Navajo-owned Antelope Canyon Tours is the original outfitter to Upper Antelope Canyon, pairing deep cultural roots with decades of guiding expertise. Friendly, knowledgeable guides lead small groups through sculpted sandstone corr...
The canyon itself is absolutely stunning, and several guides really make this tour shine. Morgan, Sunny, Cindy, and Wally get enthusiastic shout-outs for their knowledge of Navajo history, photography tips that help visitors capture those tricky lighting conditions, and genuine warmth that elevates the experience. The comfortable shuttle buses surprised some visitors pleasantly, and the logistics generally run smoothly with clear email directions and punctual departures. That said, overcrowding is a real concern here. Multiple reviews mention feeling rushed through the canyon like cattle, with long waits just to enter and tour guides pushing groups to move faster because of bottlenecks from multiple tour companies operating simultaneously. A few guides seemed disengaged or struggled to communicate with their groups. The check-in process can involve unexpectedly long waits with lots of people moving through at once. If you book, understand that this is a popular attraction with tight scheduling, so the experience may feel more rushed than intimate. Early morning tours in October seemed to fare better for crowds, and having a standout guide like Morgan or Sunny appears to make all the difference in turning a potentially stressful situation into something memorable.
This place is definitely worth the hype! And I say that as someone who drove for over 3 hours from Cottonwood to Page. The tour was led by Sunny, a real Navajo man. He took our group to the area (which is on actual Navajo territory) via a van, and it was a slightly bumpy but fun, scenic ride. Throughout the tour, Sunny gave us lots of information about the history of the Navajo people and the canyon. He also helped all of us snag some superb photos and showed us some cool features inside. I don't want to reveal too much, but I'm sure you will enjoy the tour. The price might seem a bit steep, but I think it's worth it. You are technically on their land, and they're being gracious enough to allow us into areas that only they have access to. Alongside the actual drive and the information provided on tour, your support goes directly to the people who maintain the canyon. It could be a once in a lifetime experience for you. I say go for it!
Marvin Martelly (Mobbinator)
October 10, 2025
This place is definitely worth the hype! And I say that as someone who drove for over 3 hours from Cottonwood to Page. The tour was led by Sunny, a real Navajo man. He took our group to the area (which is on actual Navajo territory) via a van, and it was a slightly bumpy but fun, scenic ride. Throughout the tour, Sunny gave us lots of information about the history of the Navajo people and the canyon. He also helped all of us snag some superb photos and showed us some cool features inside. I don't want to reveal too much, but I'm sure you will enjoy the tour. The price might seem a bit steep, but I think it's worth it. You are technically on their land, and they're being gracious enough to allow us into areas that only they have access to. Alongside the actual drive and the information provided on tour, your support goes directly to the people who maintain the canyon. It could be a once in a lifetime experience for you. I say go for it!
Marvin Martelly (Mobbinator)
October 10, 2025
