Las Vegas: Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam & Optional Skywalk

This full-day guided tour from Las Vegas visits the Grand Canyon West Rim and Hoover Dam, ideal for visitors seeking VIP access and scenic experiences.

Highlights

• Explore the natural grandeur of the Grand Canyon West Rim
• Skip lines with exclusive VIP access at the West Rim Visitor Center
• Visit Hoover Dam and learn about its engineering history
• Walk the Grand Canyon Skywalk glass bridge over the Colorado River
• Optional upgrade to walk on a 4,000-foot-high glass bridge with panoramic views

Description

Begin with pickup in Las Vegas and travel by air-conditioned coach through the Mojave Desert to the Grand Canyon West Rim, managed by the Hualapai Indian Tribe. Your VIP access allows you to bypass regular lines, with a Grand Canyon Ambassador handling ticket scanning onboard.

Spend around 3.5 hours at key viewpoints such as Eagle Point, featuring dramatic rock formations and the Skywalk glass bridge, and Guano Point, known for 360-degree panoramic views and photo opportunities.

Optional activities include helicopter rides, pontoon boat trips (note: no pontoon boats operate March 26–28 due to dock construction), and airplane flights offering aerial perspectives of the canyon and Colorado River.

If you select the lunch option, enjoy your meal with canyon views. The tour continues to Hoover Dam, where you can view this significant engineering feat and learn about its history.

Return to Las Vegas after a smooth, guided day tour covering the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam.

Includes

• VIP bus access at the Grand Canyon West Rim
• Entry ticket to the Grand Canyon West Rim
• Bottled water and granola bar/snacks
• Photo stop at Hoover Dam Memorial Bridge
• Lunch (if lunch option selected)
• Skywalk entry ticket (if selected)
• Helicopter and pontoon rides on the Colorado River (if selected)
• West Rim airplane ride with aerial views of the canyon and river (if selected)
• Round-trip transportation from selected hotels
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional tour guide and driver or driver-guide

Excludes

• Gratuities: 15%-20% recommended
• Personal expenses

Important Information

• No large bags or luggage allowed due to Hoover Dam security restrictions
• No additional National Park entrance fees apply for this tour
• Pickup times vary by hotel; confirm with the operator at least 72 hours before departure
• Children 2 years and older require a car seat or booster; infants under 24 months are lap children and must be carried on the Skywalk if ticketed
• A minimum of two passengers is required for the West Rim airplane tour to operate
• Wheelchairs must be stored in the luggage compartment; guests require assistance to board and disembark

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and confirm hotel pickup details in advance.