Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend

Two of the most photographed places on Earth, in one day from Sedona.

Antelope Canyon sits on Navajo land near Page, Arizona, and can only be visited with a Navajo guide — which is exactly why a day trip from Sedona makes sense: the driving, the permits and the timing are handled, and Horseshoe Bend is ten minutes from the canyon. These tours sell out earlier than anything else we list. If your dates are set, book this first.

Know before you book

• It's a long day: roughly 10–11.5 hours door to door. The payoff is worth it, but don't schedule a dinner reservation for 6pm.
• Walking is required: about 1.5 miles over uneven surfaces, with ladders inside the canyon. Not suitable for infants; minimum ages apply per tour.
• Upper vs. Lower: Lower Antelope is narrower, more adventurous and usually less crowded; Upper is wider, flatter and famous for midday light beams. Weather can swap sections — operators advise at booking.
• Book early: canyon entry is capacity-controlled by the Navajo Nation and prime dates go first.