Grand Canyon West at a glance
Grand Canyon West is the western part of the canyon, on the Hualapai Reservation in Arizona. The attraction is a tourism business of the Hualapai on their own land, so it is not part of Grand Canyon National Park and national park passes are not accepted. You buy tickets for Grand Canyon West itself.
The visit centers on three areas: Eagle Point, where the glass Skywalk is, Guano Point, and Hualapai Point. This guide covers the Skywalk, tickets and packages, the viewpoints, helicopter flights, rafting, tours from Las Vegas, the comparison with the South Rim, cabins, Route 66 and the road in. Prices are in US dollars for 2026. They depend on the date, and taxes and fees can be added at checkout.
Our picks: Grand Canyon West tours
For most people the coach day with park entry and a Hoover Dam photo stop is the simple way from Las Vegas; add the Skywalk as an option. The afternoon-entry ticket suits you if you get there yourself and arrive late. Take the helicopter landing if you want to stand on the canyon floor, the express flight if you want the Skywalk included, and the plane tour if you only want to look from the air.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Express helicopter flight with Skywalk
- Landing at the canyon
- Skywalk VIP entry
- Taxes and fees
Skywalk VIP entry and local taxes and fees are in the price. You start at the heliport, not at your hotel.
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Plane, helicopter and pontoon boat
- 35-minute plane flight
- Helicopter to the canyon floor
- 20-minute pontoon ride
Eagle Point and Guano Point are yours to explore with the hop-on-hop-off shuttle. The Skywalk is extra, as an upgrade you add when booking.
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Helicopter landing tour from Las Vegas
- Canyon floor landing
- Lake Mead and Hoover Dam views
- Champagne and picnic snack
You can also drive to the Boulder City terminal yourself and check in 45 minutes before departure.
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Airplane flight over the West Rim
- 70-minute flight
- Multilingual audio commentary
A scenic flight only: the includes list no landing and no park visit.
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Day trip from Las Vegas with breakfast and BBQ lunch
- Hoover Dam photo stop
- Breakfast and BBQ lunch
- Direct viewpoint access
A coach day with Grand Canyon West entry, a guide and a separate driver. Choose the Skywalk option at booking; without it the Skywalk is extra.
Check availability →Afternoon entry with Skywalk and shuttle
- Skywalk entry
- Shuttle to three viewpoints
Park entry is valid from 3 pm only, so plan the Skywalk and the viewpoints for the late afternoon.
Check availability →Grand Canyon West tours and tickets
Skywalk packages, helicopter flights with a landing, rafting and day trips from Las Vegas, with live prices and availability.
Plan your Grand Canyon West trip
Start with tickets and the Skywalk, then pick the pages for the rest of your plan.
Skywalk Grand Canyon
The glass bridge at Eagle Point: size, rules, lockers, photos and the best time of day.
Grand Canyon West tickets
General Admission, All-Access, Sunset Pass and the bus package, with 2026 prices.
Guano Point and Eagle Point
Two viewpoints, the old tramway and what to eat and see along the shuttle route.
Helicopter tours
Landing flights with a pontoon boat ride, and flights that start near Las Vegas.
Tours from Las Vegas
Bus and flight day trips, and what to check before you book.
Colorado River rafting
Trips that start in Peach Springs, with season, age limit and meeting point.
West Rim or South Rim
Who runs which side, which passes work where and which one suits your trip.
Cabins at Hualapai Point
Sleeping at the canyon, plus Kingman and Las Vegas as alternatives.
Route 66
Kingman and Peach Springs as stops on the way.
Weather and best time
Monthly temperatures and rain, monsoon season and heat.
Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West
The drive, the address to use, parking and the free shuttle.
A few things to know before you go
The points that most often change a plan.
The Skywalk needs the right ticket
General Admission at $67 covers the trails, cultural exhibits and song and dance, but not the Skywalk. The All-Access Pass at $99 includes it.
Ticket prices →You park once and take the shuttle
Visitors park at the terminal and move between viewpoints on a free hop-on hop-off shuttle. Private cars cannot drive on to the viewpoints.
