GO GO GO!!!! After watching, I was really questioning my decision to make the two hour+ drive, but decided to go anyway. Just returned from lower - used Dixie’s Lower Antelope Canyon. It was the most amazing experience. It cost $70 pp with tax and fees and we tipped the guide as well. Opted not to do the upper. Breathtakingly beautiful.

Can confirm entering from the water is AWESOME. Not crowded, and you can spend hours swimming and hanging out on the rocks on the way back out

You've no idea how much I appreciate your honest review. Thank you!

We were just there last Thursday with our family and grand children. It was incredible. The money was worth the time and the excellent guide. Tory knows everything . It was certainly less expensive than a night in the Balagio or MandalayBay in Las Vegas.We also say Horseshoe Bend, the Grand Canyon South Rim and Zion National Park. Worth every penny.

I did Antelope X and for hikers or average travelers, I agree with Cheryl. It's very expensive, the facilities are . . . austere. We didn't find the workers to be very friendly - it was very much a "run 'em through" environment, for the most part. Frankly, I found that to be the case at a few of the reservation-run tourist locations. That said, for a photographer, this is a bucket list place to shoot photos. So unique and so scenic . . . it's just something you do so you can say you did it.

The Lower Antelope canyon tour was the best tour I have ever taken. It is out of this world experience, even if it is indeed crowded, short and expensive for this matter. The beauty of that canyon is magnificent!

If you go, go to lower Antelope canyon. We were lucky to have an excellent guide that allowed us to take our time. Is was $70 pp at the time and we’ll worth it for us. Upper antílope is above ground and much more crowded. My 82 year old mother took the tour with us and she needed minor help from us but she is in fairly good health and active.

Much more different experience when we kayaked into Lower Antelope Canyon with no tour guide. Much less people are willing to kayak on Lake Powell into the canyon then are willing to just take the tour. Kayaking along those tall walls after the mouth of the canyon was amazing. When you land the kayak to begin your hike, you aren't only going a short distance like the tours. We felt like we walked a decent clip with zero congestion of people. You hike until you get to a point where the only way to continue would be to use ropes, but I believe that is actually where the Ken's tour ends from the other direction. Often we didn't have anyone near us. While the beauty might not be quite as good as Upper Antelope Canyon, the kayak rental at the marina was only $45 for each for the entire day. Cheaper, more secluded, longer distant hike, plus a cool kayak ride made this our best choice. Instead of a 1 hour adventure, kayaking into the canyon made it more of a 1/2 day adventure.

It is absolutely a must go! I don’t like the tour structure or the time limit or the crowds. But they are there for a reason. If you have issues with crowd, plan if possible. We went the day after thanksgiving and nada, no one there. A private tour.

We did Upper last April and LOVED it! We honestly picked a company based on availability and went with Antelope Canyon Slot Tours. We had an 11:00 tour and our company seemed to be the only one with an enclosed van. Our tour guide was incredible and had some great stories. He had us wait a bit so we weren't on top of the group in front of us and we didn't feel like it was too crowded. We were lucky enough to see quite a few light beams some double beams as well.

I appreciate your honest review! I also had mixed feelings after our visit last year (June 2021). We had a good tour guide, but the cramped environment and waiting for pictures was not really my style. After visiting the Grand Canyon days prior I didn't feel this experience lived up to the high bar that was set in many other reviews. I am not as upset about the price though, and I am glad this land is native-owned. How many other natural wonders have been taken away from them for profit? I am glad this profit is going to the native-owned businesses, as many resources in the southwest are not. If an unpaved parking lot is a deal breaker for you, that's fine. It all comes down to your personal style for travel and experiences. I definitely agree that these tours will not be for everyone. I'm glad we went, but many of our other experiences in Page (the New Wave hike was incredible!) outshined this one.

Thank you for being so honest and kind. I personally ruled out the tour because of the cost. I can appreciate God's beauty without the cost. Thank you

We went to lower canyon last year, it was amazing, leaned about the history, the Navajo nation and how they discover and preserve the area. It’s absolutely a must go. As for the photos, you do need the “warm” filter.

We went several years ago and loved it. I understand it has become “famous” since then so glad we went at that time. It is a magical place.

