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Grand Canyon West Rim - What To Know BEFORE You Go

The Basics

The West Rim is an ideal day trip destination from Las Vegas, Nevada. Hike the area, visit the Western-style Hualapai Ranch for food and themed activities, or step onto the famous Grand Canyon Skywalk—a glass bridge near Guano Point that allows visitors to see the Colorado River flowing 4,000 feet (1,219 meters) beneath their feet. The West Rim is a popular destination for helicopter tours from Las Vegas, which give travelers a bird’s-eye view of the canyon and nearby attractions such as the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead. For a special treat, opt for a sunset helicopter tour that includes Champagne. Bus tours from Vegas offer a different perspective and sometimes also include a visit to Joshua Tree National Park.

Things to Know Before You Go

Plan to spend at least four hours exploring the West Rim.
Transportation by private vehicle is not permitted within Grand Canyon West. Parking is available, and a hop-on, hop-off shuttle service transports visitors between viewpoints.
Bring sun protection, plenty of water, and comfortable shoes.
Wheelchair users may need assistance on the area’s rough terrain.

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History of the West Rim

Although the Hualapai Indian Reservation was created in 1883, the Grand Canyon West Rim area wasn’t developed until 1988, when 2,100 members of the Native American tribe decided to open their ancestral lands to visitors. In addition to its stunning viewpoints, the area now offers white water rafting, scenic hiking trails, and rustic lodging to travelers.

Recent reviews from experiences in Las Vegas

Book the Grand Canyon West Rim tour with guide Ken from Sweets

Deborah_W, Jan 2023

Grand Canyon West Rim With Hoover Dam Photo Stop From Las Vegas

The trip was seamless and interesting throughout our day thanks to our informative and comedic tour guide Ken ... and accompanied by driver Patrick. This is the second time I have been on the Grand Canyon West Rim tour with Ken as the guide. His 18 years of immersion in all things Las Vegas made the miles between Las Vegas and our destination go by quickly. The big tour bus was very comfortable and the scenery did not disappoint. I would definitely go again.

Grand Canyon -WOW!

Philip_W, Jan 2023

Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Photo Stop, Lunch, Optional Skywalk from Las Vegas

Breathtaking scenery, modern clean coach, tasty lunch, superb driver Robert was the perfect guide for the day.

Family Trip To Grand Canyon West

GuangHwang_Y, Dec 2022

Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tour with Hoover Dam Stop, Meals and Optional Upgrades

My trip started at the hotel pick up. We proceeded to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, followed by a stop over at a gas station for "Sub-way" breakfast! Upon arriving at Grand Canyon West, we took the shuttle to Eagle Point and did the Skywalk. Had a quick lunch in the restaurant and moved on to Guano Point. The view at Guano Point was spectacular! My family enjoyed this trip very much! Kudos to our driver/tour guide, ensuring our safety throughout the whole trip!

Great tour operator in Vegas

Wilfredo_J, Dec 2022

Very convenient to book with tour operator, safety and comfort of costumers is their priority.. we did not have hard time to look for pickup location as they send me clear instructions with map, the driver and the guide did great job ensuring costumers will not feel bored during the trip..

Memorable trip

Sarah_C, Dec 2022

Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tour & Hoover Dam Photo Stop with Optional Skywalk

We didn't do the Skywalk but we enjoyed having our lunch on the 3rd floor of the building. The view of Grand Canyon leaves me in awe of God's creation. Roby, our tour guide, was awesome and always made us laugh and our driver, Thomas, was a very safe driver. Definitely recommend this trip with Comedy on Deck because the luxury coach is clean and places we went and ate were well planned.

Grand Canyon West — motor coach

Karen_T, Dec 2022

Nice trip. Engaging tor guide Good duration of trip Lunch on reservation was very tasty. Facilities were very clean, with friendly and attentive staff

Fantastic Tour

Graham_A, Nov 2022

Fantastic tour - Joe was just the best tour guide, so funny - made for a very enjoyable day. Beautiful scenery and clean, comfortable bus. Highly recommend if you want to see both the Grand Canyon and the Hoover Dam in one trip.

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Gary_B, Nov 2022

Grand Canyon Deluxe Helicopter Tour from Las Vegas

What a great tour!!!! Our pilot James was professional, polite, friendly and funny! You can tell this company and it’s staff all take safety seriously and first. The flight was amazing - seeing the sights on the way to the Grand Canyon and was informative about what we were seeing. Can’t recommend this tour and company enough!

Fun, informative & breathtaking views

Denee_D, Oct 2022

The whole process for booking and travel was smooth & well organized. Great day with a fun, informative professional tour guide and driver on a clean, modern bus. Fun, relaxing and amazing way to see the Grand Canyon west and Hoover Dam.

Awesome Tour !

Jorge_A, Sep 2022

Safety first ! - great tour by professional pilots, those guys know what they are doing, had a smooth flight, a fantastic experience !

Awesome and worth every dollar!

Suzanne_B, Jan 2023

Grand Canyon West Rim with Helicopter,Skywalk option upgrade 1-Day Tour from LV

The fact that I could sit in the front next to the pilot because my friend and I were alone in the helicopter was so extraordinary, the vient was spectacular!!! The boat ride with Kio was also the Best because we were alone with him , he spoke french with us and it was a real privilege ! Everything was impressive as it was my 1st time and worth every dollar! Thank you

The helicopter tour was...

Sylvie_D, Jan 2023

The helicopter tour was memorable and the boat tour was so nice. The boat pilot was so friendly and interesting

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