Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comGrand Canyon West Rim Self-Drive Off-Road SUV or Escalade Day Trip from Las Vegas
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See the Grand Canyon West Rim at your own pace when you hire a SUV or Escalade for a self-drive day trip from Las Vegas! You will be supplied with an interactive map, road games, and a full tank of gas. Throw away the timetables and forget about other people's schedules as you explore the Grand Canyon your way.
You will be picked up by complimentary shuttle and taken for assignment of your automatic SUV or Escalade for the day. You will be met by a tour coordinator for a full orientation of the day's events and activities. It is here where all your questions will be answered before you are on your way.
When you hit the road you will pass Boulder City and Lake Mead to Hoover Dam. Drive through a 900-year-old Joshua Tree Forest before turning onto the road to the Grand Canyon West Rim and the lands of the Hualapai Tribe. You are free to explore Guano Point and Eagle Point at your leisure - no timetables, no schedules - its all up to you!
Optional Activities:
- Grand Canyon Skywalk - Take a stroll on the Grand Canyon Skywalk, the newest attraction on the West Rim, for amazingly unobstructed views over the canyon
- Helicopter/Boat - Take a helicopter ride to the bottom of the canyon, then enjoy a 15-minute pontoon boat ride on the Colorado River!
- High Point Hike at Guano Point - a brief walk from the shuttle drop point, offers 340 degrees views of the Grand Canyon
Price displayed includes a discount of over 10% off the recommended retail price, PLUS if you book the Helicopter/Boat option you will receive the Grand Canyon Skywalk for free - BOOK NOW!
- Grand Canyon West Rim by self-drive from Las Vegas
- Choose between a SUV and a Cadillac Escalade
- Scenic drive past the Hoover Dam and Joshua Tree Forest
- Native American village tour and photo opportunity
- Hualapai Western Town and Ranch
- Grand Canyon Skywalk (if option selected)
- West Rim bus tour of Eagle Point and Guano Point (pass provided)
- Choice of buffet lunch at Guano Point indoor lunch at the Hualapai Ranch or Native American fry bread meal
- Complimentary shuttle to the rental desk for vehicle collection
- Souvenir nylon cooler bag loaded with your interactive map, a bottle of water for each passenger, fun and interesting reading material for the road, coloring books and crayons for the kids and a few other treats and surprises!
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Departure Point:Tour departs from Las Vegas hotels
Departure Time: Upon request, but before 10:00am (early start is recommended)Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Duration: 1 day (approx.) Return details:You must return the hire car with a full tank of gas within 24 hours of collecting
- 24-hour automatic vehicle rental
- Entrance fees Grand Canyon West
- Grand Canyon West Rim shuttle bus
- Photo opportunity with Hualapai members
- Grand Canyon Skywalk (if option selected)
- 15-minute helicopter flight (if option selected)
- 20-minute river boat trip (if option selected)
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Local taxes
- Gratuities (optional)
- Young driver fee of USD15 (for ages 21 - 24) payable direct
- Gas - Please refill gas tank before returning your car
- Approximate USD16 parking fee payable direct at the park entrance.
- Optional insurance available for between USD6 and USD45
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please note that there is a rough 13 mile dirt road that you will have to navigate on your way to the west rim.
- The driver must be 21 or over. Ages 21 - 24 must pay an additional USD15 payable direct.
- Optional insurance available for between USD6 and USD45
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. If you make a booking for one passenger only, you will be charged for the second person at the time of check-in.
- There is a maximum limit of 7 passengers per booking for the Cadillac Escalade and 7 passengers per booking for the SUV.
- SUVs are either a Jeep Liberty or Ford Explorer
- A little patience! And maybe your iPod...waits in line of about 30 minutes are common
- Sunscreen and a hat. There is shade at the Skywalk, however elsewhere there is very little shade, and the sun can really burn out there
- Comfortable shoes and light clothing. Spring and summer are hot in the desert
- You cannot take your camera or any personal effects on the Skywalk. Be prepared to store your belongings in the lockers at the Skywalk.
Grand Canyon Skywalk
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It was wonderful to do this tour simply because we did not have any time constraints or tour guides ... Read more ›
David T, Australia, August 2009
The drive to the Canyon was closer to Vegas than I thought -- only 2 1/2 hours. It was breathtaking. ... Read more ›
Anonymous, Canada, July 2009
