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 To Expect
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.
What‘s Included
Hiking sticks available upon request, based on availability.
No pets allowed
Navajo Nation Park fee
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Deer Canyon Adventure through Antelope Canyon
Reviews
86 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience, recommended
vrgarcia10,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience, met at trailer and jumped in a van with about 12 other people and our guide. After bumpy 15 minutes arrived at top of canyon in middle of the desert. Took very steep flight of stairs to bottom and proceeded to enter slot canyon. As beautiful as advertised and the photos don’t do it justice. I will state one caveat if you are scared of heights or unable to physically climb simple ladders, this may not be the tour for you. Probably not great for small children either. But totally doable and worth it. Once you return to the top you have some scenic views and more photo opportunities to enjoy. Guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and gave us plenty of times to take pictures. Never felt rushed as well.
Amazing tour with an even more amazing tour guide
Sally G,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I am a fit 67 year old but have bad balance and yet this was a perfect fit for me - nothing too extreme but make sure you have stamina enough to go by up lots of ladders. Beautiful setting and views. Ask to go with tour guide named John - I am very curious and pummeled him with questions. He had SO much interesting info about the environment, the Navajo culture, the geological history, the plants, the animals, the history, everything. Not a question posed that he didn’t answer and go beyond with great info. Impressed was I!
First time Visitors
Sightseer63152741738,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked with a few other companies for other locations. . .As far as overall experience this was the best. Saved for next visit! Tight squeezes so heads up.
Do it!
David U,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Must do this! It was perfect all around. The guides were great and the canyon was breathtaking. We highly suggest it- definitely worth the trip!
Easy
Flavia M,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was easy to book I got all the messages needed Everything worked well I recommend Viator as a platform
Stunning!
Faviola G,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an experience and a half!! Loved the off roading and the brief history given by Monica, our Navajo tour guide!! Best of all, the climb down the canyon and the climb up through tiny nooks and amazing red rock dens!! Bring water for after the climb!!!
Amazing canyon
YUJUAN C,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It's really amazing. From outside, you couldn't tell there is a narrow trail there. But when I went downstairs, it was incredibly pretty. Our guide, John, is super friendly. He is willing to help us take photos. And he cared about our safety.
Christmas Eve tour through Deer Canyon
ymebane,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Navajo guide Mike was so knowledgeable & great with the camera! He helped guide us through stairwells and passages with such ease, educating us on the local horticulture as well. We enjoyed the tour through Deer Canyon with breathtaking views and swirling walls and arches! The canyon definitely does not disappoint! We went on Christmas Eve and the top of the canyon was windy and cold, also during the rainier season, so be prepared with a good warm weather-proof jacket and hiking boots. They were kind enough to take us as a walk-in appointment, so thank you so much for accommodating us! We loved the tour, God bless all your future endeavors!
Beautiful experience
Gladson J,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.0020 minutes van/truck ride to the canyon. Then decent down via metal steps with handrail. The, climb up the canyon. Beautiful experience. I'm unable to attach any picture, sorry. Got amazing pictures.
Excellent!!
351satishb,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Deer Canyon Adventure through Antelope Canyon tour was excellent!! I had an absolutely wonderful experience on this tour. well organized, fun, and memorable .
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