Supply and demand $$. The canyons are on Navajo land and is a huge attraction for many around the world. The tour companies take great care of the canyons. I could only imagine the amount of vandalism from climbing the walls or carving into the sandstone would happen to the canyon if people were just left to “enjoy God’s creation” as you say. The tours are worth it!

I've done both canyons, not in the same year. I paid extra for a private tour on Lower tour (Ken's). It was same as group tour but just 4 people with one guide...but it was worth it, as more relaxed, personable and less crowded, did this in 2019 (we followed in a distance behind large group). I LOVED BOTH CANYONS & RECCOMEND BOTH!! NAVAJO LAND WAS STOLEN BY our ancestors, CITIZENS OF THE USA. Yes, these are Pricey but the tribes are sharing their precious land with the world. Hiking in other areas requires planning, prep, resources of equipment & so on... Getting lost out in the hot sun or having car trouble is also a concern, that's one reason I say it's worth it. The Upper Canyon was most crowded but so much easier walk & guide was Fantastic!! It does offer photo tours for people wanting to do more serious photography

Sounds like the tours have changed. Our family of 5 did upper 7 years ago. I remember being around $250. Our guide was fantastic. He pointed out the many figures and helped with picture settings. One of our favs was an area where the light shined on the wall in the shape of a dove, great for group photos. In addition, he played a Navajo musical instrument (flute-like) and the acoustics in the canyon was incredible. Very memorable to this day. Our group was able to slowly go through, and then we walked back through to the truck (before the outside walkway). Sad to hear it is not so breathtaking anymore. Thanks for the comparison.

We visited last year and had tickets for Upper and Lower. We had mixed feelings after Upper and decided Lower was too much energy for us to expend for an experience that felt like we were rushed from photo station to photo station (we are in our 70's). And, for the most part, unless you shot your photos up the canyon walls, you had the group in front or back in the picture. Very disappointing for us. But, we met a young couple at our campground and gave them our tickets to Lower, and they emailed us a picture with a warm thank you. We were happy that they were young enough to appreciate it. We love your program and your advise.

I have always found you both to be positive and understanding about situations and personal experiences. For you to advise against this really says a lot. Thank you for sharing, as always

We don’t have any regrets doing upper. It was an amazing experience and we left with lifetime memories. I wouldn’t go in expecting an adventure hike though. I think people should definitely do one of the slot canyons if they’re in the area. I don’t know if one is better than the others or a better value. We went in December, BTW and we’re told they were running 1/2 capacity. I’m sure that made the experience better. Plus not 100+ degrees.

Antelope Canyon offered separate tours for serious photographers up to a few years ago. From what I've read, they were significantly more expensive than the regular tour (something like $200 a person plus gratuity; the regular tour probably cost half of what it does now). The photography tours were restricted to 4 people and a tripod was required. I think they took a couple of hours and participants could take their time and compose their own shots. If there were light beams, the tour guide would toss sand into them for photos. Now Antelope Canyon doesn't allow tripods, because when you use a tripod you take a little time to set up a shot and take up a little more space. That isn't going to work when they're trying to push a bunch of people through like a herd of animals. From a strictly financial point of view, it's understandable that the photography tours make no sense for the operator when they can push busloads of people through for $70-$90 a head.

Upper and lower canyons were one of the highlights of my life!

I enjoyed your video because I used to live there and my friends & I used to go to all before social media made them into world sensations. We were always the only ones there and we would 4X4 through the deep sand, rain or snow to get to the entrances & that was fun too. We'd go anytime day or night and walk or run through. Btw, we never bothered to take pictures but just totally recreated without destroying. Later they started charging fees and using "cattle cars" & I was offered a free ticket and refused because I preferred to remember it the way I used to enjoy it. The fees have really increased, omg! 🥺. Unfortunately many tours & places worldwide have become like that with lines of people waiting to take pictures & being herded in & out of places 😧. Thanks for your honest review and, like you, it's hard for me to give bad reviews too knowing it may impact the owners & employees, but just stating your personal opinion with pictures gives customers more insight to make their own choices. Thx. I would like to add that just before there started to be tours enacted there was starting to be graffiti and trash left at the entrance and we used to bag it up and take it out and put it in garbage bins - so on that note, I can say it's now being saved from that. I'm glad the native Americans are getting the money too.

