LAS VEGAS: Upper Antelope (PRIME TIME) Horseshoe Bend Lake Powell

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. A short hike down a set of rock-carved stairs leads to this viewpoint on the rim of the river & dam. This short walk takes you to a viewpoint on the canyon rim high above the Colorado River. It affords an unparalleled view of the river, the canyon, and Glen Canyon Dam. This scenic view provides spectacular vistas of the Colorado River as it flows through Glen Canyon and of Glen Canyon Dam itself. From the parking area, follow the metal handrail down the uneven rock steps.

   20 min

2. Your tour bus will drive by to take a close look at Glen Canyon Dam and Colorado river through Glen Canyon Dam bridge.

   Passes by

3. Horseshoe Bend is a superb example of an entrenched meander. Six million years ago, the region around Horseshoe Bend was much closer to sea level, and the Colorado River was a meandering river with a nearly level floodplain. Between six and five million years ago, the region began to be uplifted. This trapped the Colorado River in its bed, and the river rapidly cut downwards to produce Horseshoe Bend as we see it today.

   1 hAdmission included

4. Upper Antelope Canyon The Upper Antelope Canyon is called Ts bighnln, the place where water runs through rocks' by the Navajo People in that specific area. It is the most frequently visited by tourists because its entrance and entire length are at ground level. And because beams of direct sunlight radiating down from openings at the top of the canyon are much more common. Beams occur most often in summer, as they require the sun to be high in the sky. Lower Antelope Canyon The Lower Antelope Canyon, called Hazdistaz, or 'spiral rock arches' by the Navajo, is located several miles from the Upper Antelope Canyon. Prior to the installation of metal stairways, visiting the canyon required climbing pre-installed ladders in certain areas. The lower canyon is in the shape of a "V" and shallower than the Upper Antelope. Lighting is better in the early hours and late morning.

   1.5 hAdmission included

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

Ratings come from 10 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

How it compares in Las Vegas

• Its from-price is 60% above the median of the 66 city tours we list in Las Vegas.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 21 of 66.

About Las Vegas

A neon oasis in the Nevada desert, Las Vegas is famous for themed resorts, shows and nightlife, with canyons and national parks within reach.

The Strip, a long boulevard of resorts, is the heart of the action, with replicas of Paris, Venice and ancient Egypt, dancing fountains, and observation decks and thrill rides high above the street. Shows range from acrobatic circus spectaculars and magic to concert residencies, and restaurants run by star chefs sit beside lavish buffets.

Top-ranked sights in Las Vegas: Colorado River, Grand Canyon West Rim, Hoover Dam.

See all 1314 experiences in Las Vegas