You can’t go wrong with either Upper or Lower Antelope Canyon. If you feel that the stairs will be too tough for you, don’t despair, Upper Antelope Canyon would be the best option for you. The walk down was easy, there was a bit of a scary portion of stairs at the beginning for anyone scared of heights, but totally manageable. We have had a few people who know their limitations and waited in the lobby, but for most people, the stairs at Lower Antelope Canyon will not be an issue. These guests have been in their 80s, as young as 5, and everything in-between. Thousands of guests have gone with us to the stairs at Lower Antelope Canyon on our many Antelope Canyon tours from Las Vegas, and every single one has made it through without issues. Going slow, watching your step, and paying attention will always be your best option. Yet if you can navigate stairs, it won’t be much different in the canyon. If you can’t do it at home, you can’t do it in the Canyon. The best indicator of how you will do on the stairs in Lower Antelope Canyon is to assess your ability to climb stairs in your daily life. People with bad knees that have trouble going up and down stairs in their day-to-day life should skip the stairs at Lower Antelope Canyon and join a tour to Upper Antelope Canyon instead. It is about a 75-foot descent into the canyon. The initial descent into the canyon is steep, and people with an extreme fear of heights should think twice about trying them.