Do go and visit the Navajo Nation. We toured Antelope Canyon several years ago. It was amazing. We were in the first or second group and not many people were in front of us. We also toured Mystical Canyon and highly recommend it. We were the only ones in the canyon at the time of our tour and it is worth every penny. Also, there are many other slot canyons one can visit. Wire Pass Canyon is very beautiful and a small day fee. Crowds are a bummer in any nature visit. Frankly people spend more money on things that are so wasteful. Yes, folks, go visit the Navajo Nation. GO! I could care less about a Vatican tour. It isn’t nature.

WARNING note: My family was going to take the tour but a few local folks warned that there was a good chance of thunderstorms in the area north of the canyon and cautioned not to go. So, we took a great day boat ride in Lake Powell ... * that afternoon we learned that one tour company took 8-10 people in the lower canyon and all of them drowned and washed into Lake Powell. The current was so swift they were stripped of all clothing (oddly the tour guide was the only one to survive). The storm was 5 miles away from the canyon but the water eventually ran into the canyon creating a flash flood as you might imagine. CHECK THE WEATHER!

Thank you for your brave honest thoughts, and thank God for the national park system.

Thank you so much for your honest opinion! So happy there are people out there who still give honest opinions.

Thanks Cheryl! I read your newsletter on this video. I am planning a surprise trip looping from Durango, around and finishing at Grand Canyon & Sedona with a stay at El Tovar Presidential Suite before finishing in Sedona. We have been to these places before but I was planning on squeezing in Monument Valley (quick drive through) and Antelope Canyons on the way to El Tovar from Mesa Verde. It was already going to be a long day, but now I can skip Antelope. I know it is completely a personal opinion, but in this particular instance, I believe I would have to agree with you. I think I can save the dollars & time, and skip a handful of pics. I appreciate your honesty! I LOVE you & Matt. Your videos are INVALUABLE, to me for making plans of attack for vacations. From bear spray, to what to pack. It’s no secret that my own movie of Yellowstone on KZfaq could not have been done without you. I do not mention this as a shameless way to promote Moose Anderson Productions, as I do not make a dime off my movie. It is a tribute to you guys for making things possible. If you guys never traveled out East, it would be fine by me. There is plenty to do in your area from Arizona to Montana, and your expertise in these locations is in depth from your experiences and invaluable to us wannabe “We’re in the Rockies” KZfaqrs. Moose Anderson will stick with documenting my vacations for friends and family (as well as anyone else that may want to watch), while you guys lay out all the details for us. I promote your videos in Facebook groups, in hopes of educating future, or return, visitors to these wonderful destinations in an effort to help them make informed decisions and plans for, what could be, their once in a lifetime, family vacation. What you have done with your videos on KZfaq are amazing. I can’t say thank you enough for all you have done for us, for free, out of the kindness of your hearts. I did purchase both audio guides from you, for Grand Tetons & Yellowstone, from your website, but I want people to know that although you do make money, everything was born out of your hearts and just wanting to help others for free. Making videos are not easy, and nobody ever promised you that you would make a dime when this all got started back in the beginning. Please people, if you are reading this, like their videos, an SUBSCRIBE to their channel, We’re in the Rockies, as their videos are dead on…even if it means wearing a cowboy hat to look the part. Matt! Thanks guys! From my heart, Moose Anderson!🥰

Took my family of 5 on the Upper Antelope Canyon tour July 2022 during the early morning session. We absolutely loved this experience and would do it again! We have the most amazing pictures from this experience. Don't miss this!!!!

Just did the Upper Antelope. I totally agree with you. It is amazing but super expensive and short.

Went on this tour and it was a blessing of a lifetime! The tour guide Irene was precious and amazing. The Navajo could have kept this all to themselves. Indeed when the tribe chose to open it up to the public, the elderly women of the tribe cried and cried. It was taking a sacred space and commercializing it. So if they hadn’t done this, us white folk would have never been able to see it. Pay the money and go on the tour!

I would be very disappointed if your video turned people away and just drove by. Yes, expensive, but so worth it. The slot colors are so beautiful. We have done both upper and lower and about 10 other slot canyons in Utah. Antelope by far is the most scenic.

We did upper antelope canyon and we liked it. But we loved Sedona pink jeep tour more. Probably the best one in our Arizona trip

Refreshing review and thank you. Saved me some money and time to travel elsewhere. I'll Google it and experience endless professional photographers images!!

