Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We are located at the very southern end of the Antelope Canyon wash. 12 miles east of Page, AZ on Highway 98.
- Dogs, pets or any animals are not allowed on our tours.
- Please make arrangements prior to arriving if you are traveling with animals.
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You can search” Taadidiin Tours” or “Antelope Canyon X by Taadidiin Tours” on your directions apps. Google Maps is recommended.

GPS directions have been known to give the incorrect directions.
We do not offer tours to either location.
Canyon X is a slot canyon located in Antelope Canyon. Location is the biggest difference. Taadidiin Tours is the only tour operator that provides tours here. We have smaller groups, more personal experience. The canyons you visit are both an “A” and “V” shape.

Upper Antelope has been open much longer. Located closer to Page, AZ. They have multiple tour operators who offer tours to Upper. The canyon is an “A” shaped canyon, wider at the bottom, narrower at the top.

Lower Antelope has also been open much longer. Located closer to Page, Az across the highway from Upper. They have 2 tour operators who offer tours. The canyon is a “V” shape canyon, narrow at the bottom but wider at the top.
Dates for next year will be made available in mid-December.
Unfortunately, we do not have a pick-up service.
You do not need a reservation.

Yes, you can arrive without a reservation. Our check-in office will do their best to accommodate.

A reservation is recommended especially during US holidays, to ensure you have a spot on the tour.
We are in the Mountain Time Zone. We do not observe Daylight Savings Time.

*We are located on the reservation BUT WE DO NOT OPERATE ON Daylight Savings Time.

Second Sunday in March through the first Sunday in November is Daylight Savings time on the Navajo Nation. The time on your phone will change when you are in our area.

We are the same time as Page, AZ, Flagstaff, AZ, and Phoenix, AZ ALL YEAR.
Notices received, via email, with 72 hours or more before tour receives a full refund. Anything less than 72 hours incurs fees.

Notices are only accepted at our email, [email protected]
Weather related cancellations, i.e. Flash flood warnings/flash floods.
- In the event that we have to shut down operations due to weather, we will notify all customers who have advance reservations via an email and by phone.
  - Customers affected will be given a 100% refund.
  - OR the option to reschedule their reservation.
Please check your email for the notifications and please respond to the email.
The hiking tour is 1.5 hours in duration. This is a general walking tour. You can take photos with a phone or a hand-held camera.

The Photo Tour is 3 hours in duration. It allows more time for a photographer to take their photos. A tripod is allowed and one camera bag per person.

The Photo Tour is also used for special occasions, styled photo sessions, etc. Those types of sessions are all required to have a Special Use Permit that is issued from the Lake Powell Tribal Parks and Recreation Office. Failure to produce these documents on arrival will result in a missing the tour and no refund. Please contact us to find out how to purchase one.
Spring and Fall.

OR between the hours of 10:30 am and 1:00 pm, generally are the popular times to visit.

Clear, sunny days.
Yes! We operate tours every day, weather permitting.

We do recommend that you make a reservation if you plan on visiting during a US holiday, to ensure that you have a spot confirmed!
Yes. Typically, the Canyon X Photo Tour and Cardiac Canyon are not offered on US holidays.

If you do not see your date available on the website, this could be it or it is sold out.

Booking a Photo Tour during a busy holiday is not ideal for the customer, as both the Hiking and Photo tour visit the same canyon.
NO. Bags of any kind and size are not allowed on the Hiking Tour.

Hydropaks and Camelbaks or anything similar, are not allowed.

(Backpack, Binocular Case, Camera Bag, Clear Backpack, Tinted Plastic Bag, Fanny Pack, Purse, Oversized Tote, Printed Pattern Plastic Bag, Mesh Bag)
It is recommended to bring them with you when you check-in, please do not email them.

We do have copies on-site.
Unfortunately, no. It is strongly recommended that customers participating on any tour is able to walk unassisted and is normally active.
Cardiac Canyon is a spectacular canyon. If the name doesn’t make you think twice, then it may be for you! This is a tour we offer that is at least 6 hours in duration, about 3 miles hiking, roughly 7 miles from the main highway, the definition of “away from it all”.

There is a 2-person minimum to book. 6-person maximum. We have paired single customers together to take the tour. Send us an email! [email protected]

Hiking pack and snacks are recommended.

Experienced hiking is recommended.
It is possible. Contact us!
Yes.
Yes.
Yes. You can either make multiple bookings online for your whole group OR you can make one reservation, send us the booking # along with the number of customers to add and we can make the change.
Great! Bring that receipt with you when you check-in for our tour.

The hiking permit is valid for the same day only.
Yes, we do.

If you just want your own tour guide, or if you want to book the canyon just for you, please send an email to [email protected]. The reservations coordinator will help you set this up.
There is a 200 ft staircase to get into Canyon X.

There are no ladders or climbing involved.
Light beams are visible in the summer months.

May through early August is a good time span to catch a glimpse of the beams.
Water, cell phone and/or camera.
Yes, if you booked the Hiking Tour, no tripod. (Also please be aware that any photo used for public use, marketing/advertising, styled photos/content need to be accompanied with a Special Use Permit before the tour)