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!
Departs from Las Vegas · Airplane 
Airplane
Private Grand Canyon Experience with Optional Skywalk
Airplane 
Duration Approximately 7 hours from hotel pick-up to drop-off
Travel mode Airplane
Departs Las Vegas
Destination Grand Canyon West
Narration 
What you'll see
The flight path, end to end.
Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal
Hotel pick-up and check-in at the Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal in Boulder City 45 minutes prior to your private airplane flight.
Hoover Dam & Lake Mead
Scenic aerial views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Colorado River on the flight to Grand Canyon West.
Eagle Point
Land at Grand Canyon West Airport, then board an air-conditioned motorcoach. First stop: Eagle Point for views of the eagle-like rock formation (optional Skywalk upgrade available).
Guano Point
Continue by shuttle/motorcoach to Guano Point for more scenic views of the Grand Canyon West Rim.
Return flight
Return to Grand Canyon West Airport for your private flight back to the Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal, then hotel shuttle drop-off.
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.
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.
Your day, step by step
From start to finish.
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Hotel pick up and shuttle service.
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Check-in at our Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal 45 minutes prior to flight.
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Board the airplane equipped with high wings and large windows for optimum viewing and air-conditioned comfort.
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Enjoy the scenic route with views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Colorado River.
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Arrive Grand Canyon West Airport. Deplane the aircraft and board an air-conditioned motor coach for your self guided tour of the Grand Canyon West.
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First stop at Eagle Point where you will enjoy the views of the eagle-like rock formation and Grand Canyon.
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Proceed to Guano Point for more scenic views of the Grand Canyon.
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Return to Grand Canyon West airport for your flight back to our terminal.
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Arrive to Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines terminal with photos and memories to last a lifetime!
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Check in at the hotel transfer desk located in the terminal lobby for shuttle service back to Las Vegas and enjoy the rest of your vacation.
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Total tour duration is approximately 7 hours from hotel pick up to drop off.
Total transparency
What's included — and what's not.
Included
- Private Airplane Tour (Caravan seats 9 guests per aircraft and the Twin Otter seats 19 guests per aircraft)
- Stand on the Edge
- Multilingual narration
- 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.
Aircraft in our fleet
Aircraft in Our Fleet
This tour operates aboard our De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner or Cessna Caravan, depending on departure time and group size — 9 to 17 passengers depending on aircraft.
- Aircraft De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner
- Passengers Up to 6 guests
- Seating 5 singles left · 6 pairs right
- Windows Patented Vista View
- Wings High-set — unobstructed views
- Pilots Two
- Headsets Noise-cancelling · 16 languages
- Cabin climate Climate-controlled
- Boarding 7-step staircase
Which seat do I get?
Seats are assigned by weight-and-balance, not by booking order — it is an aviation requirement, not a sales tactic. Five single seats on the left and six pairs on the right — 17 Vista View windows. High-set wings mean the view is out, not at a wing.
Guest seat · Vista View window Pilots Boarding door
- Aircraft Cessna Caravan
- Passengers Up to 6 guests
- Seating 1–1 · window at every seat
- Windows Large windows both sides
- Wings High-set — unobstructed views
- Pilots One
- Headsets Noise-cancelling · 16 languages
- Cabin climate Climate-controlled
- Boarding 5-step staircase
Which seat do I get?
Seats are assigned by weight-and-balance, not by booking order — it is an aviation requirement, not a sales tactic. Single seats left and right of a narrow aisle — nine window seats, no middle seat. High-set wings keep the view clear.
Guest seat · window seat Pilot Boarding door
What this means
Airplane departures on this tour fly either Papillon’s De Havilland Twin Otter Vistaliner (up to 17 guests) or Cessna Caravan (up to 9 guests). Which aircraft you board depends on departure time and group size — both are high-wing sightseeing airplanes with a window view and noise-cancelling narration headsets.
Make it yours
Private Grand Canyon Experience with Optional Skywalk Optional Upgrades
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Before you book
Private Grand Canyon Experience with Optional Skywalk FAQs
The roundtrip flight time for the Private Grand Canyon Skywalk Experience is approximately 70 minutes. The total tour duration is about 7 hours, hotel-to-hotel (if hotel transfers are selected).
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.
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.
Yes, cameras and cellphones are permitted on the Skywalk Bridge.
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