I'm not sure what is meant in the above post about access is tougher for HSB slot as all transportation is provided. At the AC (upper and lower), the group size is the same on paper and theory however, they have many groups assigned to each time slot. Horseshoe Bend Slot limits the size of the group AND, more importantly, the number of groups in the canyon at one time. The biggest difference - the crowds and cost. If it is a budget stretcher, than you should be early enough in the LAC that it won't be awful.ĭid you check Waterholes slot canyon tours? Edited: 4 years ago You say, crowds are your concern so if you can afford it do one of the alternate slot canyons. Yes, it isn't the same but it is far more enjoyable with fewer people, especially if you have a hobby of photography. If their budget allows, we now do an alternate slot canyon rather than LAC because of the number of people in the slot at one time. We have numerous guests to our AZ home that we take on a quick tour of Northern AZ.

I would imagine that 6:45 is one of the first time slots so the spacing may be better. The AC tours are said to 15 people per group but there are several groups that start at the exact same time and it was one big contiguous line of people walking through the canyon with constant entities to keep moving. Although time control has gotten much better for starting on time, it was still crowded. I have not done a 6:45am AC tour but have done later in the AM. If Secret Slot tour ends at 11:30, will we make it comfortably to Monument valley with a stop for lunch by 4:30? We HAVE TO be in Monument Valley by 4:30 (Mon Valley time), latest. I'm kind of liking this Secret Canyon idea but would I be making a mistake to miss Lower Antelope? The tour includes an off-road, open air truck drive through Navajo land. They say that you'll have plenty of space and time and no crowds.

This one is 2.5 hours and only one tour operator (that allows up to 15 people) goes there.

There is however a tour available that day for Secret Canyon at 9am. My MAIN question/concern is, is there enough light at this time for photos (iphone)? From a few posts I've read here, I wonder if it's too early for great visuals? (Ken's has one at 7:00, but Dixie Ellis advertises an hour and a half tour while Ken's tours are max an hour and 15). The ONLY tour still available for Lower Antelope Canyon that day with Dixie Ellis is the 6:45. Hi, We will be in Page for one day at the end of July.

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