending on the time of day, light beams may reach the canyon floor, creating the vivid shafts of color that have made the Antelope Canyon system famous among photographers worldwide. Your guide helps with camera angles and phone settings so you can capture the best possible images. You will have up to an hour inside the canyon to photograph, explore, and listen to your guide share the cultural and geological significance of this sacred Navajo site.

Return Drive

After exiting the canyon, the group reboard the truck for the return drive back to the tour office. Your guide is available for questions and will often share recommendations for other things to see in the Page area.

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