Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon Adventure
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The flight path, end to end.
Enjoy the ultimate air and ground tour from the Grand Canyon National Park. This breathtaking flight soars over the heart of the Grand Canyon and lands in Page, Arizona for tours through some of the world's most awe-inspiring natural landmarks, including Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend.
The town of Page, Arizona is home to some of the most incredible natural landforms in the world, and this flight from the Grand Canyon National Park includes visits to all of them!
Fly from the Grand Canyon Airport aboard a sightseeing airplane and experience the most extensive aerial sightseeing tour over the Grand Canyon South Rim en route to Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend. Departing early in the morning, you'll witness the Canyon bathed in breathtaking golden glow as you fly over its depths, soaring over its most vibrant rarely seen landscapes. Follow the winding path of the Colorado River to uncover remote section of the Canyon before venturing into its northernmost reaches. From there you'll glide over the iconic Horseshoe Bend and the shimmering waters of Lake Powell in Glen Canyon.
Upon landing at the Page air terminal, you'll receive transport to the world-famous Lower Antelope Canyon. Your Navajo guide will lead you into the depths of this mystical slot canyon and help you take professional-looking photos of the warping stone walls. After your Antelope Canyon tour, you'll be transported to Horseshoe Bend nearby. This near-circular curve in the Colorado River has been carving this unique landscape for millennia. Stand on the edge of Horseshoe Bend and capture impressive photos of the river beneath before your return flight to the Grand Canyon National Park. This daylong adventure also includes a box lunch to enjoy during your exploration.
*All guests aboard this tour must be 8 years or older to participate.
What's included
- Airplane
- Multilingual Flight Narration
- Lower Antelope Canyon Tour
- Horseshoe Bend Photo Opportunities
- Box lunch
- Scenic flight from Grand Canyon National Park to Page, AZ
- Guided tour of Lower Antelope Canyon in English
- Visit to Horseshoe Bend
Aircraft in Our Fleet
This tour operates aboard a Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines 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 · 16 languages
- 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 · 16 languages
- 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 Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines’ 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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Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon Adventure FAQs
The Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon Adventure is approximately 6.5-7 hours from departure to arrival at the Grand Canyon Airport.
The distance from Grand Canyon National Park to the town of Page, Arizona is 108.8 miles, or an hour and 50 minute drive. The flight time from Grand Canyon National Park to Page, Arizona is approximately 60 minutes.
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.
No, you cannot access Antelope Canyon without a tour. Located on Navajo Nation land near Page, Arizona, Antelope Canyon is a highly popular slot canyon and a popular destination for photographers and sightseers alike. However, due to safety reasons and the delicate nature of the area, an experienced guide is required in order to access either the Upper Antelope Canyon or Lower Antelope Canyon. The only way to visit these canyons is by booking one of the many tours available in Page, AZ or with one of the Papillon tours to Antelope Canyon from Las Vegas.
The most popular time to visit Antelope Canyon is spring or fall. In general, the weather is most pleasant between late March to early October. This window offers the best season to capture similarly famous photos you have seen of this destination and avoids the crazy summer heat.
If you are looking to avoid the peak crowd season, we recommend November, which can still bring fall-like temperatures, and February, which is a very beautiful month of gradual warming, cool mornings and nights, and the occasional rainstorm.
Page, Arizona is located deep in the desert, and the weather can often be unforgiving. When visiting Antelope Canyon and its surrounding outdoor destinations, it is important to stay hydrated and keep sunblock handy. The floor of the canyon is made of soft sand, which can be dangerous without proper footwear (closed-toed shoes, sneakers, or hiking boots are recommended). Guests are highly encouraged to take photos while inside the canyon, but tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted due to the restrictive size of some of the areas. Remember that Antelope Canyon belongs to the Navajo Nation, and guests must respect this area that we have been permitted to enter. Check out this Antelope Canyon guide for more information about visiting this treasured Southwest landmark.
Horseshoe Bend Arizona is a breathtaking natural wonder. It's no wonder that tourist flock to this remote location - seeing the unusual horseshoe-shaped twist in the Colorado River atop a sheer 1,000-foot drop is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Horseshoe Bend is also nestled in Page, Arizona - an already popular tourist destination for Antelope Canyon, Lake Powell water activities, camping, and more. If you're visiting Page AZ, you can easily add a visit to Horseshoe Bend to your schedule!
No, a guide is not required to visit Horseshoe Bend. For nearby Antelope Canyon, however, it is required to sign up with a tour guide.
