Visit the Grand Canyon West with the New All Access Pass
First-time visitors to the Grand Canyon may not be aware that the Grand Canyon West is not part of the official “Grand Canyon National Park”. In fact, it is property of the Hualapai Tribe, a Native American community that has lived in this region for thousands of years. In order to visit these Native lands, all guests must purchase the All Access pass to enter the Grand Canyon West.
If you’re planning to visit the Grand Canyon West Rim on a tour from Las Vegas, you can choose a package that includes the All Access pass. If you’re going to drive to the West Rim on your own, you can purchase the pass upon arrival. Either way, the All Access pass gives visitors an all-encompassing sightseeing experience with nonstop excitement from start to finish!
What’s Included in the Grand Canyon West All Access Pass
- Entry into the Grand Canyon West
- Access onto the world-famous Skywalk
- Free shuttle transportation to popular areas of interest
- Visit Guano Point
- Visit to Hualapai Point
- Meal credit redeemable at all eateries
- Retail credit for souvenir shopping
Learn more about what each of these exciting opportunities offer when you visit the Grand Canyon West!
Experience the Skywalk
The Skywalk is known around the world as the incredible glass-bottomed bridge that extends 70 feet past the edge of the Grand Canyon. In the past, visitors to the West Rim had to purchase separate tickets to experience this engineering masterpiece; now entry is included with your All Access pass! Stand 4,000 feet above the canyon floor and see Eagle Point (a massive rock formation shaped like an eagle taking flight) across the canyon gorge.
Visit Guano Point
Free shuttle service can transport guests from the Skywalk to Guano Point. This area of the Grand Canyon West features a rock peninsula that extends into the canyon gorge, offering a breathtaking 360-degree view of the landscape. This is also the site of a historic abandoned mining site, and the remnants of this project still stand to this day.
Explore Hualapai Point
Hualapai Point is another destination guests can reach on a complimentary shuttle trip. This Native American cultural center offers exciting activities like a shooting gallery, an arcade where unlimited game play is included with the All Access pass, a restaurant, authentic handmade crafts available for sale, and a zipline. Learn more about Hualapai culture from Native American ambassadors who are happy to answer questions and share stories with guests.
Enjoy a Meal at a Grand Canyon Restaurant
There are four dining options located within the Grand Canyon West, all of which honor a $10 meal credit for minimum purchases of $20 with the All Access pass.
- Sky View Restaurant: This sit-down establishment overlooks the Skywalk bridge and offers American-style dishes like bowls, salads, and chicken tenders, beer and wine, and kids’ meals.
- Skywalk Cafe: For a quick bite for busy visitors, the Skywalk Cafe offers grab-and-go fare like burgers, chicken sandwiches, nachos, and hot dogs.
- Guano Point Cafe: Enjoy barbecue pulled pork or braised chicken thighs with sides of mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and a bun – a true Southwest meal. Vegetarian options are also available.
- Gwe Ma-Jo: Located at Hualapai Point, this restaurant’s menu features breakfast options and dishes inspired by authentic Hualapai cuisine, including Hualapai tacos, beef stew, as well as burritos and kids’ meals.
Shop for Souvenirs
Take home a memento of your visit to the Grand Canyon West with a $10 merchandise credit on purchases over $20 with the All Access Pass. You’ll find a variety of delightful gifts and souvenirs at:
- Main Air Terminal: Find Route 66-themed products and Grand Canyon West merchandise including t-shirts, coffee mugs, and more.
- Skywalk Terminal: Take home memories of standing on the Skywalk at the gift shop located inside the Skywalk terminal.
- Creations by Native Hands Gift Shop: Located at Eagle Point, this boutique sells handmade items like soaps, artwork, and jewelry.
- Hwal'bay Trading Post: Support local Native American artisans’ beautiful handcrafted products at this store located in Hualapai Point. Hwal’bay Trading Post also hosts “Crafting Hualapai Tribal Creations” demonstrations Sunday-Tuesday.
Tours from Las Vegas with Grand Canyon West All Access Pass
If you’re planning a Grand Canyon West day trip from Las Vegas, you can reach the canyon in just a little over an hour’s time on a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime helicopter tour that includes the All Access pass!
VIP Grand Canyon Heli, Boat, & Skywalk Tour
The VIP Grand Canyon Heli, Boat & Skywalk Tour departs from the Las Vegas area and includes aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Mojave Desert before reaching the West Rim. Your helicopter tour will then descend all the way to the bottom of the Grand Canyon West! Upon landing, you’ll enjoy a boat ride on the Colorado River between the massive canyon walls. Fly back to the surface and enjoy everything the park as to offer with the included All Access pass.
Grand Canyon West Freedom Tour
Vegas vacationers also have the option to fly to the Grand Canyon West on a sightseeing airplane for a full day of adventure. Enjoy climate control, plush seating, headset narration in multiple languages, and oversized windows for aerial photography. The Grand Canyon West Freedom Tour also includes the All Access pass, so you can experience all of the park’s activities after landing at the West Rim air terminal.
Grand Canyon West Flights with All Access Pass
If you’re going to drive to the Grand Canyon West on your own, you’ll still need to purchase an All Access pass to enter. Because your time at the West Rim is your own, you can enjoy an entire day of sightseeing, standing on the Skywalk, exploring Guano Point, riding the zipline at Hualapai Point, and enjoying a meal amidst the canyon scenery. Take your Grand Canyon trip to the next level with an air tour that also includes the option to bundle the All Access pass!
Flight of the Condor Grand Canyon Airplane Tour
See the West Rim from the sky on a Grand Canyon airplane tour and discover aerial views of the Skywalk, the Colorado River, and the ancient canyon walls and rock formations. After this peaceful sightseeing experience, continue into the park with your All Access pass (if added to tour purchase).
Over the Edge Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour & Boat
Departing from the Grand Canyon West air terminal, this incredible helicopter tour soars over the ancient landscape and lands 4,000 feet on the canyon floor near the bank of the Colorado River. Here a pontoon boat will be waiting to take you on a peaceful boat ride between the rippling sandstone walls. Back at the air terminal, you’ll receive shuttle transportation to Eagle Point to start your day of adventure with your All Access pass (if added to tour purchase).
Explore the Grand Canyon West with Papillon
Whether you’re visiting the Grand Canyon West on a Las Vegas day tour or if you’re visiting independently, you can rely on Papillon to provide a truly unforgettable sightseeing experience. Every year, our helicopter tours and flights from Las Vegas give over 300,000 passengers from around the world the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Grand Canyon from the sky, from its very edge, and from the canyon floor.
As the world’s largest and longest-running air tour operator, we are honored to share the glory of the Grand Canyon West with your family – browse our exciting and memorable Grand Canyon tours today!