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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Antelope Canyon

Page, United States

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 1 2026

Top 10No. 1 in North AmericaNo. 1 in the United States

Antelope Canyon

A narrow slot canyon cut into sandstone near Page, Arizona, shaped by flash floods and wind. Visitors see curved walls and shifting light on a guided walk through the passages, led by a Navajo guide.

Highlights

  • Sunlight beams from ceiling
  • Wave-like sandstone walls
  • Lower Antelope Canyon section

Good to know

  • Guided tour with Navajo guide required, booked in advance
  • Tour prices vary, permit fee added
  • Large bags and tripods not allowed

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