I went during covid. Upper and lower were closed due to the Navajo being overly cautious. We booked kayaks on lake Powell and hiked all the way to lower canyon. It was amazing. No crowds aside from the 8 people in our kayak group.

This is what makes your channel special, an honest review with pros and cons but in the end - your personal opinion is not swayed but just an honest take on your experience. It may be a once in a lifetime experience for me but I can easily pass on stuff that just don't make sense for me. There's so much more out there to experience rather than the super expensive popular spots. If I ever make it there, I'll assess at the time but I doubt their price will change much nor their services.

We did the canyon x tour and enjoyed it. It was at 3 p.m. on a weekday, mid October. We were lucky enough to be the only people on our tour. Judging by the pictures, it looks a lot like upper antelope canyon. I agree that I wouldn't pay for a family of 6 to visit either! But for a couple, it was nice.

Ive done both Upper and Lower twice...once in 2018 and 2021. I went with Adventurous Antelope Canyon for the Upper and Dixie Ellis. The first time was in late Sept and the second time in July. I had a great experience with both. Of course after Covid things were a little different. If you want the best lighting (and light beams) mid-day go in the Summer months. Yes, it's hot...but worth it! The lighting in the canyons was still pretty good in late Sept...just make sure to get there earlier around 10 or so.. For Lower use Dixe Ellis! lol

We just went there and we had a great time going through lower antelope canyon and our tour guide was awesome he took amazing photos of us little pricey but still well worth it!

You sound humdrum about this tour experience being shared WITH you. I have visited lower antelope canyon four times, never disappointed. Fully thankful the Navajo families that live in that area shared their backyard with me. Can't believe your complaining about weather. I agree with you about toilets and parking lot.

Something to take into consideration is that this is Navajo Land, some of the only places left, and they are taking a piece of what they deserve & what was TAKEN from them. Pay them well, appreciate their business because they had most everything stolen from them. Have a full perspective before saying it was too expensive...they land, rights and lives were taken from them.

I think your kids will have a great time in Peek-a-Boo and Spooky Gulch. Both are beautiful and have lot's of fun scrambling. As a bonus, the Upper Dry Fork just to the west of Peek-a-Boo is also beautiful. To avoid getting all scratched up, remember to bring long pants and a long sleave shirt because Spooky is quite narrow. Here's another tip that's pretty far out there if you have a 4x4 vehicle and want an extremely remote and secluded experience in a canyon that's even prettier than Antelope. Most people do High Spur as a canyoneering objective, but it is possible to simply hike down the canyon and through the most beautiful sections, and then turn around and hike back the way you came. Not only will you have the canyon to yourselves, but you might ever be the only people in the entire High Spur area. That was the case when we went. Here's a short video of our experience. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/p7aqqt1hlqfHl40.html

You guys seem kind of down on the tours. We had an amazing experience. One of the top things I've ever done. Go near noon to upper canyon during the summer. You'll be stunned and amazed! Your individual guide probably makes a difference. Ours was great and helped ensure we all got great shots! I tell everyone, Do Not pass this up!

I 100% agree with making people understand this is not a hike in any way, shape or form. However, to discourage people from going is also 100% clickbait.

Thank you for your transparency about both places. I love to hike and Antelope is on my bucket list. I will be out at the wave in March and considered including Antelope if there was time. I love the photography aspect of hiking. That’s what inspires me to go places. So I appreciate your review. Thankfully I won’t have to pay anything near 1,000! So maybe it will be worth it. But I would definitely get frustrated at not being able to move at my own pace and having to stop & wait. Happy hiking & God bless!

This is SO helpful! I’ve seen the photos and seen the hype online but HOW to get to these spots I had no clue about! Your videos are the BEST! 🎉 thank you!!

I rode in the truck, more than 10 years ago for Upper Antelope Canyon. As a photographer that understands the need for a tripod in dim light, I came prepared with my tripod. The older guide saw me with my tripod and immediately I received favoritism. He personally guided me through the tour and somewhat ignored everyone else. A couple times he even asked people to back up to get out of sight for a composition he was going to direct me toward. Needless to say, I got some terrific images with light beams with sand dust to make them stand out, sand flowing off ledges and perfectly curved stone. My advice, bring a tripod because even during mid-day like when I was there, the light is dim and requires longer shutter speeds unless you crank up the ISO which causes lots of noise in your photos.

