The origin of its name comes from the twisty and curvy pathways you will find within the canyon. Hazdistazí, or ‘spiral rock arches’ by the Navajo, is actually located several miles away from big brother Upper. Now onto the baby brother, Lower Antelope Canyon. Is the extra expense, crowds, and light beams worth it over Lower Antelope? Let’s find out! Being the more popular option of the two, Upper Antelope Canyon can be a little pricier than Lower as well. Upper Antelope Canyon tours typically will last about 45 minutes to an hour depending on how busy the tourism traffic is during your visit.
Upper Antelope itself is about 300 feet long with up to 100 people in it at a time. To some, this is reason enough to experience Upper Antelope, as many guests find themselves wishing for more time within its beautiful walls. Once you reach the end of the canyon, you’ll have to turn right around and head all the way back to the entrance, meaning twice as much walking compared to lower. While Upper Antelope’s base is wider than the lower canyon’s, it can still feel more crowded due to the number of people chasing their $6.6 record-breaking-million-dollar photo. What does that mean for you exactly? The peak times to visit Upper Antelope are going to be booked in advance, they are going to be busy, and they are going to be packed. Naturally, every photographer is looking to capture their own Moby Dick of snapshots when booking their tour, just as likely as anyone else who does a little research and comes across an article such as this. If you’re interested in snapping a multi-million dollar shot to break the bank yourself, catching these light beams highly depends on the time of day you book your tour. Photographer Peter Lik captured these enchanting light beams in his photograph, “ Phantom“, and it has become one of the most famous and expensive photographs in the world selling for a whopping $6.5 million dollars. Any tourist researching this subject will come to learn these light beams occur more commonly in the upper canyon compared to the lower. Those unfamiliar with this slot canyon may recognize the surreal, dreamlike imagery. Peeping through the top, these alluring shafts of pure sunlight are a staple to Antelope Canyon. This is what makes it really stand out in comparison to the Lower Antelope. One of the biggest attractions of the Upper Antelope is its world-famous light beams (pictured at top of article).
However, the narrow top causes for this canyon to be slightly dimmer than its counterpart. This grants all canyon goers an easy walk through the canyon and is welcoming to anyone who may be a little concerned with tight and twisty turns. The canyon begins wide at the bottom while getting quite narrow at the top – similar to the shape of the letter A. The entrance and entire length of Upper Antelope is at ground level meaning it provides easy access and tours for people of all physical abilities. Some would say it’s as if you are walking through a painted world made of sand and rock and the canyon’s popularity is a testament to its pure beauty. At least, we wouldn’t have the surreal enchanting sandstone as it appears today.
Tourists alike can be thankful for Arizona’s monsoon seasons as without this natural occurrence Antelope Canyon would not exist. This slot canyon is well known in Arizona as it was formed by massive flash floods which eroded the Navajo sandstone. Upper Antelope Canyon, or Tsé bighánílíní dóó Hazdistazí in Navajo tongue, is known as ‘the place where water runs through rocks’. Even with all their similarities, there are a few key components to each canyon that differentiate the two. Now you’re probably asking yourself, should you visit the upper or the lower antelope canyon? Both of these canyons are a photographers delight and both locations are curated by the local Navajo tribe. If you’ve looked into visiting the particular Navajo sandstone canyon you likely know that Antelope Canyon is split into two different locations, the upper and the lower. Now you’re ready and want to experience this expedition with your own eyes but are not sure where to start. You’ve heard all about the exquisite and surreal experience of Antelope Canyon, seen the beautiful, breathtaking photos and read all the tour reviews.
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