Things to know before booking your West Rim tour

  • Timings: Grand Canyon West remains open all year, with last entry at 5pm for on-site ticket purchases. Winter hours may vary.
  • Tours from Las Vegas: Choose from convenient tours departing from Las Vegas, including airplane flights , helicopter tours (many with Skywalk entry or floor landing add-ons), and full-day bus tours . See the detailed guide below for more.
  • Entrance fee: Some aerial tours do not include West Rim admission. Entry at the West Rim is $99 and covers viewpoints, non-ticketed attractions, and the Skywalk.
  • Transport: A complimentary, wheelchair-accessible shuttle runs throughout the West Rim for easy movement between sites.
  • Aerial tour restrictions: Airplane and helicopter tours have a 300 lbs (136 kg) passenger limit. Guests exceeding this must purchase an additional seat.

Your Grand Canyon West tours explained

Tour Tour typeDurationStarting pointSights coveredHighlightsInclusionsUpgradesTickets

Grand Canyon West Rim Entry Tickets with Skywalk Access

Ground tour (self-exploration)

All day

Grand Canyon West

Grand Canyon West Rim, Eagle Point, Guano Point, Hualapai Ranch, Skywalk

All-day access to all the viewpoints and attractions at Grand Canyon West with Skywalk entry

Admission to Grand Canyon West, Skywalk, vouchers for meal and merchandise, shuttle service

From $113

Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West & Hoover Dam Bus Tour with Optional Skywalk Entry

Bus tour

10/12 hrs

Las Vegas

Grand Canyon West Rim, Hoover Dam, Eagle Point, Guano Point

Round-trip transportation in a luxury coach, with a stop at the Hoover Dam for a culturally rich day trip from Las Vegas

Guide, bus transport, admission and tour of Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam stop

Lunch, Skywalk admission tickets, helicopter ride to the canyon floor, pontoon boat ride

From $84

15-min Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour plus Canyon Floor Landing, Boat Ride with Optional Skywalk

Helicopter tour, pontoon boat tour

4 hrs

Grand Canyon West

Aerial and floor views of the West Rim and Colorado River

Highlights tour of the West Rim from multiple vantage points, with a scenic boat ride

Helicopter tour, floor landing with pontoon boat ride

Admission to Grand Canyon West, Skywalk entry tickets

From $309

From Las Vegas: 70+ min Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour with Optional Las Vegas Strip Views

Helicopter tour

4 hrs

Boulder City Municipal Airport/Las Vegas Strip Terminal

Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Mojave Desert, Grand Canyon West Rim, Skywalk

Close-up aerial view of the West Rim and the American Southwest region with round-trip hotel transport

Helicopter tour, multilingual narration

Las Vegas Strip helicopter views

From $419

From Las Vegas: 70+ min Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tour Plus Canyon Floor Landing with Champagne

Helicopter tour

4 hrs

Boulder City Municipal Airport/Las Vegas Strip Terminal

Grand Canyon West Rim, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Colorado River, Skywalk, Eagle Point

Floor landing with a Champagne picnic, free time for self-exploration, and round-trip hotel transport add to the Grand Canyon experience

Helicopter tour, multilingual narration, floor landing, Champagne picnic, self-exploration, round-trip hotel transport

Sunset tour, Las Vegas Strip views on the return journey

From $479

90-min Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Helicopter Tour with Las Vegas Strip Views

Helicopter tour

90 mins

Las Vegas Strip Terminal (VIP Terminal)

Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon West Rim, Las Vegas Strip

Luxury helicopter tour covering all the sights of the West Rim, Grand Canyon West region, and the Las Vegas Strip

Helicopter tour, multilingual narration, round-trip hotel transport

West Rim landing, self-exploration at West Rim, floor landing

From $519

70-min Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Airplane/ Helicopter Tour with Rim Landing

Aerial tour, ground tour (self-exploration)

7 hrs

Boulder City Municipal Airport

Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Colorado River, Mojave Desert, West Rim

Choose between helicopter and airplane tours and enjoy 3 hrs of self-exploration at the West Rim

Helicopter tour, multilingual narration, round-trip hotel transport, West Rim landing

Admission to Skywalk, access to the West Rim shuttle, pontoon boat ride

From $369

20-min Grand Canyon West Airplane Tour

Airplane tour

20 mins

Grand Canyon West Airport

Eagle Point, Skywalk, Guano Point, the Colorado River

Quick aerial highlights tour with on-ground time for self-exploration with admission to Grand Canyon West included

Airplane tour, entry tickets to Grand Canyon West

Meal option, admission to Skywalk

From $229

70- min Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Airplane Tour with Helicopter Canyon Floor Landing & Pontoon Boat Ride

Aerial tour, boat tour

7 hrs

Las Vegas

West Rim, Hoover Dam, the Colorado River, Lake Mead

Immersive tour of the West Rim with up-close aerial views, airplane travel from Las Vegas, and boat ride across the Colorado Rive

Airplane tour, helicopter floor landing, pontoon boat ride, multilingual narration, round-trip hotel transport

Admission to Skywalk

From $599

Grand Canyon West on a map

View the top attractions, viewpoints, and sights in the West Rim with this downloadable map.

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Aerial sightseeing tours from Las Vegas

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Frequently asked questions about Grand Canyon West Rim tours

Wear dark-colored clothing to reduce window glare in photos. Bring a light jacket; aircraft cabins can feel cool even in summer.