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Grand Canyon West Rim Tours
The Grand Canyon West Rim is the nearest region of the park to Las Vegas. You can visit the Grand Canyon West from Las Vegas in a helicopter tour and even land on the canyon floor! You can even enjoy a Colorado River boat ride between the canyon walls. The West Rim is also the home to the world-famous Skywalk, a glass-bottomed bridge that extends 70 feet past the canyon's edge. Nearby is Hualapai Point, a Native American cultural center, and the most famous lookout points: Eagle Point and Guano Point.
If you're already at the West Rim, you can enhance your Grand Canyon vacation with an airplane tour that flies over the stunning rugged landscape, the rippling canyon walls, and the Colorado River. Experience the majesty of the Grand Canyon West Rim - book a Grand Canyon West Rim tour with Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines.
Types of Grand Canyon West Tours
Grand Canyon West Rim Airplane Tours
If you want to soar over some of the most majestic landscapes in the world, and create lifelong memories with your family, then an airplane tour of the Grand Canyon West is the perfect trip for you! If you're visiting Las Vegas, you can enjoy a Grand Canyon day trip with plenty of time for sightseeing and exploration. Grand Canyon airplane tours from Las Vegas give you the opportunity to see aerial views of Lake Mead, the Mojave Desert, the Hoover Dam, all before reaching the breathtaking West Rim canyon walls.
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Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Tours
The West Rim is the only region of the Grand Canyon where helicopters can land on the very bottom, and Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines has access to an exclusive landing site on the canyon floor. Our state-of-the-art helicopters are designed for sightseeing with oversized windows, climate control, and headset communication between the passengers and the pilot. Upon landing on the bottom of the Grand Canyon, passengers will have time to explore their surroundings, toast champagne, and enjoy a pontoon boat ride along the Colorado River as the skyscraping canyon walls tower on either side.
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Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tours
In addition to being the largest and most experienced aerial tour operator in the world, Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines also offers world-class ground tours from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon West Rim. Gaze out the window of your spacious, air-conditioned motorcoach as the Southwestern desert passes by. En route to the Grand Canyon West Rim, you'll see the ancient Joshua Tree Forest, the Mojave Desert, Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead all from your oversized windows before reaching the West Rim.
Once at the rim, discover fantastic canyon viewpoints at Eagle Point and Guano Point. You can also upgrade your tour to include entrance to the Skywalk bridge, a helicopter ride to the bottom with pontoon cruise, or a combination of all three!
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West Rim Grand Canyon Tour FAQs
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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What is the difference between the South Rim and West Rim of the Grand Canyon?
Many people don't realize that the Grand Canyon has two distinct regions, or rims, of the canyon that they can tour.
The South Rim is the region of the canyon that encompasses the Grand Canyon National Park. The South Rim features the lush Kaibab National Forest and the historic Grand Canyon Village. Aerial tours of the South Rim soar over the widest and deepest parts of the Grand Canyon. Meanwhile, ground tours can take guests to world-famous lookouts like Bright Angel Point, Mather Point, Duck on a Rock, and Yavapai Point.
The West Rim is owned and operated by the Native American Hualapai Nation. In this region of the Grand Canyon, visitors can walk along the world-renowned Skywalk Bridge or visit famous lookouts like Eagle Point and Guano Point. Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines helicopter tours have access to an exclusive landing spot at the bottom of the West Rim, allowing guests to explore the canyon floor and embark on a pontoon boat cruise of the Colorado River.
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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.
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.
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.
The Process
How It Works
Book Online
Select your tour and preferred date.
Prepare
Receive confirmation and directions.
Fly
Check-in 30 mins prior and board.
Enjoy
Experience the views of a lifetime.
The Premium Standard
Every seat is a first-class experience. Here is what is included with every air tour booking.
Window Seats
Every passenger gets a window seat for unobstructed views.
Audio Narration
Multi-language narration featuring music and history.
Climate Control
Air-conditioned cabins for year-round comfort.
Safety Record
Maintained to standards exceeding FAA regulations.
Transfers
Complimentary hotel pickup from select locations.
Photos
Pilot-curated photo opportunities during flight.
Guest Stories
"The highlight of our trip to Vegas. The views were simply indescribable. The pilot was knowledgeable and smooth."
Sarah J.New York, USA
"Absolutely breathtaking. Worth every penny. Seeing the Hoover Dam from above gave such a different perspective."
Marc D.Lyon, France
"Very professional service. The narration was available in Japanese which was a wonderful surprise."
Yuki T.Tokyo, Japan