Deer Canyon Adventure through Antelope Canyon

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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

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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.

1 hour • Admission Included

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Deer Canyon Adventure through Antelope Canyon

Reviews

4.85

74 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • A MUST SEE!

    robj466,

    Dec 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Do not miss this tour. It was incredible and Black Streak tours was the owner of the land that was used for grazing before they opened it up to tours. Our guide, Lori, grew up playing in the upper canyon and had great stories.

  • Fun same day trip to Page

    Kristin C,

    Nov 30, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    It was quite a drive getting to Deer Canyon via the tour guided van. If you get motion sickness inside a car, beware, its pretty bumpy and takes about 30 min altogether going to and driving back to the station. entire hike/climb was about 30 minutes if you stop to rest and take lots of pictures and that was with a group of 8 people. Also, dont do this excursion if you are afraid of heights and or heavy/large person because you will be squeezing through narrow tight spaces. Tour guide wasn't what I expected for a tour guide. I would have liked to hear history about the place and significance of certain canyon features. He didn't talk much unless asked. I dont know that the experience is worth the price paid per person but its definitely worth doing once and braving the tall metal stair ladders. The owner operators of this tour had many customers who got lost coming to find the meet up place if they booked through Trip Advisor / Viator. Make sure to call ahead if you're a first timer. The map link provided to your email is inaccurate. Use the address on the Deer Canyon Tour website.

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  • Highlight of our vacation

    anthonymU7910HX,

    Nov 21, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent tour. Lasted over 2 hours. Excellent and informative guide who informed us about Navajo culture and how best to use our photo cameras to better capture the majesty of the canyon. We were not rushed at all. Lots of ladders on the tour but easily manageable

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  • Excellent tour

    Anthony M,

    Nov 17, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Wonderful tour. Not rushed at all through the stunningly beautiful canyon. Even given some valuable photography tips. Learnt about the Navajo culture as well. From start to finish we had over 2 hours. A little bit strenuous but not too difficult.

  • Exhilarating and breathtaking beauty!

    ShelleyV731,

    Nov 13, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Tremendous! 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

    5.00

    We 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.

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  • Great exoerience up close of narrow beautifully carved canyons and blessed famy thst shares with us!

    MatthewM4965,

    Nov 6, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Very 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

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  • “In awe” is a major understatement.

    christiano385,

    Oct 28, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing, 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!

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  • Tour Mis-Represented by Inaccurate Description

    slw95756xxx,

    Oct 26, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    The 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.

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  • The Best Place Ever

    hopekovales,

    Oct 23, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The 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.

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4.85
74 reviews

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