ARE PETS ALLOWED AT GRAND CANYON WEST? Pets are not permitted on tours or allowed to be left in parked cars. Pet accommodations are available at the Hualapai Ranch (fee applies). Service animals are permitted on tours.
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Skywalk CostsAs of June 2023, the cost to experience the Skywalk is $64 per person for a ticket. There is a Grand Canyon entrance fee to Grand Canyon West for $49 and an additional $15 fee for the Skywalk, it is called the Sky Experience Bundle. Confirm current Skywalk rates and buy a ticket.
Get your tickets to experience the Skywalk, Zipline, Helicopter tours and more. Don't forget your add-on meal ticket. Add a walk across the sky 4,000 feet above the Canyon floor on this 10-foot wide glass bridge extending 70 feet out over the West Rim. General Admission ticket required.
In short, the South Rim is less expensive with regard to entrance fees, parking and shuttle costs (about $25.) The West Rim, which is not part of Grand Canyon National Park but is owned and operated by the Hualapai native American tribe; the Hualapai collect fees for entrance to the West Rim (a minimum of $42.99.)
We recommend that you arrive in time to spend at least three hours to fully experience Grand Canyon West. If you are in a hurry, it can be done in two hours.
Every visitor to Grand Canyon West is required to purchase a General Admission ticket. Optional activities, such as Skywalk, helicopter, boat tours and zipline tours can be purchased at an additional cost.
Which Rim of Grand Canyon is best – South Rim. Considered by many to be the “true Grand Canyon,” Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim features the vast, expansive views most often seen in magazines, websites, Facebook and on TV.
The West Rim is the closest rim to Las Vegas. It is located about 130 miles from the heart of Las Vegas. On average, the drive takes approximately two and a half hours. Both the North Rim and South Rim are located over 270 miles from the Las Vegas Strip.
If you're planning to stay in Las Vegas, taking a day trip to the canyon is well worth it and can get you out of the city to indulge in a truly unique outdoor experience.