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Fly over the bend, walk through a slot canyon, or float the Colorado River. All tours depart from or near Page, AZ and many can be combined in a single day.
Horseshoe Bend is a 270° curve of the Colorado River with a sheer 1,000-foot drop to the water below. Once known mostly to nearby residents, it has grown into one of the Southwest's most photographed views — now drawing more than 2 million visitors a year after its rise on social media. However you like to travel — on foot, from the air, or on the river — there's a way to take it in, and any of them pairs neatly with an Antelope Canyon tour for a full day in Page, AZ.
The classic, self-guided way: a level 0.6-mile packed-sand trail from the parking lot to the overlook, about 20–25 minutes each way. No guide or reservation needed — just the $10 City of Page parking fee. The closest, least expensive, and most flexible option.
Best for: most visitors · budget · going at your own pace
Hike Horseshoe Bend on your own →Skip the hike and see the full 270° curve from above. A helicopter flight runs about 10–12 minutes over the bend, Lake Powell, and Glen Canyon Dam; a fixed-wing flightseeing tour adds a wider 30-minute loop with narration. Both depart Page Municipal Airport — a strong choice when walking the trail isn't ideal.
Best for: mobility considerations · photographers · a sweeping view
See the air tours below →Trade the rim for the river and look up at the same walls from 1,000 feet below. Kayak the calm, rapid-free water at your own pace, or take a guided half-day raft — smooth water, no rapids, welcoming to ages 4 and up — past petroglyphs and canyon wildlife in Glen Canyon.
Best for: active travelers · families · a from-the-bottom angle
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Kayaking from $80 Paddle the emerald Colorado River beneath 800-foot canyon walls below Horseshoe Bend — calm flat water, no experience needed. Backhauls for Kayak Trips depart daily March–November from Lee's Ferry.
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Combo from $135 Pair Horseshoe Bend with a Native American-guided cultural tour through Lower Antelope Canyon — Navajo guides share the stories, history, and sacred significance of these ancient sandstone passages.
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On the water from $113 Board a guided raft at Lees Ferry and cruise upriver past Horseshoe Bend toward Glen Canyon Dam — smooth water, towering canyon walls, and the bend you just looked down at from the rim.
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Secret Canyon from $140 A private Navajo-guided tour through Secret Antelope Canyon — swirling sandstone corridors and magical light beams without the crowds — paired with an overlook at Horseshoe Bend via off-road transport.
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Helicopter from $204 Soar 500+ feet above the bend in an EcoStar EC-130 with stadium seating, oversized windows, and noise-canceling headsets — sweeping views of Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam, and the 270° Colorado River curve below.
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Scenic Flight from $189 A 30-minute fixed-wing flightseeing tour from Page with plush seating, oversized windows, and multilingual narration — sweeping aerial views of Glen Canyon Dam, Lake Powell, and the Colorado River's 1,000-foot bend.
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The world's most-photographed slot canyon is 10 minutes from the parking lot. Navajo guides lead you through towering corridors of orange and crimson sandstone — light beams pour from above, swirling walls rise 120 feet, and no two visits look the same.
Every Antelope Canyon tour is led by a licensed Navajo guide — it's the only way to enter, and the guides are part of what makes the visit memorable. As a sister site to AntelopeCanyon.AZ, we help you match the right canyon to your group. Here's how the options compare.
The canyon you've seen in photographs — wide, flat, sandy-floored, and home to the light beams that drop through the ceiling at midday in summer. The easiest to walk, with no ladders, which makes it a first choice for families, older visitors, and anyone hoping to catch that beam.
Best for: first-timers · photographers · easy walking
A deeper, narrower route you descend on a series of stairways and ladders. It's the more active walk, rewarded with tighter passages, sculpted walls, and soft reflected color throughout the day — a favorite for visitors who want a little adventure and strong value.
Best for: active visitors · value · all-day color
A quieter, lower-cost way into the same sandstone formation, with two slot sections and far smaller crowds than Upper or Lower. If your dates are sold out — or you'd simply rather trade the crowds for a calmer walk — Canyon X is the practical choice.
Best for: budgets · smaller crowds · sold-out dates
The only via ferrata inside a slot canyon anywhere — a guided iron-rung route with a rappel and a hands-on climb through private sandstone, gear and instruction included. No climbing experience needed, just a willingness to add some adventure to your visit.
Best for: thrill-seekers · active groups · something different
If you'd like a guide to handle the logistics, the Canyon Overlook package pairs the Navajo-guided Lower Antelope Canyon with a visit to the Horseshoe Bend overlook — two signature views, one reservation, no driving or parking to plan. It's the simplest way to see the canyons and the bend together in a single outing.
Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon work as a pair, and each is enjoyed a little differently. Horseshoe Bend is open to everyone on a short, self-guided walk — you can hike it on your own at your own pace from the City of Page parking area. Antelope Canyon sits on the Navajo Nation and is visited with a licensed Navajo guide, who brings the canyon's history and the best photo spots to life. Many visitors do both on the same day: hike Horseshoe Bend, then join a guided canyon tour a few minutes away.
The light beams appear in Upper Antelope Canyon from roughly April through September, when the midday sun climbs high enough to reach the canyon floor. They are strongest within about a month of the summer solstice in late June, typically between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., so book a midday tour in that window. Outside beam season — and in Lower Antelope Canyon and Canyon X year-round — you trade the beams for glowing reflected color that photographs well at any time of day. For wider seasonal planning, see our guide to the best time to visit.
Yes. The two are only about a 10- to 15-minute drive apart, so one day is plenty. A common plan is a midday Antelope Canyon tour, which is also light-beam time in summer, followed by Horseshoe Bend in the late afternoon when the lower sun warms the canyon walls. Allow about 1 to 2 hours at Horseshoe Bend including the 1.5-mile round-trip walk, and arrive at your canyon tour 30 minutes early. For day-by-day plans, see our Page, AZ itineraries.
These recommendations come from Karlyn Bunting, who has lived in Page, Arizona for more than 50 years. The tours, seasons, and canyon details on this page are kept current from right here in town — so you can book with confidence and spend your visit enjoying the view, not second-guessing the logistics. Have a question we haven't answered? Email info@horseshoebend.com.
Peak season (March–October) fills weeks in advance — check the best time to visit and book the moment your dates are confirmed.
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Questions about which tour is right for you? Compare our Antelope Canyon tours and river & kayak trips, or email us at info@horseshoebend.com.