Can you do Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon in one day?

Yes, it can be done. Total time required for all 3 is around 5-6 hours. I recommend you start with Horseshoe bend early in the morning (1-1.5 hrs). Then do the Upper Antelope Canyon (~1.5 hrs) and end with the Lower Antelope Canyon (1hr).

What is the best month to visit Antelope Canyon?

The best time to visit Antelope Canyon is between the end of March and the beginning of October. In terms of the best time of day to visit the canyon, going between 11 am and 1:30 pm will give you the highest chance of seeing Antelope Canyon light beams in the Upper section of Antelope Canyon.

Is it worth seeing Antelope Canyon?

It has been on my list of must-see places for a very long time! A beautiful slot canyon, carved out by mother nature (literally!) Antelope Canyon is a natural phenomenon created by flash floods. Its perfectly smooth, orange sandstone walls are a result of water running through it for hundreds of years.

How long should you spend at Antelope Canyon?

A tour takes about an hour, but there is about an out of waiting around. You really only need 15-20 minutes to drive between them.

Is Antelope Canyon a difficult hike?

The hike is fairly easy and not super difficult. Lower Antelope Canyon is a little more rigorous, there are stairs to climb.

Is Upper or Lower Antelope better?

If you want to visit both canyons, I recommend visiting Upper Antelope Canyon at 10:30 am (best chance to see those light beams but make sure you book your tickets well in advance!) and Lower Antelope Canyon at 1:30 pm (even with a reservation, you might have to wait 30 minutes or longer to enter Lower Antelope Canyon …

Can you see Horseshoe Bend without a tour?

Short Answer: Yes! It is possible to visit Horseshoe Bend without a tour or guide. Many visitors to Horseshoe Bend make a point to see the neighboring Antelope Canyon, which requires you to book a tour through a certified Navajo tour company.

Is Horseshoe Bend worth visiting?

Once a quiet cliff-side lookout that offered expansive views of this dramatic bend in the Colorado river from over a thousand meters above, today Horseshoe Bend is far from quiet, but it’s just as beautiful as it was before tourism discovered it, and it’s easily one of the best places to visit in Arizona.

Can I go to Antelope Canyon by myself?

CAN I GO TO ANTELOPE CANYON BY MYSELF? No, the Antelope Canyon is protected by the Navajo Parks and Recreation and only authorized tour companies can take visitors to the canyon.

Is Horseshoe Bend Az open during Covid?

Horseshoe Bend is open, but there are closures at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Can I hike Antelope Canyon without a guide?

While you cannot explore Antelope Canyon without tour guides present, and you must pay for a park permit, you do not need reservations when you visit through Antelope Canyon Navajo Tours. However, you may prefer to book your tour in advance for several reasons.

Is Horseshoe Bend better sunrise or sunset?

“Horseshoe Bend is best viewed late morning or mid day. The ‘bend and river are in shadow at other times. At or just before sunset, the sun will be in your eyes and the bend will be in shadow. It’s best viewed mid day to early afternoon.”

Is there a bathroom at Horseshoe Bend?

Yes. There are bunches of restroom.

How far apart are Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend?

Horseshoe Bend is less than 5 miles from Antelope Canyon, and is a must do if you are in the area. If it free to visit, and is only a . 75 mile hike to the overlook. Horseshoe Bend is a meander in the Colorado River that forms a horseshoe shape.

Can you swim in Horseshoe Bend?

Horseshoe Bend (and by extension Glen Canyon) offers a variety of different activities. Because Lake Powell is within the recreational area, visitors can bring a boat or jet ski and swim in the lake as a great family outing.

Is Horseshoe Bend open 24 hours?

Horseshoe Bend is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Our busiest times of the day are between 9:00am to 11:00am in the morning and 4:30pm to 6:30pm in the evening. If you enjoy fewer crowds, try scheduling your hike around these busy times. There is no overnight parking or camping allowed.

Does Horseshoe Bend cost money?

Horseshoe Bend entrance fee

Currently, the cost is $5 for motorcycles and $10 for all other passenger vehicles and you can pay at the visitor center. For commercial vans with a capacity of 14 people or less, the cost of admission is $10.

Can you sleep at Horseshoe Bend?

Overnight camping is not allowed in the Horseshoe Bend parking lot. Visitors are invited to enjoy city parks in Page and day use areas at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The half-mile hike from the parking lot to the rim provides little relief from the sun.

Is Horseshoe Bend a difficult hike?

It’s not too difficult although summers can be very hot as there is no shade with the exception of a small gazebo structure halfway to the overlook. The hike will start from the parking lot and is extremely easy to follow. The first part of the trail up to the gazebo is all uphill, but it is a gentle climb.

Can you kayak around Horseshoe Bend?

KAYAK HORSESHOE BEND

For Day Trips we suggest utilizing our backhaul service from the Parking Lot at Lee’s Ferry to Petroglyph Beach just upstream of Horseshoe Bend, where folks can then spend the next 4-6 hours kayaking around Horseshoe Bend and back to their awaiting car at Lee’s Ferry.

How deep is the water at Horseshoe Bend?

roughly 1,000 ft
Here at Horseshoe Bend, the Colorado River created a roughly 1,000 ft (305 m) deep, 270º horseshoe-shaped bend in Glen Canyon.

How long is the Antelope Canyon hike?

As you begin your 1 – 1.5-hour adventure (all-walking) with Lower Antelope Canyon Tours, your experience will span roughly 1,800 meters (1.1 miles) round trip.