Grand Canyon West Rim: Helicopter Landing, Skywalk & Coach Day Trip from Las Vegas
Difficulty
easy
Duration
12 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required—tour is coach-based with short walks to viewpoints and a brief canyon-floor stroll; suitable for most travelers.
Overview
Leave the Strip for a full-day journey to Grand Canyon West: a coach ride past Hoover Dam, a helicopter descent to the canyon floor, and optional Skywalk or river boat upgrades. This guided day trip pairs adrenaline with accessible sightseeing—and practical logistics to make the most of four hours at the rim.
Grand Canyon West Rim: Helicopter Landing, Skywalk & Coach Day Trip from Las Vegas
Select participants and date
The motor coach pulls away from the neon of the Strip before dawn, and the desert unspools beneath a pale sky. Window frames the Mojave—occasional Joshua trees and the distant silhouette of the Hoover Dam—until the road tightens toward the Hualapai lands. By midmorning the throb of a helicopter cuts the air: a five-minute descent will take you 4,000 feet below the rim to the Colorado River, where the canyon narrows and the river dares you with its green current.
Adventure Photos
Adventure Tips
Confirm pickup time
You MUST contact the operator to confirm your exact hotel pickup location and time after booking; failure to reconfirm can result in missed departures.
Bring sun protection
High desert sun and reflective rock make sunscreen, sunglasses, and a brimmed hat essential, especially in summer.
Dress in layers and sturdy shoes
Rim viewpoints and the short canyon-floor walk have uneven surfaces and variable wind—closed-toe shoes and a light wind layer are wise.
ID and Skywalk rules
If you purchase Skywalk access, electronic devices and bags are not allowed on the glass; plan to use provided lockers and bring ID for check-in.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert bighorn sheep
- Golden eagle
History
Grand Canyon West sits on Hualapai tribal land; the area includes historic guano-mining remnants and modern cultural presentations by the Hualapai people.
Conservation
The Hualapai Tribe manages the West Rim with visitor limits and interpretive programs; visitors are asked to stay on marked trails and pack out waste to protect fragile desert soils.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Las Vegas
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Sunscreen & sunglasses
Protects against intense high-desert UV during long exposure at overlooks.
summer specific
Closed-toe hiking shoes
Provides traction on rocky viewpoints and the short scramble at Guano Point.
Reusable water bottle (1L+)
Bottled water is provided, but having a personal bottle helps manage hydration on hot stretches.
summer specific
Light wind shell
Useful for brisk mornings and windy rim conditions, especially in shoulder seasons.
fall specific