Though these tours are on hold right now because of COVID-19, you can learn about Horseshoe Bend and take in the views from a private overlook site-without crowds-with Horseshoe Bend Slot Canyon Tours, an outfitter that also offers visits to nearby landmarks like Antelope Canyon and Alstrom Point. There’s no better way to learn about the history, geography, and ecology of this region than by tapping into the knowledge of an experienced guide.
It’s pricey, but well worth it when all you have to do is sit back and snap photos from your seat while your pilot explains the region’s rich geological and cultural history.
Expect to spend around $170 for a quick 20-minute helicopter tour, like the one offered by Papillion Grand Canyon Helicopters.
