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Antelope Canyon Tours by Carolene Ekis.  Images may not be used, reproduced, or distributed by any mean without express written approval.

Tour #2
Extended Tour for photographing
Upper Antelope Canyon

 

Designed for experience to professional photographers only. Limited seating; maximum 12 per day. Advance Reservations highly recommended. Our guide will be available to patrol traffic and point out highlights of the canyon. Tours are not a Photo workshop.

Antelope Canyon is closed to the public and only accessible by tour.

Antelope Canyon Tours by Carolene Ekis is Navajo Indian Owned and is licensed by the Navajo Indian Tribe to offer tours into Upper Antelope Canyon.

March 1 to September 30. Summer months our Photographic Tour departs at 11:30 AM this tour will get you to the canyon prior to noon to capture the shafts of lights coming down into the canyon for the first hour (weather permitting). The second hour colors are more vibrant (red, blue and purple). You will be in the canyon for approximately 2 hours to photograph and experience Antelope Canyon. Total tour time is 2 ½ hours long.

There is no hiking or climbing involved, the canyon floor is level for the most part which makes for easy walking.

After your two hours your guide will return you to Page.

When spaces run out we also offer a Split Tour: Going out on two 1 1/2 hour tour back to back, either at 9:30/11:30 AM or 11:30AM/1:30PM. This is another way to capture two different lighting the canyon has to offer at our Photographic Tour rate.

October 1 to February 28. Winter months our Photographic tour departs at 9:30 AM During these months the shaft of lights does not occur as the sun is traveling more over the southern hemisphere. Colors during these months are more pastel (pinks, yellow, peach and orange).

Abstract and black and white photography will find all times slots  excellent.

Departure times: 9:30 AM
January and February/October to December

Departure times: 11:30 AM (March to September)

Adults $50.00 inclusive (13 and up)
Child $35.00 inclusive (ages 8 – 12)
Ages 3 to 8 $29.00 Inclusive

Children 2 and under no fees
(inclusive= includes rate, taxes and Navajo fees

An experience guide / driver will take you to the Upper Antelope Canyon. If you need basic information for settings up your equipment, your guide can answer your questions. This is not a Photo Workshop.

Once inside the canyon during summer months your guide will assist you in finding the best lighting in the canyon. Our suggestion is to stay with your guide to capture the highlights of the canyon.

If you like further assistant for an additional fee we do have photographers on staff. Call our office and ask for Ryan Redshirt to make arrangements at 928-645-9102 or call Carolene Ekis at 928-660-0739

Suggested Equipments to take along is a TRIPOD, small pen light to view settings on camera, extra film, batteries, and CABLE RELEASE for Camera if you plan on making timed exposures. Tripods may be available upon request for a small fee. Bring drinking water.

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Method of Payment: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover card, cash and traveler's checks accepted for Payment.

Cancellations Policy:

24 hours notice prior to date of tour or you will be charged the base rate per person.

All trips subject to availability and weather conditions.

Large groups can be accommodated with advance notice.

Rates and fees are subject to change.

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