What you'll do: Leave before sunrise and watch the Phoenix skyline give way to open desert on the drive north to two of Arizona's most photographed landmarks.

• Sunrise Departure – Board your vehicle at your metro Phoenix hotel and settle in for the scenic drive north toward Page.

• Horseshoe Bend Overlook – Walk the short trail to the rim and take in the 1,000-foot drop to the turquoise curve of the Colorado River below.

• Upper Antelope Canyon Walk – Follow your Navajo guide through the narrow sandstone corridors, where sunlight cuts through in shifting beams overhead.

• Glen Canyon Visitor Center Stop – Time permitting, step inside to see 180-million-year-old dinosaur tracks and learn how the dam reshaped the river into Lake Powell.

• Historic Route 66 Drive – Roll along a stretch of Route 66 on the way home, adding a piece of American road-trip history to the day.

By the time you're back in Scottsdale, you'll have covered slot canyons, river bends, and a slice of highway legend in a single day.

Why we love it for your adventure:

• Navajo-Led Access – Upper Antelope Canyon sits on Navajo Nation land, so entry requires a guide, and yours knows exactly where the light and color peak.

• Two Landmarks, One Trip – Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon sit close together, so you see both signature northern Arizona sights without planning separate trips.

• Photography Guidance – Your guide points you toward the best angles and timing for the canyon's light beams, no professional gear required.

• Door-to-Door Pickup – Hotel pickup across most metro Phoenix hotels and resorts means the day starts moving the moment you walk outside.

• Built-In Rest Stops – Restroom breaks are scheduled before and after the canyon, so you're never caught off guard mid-hike.

About this experience partner: Founded in 2002, Across Arizona Tours has guided travelers through the Grand Canyon, Sedona, the Navajo Reservation, and other northern Arizona landmarks for over two decades. The company runs daily departures with pickups across most metro Phoenix hotels and resorts, and offers bilingual guides, custom itineraries, and group bookings. Across Arizona Tours has held TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence for three consecutive years.

Additional information:

• Age Requirement – Children must be at least 6 years old; no car seats are permitted on this tour.

• Walking & Stairs – Expect a short walk to the canyon entrance and a metal staircase (17 steps up, 111 steps down); wheelchairs cannot access the canyon.

• Canyon Restrictions – Backpacks, bags, tripods, and selfie sticks aren't allowed inside; bottled water is permitted.

• Sun Protection – There is no shade for the duration of the tour, so bring sunscreen, a hat, and water.