The tour groups get ushered through the canyon rather quickly, making it feel like a rushed experience. Whichever canyon you choose, expect large crowds of people, especially midday. If you want to avoid the crowds at Lower Antelope Canyon, consider booking one of the last tours of the day (although you will be sacrificing the better lighting conditions). If you want to visit both canyons, I recommend visiting Upper Antelope Canyon at 10:30 am (best chance to see those light beams but make sure you book your tickets well in advance!) and Lower Antelope Canyon at 1:30 pm (even with a reservation, you might have to wait 30 minutes or longer to enter Lower Antelope Canyon midday when crowds are at their biggest). And if you want to take a photographic tour, check out Adventurous Antelope Slot Canyons. Personally, I found the upper canyon to have more of a “wow” factor than the lower canyon. To avoid the worst of the crowds, visit this canyon early or later in the day, if you don’t mind missing out on the ideal lighting.įor photographers I recommend Upper Antelope Canyon. If you are looking for a fun experience and like the idea of exploring a narrow canyon, then Lower Antelope Canyon gets our vote.
