Hi Ashley, Coming from Kanab you should only be about and hour from Page. I would suggest being at the Upper Antelope Canyon for the noon hour if you can. That’s usually the best time to witness the sunbeams and light shafts that shine into the canyon. You could do Lower Antelope Canyon either before or after that. You don’t need reservations, just show up. You may have to wait depending on the amount of people but it wasn’t a long wait for us. We got a discount on our tickets when we told them at the Upper Canyon ticket counter that we would be visiting the Lower Canyon after our visit there. I’m not sure if that is still offered but you can ask. We visited Horseshoe Bend early in the morning before we visited both of the Antelope Canyons. It was beautiful but not the best for photography. Shadows from the early morning sun covered part of the canyon. The best time to visit Horseshoe Bend for photography would be in the afternoon. Hopefully you are spending the night in Page after your sightseeing. That way you should be able to visit all 3 sights. There is a great Mexican restaurant in Page called Fiesta Mexicana, we ate there and we loved it, it gets great reviews too. Have a wonderful time!

Thank you for your help and for sharing your expertise(:

Hi JoAnn,
I don’t have any info on boarding your pets or guides available over the Thanksgiving holiday but I think the link below for the town of Page, AZ Chamber of Commerce would be helpful to you. Have a safe and happy Holiday!

http://pagechamber.com/

Hi Bonnie,
Unfortunately, along with the beautiful sunbeams or light shafts also come the crowds. The sunbeams are at their best around midday so I would plan on being at the canyon during that time. Crowds and all both Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon are something you won’t want to miss. Just be patient, your guide will usually help point out the best spots for photographing in the Upper Canyon. When we visited the Lower Canyon we entered the canyon without a guide. The Lower Canyon was not as crowed as the Upper Canyon was when we visited. Have fun!

Hi Tami,
As far as weather, lighting and crowds, there are definitely times that are better for each. Summer months bring more rain and winter months can bring snow. The summer months are the best for lighting and mid-day during summer months is when you will see the best light beams in the canyon. As far as crowds, summer months when school is out, are very crowded with mid-day generally bringing the largest crowds. As I wrote in my previous reply below, don’t worry, Antelope Canyon is still one of the most magical destinations no matter when you visit.

Would it be a good time to visit in late Aug in terms of weather and all???

Thank you.

Hi Tram – February is not the best time to visit Antelope Canyon in reference to weather (it’s still winter in Northern Arizona), and the weather can be unpredictable. Also, in February the sun will be low in the sky not providing the best of lighting. You will probably still be able to visit Antelope Canyon it just won’t be one of the better times for weather and lighting. Summer months around mid-day usually provide the best lighting but when dealing with weather and light nothing is guaranteed. But don’t worry, Antelope Canyon is still one of the most magical destinations no matter when you visit.