I have been into both upper & lower antelope canyons twice. It was not recently, but some time ago(I paid $24 to spend a hour in the upper canyon). I also did a photo tour which cost a little more at the time. It has now become a overpriced rip-off. You are no longer allowed to bring tripods. When they were allowing tripods, it cost extra. It also costs more if you want to go at "prime time" when the light beams can be seen. They are more interested in herding as many people as possible through the canyons. It is nearly impossible to get a picture without someone else in it unless you point your camera straight up. There is no way I would ever pay the outlandish fees that they charge today. In a few years I can easily see them charging $500 for just 1 person in upper antelope canyon. The massive price increases will never end until people get fed up and stop going.

Thanks for the honest review. I felt exactly the same last September as I mentioned in your Monument Valley video. Great slot canyon but not a must do. I noticed you shot your video at Wahweap overlook. For a next time I highly recommend the New Wave hike that is almost across the street, 4 miles towards the Glenn Canyon dam from Wahweap overlook. You will find a campsite and across the dirt road of the campsite, you will find a small parking lot. New wave hike is a great place small hike of about 1-1,5 hour (to see the new wave, leave the path a bit and climb over the slick rock). Although I am sure the Wave is much more beautiful (I did not even attempt to participate in the lottery hahaha), this little hike is great too.

The best part of the video is that they explained about the authorized tours are listed in the Navajo nation website. Great help for planning the visit!

I did the tour of the Lower Antelope Canyon last year and I completely disagree. The tour guide we had was extremely helpful and we had a great experience with her. She let everyone take their time and gave everyone a chance at taking pictures. She also had photography experience herself and helped everyone optimize the camera settings on their phones to be able to take the best pictures. She even took several photos for us. With having an experienced photographer guide us through one of the most beautiful slot canyons in the world, I thought $100 for the tour was a bargain, so we ended up giving her a generous tip. But we may have just got lucky with the best tour guide, so I can't speak for everyone's experience. There are other great hikes in the area, but we did hike Wire Pass / Buckskin Gulch and we weren't very impressed with it especially after seeing Antelope Canyon.

I did the Upper Canyon in May and found it to be breathtaking. It was worth every penny.

Agree with your assessment 💯 %! My husband & I experienced the Upper Canyon 3 yrs ago. We would say, we weren’t impressed with the process! Masses of ppl being funneled through a sieve. We now have a picture book of photos that my husband took. And to be totally honest, looking at a collection of pictures of it-is ALL YOU NEED! Save your $$ & time!!!🙆🏼‍♀️

I'm glad you mentioned the price because I'm a Solo traveler and do overtime for my trips. Thank you for being so honest.

So many Slot Canyon’s around that region that are FREE … just need to live their to know where to go. 👍

We accessed the Lower Canyon by kayak (not on a group tour) just a couple of weeks ago, in early July (over 100°). Once the creek dried out we left the kayaks behind (in the mud) and walked another 45 minutes, until we hit a fork in the crevasse. We could have continued another 2 hours to reach the more famous Upper Canyon from the top end, but we were running out of daylight. To me, the canyon walls were just as picturesque as the more famous Upper Canyon… and it wasn't crowded at all. We're like you in that we were more interested in the hike itself rather than taking photos every 100 ft. Great experience!

I totally agree with your conclusions. We toured that area and passed by Page but did not take any of the Antelope Canyon tours. I found that the price was outrageous and the canyon was crowded. A lot of people just don't mind paying the money as you can see from many of the comments but a lot more people do mind the cost/benefit ratios. Nothing can compare with the National Parks.

Excellent review, thank you, I searched it a lot and then decided not to go, instead, me and my dad did the Antelope X, it was good, we did a photograph tour so it was expensive, we both like photography but I more wanted it so we don't end up in a big group. The guides are a draw of luck as you stated unfortunately, we had two in the same day and I was so close to writing a horrible review for the first and not tipping a penny, but the second guide totally reversed the experience, and we left happy. At the end, they even drove us to our car cause they noticed that my dad was getting tired walking up. A good day all in all. Would love to try the secret canyon next time or lesser-known ones. Crowds are my turn off

Ya I did lower canyon a week ago and was awestruck by it. We had a great guide and he was very informative. We went at noon with the sun right over our heads and it was mesmerizing walking the sunlight dance across the walls. Worth every penny.

