Guided Secret Canyon Tour in Page
See Secret Canyon’s sandstone formations with a Navajo guide
Duration
2 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 12 people
Includes
Guided tour, canyon transport
Highlights
Explore Secret Canyon’s sculpted sandstone walls and shifting natural light on a guided visit. Learn about the canyon’s history and cultural significance on Navajo Nation land.
- Discover towering sandstone walls and swirling rock formations
- Capture photos as changing sunlight transforms the canyon
- Learn from your Navajo guide about the area’s history and cultural significance
- Enjoy time in a canyon with fewer crowds than other popular canyons
Itinerary
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#Boarding: Your adventure begins at the scheduled departure time, where you'll board our comfortable vehicle for a scenic ride to the canyon parking area.
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#Canyon Walk: Upon arrival, we’ll take a short 10-15 minute walk (approximately 1,000 feet) through soft, sandy terrain to the canyon entrance. The walk into the canyon covers a total of 1 mile round trip. Along the way, your guide will provide fascinating insights about the area and assist with photo opportunities.
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#Exploring the Canyon: As we move through the canyon, the changing position of the sun will dramatically alter the lighting, creating an entirely new visual experience. This offers a second chance for unique photographs as we backtrack to the canyon entrance.
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#Return Walk: After exploring the canyon, we’ll retrace our steps along the 1,000-foot nature trail back to the parking area.
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Return: We’ll enjoy a scenic 20-minute drive back to our office, where your vehicle will be parked. Once we arrive, feel free to take your time gathering your belongings, ask any final questions, and this will mark the end of your guided adventure with us.
Important details
- Arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled departure
- Ages 6+ only
- Navajo Nation park permit fees are required separately and are not included in the listed price
- A minimum of 2 guests is required for the tour to operate
- Pets and service animals are not permitted
- Wedding, bridal, and commercial photography require a private group reservation
- Do not spread cremated ashes during the tour
- Requires walking on uneven terrain and navigating narrow spaces
- Tours may be canceled or rescheduled during heavy rain or flash flood warnings
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation 72+ hours before your tour. Cancellations within 72 hours, no-shows, and late arrivals less than 15 minutes before departure are non-refundable. Rescheduling within 72 hours may have fees. Full refund if the operator cancels for safety reasons, such as flooding.
FAQs
Tours may be canceled or rescheduled in the event of heavy rain or flash flood warnings; you will be notified with options to reschedule or receive refunds.
Pets are not allowed; service animals are also not permitted under Navajo Nation law.
Tipping is appreciated but not required.
Meeting details
Deer Spring Canyon Tours, 821 U.S. 89, Page, AZ 86040
More about Secret Canyon
Secret Canyon is one of the lesser-known slot canyons tucked into the red rock landscape near Page, Arizona, offering a quieter, more intimate alternative to the crowded corridors of its famous neighbors. Carved over millennia by flash floods and wind, Secret Canyon reveals smooth, sculpted sandstone walls that glow in shifting shades of orange, pink, and deep crimson as sunlight filters down from above. Because access is restricted and group sizes are kept small, Secret Canyon feels like a hidden chamber of the desert, a place where you can hear your own footsteps echo off the curving rock and take your time soaking in the geological artistry without jostling for space.
On this guided tour, a knowledgeable local guide leads you through Secret Canyon, sharing stories of how the canyon was formed and pointing out the most photogenic spots along the way. The walk through Secret Canyon is relatively gentle, winding between towering walls that twist and narrow dramatically, creating natural light beams and abstract patterns in the stone. You will feel the cool shade of the canyon floor, run your fingers along wave-like ridges in the sandstone, and look up to see slivers of brilliant blue sky framed by the rim high above. Unlike busier slot canyons, Secret Canyon gives you the breathing room to pause, frame a shot, and truly absorb the silence of the desert.
This experience is perfect for photographers, nature lovers, couples, and small groups who want a more personal encounter with the canyons of the American Southwest. Families and travelers seeking a memorable, off-the-beaten-path adventure will appreciate the relaxed pace and the chance to ask their guide questions as they explore. If you are visiting the Page area and want a slot canyon experience that feels genuinely special, Secret Canyon delivers an unforgettable journey through one of the desert's most beautiful hidden landscapes.
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Secret Canyon
Admission includedTucked into the red rock landscape outside Page, Arizona, Secret Canyon draws visitors into a winding corridor of Navajo sandstone shaped by centuries of wind and water. The walls rise in smooth, wave-like curves, shifting from amber to deep burgundy depending on the angle of the light. Walking through Secret Canyon, you feel the cool, quiet stillness that sets it apart from the busier canyons nearby.
