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I have back problems. How is the ride to upper canyon

I agree with the previous responder, the jeep is rough, but you can also ask to sit in the front with the guide for a better/safer transport experience! Best to contact them directly to inquire.

Answer by Lindsay P · Jan 16, 2025

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I'm a little claustrophobic. Should I avoid the lower canyon?

I'm sorry. We were in the upper canyon. I am not sure about the lower canyon. My wife is claustrophobic but the upper canyon didn't bother her. You may want to tour it instead.

Answer by Matthew L · Aug 4, 2024

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How difficult are the stairs in the canyon. Some have said really steep and others have said not so bad. I am a little …

How difficult are the stairs in the canyon. Some have said really steep and others have said not so bad. I am a little nervous about them.

Hard to answer. It depends on an individual's mobility. As 78 year olds, my wife and I had no problem. Just use the handrails. We didn't see anyone turn around or get stuck. If you can …

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Hard to answer. It depends on an individual's mobility. As 78 year olds, my wife and I had no problem. Just use the handrails. We didn't see anyone turn around or get stuck. If you can go up and down a set of stairs in a building, you probably won't have any problems in/out of the canyon.

Answer by Victor S · Aug 3, 2024

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Highlights

Antelope Canyon is the most-visited and most-photographed slot canyon in the American Southwest

The most impressive nature photos

Presents one of the world's most striking sandstone sculptures

Tips

Flash flooding can cause the canyon to be closed for several months at a time

You must travel with a licensed tour group

Descending down the steep, metal stairs can be slightly difficult, and monsoon rains can bring flooding—these reasons are partially why a guide is required

To access areas in the Navajo Nation, you MUST get a camping, hiking or back-country permit from the Fish and Wildlife department. This is not included in the Entrance Fee

Tour guides must be reserved well in advance

Requires a certain amount of fitness

For many photographers, this is definitely a must-see destination

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General guided tours are $20 per person (cash only) and an additional $8 for the Navajo permit fee

Lower Antelope Canyon offers visitors a destination for taking nature photographs

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There are also stairs throughout, some are steep, some are 2-3 short flights

Careful scene selection and proper exposure are some of the main keys for some of the more spectacular slot canyon photographs

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Pay attention to the temperature, depending on what season you go, and stay hydrated

The tour starts off from the main carpark on a 4x4 Jeep that brings you to the entrance of the Upper Antelope Canyon

Take note that timing is a important aspect when visiting the canyons because sunlight shines through at certain timing

Upper Antelope is at about 4,000 feet elevation

Visiting the canyon required climbing along pre-installed ladders in certain areas

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Tours can be purchased in nearby page, arizona and range from $30 to $80 per person

Antelope canyon can only be visited through guided tours because of the extreme danger

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Navigating around the lower antelope canyon requires a certain amount of fitness

Visitors have the opportunity to take guided tours and multitudes of pictures while visiting

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You can have a better view inside the canyon.things to carry with you: bottled water, hat, sunscreen and wear comfortable shoes.you

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They both have two parts, upper and lower, and can only be visited by guided tour, and only for 2 hours each

To get there, you need to go on a guided tour by the navajo tribe

The upper and lower canyons are both available for guided tours

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Trip.com provides tourists with upper antelope canyon attraction address, business hours, brief introduction, open hours

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Tours of upper antelope range from $35 to about $85, depending on the group size and length of the tour

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Only accessible if accompanied by a licensed navajo guide

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You need to visit this place during the months of summer as the light is perfect at that time and it creates a perfect setup for landscape photography

Located on the navajo reservation, a few miles east of page, it is open by tour only

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Upper antelope has wider walkways that make it easier to access