Thanks for your honest review and thanks for pointing out the stairs and tight quarters especially for the lower canyon. I’m in my 60s, no mobility issues but an hour moving slowly in those tight quarters would make me very claustrophobic.

Wire Pass is about midway between Kanab and Page. It's about a mile hike on a gravel wash, and then about 400 yards of slot canyon ending in Buckskin Gulch. It's deeper and darker than Antelope, but there are no tours so you can go where you want and stay as long as you like. Bring a tripod to take photos. If you can't get a permit for The Wave, Wire Pass uses the same parking lot. There's also White Pocket farther south. These are all accessed on dirt roads with some soft sand. Check the weather before going into the slot.

Appreciate your objective comments and candor. Thank you.

I don’t even understand your review. I did the Lower last fall and the Upper a couple of years ago. Both experiences were outstanding and my guides were nothing like you are describing. It was not crowded or rushed. I’m guessing you did not know what to expect.

I like the honesty here... and it is good to include the kids opinions since often they are harder to please... and have a different perspective

A few years ago, we went to Antelope Canyon (I think it was the lower canyon) to take a tour. To our surprise, we were told tours would be closed for the rest of the day, as it was going to rain. It seemed odd to me but, oh well, we went to a museum in Page instead. It began to rain as we entered the museum. After visiting the museum, we stepped out and everything was wet, it was still raining and nothing was draining. Flooding was everywhere.! The road back to our hotel was covered in water and we just barely made it back to our hotel. There was a huge waterfall coming down a rock wall that had been completely bare that morning. It was July, and the ground was so dry that even rain couldn't find its way below ground. At that point, I was happy we hadn't been in a canyon that afternoon and I was grateful for the closure! I don't live in the US and I had not seen anything like this ever.

I can remember just walking out in the desert and finding the entrance - spending an hour or two explorings, Before it was discovered, and no tickets, no lines, and no other people. It is still a fabulous place to visit. About 10 years ago my friend and I re-visited the lower Canyon - bought a ticket and our guide - a Navajo man named Walking Buffalo spent an hour with us in the canyon telling stories and we were the only people in the Canyon. Hope you can visit some day and enjoy the beauty of the Navajo Land.

I was on a group tour and one of our stops was antelope canyon so the cost was part of what I paid for my entire trip. I loved it. It was the one thing that I really wanted to do and whatever the cost it was worth it. It is beautiful, magical. Trip was in September so perhaps we didn't run into the crowds that maybe you did during your time. But I completely disagree with most of what you said in this video

Awesome review! Thank you very much.

I just went to the upper canyon with my husband back in October 2022. My husband is a photographer and I purposely booked this tour and we drove pretty far out of way from Zion/Bryce so he could get some good shots. We were so rushed that he didn’t even have time to get shots he wanted. The tour guide just took our iPhones and took the pictures for us 😂. We do have some cool photos but I would agree it’s not worth the cost- they actually ask you to tip your tour guide after paying all that money too! As they said - plenty of other beautiful sites to see for free or at least much cheaper.

We’re going to upper canyon and doing a tour. Thanks for your video & Info. Since this will probably be our last long long 8 week road trip (in our mid-70’s). Your videos are great. We’re heading to grand canyon & Yellowstone as our primary stops with many parks in between.

Bless The Both of You . . . I live in Hurricane, Utah near Zion NP, Snow Canyon, Kanarraville Falls & Bryce. Really enjoyed your review of Antelope, Canypn. If you're in the neighborhood, come on by, will put you up for a shoe string, as a Thank you for your honest & fair review . . . Bill👍👍

Thank you for your honest review of the canyon. I totally appreciate it when people expressed how they really feel about a tour. Your review has been very helpful to me

I think your characterization of the tour companies as “rip offs” is misguided. These canyons are not located in some Navajo National Park, they’re on Navajo reservation land. The tour operators are all Navajo owned and operated and employ native guides exclusively. There’s a great deal of poverty on the reservation and few opportunities to generate income for members of the tribe besides tourism. I’ve taken the tour of Upper Antelope Canyon before and found it to be quite magical. Everyone of course has to decide how to spend their vacation dollars and perhaps to some the price of touring these canyons isn’t worth it and that’s fine, to me it was worth every penny. But to criticize these tours because the parking lots aren’t paved and there aren’t flush toilets seems a bit shallow. A majority of the tribe lives in homes without proper plumbing and I can only imagine how far water and sewer lines might have to be run to provide flush toilets on site. I figure the tribe appreciates my business and I intend to give them a bit more of my money the next time I’m in the area and tour the lower canyon.

