Grand Canyon West Rim
- Hours:Open daily 8am - 5pm (Oct - Mar), daily 7am - 7pm (Apr - Sept)
- Admission:Tour from $29.95 per person
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The Grand Canyon's West Rim, just outside Grand Canyon National Park, is home to the Havasupai and Hualapai tribes. The Hualapai Indian
Reservation, created in 1883, covers nearly
1 million acres and includes 108 miles (173 km) of Colorado River and
Grand Canyon frontage.
The West Rim area didn't really exist before 1988; that's when the 2,100 members of the Hualapai tribe decided to open their tribal lands to visitors. Since then the tribe has built some amazing features for visitors (notable the Grand Canyon Skywalk) and developed areas such as Guano Point and Eagle Point for their stunning canyon views.
Other activities in the Grand Canyon West Rim include river rafting and exploring the Grand Canyon Caverns, which are dry caverns created from lava and limestone.
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Best. Birthday. Ever. The views, the excitement of being in a helicopter…it was all so much to take in. I had never been inside of a helicopter (so much less scary than I’d imagined!) and I’d never been to the Grand Canyon (so much bigger than I’d imagined!), so this was a trip full of firsts. Our pilot was very nice, knew what she was doing, and made sure everyone was safe and comfortable. On the way there, we saw lots of Lake Mead, and our pilot even did a circle around the Hoover Dam so everyone got a chance for great pictures. The music in the helicopter was a great playlist, and I was also really surprised at how tasty the lunch was. When I read “champagne picnic”, I wasn’t expecting the delicious deli sandwiches that came with it! It was so neat to see the strip on the way back too. I was totally pleased with the entire experience. My husband’s set his bar REALLY high for next year’s birthday! Continue Reading »
The All American was everything I’d hoped for and honestly, more. The staff is wonderfully professional, and you really got the sense that safety was key. Because of that, when we first took off from the heliport, I could focus more on the exhilaration and less on the fear of flying! The trip to the Grand Canyon was accompanied by nonstop tunes (some of them witty to the timing of the landscape) and live commentary from our pilot. We all had microphones as well if we ever wanted to ask anything. Every seat had great views, and on the way back we were rotated so everyone got the chance to see something new. I’ll be honest, I almost preferred the windows in the rear of the helicopter! The stop inside of the canyon was a gorgeous view, and we enjoyed a surprisingly delicious lunch, accompanied with champagne, soft drinks, and lots of time for photos and questions. Then, on the flight back, we got some fantastic views over the strip, catching a once in a lifetime view of our hotel from above. I was sad to get out but I had SUCH a great time. It was a birthday present for my wife, but I’d say I made out pretty well too. Continue Reading »
This trip was absolutely incredible! The pilot was really funny and kept us entertained throughout without detracting from teh most incredible views i have ever witnessed. At first it might appear expensive, but i would have happily paid more!
Continue Reading »Practical Info
The Grand Canyon's West Rim is located in Arizona and is 120 miles (193 km) from Las Vegas. Helicopter and bus tours from Las Vegas are popular ways to visit the Grand Canyon's West Rim.
To reach the Grand Canyon West Rim, head northwest out of Kingman on Highway 93, then turn right on Pearce Ferry Road. Take this road to Diamond Bar Road, which is signed for Grand Canyon West. Diamond Bar Road will take you to the Hualapai Indian Reservation. A little farther along, you'll come to the Grand Canyon West Terminal.
Grand Canyon West Rim Tours