Getting there →Rafting starts in Peach Springs
River trips meet at Peach Springs on Route 66, about 2 hours from the Skywalk. They are not an add-on you start from the viewpoints.
Rafting →The cabins are at Hualapai Point
This is the current name of the area with the cabins, zipline and arcade. Cabins sleep up to 6 and are non-smoking.
Cabins →Road work around Kingman
Work on the I-40 and US-93 interchange continues, with lane restrictions and an expected finish in 2027. Add time if your route runs through Kingman.
Route 66 and Kingman →Two Skywalk height figures
The distance to the canyon floor is given as 4,000 ft, and the drop under the glass as 720 ft. They measure different things, so neither is a free-fall height.
Skywalk details →Which option suits which trip
Published prices in US dollars for 2026. Taxes and fees can be added.
| Option | Price in 2026 | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission | $67 | Trails, cultural exhibits, song and dance. No Skywalk. |
| All-Access Pass | $99 | Skywalk, Eagle, Guano and Hualapai Point, shuttle, trails, arcade, zipline subject to availability |
| Sunset Pass | $59 | Entry after 3:00 p.m., Eagle and Guano Point, shuttle. Confirm Skywalk access when you buy. |
| Bus tour from Las Vegas | $189 per person | All-Access, hotel transfer from selected hotels, snacks, water, Hoover Dam photo stop |
| Helicopter and pontoon boat | $418 per person | Starts and ends at Grand Canyon West, All-Access included, no transfer from Las Vegas |
For most first visitors driving from Las Vegas, the All-Access Pass is the simple choice, because it includes the Skywalk and the shuttle. If you do not want to drive 130 miles through the desert, the bus package folds transport and entry into one booking. Details are on the tickets page and the Las Vegas tours page.
Beyond the West Rim
Other stops that combine well with this trip.
Many visitors weigh this side against the national park. The South Rim has its own guide, and our West Rim and South Rim comparison sets the two side by side. The drive from Las Vegas can pass the Hoover Dam, covered by the Hoover Dam guide. For a longer loop through the state, see the Arizona road trip page.
More independent guides to Arizona and southern Utah
Separate guides from the same team.
Arizona
Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Sedona and road trips across the state.
Tucson
Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemmon, desert museums and the missions of southern Arizona.
Kanab
The Wave, White Pocket, Coral Pink Sand Dunes and slot canyons on the Utah–Arizona border.
Hoover Dam
Powerplant tours, the Memorial Bridge, Lake Mead and trips from Las Vegas.
Grand Canyon South Rim
Entrance fees, Bright Angel and South Kaibab trails, Mather Point, helicopter flights and lodging.
Horseshoe Bend
The overlook near Page, Antelope Canyon tours, Lake Powell and kayaking from Lees Ferry.
Grand Canyon West: frequently asked questions
Is Grand Canyon West part of the national park?
No. It lies on the Hualapai Reservation, outside Grand Canyon National Park. National park passes such as the America the Beautiful pass are not accepted, so you buy a Grand Canyon West ticket. The West Rim and South Rim page explains the difference.
How much are tickets in 2026?
General Admission is $67 and the All-Access Pass at $99. The Sunset Pass is $59 and gives entry after 3:00 p.m. Prices depend on the date, and taxes and fees can be added. See the tickets page.
How far is Grand Canyon West from Las Vegas?
About 130 miles (209 km). Expect 2 to 2½ hours by car without long stops. Enter Grand Canyon West Airport in your navigation, or 5001 E. Diamond Bar Road, Meadview, AZ 86444. The getting there page has the route.
Do I need a reservation?
For a day visit in your own car you do not need to reserve, and tickets can also be bought on site. Overnight stays, rafting and tours that include transport do need a reservation.
When is it open?
Usually every day, including holidays, from 8:00 a.m. The last ticket sale is around 4:30 p.m. and closing is at 6:00 p.m., with later times of 5:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in summer. Check the current hours before you go.
Is this site run by Grand Canyon West or the Hualapai?
No. This is an independent travel guide, not the website of Grand Canyon West, the Hualapai Tribe or the National Park Service, and not connected to any tour operator or hotel.