Lower Antelope Canyon

The best time to explore Lower Antelope Canyon is midday, particularly from March to September. During this time, the sun's position overhead provides the best lighting for pictures and lets you fully appreciate the canyon's unique features. While early mornings and late afternoons can also offer good lighting, midday is usually good for both photography and a general sightseeing experience.

Lower Antelope Canyon can be found in northern Arizona, located in the Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park. Just 10 minutes east of Page town, near the Arizona-Utah border, this Navajo Park is part of the same area as Upper Antelope Canyon.

To reach Lower Antelope Canyon, it's common for visitors to drive to Page, Arizona, where the canyon is located. If you're coming from further away, you could fly into airports like Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport or Las Vegas McCarran International Airport and then rent a car for the rest of the journey.

Once in Page, some tour companies offer transportation as part of their guided tours to Lower Antelope Canyon. Alternatively, you can also drive yourself to the entrance of the canyon if you prefer more flexibility in exploring the area.

You can also bike to Lower Antelope Canyon if you're up for the challenge and enjoy cycling.

You can't visit Lower Antelope Canyon on your own. It's on Navajo land, so you need to join a guided tour. Two tour companies, Ken's Tours and Dixie Ellis' Lower Antelope Canyon Tours, offer one-hour tours with amazing Navajo guides. For a stress-free experience, you can book your tickets online in advance.

Explore the easy 0.5-mile loop trail near Page, Arizona. It usually takes about 14 minutes to complete the walk.

Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons are both must-visit spots in Arizona, with different kinds of features. Upper Antelope Canyon has striking light beams and spacious chambers, while Lower Antelope Canyon offers a special, hands-on experience with fewer people and narrow passageways.

Formed over millions of years by natural erosion, Lower Antelope Canyon is located within the Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park, just a short 10-minute drive east of Page, close to the Arizona-Utah border.