The path of the Sunrise Explorer gives an amazing chance to see Antelope Canyon change under the first light of the day. Beginning before dawn, this specialised path lets guests see the canyon as it progressively lights with the rising sun. The trip begins via an unusual eastern entrance, where the morning light first reaches the canyon's depths to provide amazing colour displays and shadow dances on the sandstone walls. Leading guests through a sequence of chambers and corridors displaying the amazing colour palette of the canyon, guides time the path exactly to catch the most dramatic lighting effects. Early morning scheduling not only provides ideal photography circumstances but also a more calm and quiet experience prior to the entrance of more significant visitor numbers. Visitors discover the formation of the canyon, the significance of light in Navajo culture, and the how seasonal fluctuations produce various visual effects within the canyon over the three-hour trip. Along the path are many meditation areas where guests may stop to enjoy the peace of dawn and see the interaction of shadow and light.
