Private Grand Canyon Experience with Optional Skywalk
Fly to the Grand Canyon West Rim from the Las Vegas area aboard a private Papillon sightseeing airplane. As an added bonus, purchase general admission to the Grand Canyon Skywalk. Enjoy a self-guided tour to explore the famous West Rim viewpoints that make this remote Grand Canyon outpost famous.
- Departing From: Las Vegas
- Destination: Grand Canyon West
- Duration: Approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to hotel drop-off
- Product Code: GBW-4-PRVT
This private airplane tour is perfect for families with limited time who want to explore the very best of Grand Canyon West in one afternoon. The 35-minute flight to West Rim offers aerial views of Hoover Dam, Colorado River, Lake Mead, and the Mojave Desert.
Upon arrival at the West Rim, enjoy a shuttle service between the various points of interest nearby. Two of the most scenic destinations at the West Rim are Eagle Point and Guano Point, both accessible on this tour. This tour is easily the fastest and most convenient way to visit Las Vegas and Grand Canyon in a single trip.
Both of these incredible viewpoints offer the chance to marvel at the brilliant, two-billion-year-old canyon walls. Eagle Point is also home to the world-renowned Skywalk Bridge and a Native American cultural village. Here, guests can explore various exhibits as well as ancient dwellings of many area tribes. For the full upgrade experience, purchase a general admission pass to the Skywalk Bridge.
The tall bluff at Guano Point offers incredible 360-degree views of the canyon walls, perfect for capturing various photos. Guests can also purchase a meal at their convenience during their visit to the Grand Canyon. Return to your airplane for an equally scenic flight back to Las Vegas, where you will be transported back to your hotel.
Note: Cameras and cellphones are not allowed onto the Skywalk Bridge.
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.
- Add an optional upgrade to walk on the world-renowned glass bridge, the Grand Canyon Skywalk, with a general admission.
Included
- Private Airplane Tour (Caravan seats 9 guests per aircraft and the Twin Otter seats 19 guests per aircraft).
- Stand on the Edge.
- Hotel-to-hotel transportation from most major hotels in Downtown Las Vegas and on the Strip.
- Multilingual narration.
Planning
- Tour Duration: Approximately 7 hours hotel-to-hotel
- Flight Duration: Approximately 70 minutes
- 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.
Private Grand Canyon Experience with Optional Skywalk Optional Upgrades
* Upgrade options are available for selection during checkout
Add Skywalk
Be sure to enhance your West Rim excursion by upgrading to include admission into the Grand Canyon Skywalk and experience walking out over the edge of the Canyon atop this world-famous glass-bottomed bridge!
Private Grand Canyon Experience with Optional Skywalk FAQs
- How long is the Private Grand Canyon Skywalk Experience flight segment and total tour duration?
The round trip flight time for the Private Grand Canyon Skywalk Experience is approximately 70 minutes. The total tour duration is about 7 hours, hotel-to-hotel.
- What languages are the Private Grand Canyon Skywalk Experience flight narrations offered in?
The Private 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?
If you purchase the ticket to enter the Skywalk, you won't be able to take personal effects (water bottles, cameras, phones, etc.) onto the Skywalk. The Grand Canyon glass bridge prohibits this for safety reasons and prevent structural damage. Visitors will store all personal effects in lockers before entry onto the bridge. A photographer is available to capture unique photos of your Skywalk glass bridge experience and can be purchased at the visitor's center. 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?
No - cameras and cellphones are not permitted on the Skywalk Bridge. Visitors will be provided a locker free of charge to store their items before entering the bridge. This is to prevent any kind of damage to the glass panels from accidentally dropping an item. A professional photographer will be present for those interested in purchasing a souvenir photo.
