Private Antelope Canyon Kayak and Hike Tour

Private Antelope Canyon Kayak & Hike Tour

This private kayak and hike tour offers a more intimate way to experience Antelope Canyon, designed exclusively for your group. With a dedicated guide and flexible pacing, this experience allows for deeper connection, personalized storytelling, and unhurried exploration of one of the Southwest's most iconic landscapes.

Dedicated Guide, Personalized Journey

Your trip includes a 5-mile round-trip paddle across the calm waters of Lake Powell, led entirely by your private guide. Along the way, you'll hear in-depth stories about the Colorado River, Lake Powell's history, and the canyon's unique geology — with plenty of time for questions, photography, and quiet moments on the water.

Tailored to Your Interests

After securing the kayaks, your guide leads a 1.5-mile private hike into the canyon, selecting photo locations and points of interest based on your group's curiosity and preferences. Instruction is customized to your comfort level, making this ideal for families, couples, photographers, or guests seeking a more intentional and unrushed experience.

Why Choose Private?

This private tour is perfect for those who value space, flexibility, and a deeper connection to the land — without the distractions of a larger group. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, traveling with family, or seeking a photographer-friendly experience, your guide adapts the tour to suit your needs.

Complete Private Itinerary

1. Private Meet-Up & Check-In — Your group meets your dedicated guide at Antelope Point Public Ramp. Check-in is relaxed and unrushed, with time for personal introductions, questions, and custom gear fitting. Your guide reviews safety, paddling basics, and the day's flow based on your group's experience level and interests.
   
2. Private Guided Paddle Into Antelope Canyon — Launch together and begin a 5-mile round-trip paddle across calm waters at a pace set just for your group. With no other guests to coordinate around, your guide can slow down for photography, storytelling, or quiet moments as the canyon walls rise around you.
   
3. Deeper Stories & Personal Connection — Your guide shares in-depth insight into the Colorado River, Lake Powell, canyon geology, and regional history, tailoring the experience to your group's curiosity — whether that's natural science, cultural history, or simply being present in the landscape.
   
4. Private Canyon Hike — After securing the kayaks, your guide leads a 1.5-mile private hike into the canyon, choosing routes and stopping points that best suit your group. Photo locations, pacing, and pauses are fully customized.
   
5. Custom Photo & Reflection Stops — Enjoy intentional stops for photography, exploration, and reflection without the pressure of keeping up with a larger group.
   
6. Return Paddle at Your Pace — Return along the same route, paddling out through Antelope Canyon and across Lake Powell. Depending on conditions and interest, your guide may include a private swim stop or extended time on the water.
   
7. Private Tour Wrap-Up — Back at the launch point, your guide assists with equipment and offers final insights, recommendations, and local knowledge — bringing your private Antelope Canyon experience to a thoughtful close.
   

What's Included

• Private kayak and hike experience exclusively for your group
  
• Dedicated personal guide from start to finish
  
• Kayak (single or tandem)
  
• Paddle
  
• Life jacket (PFD)
  
• Personalized paddle instruction
  
• Guided 1.5-mile canyon hike
  
• Custom photo stops
  

Not Included

• Food and beverages
  
• Transportation to/from launch site
  
• Personal items or dry bags
  
• Gratuities for guide
  

What to Bring

• Hat and sunglasses
  
• Sunscreen
  
• 2 liters of water per person (minimum)
  
• Water-friendly footwear with sturdy soles (waterproof boots trap water and are not recommended)
  
• Quick-dry clothing or swimsuit
  
• Rain gear
  
• Snack or energy bar
  
• Bug spray (optional)
  
• Camera or phone
  
• Small towel or dry bag
  
• Sense of adventure
  

Difficulty

Moderate — suitable for active families and all experience levels. Requires paddling 5 miles and hiking 1.5 miles on uneven terrain.

Guests should be able to paddle approximately 5 miles round-trip, walk 1.5 miles on uneven sandy terrain, and enter/exit a kayak independently. Not recommended for guests with significant mobility limitations.

Check-In Details

1. Location: Antelope Point Public Launch Ramp (bottom of the ramp). Do not go to 2020 Industrial Drive. Please park in the designated lot.
   

Arrival: Please arrive 15–20 minutes before your scheduled tour time for a relaxed, unrushed check-in with your dedicated guide.

Important Travel Note

This private experience requires a good amount of physical energy and endurance, especially with the 5-mile round-trip paddle and 1.5-mile guided canyon hike. If you'll be traveling more than 150 miles on the day of your tour, please contact us ahead of time. We'll send you a private tour preparation guide with personalized tips to help you stay hydrated, energized, and fully ready for your day on the water.

A Note About Tow-Outs

We offer tow-outs for emergencies only. One of the gifts of a private tour is discovering your own rhythm on the water. This journey is designed to help you connect with your strength, resilience, and confidence — supported by a dedicated guide who's there just for you.

Physical Requirements

• Able to paddle a kayak for approximately 5 miles round-trip
  
• Able to hike 1.5 miles on uneven, sandy terrain
  
• Able to enter and exit a kayak independently
  
• Basic swimming ability recommended
  
• Life vests required and provided
  
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
  

Important Policies

• Private & Guided: Your group will have a dedicated guide throughout the entire experience. All guests must remain with their guide at all times.
  
• Late Arrivals: Not eligible for refunds. If guide availability and scheduling allow, we may move your booking to the next available private tour, but this is not guaranteed.
  
• Weather: Tours operate rain or shine but may be modified or canceled for unsafe conditions. Guide decisions are final.
  
• Alcohol & Substances: Not permitted before or during the tour. Impaired guests will not be allowed to participate and are not eligible for a refund.
  
• Conduct: Disruptive, unsafe, or disrespectful behavior toward guides, other guests, or the environment may result in removal without refund.
  
• Personal Belongings: High Desert Paddle Co. is not responsible for lost, damaged, or water-exposed items.
  
• Respect the Land: No littering, graffiti, climbing canyon walls, or removing natural or cultural items.