The Grand Canyon West Rim, seen with pink light scattering across the stone walls at sunset.

Tours from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West

Distinct and unique from the South Rim, Grand Canyon West rim boasts a variety of tour options that are not available in the national park. Only at the West Rim can a helicopter tour actually land on the canyon floor - the most high demand experience for visitors from Las Vegas and beyond. The West Rim is also the home of the Skywalk, the world-famous glass bridge that allows guests to stand between the canyon walls. Guests can also visit Hualapai Point, a Native American cultural center, and unique lookout points like Eagle Point and Guano Point. If you have just a few hours in your Las Vegas vacation, then you have time to fly to the Grand Canyon West on a helicopter tour or airplane flight!

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Air/Ground Combination Day Tours

These day tours from Las Vegas pair scenic aerial views during your flight and exploration at the Grand Canyon on foot! Use complimentary shuttle service to reach lookout points like Guano Point and Eagle Point, home of the world-famous Skywalk. Some combination tours even include a helicopter landing on the canyon floor!

Guests walking up to a Tent on top of a Grand Canyon cliff formation at Grand Canyon West RimGrand Canyon West Experience Landing Tour

Discover the mystique of the ancient Hualapai Tribe at the Grand Canyon West. You'll see the unique vistas on an exciting airplane tour, wander the canyon's edge on foot, or even visit the Native American Cultural Village.

Duration: 7 hours
Starting from:
$349
Helicopter landing at the bottom of the Grand Canyon West Rim during Grand Voyager TourGrand Voyager Rim to River

Discover the most unique views of the canyon from the air, land, and water! Fly via airplane to the West Rim, where a helicopter will take passengers a mile down to the canyon floor for a boat ride down the Colorado River. Ample time is provided to see the canyon views from the rim, as well.

Duration: 7 hours
Starting from:
$579
Grand Canyon Skywalk Tours

Built in 2007, the Skywalk is an incredible piece of engineering that allows visitors to the Grand Canyon West to step out 70 feet past the canyon's edge. Stand 3,000 feet in the air and see the canyon gorge through the glass floor below you.

a daytime view of Guano Point at Grand Canyon WestGrand Canyon West Freedom Tour

Visit the Grand Canyon West on a Las Vegas helicopter tour and receive an All Access pass to explore the lookout points and stand on the Skywalk.

Duration: 7 hours
Starting from:
$369
The Skywalk Bridge at Grand Canyon West seen on a clear sunny day with Eagle Point seen in the backgroundGrand Voyager Rim to River with Skywalk

Explore the Grand Canyon West from top to bottom on this tour from Las Vegas that includes scenic airplane transportation, a helicopter tour to the canyon floor, a Colorado River boat ride, and entry onto the Skywalk Bridge.

Duration: 7 hours
Starting from:
$614
Grand Canyon Air Tours by Airplane

See the majesty of the Grand Canyon West from the sky aboard a state-of-the-art sightseeing airplane! You'll find aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Mojave desert, and of course, the colossal, rippling sandstone walls of the Grand Canyon.

Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines plane over Grand CanyonHighlights over Grand Canyon

Soar across the expanse of the Mojave Desert to the Grand Canyon's West Rim in a first-rate aircraft. Sights of the Hoover Dam, the glittering waters of Lake Mead, and the Colorado River are just outside the cabin windows.

Duration: 4 hours
Starting from:
$229
Can we bring bags or luggage into the Grand Canyon West?

Small items like purses, diaper bags, medical bags, and fanny packs are permitted inside the Grand Canyon West. Large bags and backpacks may be stored at the Boulder City or Las Vegas air terminal if space permits; otherwise, large bags must be checked upon landing at the Grand Canyon West air terminal. Diaper bags and medical bags may require inspection by security before they can enter the park. Visitors should also be aware that there are metal detectors at the park entrance.

Is the Grand Canyon West Rim worth seeing?

We definitely think the Grand Canyon West Rim is worth adding to your Southwestern vacation. At this rim of the canyon, you can walk along the glass-bottomed Skywalk bridge, soar over the expansive canyon in a fixed-wing airplane, land on the canyon floor aboard a helicopter, and float along the Colorado River on a pontoon boat cruise.

Do you offer hotel pick-up and drop-off for Grand Canyon West Rim tours?

Yes! Grand Canyon West Rim tours departing from Las Vegas have the option to include roundtrip transportation to and from select hotels in Downtown Las Vegas and on the Strip.

What is there to do at the Grand Canyon West Rim?

Grand Canyon West offers several exciting outdoor activities.

  • Soar through the desert skies on an airplane tour showcasing the highlights of Grand Canyon West
  • Walk 4,000 feet above the Grand Canyon floor on the glass-bottomed Skywalk bridge
  • Stand at the cliff's edge and experience a 360-degree panoramic view of the Grand Canyon West Rim at Guano Point
  • Float along the Colorado River as the skyscraping canyon walls rise on either side during a pontoon boat cruise
  • Photograph the massive rock formation that has naturally eroded to resemble an eagle taking flight at Eagle Point

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