Antelope Canyon X

Lesser-known than its neighbors Upper Antelope Canyon and Lower Antelope Canyon, Antelope Canyon X offers an equally magical experience, but in a more tranquil and preserved setting. Located in the Page region of Arizona, this canyon takes its name from the "X" shape formed by two natural fissures in the rock, which you will discover during the tour.

Location

Antelope Canyon X is located a few miles east of the town of Page, Arizona, on Navajo Nation land.

GPS Coordinates : 36.798827,-111.338111

Visiting conditions

Access to Antelope Canyon X is strictly regulated and only allowed via guided tours led by certified Navajo guides. These local experts not only ensure your safety but also share valuable insights into the canyon's fascinating geology and the rich Navajo culture, while pointing out the best spots to capture its light effects. 

The tour is paid, and the cost includes the permit to enter Navajo territory. It is strongly recommended to book your tickets online well in advance, especially during high season (spring, summer, autumn). Availability is limited and demand is very high for this natural wonder. 

The full tour experience lasts on average around 90 minutes. Time spent inside the canyon itself is approximately one hour, giving you ample opportunity to soak in its beauty. 

Unlike Lower Antelope Canyon, which is accessible on foot from the site entrance, visiting Antelope Canyon X requires a 3‑kilometre ride in an off‑road vehicle to reach the canyon entrance. Don't worry: this transfer is included in the package. Just hop into the operator's 4x4 and your guide will take care of the rest.

Once you arrive at the site, you will descend into the canyon via a trail with several steps. The path inside Antelope Canyon X stretches about 300 meters. The walk is on sandy and relatively flat ground, making it easier and more accessible to a larger number of visitors. 

Discovering Antelope Canyon X

Entering Antelope Canyon X is like stepping into a world carved by the elements, a natural sanctuary where silence and light meet. From the very first steps, you are struck by the peaceful, almost intimate atmosphere of the place, far from the crowds of the other canyons. Light gently flows through the narrow openings, revealing the rock's undulating forms with captivating grace. 

The sandstone walls, shaped by water and wind over millennia, reveal a palette of deep and subtle colours: earthy reds, golden ochres, with hints of peach and lavender depending on the light's angle. Here, every step unveils a new shade, a new texture. The canyon seems alive, in perpetual metamorphosis under the changing sunbeams.

What makes Antelope Canyon X so unique is precisely this rare combination of raw beauty and tranquility. The light beams, although more discreet than in Upper Antelope Canyon, offer an equally fascinating spectacle when they illuminate certain corners of the canyon. Without the hustle of crowds, you'll have time to observe, contemplate, and capture the poetry of these sculpted walls. Antelope Canyon X isn't just an alternative—it's an experience in its own right, imbued with magic and authenticity.

In the heart of Antelope Canyon X, an atmosphere of majestic calm envelops every nook of the canyon. Less visited than its neighbors, it offers a more intimate, almost spiritual experience. Shafts of light filter through the narrow rock fissures above, drawing luminous columns that seem to float in the air. These beams light up the sandstone walls carved by time, revealing an incredible palette of colours: deep ochres, blazing reds, brilliant oranges... A living spectacle that evolves with the sun. The peaceful silence, punctuated only by the awed whisper of visitors, gives the feeling of entering a mineral cathedral sculpted by nature itself.

Exploring Antelope Canyon X means experiencing a rare immersion in raw natural beauty and harmony. This unique canyon, formed by two X‑shaped fissures, offers unique perspectives perfect for lovers of photography and authentic landscapes. With each step, you uncover new shapes, new plays of shadow and light, as if the canyon is revealing its secrets little by little. Walking through this scenery carved by the elements, you feel the quiet power of nature, reconnect with the essential, and leave with much more than just images: a pure emotion, and an unforgettable memory.