What you'll do:

Canyon Lands Rise and shine, You'll be headed out early to travel the length of Arizona! Adventure to the edge of the state where you can experience the majesty and power of time in the desert. Stop in at Horseshoe Bend, one of the Extreme curves along the Colorado River, and squeeze yourself through the slots of the narrow, but stunning, Antelope Canyon, who knows, we might even stop in at the Glen Canyon Visitors Center for some scenic views and even Dinosaur Tracks! On the way home we could even slide down a bit of Historic Route 66. Come out for a long day, seeing the surprises the northern Arizona Desert provides!

Why we love it for your party:

• Horseshoe Bend Located 5 miles south of the second largest man-made reservoir in the United States, the superb, geologic marvel of scenic Horseshoe Bend is a view through time itself. The horseshoe-shaped entrenched meander was carved through the picturesque Navajo Sandstone by the mighty Colorado River over the course of 5 million years as the region began to uplift. This had the effect of trapping the Colorado River in its bed. The river rapidly cut downward to produce Horseshoe Bend as we view it today.

  The hike to this majestic formation is a bout .6 miles one-way (about 1.5 miles round trip) to the overlook. Once there, you will take in the panoramic wonder of the 1,000 foot drop to the turquoise river waters flowing below. Make sure your cameras are charged and ready, as to not miss the perfect shot of this natural phenomenon.

• Antelope Canyon Shaped by millions of years of water and wind erosion, the magnificent Antelope Canyon was named for the herds of pronghorn antelope that once roamed the area. The Upper Antelope Canyon tour is the more popular route because more sunlight enters the canyon and the walls reach up to 120 feet.

  Guided Tour to Upper Antelope Canyon – Your Navajo (Diné) guides know all the hot spots and they will guide you through an amazing natural wonder in Antelope Canyon. They will provide you with the secret knowledge of photographing the beams and dances of the sand.  This tour is a photographic extravaganza. It is lead by our guides with precision and experience. The richness of color in the afternoon is breathtaking. Calming and still, the canyon becomes clear of other adventures. There is a good chance that you will have parts of the canyon all to yourself.  It is a time to pause for reflection in a spiritual wonderland, let the quiet and color soak into your bone marrow, and take a bit of the canyon into your heart.

• Glen Canyon Visitors Center Should time allow we will also stop in at the GCVC. Here you can learn the history of the dam that now blocks the flow of the Colorado River forming Lake Powell behind it. Dive deep into the history of the area, and we mean DEEP, 180 million year old Dinosaur tracks are visible here, indigenous histories, all the way up to the modern day.

About this experience partner:

Founded in 2002, Across Arizona tours provides one and two day guided tours to travelers in a relaxing environment with friendly and knowledgeable hosts, helping them discover the beauty, history, and hidden gems of Arizona and return with lifelong memories. Destinations include the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Navajo Reservation and other famous landmarks and attractions. They depart daily with pick-ups at most metro-Phoenix area hotels and resorts. Across Arizona Tours also provides group tours, custom itineraries, and offers bilingual guides. Awarded Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence for three years running.

Additional information:

Age Limit: Children ages 6 and up only. No children under 6 years of age. No exceptions.

Accessibility: You must be able to walk to both Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend and to navigate a long stairway. Please look over the following Rules and Regulations:

1. There is a walk from the bus at Antelope Canyon to the entrance of about 50 feet.

2. The flooring in the Canyon is relatively flat, but can be uneven, unpredictable and often sandy, like beach sand.

3. There are grated metal staircases that must be navigated. The staircase going up is 17 steps and inclines up to 150 feet, and has railings.

4. The staircase going down is 111 steps and has railings.

5. There is no shade on this tour.

6. No children under 6 years of age. No car seats allowed.

7. No backpacks, fanny packs, handbags, nor hydration packs allowed in in the Canyon itself. Bottled water is allowed.

8. There are no restrooms in the Canyon. We will give you time to use the restrooms before and after the Canyon tour.

9. No tripods, monopods, or selfie-sticks allowed.

10. No pets allowed.

11. Wheelchairs are not accessible.