[2024 Coconino County Attraction] Travel Guide for Upper Antelope Canyon (Updated Nov)
No.4 of Best Things to Do in Coconino County
Canyons
Address:
Arizona 86040, USA
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Upper Antelope Canyon Tour
Despite the cold weather and limited sunlight reaching the bottom of the canyon in November, we still managed to capture beautiful photos and memories in the dim light and blue sky. This is a privately operated tourist spot by the native people. To preserve the unique terrain formed over thousands of years, you are not allowed to bring any backpacks or shoulder bags into the area. Keep your valuables close and travel light to enjoy the stunning natural scenery of Antelope Canyon!
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Go to the narrowest and most magical Antelope Canyon in the world to enjoy the magical and colorful colors.
Antelope Canyon is one of the most famous photography sites in the world. It belongs to the Navajo people and is divided into Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. Legend has it that there used to be many pronghorn antelopes here, and the Navajo people often came here to meditate or communicate with the gods. Upper Antelope Canyon is wide at the bottom and narrow at the top. At noon in summer, the best time for light and shadow, there will be light beams pouring down, illuminating the bottom of the canyon. Lower Antelope Canyon is the opposite, wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, with less light affected by season and time. In November, the angle of sunlight has already tilted southward, and even at noon, Upper Antelope Canyon does not have good light and shadow effects. Upper Antelope Canyon.
Antelope Canyon is one of the most famous photography destinations in the world. It belongs to the Navajo people and is divided into Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon. Legend has it that there used to be many pronghorn antelopes here, and the Navajo people often come here to meditate or communicate with the gods.
At Shangliangyuan Canyon, the top is wide and the bottom is narrow. During the best time of noon in summer, there will be light pillars pouring down, illuminating the bottom of the valley. The situation is opposite at Xialiangyuan Canyon, where the top is wider and the bottom is narrower, and the light is less affected by the season and time period.
In November, the angle of sunlight in Zhangjiajie has already tilted towards the south. Even at noon, the lighting effect in Shang Linyang Valley is not good.
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Went to Zion park and looked that beautiful antilope canyon tours. It was such an amazing experience.
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Upper Antelope Canyon!
Upper Antelope Canyon, located near Page, Arizona, is a breathtaking slot canyon renowned for its mesmerizing light beams and sculpted sandstone walls. Formed by centuries of erosion from flash floods, the canyon's narrow passages and smooth curves create a photographer's paradise. Visitors are awestruck by the interplay of light and shadow that dances across the canyon's surfaces, especially during midday when sunlight filters through the narrow openings above. Guided tours lead visitors through the canyon's otherworldly corridors, highlighting its unique formations and vibrant colors. Upper Antelope Canyon's ethereal beauty makes it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone seeking a transcendent experience amidst nature's wonders.
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Upper Antelope Canyon, located near Page, Arizona, is a breathtaking slot canyon renowned for its mesmerizing light beams and sculpted sandstone walls. Formed by centuries of erosion from flash floods, the canyon's narrow passages and smooth curves create a photographer's paradise. Visitors are awestruck by the interplay of light and shadow that dances across the canyon's surfaces, especially during midday when sunlight filters through the narrow openings above. Guided tours lead visitors through the canyon's otherworldly corridors, highlighting its unique formations and vibrant colors. Upper Antelope Canyon's ethereal beauty makes it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone seeking a transcendent experience amidst nature's wonders.
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Hilary Chua
Antelope Canyon - a natural sculpture of beauty, a paradise of light!
Antelope Canyon is located not far southeast of Page, within the Navajo Indian Reservation, situated in a perennially dry riverbed, and is divided into two separate canyons: upper and lower.
From above, the Upper Antelope Canyon looks like a narrow channel carved by flowing water through the rock and sandstone, while the Lower Antelope Canyon is hidden beneath the surface, mysterious and unseen.
When sunlight illuminates the deep and tranquil sections of the canyon, the dance of light and shadow unleashes its charm here, making it a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
The Lower Antelope Canyon, located underground, requires descending metal staircases to reach its depths, and sometimes ropes are needed to navigate through. Due to the difficulty of access, there are fewer visitors, but photographers often come here to capture the scenery.
