Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend landscape
Day 11 of 15

Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend

Antelope Canyon → Horseshoe Bend → The New Wave

A signature Page day built around the early Antelope Canyon tour, Horseshoe Bend and a late-afternoon sandstone walk.

Local drivingDay typeShort walksGetting around07:20 tourRecommended departure
Slot canyonPhotographyDesert

A signature Page day built around the early Antelope Canyon tour, Horseshoe Bend and a late-afternoon sandstone walk.

Local drivingShort walks07:20 tour

The early tour dictates the morning; keep the middle of the day relaxed before The New Wave.

Pre-book Antelope Canyon

Book Upper Antelope Canyon tour. The best time to visit is from 11am to 2pm (we could not get the ticket in time for this slot). For a cheaper option the Lower Antelope Canyon is a good choice too.

Top priority

Today’s highlights

The three stops we would protect first.

Tap for details and advice

The stops

Travel time, priorities and our practical take.

01 Upper Antelope Canyon Upper Antelope Canyon Booked highlight10 min
10 min07:20 tour

Arrive for the 07:20 tour meeting time. If you succeed in booking the perfect slot go first to the Horseshoe and then here.

Our take

This is the fixed anchor of the day; arrive early and follow the operator’s meeting instructions.

02 Horseshoe Bend & Lunch Horseshoe Bend & Lunch Must do10 min
10 min15 min walk

A short drive followed by around 15 minutes of walking. Lunch at Page.

Our take

Allow for heat and exposed conditions even though the walk is short.

03 Lone Rock Beach Lone Rock Beach Optional25 min
25 min

A possible relaxation stop around the lake.

Our take

This was tentative in the original plan and is the easiest item to remove.

04 The New Wave The New Wave Must do15 min
15 min

Plan the sandstone walk for around 17:30–18:00.

Our take

A strong late-afternoon landscape stop after the iconic morning sights.

Decision support

Running late?

Protect the parts that make this day work.

Keep — top priorityAntelope Canyon bookingHorseshoe BendThe New Wave
Flexible — nice to haveLone Rock Beach
Canyon Colors Bed & Breakfast

Tonight

Canyon Colors Bed & Breakfast

Page

10.0Exceptional
Second night Breakfast included Free parking
Our stay

The second night is especially valuable after the early tour because there is no check-out or luggage move.

Dinner

Big John’s Texas BBQ

Page

Reserve; 21:00 closing time

Our verdict

5 out of 5

A headline day with three highly distinctive landscapes.

The early booked tour and late-afternoon New Wave create a natural rhythm, with Horseshoe Bend in between.

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