Wheelchairs may not be permitted on exceptionally busy dates since it’s hard to fit the crowds through the canyon. The upper canyon is “wheelchair accessible,” but call before you go. A couple came immediately after us, 54 minutes before the tour, and they didn’t get to go. We only made it in because there were exactly five spaces left. We arrived 55 minutes before our tour and they’d already announced last call. Arrive 65 minutes early or there’s a possibility you won’t be going on a tour. Your reservation confirmation will say arrive 60 minutes early to hold your reservation. If you’re feeling it, and not limited by mobility, age, or funds, you could also do both! The upper canyon is wider at the bottom and skinny at the top, which makes it easier to navigate. The lower canyon is entered by ladder, requires shimmying through small crevices, and most groups don’t allow children… easy decision for us! It’s skinny at the bottom and wider at the top. As always, all tips are family friendly and wheelchair accessible! Upper vs.

Here’s everything you need to know to make this bucket list trip a reality. This is where Arizonians call the most beautiful part of the state. The towering 100 ft high Navajo sandstone walls capture the narrow slits of sunlight to guide you through the winding path. This is where all those Instagram photos that make you catch your breath were taken.

There is no better place to respond to this call to closeness than in Antelope Canyon. I’m hoping this changes, and will update if it does!**īreathtaking hues of red canvas the southwest of the U.S., beckoning us in for a closer look. At this point (June, 2022), there is no accessible way through either upper or lower canyon.

**UPDATE: Since the pandemic, the route through the canyon has been changed, and it ends in stairs to exit.

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