Deer Canyon Adventure through Antelope Canyon
Overview
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2 hours
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Deer Canyon, offered by Antelope Valley Canyon Tours, provides an intimate and immersive experience into the heart of Arizona's desert landscape. Unlike the more frequented Upper and Lower Antelope Canyon, Deer Canyon offers a secluded adventure, allowing visitors to explore its stunning rock formations without the crowds.
Our tours grant you entry to one of the area's most secluded slot canyons, ensuring a peaceful and personal exploration.
Led by knowledgeable Navajo guides, our tours offer deep insights into the canyon's geology, history, and cultural significance, enriching your journey. We understand the importance of capturing memories. Our guides encourage photography, allowing you to take your time and fully appreciate the canyon's beauty. We prioritize your comfort and safety throughout the tour, ensuring a memorable and secure adventure.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission fee
Hiking sticks available upon request, based on availability.
No pets allowed
What To Expect
Antelope Canyon
Deer Canyon, as part of the Antelope Valley Canyon Tours, is a hidden gem located in the heart of the Arizona desert. Known for its breathtaking rock formations and vibrant, winding passages, the canyon offers an unforgettable natural experience. Visitors can explore its stunning red and orange sandstone walls that appear to shift colors as the sun moves across the sky. The canyon’s intricate twists and turns create an ethereal atmosphere, often illuminated by soft, diffused light. Known for its tranquility and less-crowded nature compared to its more famous counterpart, Antelope Canyon, Deer Canyon provides a peaceful, immersive escape into nature’s beauty. Guided tours allow travelers to safely navigate the terrain while learning about the geology, history, and local culture of the area, ensuring a memorable adventure for all who visit. Deer Canyon is around 0.5 miles (approximately 800 meters) long. Not to mention the 5-story stairway that leads to an additional slot canyon.
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Deer Canyon Adventure through Antelope Canyon
Reviews
70 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exhilarating and breathtaking beauty!
ShelleyV731,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tremendous! Gail was our guide, she was fantastic. She was funny, knowledgeable and helped us get the best photos! The adventurous drive back to the slot canyon, the trip through it and drive to Horseshoe bend was so exhilarating. She was helpful to explain culture and answered questions. We basically got a private tour without the crowds and "tourist trap" chaos. We would 100% recommend this experience.
A beautiful journey through the rocks of the ancients
gail80477,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We weren’t sure what to expect, and we’re very pleased at the beauty of the Deer Antelope Canyon. Our guide was very knowledgeable about rock formations, and the surrounding desert. There is about a 20 minute drive to the canyon and a ladder descending over 2 stories which you later ascend bit by bit as you travel through the canyon. The canyon walls are quite close and so very beautiful, like natures artwalk.
Great exoerience up close of narrow beautifully carved canyons and blessed famy thst shares with us!
MatthewM4965,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very Great people, treated me as one of their own. Usually the tours are in groups, but i was the only one signed up for the early 8 am tour. Instead of Cancelling because of lack of participants, they took me by myself anyway, no extra charge. She was not young Native but the small hiking parts (to see things up close after the drive to get there ) were great and i could never catch up to her. She was kind to slow down and wait. Sometimes there are stairs or even ladders where the crevices are narrow and she climbed or descended faster and more graceful than Spider man! Great sharing of history of the area, the Navajo or Denai ( likely mispelled, lol translates roughly as “The People” ) ! I had while trip to self with the most gracious guide ( Julie?) . This is their own land they a graciously share with all who come, even though they were treated horribly by the invasive Caucasians, they are still ever caring and gracious even sacrificing for us! What i saw was great and whst i leanred i treasure but the best part for this one was experience of their family! All were kind and courteous and charitable! Julie had good humor too! rReally enjoyable and inpactful! Hope more will experience such! You might come away a better person because of the experience! Matthew Myer
“In awe” is a major understatement.
christiano385,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing, unique and very personable experience with this family who shares this part of their backyard, Antelope Canyon! Gorgeous section of the canyon with sturdy ladders and catwalks for all the best angles. Extremely respectful with sharing their culture and welcoming guests into the undulating, colorful, steep canyon walls. Definitely one for the books!
Tour Mis-Represented by Inaccurate Description
slw95756xxx,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour was inaccurately described in the TravelAdvisor Things to Do section. In addition, the tour title mis-represented what we visited. The canyon we visited was interesting, but below expectation based on the title and description.
The Best Place Ever
hopekovales,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The most amazing experience. Breathtaking View. Great organization. Very friendly and helpful staff. Small groups so there is enough time to see everything without being rushed.
Great experience you don't want to miss!
Megan M,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience was excellent! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and patient with our group. I was traveling with my 83 yr old grandmother and 63 yr old mom who needed a couple extra breaks and they were more than accommodating to do so! This was one of the highlights of our 6 day trip through AZ and UT. Definitely something you don't want to miss!
Well worth the rough ride.
Busialikestodostuff,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00It was probably the best hike/tour we did during our 10 days of National Parks. I would love to do Antelope Canyon. Our guide, John was very knowledgeable. He made sure that each person was ok after each staircase and crevice we wiggled through.
Incredible, must-do experience!
L9506PSstephenm,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an incredible experience. Herman, our guide, was thoughtful, helpful and knowledgeable and guided us through the canyons expertly, as well as offering to take pictures for us along the way. Would definitely recommend the tour, particularly for those who want a more relaxed, private experience. Thank you!
Well worth the drive, we...
Shayleen C,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the drive, we decided last minute (ok the night before) that we were going to make the trek to check out Deer Canyon. Short hike down some staircases in to the breathtaking canyons. John was an amazing tour guide, friendly, down to earth, knowledgeable and relatable. The only thing I suggest adding to the booking or welcome email is that they don’t observe daylight savings time, add what time zone they are currently working in as it didn’t match what our phones said. Thankfully we were an hour early not an hour late 😮💨 We will definitely be back
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