Grand Canyon West Freedom Tour
On this tour, fly to the Grand Canyon West Rim from Boulder City, NV aboard a Papillon sightseeing airplane, and have ample free time to explore various West Rim points of interest with the All Access pass. This includes a food and retail credit, the opportunity to explore multiple lookout points, and stand atop the Skywalk Bridge.
- Departing From: Las Vegas
- Destination: Grand Canyon West
- Duration: Approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Product Code: GBW-4U
On this tour, fly to the Grand Canyon West Rim from Boulder City, NV aboard a Papillon sightseeing airplane, and have ample free time to explore various West Rim points of interest and stand atop the Grand Canyon Skywalk with the All Access pass included in your package!
This adventure is the perfect way to visit the Grand Canyon in one afternoon. The 35-minute flight from our Boulder City, NV air terminal to West Rim offers aerial views of Hoover Dam, Colorado River, Lake Mead, the Mojave Desert, and more along a beautiful flight path.
Included with the All Access pass is a meal credit and retail credit. Guests will have plenty of time to wander and explore Grand Canyon West. The West Rim offers a hop-on/hop-off shuttle service for easy travel between various points of interest. Both Eagle Point and Guano Point allow visitors to marvel at the brilliant colors adorning the two-billion-year-old walls of the canyon. Eagle Point is home to Skywalk as well as a Native American cultural village housing exhibits and various ancient dwellings of many area tribes.
Also included in your tour is entry onto the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Enjoy wandering this world-famous horseshoe-shaped glass structure for a thrilling, heart pumping experience. This engineering marvel offers amazing views 4,000 feet above the canyon from a 10-foot-wide bridge.
The tall bluff at Guano Point offers incredible 360-degree views of the canyon walls, perfect for capturing various photos. Guests can also redeem a $10 meal credit and $10 retail credit for purchases of over $20 at their convenience during their visit to the Grand Canyon. Return to your airplane for an equally scenic flight to the Boulder City air terminal.
* The All Access pass offers visitors to the West Rim a food and retail credit, the opportunity to explore multiple lookout points, or stand atop the Skywalk Bridge. All activities are at the customer's discretion within the approximate 3.5 hours allotted time at the Grand Canyon West.
Tour Highlights
- Amazing aerial views of the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Grand Canyon West.
- High Wing Vistaliner Aircraft with panoramic windows, ensuring every seat has unobstructed views - perfect for sightseeing and photography. Cessna Caravans offer comfort, optimal viewing, and a quiet ride.
- Shuttle transport at Grand Canyon West to Guano Point and Eagle Point.
- Entry onto the world-renowned Skywalk
- Food and retail credit
Included
- Airplane Tour
- Stand on the Edge
- Skywalk
Planning
- Flight Duration: Approximately 70 minutes
- Tour Duration (if transfers selected): Approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Transportation:
- Hotel Transfer (if selected): Pick-up from limited hotels on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown area is approximately 80-130 minutes before flight departure (times are based on hotel location, time of day, and traffic conditions).
- Passengers also have the option to transport themselves to the air terminal. If self-drive option selected, passengers must arrive 45 minutes prior to their departure time.
Grand Canyon Experience FAQs
- How long is the Grand Canyon Experience flight segment and total tour duration?
The roundtrip flight time for the Grand Canyon Skywalk Experience is approximately 70 minutes. The tour duration, if hotel transfers is selected, is about 7 hours.
- What languages are the Grand Canyon Skywalk Experience flight narrations offered in?
The Grand Canyon Skywalk Experience tour narration is offered in English, Chinese - Mandarin & Cantonese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Russian.
- What are tips for visiting the Grand Canyon Skywalk?
Cameras and cellphones are permitted to bring onto the Skywalk; however those who would prefer to leave items like purses or backpacks behind can use the free lockers provided within the building. Depending on the seasonality, there can be long lines at the Grand Canyon Skywalk, which might limit exploration time to Guano Point during your tour.
- Are cameras allowed on the Skywalk Bridge?
Yes, cameras and cellphones are permitted on the Skywalk Bridge.
