Helen_in_Hawaii

Is there a preferred guide in Page for Antelope Canyon, or are they all pretty much the same?

One poster wrote about turning by the Big Lake Trading Post and taking the next tour. Is that still an option? It seems like that is the most time-efficient choice rather than going into Page and coming back.

ElendilPickle

There are guides at the parking lot for Antelope Canyon if you don't want to go into Page. It's not far, though, to head into town.

We took our tour with
http://www.antelopecanyon.com/index.html They were professional and made sure we had time and space to take pictures, but I noticed guides from other companies shared more information about the area with their groups.

Lee Ann

Myer

I went on my own without reservations.

I went to Horseshoe Bend first then went north on Rt 89 less than a mile to Rt 98. Turn east and pass the Big Lake Trading Post. Go another mile or two in the direction of the power station.

Turn into the parking lot when you see the sign for Upper Antelope Canyon.

Our "guide" was a Navajo student who knew all of the good spots to photograph.

In fact, there were several other truck loads there at the same time and they all knew the same stories and spots.

In general people cooperated with picture taking unless they were clued out and people would yell at them until they heard.

I see no advantage to booking in advance and going into Page.

I never actually went into the town.

Coming from Zion I stopped at the Best Dam View just after crossing the bridge.

Then I drove south on Rt 89 until I saw the sign to Horseshoe Bend. I spent an hour or so going there and back.

I then double back and went north for less than 1/2 mile and turned east.

A piece of cake.

Just make sure you go to Antelope Canyon when the sun is high in the sky to get the best reflections.

Helen_in_Hawaii

Thanks. We plan to stop by there mid-day, after driving over from Bryce.

Myer

Helen,

I mentioned 2 other sights that I want to stress.

The Best Dam View is a 10 minute stop with almost no effort. Just after crossing the bridge over the river/lake beside the dam, there's a small sign on that right (west) side indicating scenic road.

You just park in a small parking lot and walk down a few stais to a constructed viewing spot. Great views of the dam!!!

Then less than a half mile south of the Rt 98 junction (it only goes east I believe) on Rt 89, on the right (west) hand side of the road is a sign for Horseshoe Bend.

Park in the parking lot and take the 3/4 mile hot hike until you get to the end. While hot, it's level and not difficult.

When you get to the end the view is spectacular. No fence, screen or barrier. I was afraid to walk to the edge so i lied down on my stomach and crawled.

This past weekend I saw that view on a magazine (Nat. Geo.?) in B&N.

The walk is about 15-20 minutes each way.

And then Antelope Canyon. What more can you say. The drive from the parking lot to the canyon is about 15 minutes each way and you stay an hour.

You can see my photos at:

www.travelwalks.com

select the 2007 trip to Bryce, Zion, etc.

In Bryce makes sure you see sunrise at Bryce Point (it gets windy there) and do at least a small hike (even if you're not a hiker) down and up Navajo Loop or add Queen's Garden in there.

spirobulldog

Check out Canyon X as well.

caligirl56

bookmarking!

borisandkathy

bookmarking