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Antelope Canyon: Rattlesnake Canyon Tour
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Highlights

  • Explore the winding sandstone passages of Rattlesnake Canyon on a guided 60-minute walking tour led by a local Navajo guide.
  • Enjoy transportation to and from the canyon, where your guide introduces the landscape and its unique geological features.
  • Discover textured canyon walls, sculpted curves, and shifting colors shaped by centuries of natural erosion.
  • Watch sunlight filter through the narrow canyon passages, creating dramatic light patterns and excellent photography opportunities.
  • Learn what makes Rattlesnake Canyon a favorite for scenic views and immersive exploration with expert insights throughout the experience.

Your Experience

Explore Rattlesnake Canyon on a guided 1-hour walking tour led by a local Navajo guide, with transportation and entry ticket included.

Getting started

Begin your experience by meeting at the guest parking lot on the south side of the highway, where transportation to Rattlesnake Canyon is provided. After a brief introduction, your local Navajo guide will lead the group to the canyon entrance and share essential information before the walking tour begins. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended, as the route includes narrow and winding passages.

What to expect

Rattlesnake Canyon Guided Tour

This guided walking tour takes you through the textured sandstone corridors and dramatic curves of Rattlesnake Canyon, a lesser-known section of Antelope Canyon known for its intricate formations and shifting light.

Features

  • Canyon walls: Observe the smooth, sculpted canyon walls shaped by centuries of erosion, with sunlight filtering in to reveal vibrant hues and patterns that change throughout the day.

  • Expert insights about the landscape: Your local Navajo guide provides insights into the canyon’s unique features, highlighting subtle details and sharing stories about the landscape’s significance.

  • Photography: Enjoy opportunities for abstract photography and scenic viewing as you walk through the passageways during the 60-minute tour.

At the end of the guided walk, transportation returns you to the original meeting point. Your guide will be available to answer any final questions before you depart.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Entry to Rattlesnake Canyon
  • Navajo guide
  • Transportation to the canyon
  • Navajo Park permit fee
  • Gratuity for the Navajo guide ($3-$5 per person)

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 120 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Dress in comfortable clothes and wear suitable walking shoes for navigating the canyon’s narrow trails. Bring your camera to capture the canyon’s striking sandstone patterns and vivid natural colors. Keep water with you to remain hydrated throughout the tour.

Large luggage, backpacks, and bags of any kind are not permitted during the tour. Walking canes and electric wheelchairs cannot be used inside the canyon. Consumption of alcohol or drugs, as well as littering, is strictly prohibited. Guests may take photos during the walking tour, but video recording is not permitted. Animals and pets are not allowed on the tour.

The experience is not wheelchair accessible. Due to the canyon’s narrow and twisting pathways, the tour is not suitable for pregnant women, people with mobility impairments, or guests with claustrophobia.

The guided experience lasts approximately 60 minutes. The meeting location is the guest parking area on the south side of the highway. Please check in at least 45 minutes before your selected tour time. For safety purposes, guests must follow all directions given by the Navajo guide. Antelope Canyon operates on the same time zone as Page, Arizona, and Phoenix, Arizona. Since Utah and the Navajo Nation follow different time zones, plan your drive and arrival using Page and Phoenix time.

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