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The fee was announced in November 2025 and started on January 1, 2026. It is charged on top of the normal entrance fee at 11 of the busiest national parks.
Three of them, the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce Canyon, are on the canyon tours from Las Vegas.
The quick answer
Non-US residents aged 16 and over pay $100 per person extra at the Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce, unless they hold an annual pass. It applies to tour groups and is usually collected on the day, not at booking. Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend are not national parks, so the Antelope-only day tour avoids it.
Who has to pay the $100 fee?
Visitors aged 16 and over who are not US citizens or residents, unless they hold an annual or America the Beautiful pass.
Children under 16 are exempt. Green card holders count as residents. The National Park Service says the fee applies to every visitor category, including commercial tour groups.
Which parks on these tours charge it?
The Grand Canyon, Zion and Bryce Canyon; Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend and Monument Valley do not.
| Stop | Managed by | $100 non-resident fee |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Canyon South Rim | National Park Service | Yes |
| Zion | National Park Service | Yes |
| Bryce Canyon | National Park Service | Yes |
| Antelope Canyon | Navajo Nation | Not charged |
| Monument Valley | Navajo Nation | Not charged |
| Horseshoe Bend | City of Page | Not charged |
The two-day tour includes the Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend fees in the price.
Check dates for the two-day small-group tourHow do tours collect it?
Most Viator listings say the fee is collected in the destination, not at the time of booking.
That means you pay the operator or guide on the day, so budget for it in cash or card. Check your voucher: the wording differs by operator.
Do I pay it twice on a tour with Zion and the Grand Canyon?
The fee is charged per park entry, so a tour visiting two of the parks can mean paying it at each one.
Ask the operator before booking how they handle it. If you plan several parks in a year, the $250 non-resident annual pass covers the fee and the entrance.
Is the annual pass worth it?
If you will visit three or more of the fee parks, usually yes: the non-resident pass is $250, against $100 per park.
The resident pass is $80. Bring the physical pass and your ID on the tour.
Seeing Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon in one trip? The three-day loop covers all three.
Explore the three-day loopWhich canyon tour avoids the fee?
The Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend day tour: neither stop is a national park, and the listing says no extra fee applies.
It is about 15 hours from Las Vegas with lunch included, from about $160.
No national park, no $100 fee: Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend in a day.
Explore the Antelope Canyon day tourDoes the fee change which tour I should book?
For a family abroad it can: two adults on the two-day tour add $200 at the Grand Canyon alone.
Kids under 16 are free of it, so families feel it less than groups of adults. Compare totals in the two-day tour price guide and one day vs two days.
What is the normal Grand Canyon entrance fee?
$35 per private vehicle or $20 per person on foot, for the standard 7-day entry; tours include the standard entry for US residents.
The $100 is on top of this for non-residents. Prices are set by the National Park Service and can change, so check the official fee page close to your trip.
Fees understood? Check dates for the two-day tour.
Check dates for the two-day small-group tourFrequently asked questions
Do children pay the $100 fee?
No. Visitors under 16 are exempt.
Is the fee included in the tour price?
Usually not: listings say it is collected on the day. Read your voucher.
Does Antelope Canyon charge the $100 fee?
No. Antelope Canyon is a Navajo Tribal Park; its own permit fee is included in tour prices.
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Grand Canyon & Antelope Canyon 2-Day Tour
- Hotel night in Page or Flagstaff (one room per booking)
- Lower Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend entry fees
- Hotel pickup within 2 miles of the Strip, air-conditioned minivan, water
Lower Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend Day Tour
Antelope Canyon in one long day, lunch included
3-Day Grand Canyon, Antelope & Monument Valley
- Two hotel nights in Page (Best Western or similar)
- National park fees, Lower Antelope Canyon and a Navajo tour of Monument Valley
- Two breakfasts, two lunches and a dinner, plus snacks and drinks