As sunlight pours into the quiet depths of the canyon, the dance of light and shadow casts its enchanting spell, revealing the wonder that is Antelope Canyon!
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Antelope Canyon
🌟Highlights:
Antelope Canyon is one of the world's famous slot canyons, and a renowned photography spot, located in northern Arizona, USA. The nearest city is Page, and it is part of the Navajo Native American Reservation.
Antelope Canyon is geographically divided into two separate parts, known as Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon.
As this area is a Native American region, only local Native Americans can serve as guides to bring tourists in.
📝Tips:
Before entering, everyone wears a mark on their wrist, signs a life and death statement. Antelope Canyon is very narrow, under normal circumstances, only one person can enter at a time. If it rains or is cloudy, the attraction will be closed, because the rainwater will rise rapidly and drown the people inside, which is very dangerous
This is a desert area, and the temperature can reach over 40 degrees in summer.
👍Most recommended:
Under the sunshine, you can take pictures of the canyon in different colors, which is very dazzling and colorful. If you can't get the effect yourself, the local guide took a very beautiful photo for us
🕙Business hours:
It only operates for two or three months a year, so you need to make a reservation in advance.
❤Reason for recommendation:
This is one of the top ten wonders of the world, it's worth a visit
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This time my exploration of natural wonders led me to the caves. Caves are an amazing creations by nature that it looks like both earth and fire danced together to bring out this masterpiece. As my business tour took me to US this time, I didn't hesitate a moment to club it with my travel plan. Usually wherever I go, I wish to explore by myself as that gives the real purpose of traveling; but unfortunately with Upper antelope caves located in Arizona State is a national treasure that is well protected. So only authorized tour groups are allowed to take visit inside. There are various tour groups available from Las Vegas and nearby states. I booked one from Las Vegas and went to see this beauty. Sometimes places like these make me wonder, how small place we hold in this world. But our influence is so enormous. So with power comes responsibility. Arizona is almost a state of caves; there are numerous ones there. Never miss to visit this guys ! #urbanexplorer #leaveyourmark #cave #arizona
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This is taken from last summer 2019, the upper Antelope. it was so amazing and stunning. there are many stories behind. You must reserve a month ahead. the best time to visit is after 10:30am to 2:30pm.
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Atmospheric Horseshoe Bay and Stunning Antelope Valley
Horses Bay are a section of the Colorado River that attracts people from all over the world. We booked the Upper Antelope Valley, which is said to be narrower and more dangerous. Both the top and the bottom must be brought in by the local guide, and the tip will be tipped after the end. From the ticket center, take a 15-minute bus ride to the entrance, and enter from the narrow entrance to return to the original road. The midway guide will recommend the shooting point and personally guide each person to shoot. In order to enjoy the comfort, keep a distance from the small group in front. We are a group of 10:15. There are not many people entering. When we come out, we have already struggled. It is obvious that there are many tourists here. When the sun shines through the deep and tranquil canyon, the dance of light and shadow releases an amazing charm here. After coming out, the guide will also explain the reasons for the formation of the canyon. Draw a circle in the middle of the sand, then pour the water into the circle. After waiting a few seconds, the sand outside the circle is removed, forming a bowl of hard objects in his hand. Imagine that after a long period of wind and rain, it is natural that this has formed a magical landscape.
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After sleeping at noon and not making an appointment in advance, I almost missed the Antelope Valley, and every slit was beyond imagination.
The territory of the North American Indians, the fare for tourists is also amazing. There has been little interest in the attractions of the mountains and seas, but it has become an exception.
Antelope Color Cave, the incredible light and shadow world, the wave-like orange texture. In the winter, even the stones are covered with pink and purple light
Tips: up and down independent, the choice of Antelope Valley
Upper Antelope Valley: can see the light column and quicksand waterfall, there are wonderful light and shadow; private car Can not enter, need Indians to lead the tour; large amount of tourists need to make an appointment; photo taking time is compact, registration photo group can increase the time of taking pictures.
The Lower Antelope Valley: It is necessary to climb down the bottom slit with a ladder; it is sparsely populated and extraordinarily mysterious; it is not necessary to book in advance.