What is the best month to visit Antelope Canyon?
The best months to visit Antelope Canyon are between the end of March and early October. During this time, we can see light beams that enter the Upper Antelope Canyon which creates a unique phenomenon.
What should I wear to Antelope Canyon in May?
Year-Round Clothing Advice Consider wearing a hat and covering your shoulders with sleeves, whether you are visiting in May, July, or December. Boots or other sturdy closed-toed shoes are your best choices for footwear, as you will be exploring an outdoor environment that consists of sand, dirt, and dust.
What is the best time to visit Upper Antelope Canyon?
The peak season at Upper Antelope Canyon runs between May and September. This is because those are the months where the famous light beams are visible for visitors to enjoy. You will want to make sure you visit during this time of year if the lights are your primary reason for booking a tour.
What is the temperature inside Antelope Canyon?
The temperature is very comfortable, averaging a high of 68 F and a low of 43 F. April is one of the best months of the year to visit Antelope Canyon, but beware crowds can surge during spring break.
Is Upper or Lower Antelope better?
We go to Lower Antelope Canyon more often because it costs slightly less and usually has smaller crowds. Upper Antelope Canyon is more internationally famous and therefore busier. However Upper is better equipped to handle larger crowds than Lower during peak season in mid to late summer.
Is Antelope Canyon open during Covid?
JUNE 18th 2021 – President of the Navajo Nation vetoed the legislation, Antelope Canyon and all tribal parks remain closed until further notice. Nothing new, the Navajo Nation remains in Yellow Status, and tourism is still not allowed.
Which is prettier Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon?
Upper Antelope Canyon With its light beams, falling sands, and very high canyon walls, this is the more photogenic of the two canyons. This canyon is wider at the bottom than Lower Antelope Canyon, so it feels less claustrophobic and it’s easier to walk through.
Do you need hiking boots for Antelope Canyon?
-No boots are needed. -You may want to spend at least two hours, more if possible, in each canyon.
Is it cooler in Antelope Canyon?
The canyon is nice and cool, about 10-15 degrees cooler than the outside temperature.
How difficult is the Antelope Canyon tour?
Lower Antelope Canyon is more of a hike than the stroll that people take at Upper Antelope Canyon, however it is still fairly easy. The pace is slow because of the other hikers and all the photo-taking. The most difficult portion is the initial descent into the canyon, by 5 flights of stairs.
Is Antelope Canyon open in May?
MAY 21st 2021 – Antelope Canyon is still closed: Nothing new, the Navajo Nation remains in Yellow Status, and tourism is still not allowed. There’s more about the health order that we can mention here but what it boils down to is , the Navajo Nation is not reopening Tribal Parks any time soon.
Can I go to Antelope Canyon without a tour?
No, the Antelope Canyon is protected by the Navajo Parks and Recreation and only authorized tour companies can take visitors to the canyon. One cannot go alone; you have to be with an authorized tour company.