Las Vegas To Antelope Canyon Airplane Tour
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Visit the most famous slot canyon in the American Southwest with Papillon's Antelope Canyon Expedition Tour. You'll fly from Boulder City, Nevada, to Page, Arizona, visit Horseshoe Bend, and then enjoy a guided tour of Antelope Canyon, located on Navajo tribal lands. This tour from the Las Vegas area to Antelope Canyon is unlike anything you've ever experienced.
This thrilling Antelope Canyon tour begins with a sightseeing airplane flight from Boulder City, Nevada, to Page, Arizona. En route, you'll enjoy aerial views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, and Glen Canyon. Transport awaits at Page Airport to escort passengers to some of the world-famous destinations in this area. The adventure begins with a stop at the Horseshoe Bend overlook, the 270° curve of the Colorado River that has long been a photographer's favorite. This viewpoint is just a short hike before you encounter the iconic scenery.
The next stop in the journey is nearby Antelope Canyon for a guided tour of its interior wonder. Led by a guide from the Navajo Nation, the winding slot canyon offers unique views you won't capture anywhere else, so have your camera ready. You'll explore the twisting canyon walls created by rippling stone walls and maybe even find ethereal light shafts radiating down to the sandy floor.
A box lunch will be provided to each passenger to enjoy during their adventure.
RESTRICTIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Mobility Restrictions - Due to the steep slopes and several narrow pathways within Antelope Canyon, and the sandy footing, this tour is not recommended for pregnant women, is not wheelchair accessible, and prohibits passengers with limited movement capabilities. All guests aboard this tour must be 8 years or older to participate.
From start to finish.
Complimentary pick-up and drop-off at a variety of hotels on the Strip and Downtown.
Check in at the Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal 45 minutes prior to flight.
Board an airplane equipped with an air-conditioned cabin and high wings for optimum viewing.
Enjoy the scenic route flying over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Vermilion Cliffs, and Glen Canyon.
Arrive at the Page Municipal Airport, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes from Boulder City, Nevada.
Deplane the aircraft and board an air-conditioned shuttle for transport.
Board a shuttle for transfers to Horseshoe Bend. Hike to the edge for phenomenal views and photo opportunities of Horseshoe Bend.
Enjoy a meal before checking in for your Antelope Canyon experience.
Check in and depart on a guided tour of this famous mystical slot canyon. Take professional-looking photos of the colorful sandstone walls and light shafts peeking through the surface.
Return to the air terminal for departure back to Boulder City, Nevada.
Board the airplane and return to the Boulder City air terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
Check in at the hotel transfer desk located in the terminal lobby for shuttle service back to a variety of hotels on the Strip and Downtown to enjoy the rest of your vacation.
Total tour duration is approximately 11-12 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off.
What's included
- Airplane Tour
- Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon Tour
- Scenic flight from Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines Terminal to Page, Arizona
- High Wing Vistaliner Aircraft with panoramic windows, ensuring every seat has unobstructed views - perfect for sightseeing and photography. Cessna Caravans offer comfort, optimal viewing, and a quiet ride.
- Stop at a viewpoint overlooking Horseshoe Bend
- Guided Tour of Antelope Canyon with plenty of exploration time
- Incredible photo opportunities of both Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon
Aircraft in Our Fleet
This tour operates aboard our De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner or Cessna Caravan, depending on departure time and group size — 9 to 17 passengers depending on aircraft.
- Aircraft De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner
- Passengers Up to 17 guests
- Seating 5 singles left · 6 pairs right
- Windows Patented Vista View
- Wings High-set — unobstructed views
- Pilots Two
- Headsets Noise-cancelling · 1 language
- Cabin climate Climate-controlled
- Boarding 7-step staircase
Which seat do I get?
Seats are assigned by weight-and-balance, not by booking order — it is an aviation requirement, not a sales tactic. Five single seats on the left and six pairs on the right — 17 Vista View windows. High-set wings mean the view is out, not at a wing.
- Aircraft Cessna Caravan
- Passengers Up to 9 guests
- Seating 1–1 cabin layout
- Windows Large windows both sides
- Wings High-set — unobstructed views
- Pilots One
- Headsets Noise-cancelling · 1 language
- Cabin climate Climate-controlled
- Boarding 5-step staircase
Which seat do I get?
Seats are assigned by weight-and-balance, not by booking order — it is an aviation requirement, not a sales tactic. Single seats left and right of a narrow aisle. High-set wings keep the view clear.
What this means
Airplane departures on this tour fly either Papillon’s De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner (up to 17 guests) or Cessna Caravan (up to 9 guests). Which aircraft you board depends on departure time and group size — both are high-wing sightseeing airplanes with noise-cancelling narration headsets.
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Las Vegas To Antelope Canyon FAQs
The total flight time is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes each way. The tour duration, if hotel transfers is selected, is about 9 hours. Guests spend about 3.5 hours on the ground in Page, Arizona.
Antelope Canyon is one, 30-mile long slot canyon comprised of four different sections. It is made up of narrow passageways, eroded corridors, and wave-like shapes in the rocks. Located on the south shore of Lake Powell, the sandstone formations of Antelope Canyon are a famous location to shoot photos. Rainwater, in the form of monsoon season flash flooding, has cut this magnificent natural feature.
Papillon uses the De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner, one of the best aircraft in the world for sightseeing! Our specially-designed Twin Otters feature comfortable cabins that offer passengers the best opportunities for photographing the unbelievable panoramic views below them. The high-set wings also ensure that every seat has an unobstructed view. We also fly the Cessna Caravan, which offers comfort, optimal viewing, and a quiet ride for guests traveling to the Grand Canyon and beyond! The Cessna Caravan has large windows on both sides for the ultimate sightseeing opportunity. Ultimately, aircraft choice depends on passenger count, weather, and aircraft availability.
Las Vegas Boulevard and surrounding streets including the intersection of Koval Lane and Flamingo Road will be completely closed to traffic during race week. Should guests with Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours choose hotel transportation to the air terminal, pick-up locations are: Excalibur, Resort World, Westgate, and Golden Nugget. Guests transporting themselves to the air terminal are encouraged to allot additional time for travel.