Thank you guys for being so honest about these canyons! It help in a big way to get an idea.

Thank you so much for your hints !

I loved Antelope Canyon. I was there Feb. 2023, I let everyone about our experience and to go if they ever get the chance.

Thank you so much for being so transparent...I am planning to go there, now I know what not to do. And you're totally right about paying too much for something that God created ❤ Thanks

just went to the upper one in 2023 summer, it was 120/adult at noon time. Won't say it is expensive or worthy at all... (because of the peak season maybe?) The truth told in the video is totally true!!! (the tour guide asked for group photo always and it was rush, stopping and waitting again) I would say the scene do be unique and the photos taken from the guide are super amazing, but same conclusion as yours in the video. For travellers who are considered 'rich' and have lots of time, definitely visit! For hikers and people seeking deep-dive of the nature, not recommended.

My tour guide was really cool .he saw me not taking pictures and just wanting the experience. He pulled me and my wife off to the side .and walked us on the top side of the canyon after the tour.he got my number and sent me some of his favorite pictures hes taken .he was a real sweetheart.that was 10 years ago tho

This was super helpful! Thank you for your honest review!!

Thank you for the tips. We are planning a family trip from Australia. This is really helpful.

Thanks for this video, I love your content! We visited Upper Antelope Canyon in November, 2021, it was not crowded and we had a great time. We then drove down the road and did Canyon X, it was great! We had a tour from a Navajo Chief and he was amazing, likely 75 or older and only 6 people on the tour. This was a great deal vs. Upper Antelope, and doing both was fun!

I'm glad I was able to go years ago. We just drove down the dirt road to the upper canyon. On the way, you just stopped and handed $5 to one of the tribal members. Then you could continue and explore at your own leisure.

I've been to the Grand Canyon and it was beautiful

I think you have to do a photography based tour - probably expensive but the only way to not be rushed

Thank you guys for the tips and information. It is very helpful for future trips.

I Truly Appreciate your Honesty and Real Life experience, I think this was a balanced review....

Thank you for great assessments. This is what I would have loved to hear before any vacation because the experience we want is about hiking and observing. It sounds like these tours give the vacationers the pictures of a lifetime to show people back home but they leave out the awe and mystic with the herding aspect in such a short hike. Great details from you guys! I've got knee troubles so the stairs will have to be considered when booking the best time for us. Thank you again!

People should petition to be able to tour for free if you hike on foot. Just because a couple people die in a floor, that shoudn't wreck it for everybody.

Thanks so much for this review. I was debating going with our kids, and this is just what I needed to pass on it.

Thank you for this great & honest review!

Thanks for a great review. These tours are very expensive for a family. Free slot canyons in Escalante may be a better alternative.

yeah, the cover charge for the mandatory tours seems awfully steep compared to pretty much any other major national monument

I went to both tours in one day, it was just me and my camera and I had fabulous time and also went to horseshoe bend all in a day, man I had the best time. They treated me fantastic at both places I still have great from the experience...

Click bait. DO GO!!❤

We did a Utah/Lake Powell/North Rim trip back in 2021. The Navajo lands were still closed so we were unable to to visit any of the commercial slot canyons in and around Page. We ended up going to Willis Slot Canyon in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and enjoyed it immensely. We were one of maybe 2 or 3 other families there and it ended up being around a 3 mile hike in the canyon.

I just went and it was so worth it. Upper Canyon was so amazing. Highly recommend going to check it out!

Thanks u saved me a long road trip of disappointment

I think White Pocket is much nicer and it’s free with 4wd. Thank you for this video, it’s the most comprehensive review I’ve seen.

We visited Page,AZ during Thanksgiving weekend 2022. After looking through several reviews (and videos like yours), we decided to do the Secret Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend tour due to the reported crowds. We were glad we did as the experience was terrific. We only had 12 people in our group the entire time and had PLENTY of time to explore the canyon and get great photos. Our tour guide also was very personable and had great stories to tell about his family's land. The 20 minute ride out was fun as well in the back of the truck! The only downside was the higher cost, but was expected with a private tour. Would highly recommend over the crowded mainstream tours! Love your videos and keep up the great work!