Need To Know – Grand Canyon West


Please note that paving of the road to Grand Canyon West is complete. 

Location & Directions: Grand Canyon West is located in northwest corner of Arizona and can be accessed by car, helicopter and plane. This area of the canyon is privately owned and operated by the Hualapai American Indians. There is entry fee for access.

BY CAR

From Las Vegas – 2 ½ hours

  1. Take US-95/US-93 South towards Kingman, AZ
  2. Turn left and take Pierce Ferry Road
  3. Turn right onto Diamond Bar Road and stay on this road
  4. Continue on to Buck and Doe Rd
  5. Turn Right onto Airport Service Road to Grand Canyon West Airport for shuttles to the rim and Skywalk

From Phoenix – 4 ½ hours

  1. Take I-17 North out of Phoenix
  2. Take AZ-74 West/Carefree Highway
  3. Take US-93 North toward Kingman, AZ
  4. Take exit 51 to Stockton Hill
  5. Turn right onto Diamond Bar Road and stay on this road
  6. Continue on to Buck and Doe Rd
  7. Turn Right onto Airport Service Road to Grand Canyon West Airport for shuttles to the rim and Skywalk

BY HELICOPTER TOUR 
From Las Vegas – 45 minute flight / tours from 5 hours Papillon Helicopters departs from Las Vegas McCarran Airport as well as Boulder City Airport in the Boulder City, NV, 30 minutes from downtown Las Vegas. Papillon has a variety of tours to Grand Canyon West that include landing on the floor of the Canyon or entrance to the glass Skywalk. For more information: www.Papillon.com Phone: (888) 635-7272 or (702) 736-7243. 

BY AIRPLANE TOUR 
From Las Vegas From Page, AZ – 30 minutes flight / 30 minute tour Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines departs from Boulder City Airport in the Boulder City, NV, 30 minutes from downtown Las Vegas and offers tours with flights to Grand Canyon West. For more information: www.Scenic.com Phone: (800) 634-6801 or (702) 638-3300.

BY BUS SERVICE  
There are several motorcoach companies that provide tours to Grand Canyon West from Las Vegas. The tours normally include the transportation, entrance fees and a meal with options such as entrance to the Skywalk express.
Grayline Tours – www.grayline.com – 800-472-9546
Sweetours – www.sweetours.com – 702-456-9200 

Open/Close & Seasons Summer months are April 1 – Aug 31 and the hours are 7:00 am – 7:00 pm. Last ticket sale is 5:00 pm Winter months are Sep 1 – Mar 31 and the hours are 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Last ticket sale is 4:00 pm.

Entrance Packages & Parking There are several different entrance packages from which to choose and a variety of options to add to a basic package. Grand Canyon West offers free parking because private vehicles are not allowed in the Park; however, there is a complimentary shuttle service that stops at the various viewpoints. Please note the disclaimer on all packages: All tours and products are subject to tribal tax and fees. Weather may affect availability of tours. Grand Canyon West is owned and operated by the Hualapai Tribe and reserves the right to deny entry. Tours and prices subject to change without notice. Cancellation policies apply. No private vehicles allowed at Grand Canyon West beyond the designated parking area.

Grand Canyon West and Skywalk Ticket Prices are:

Grand Canyon West and Skywalk Tickets can be Booked Online at GrandCanyonWest.com:

Grand Canyon West Viewpoints Eagle Point Viewpoint Native American Village: walking tour of authentic Native American dwellings depicting multiple tribes Amphitheater: live Native American performances from multiple tribes demonstrated continuously all day Creations by Native Hands: featuring handmade, authentic Native American jewelry and crafts Guano Point “Highpoint Hike”: offering breathtaking panoramic canyon views of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River. Visit the remnants of a historic tram that stretched 8,800 feet across the canyon to a guano mine discovered in the 1930’s. Hualapai Market: interact with Tribal members offering Native American jewelry and crafts. Hualapai Ranch Enjoy western hospitality, cowboy entertainment, wagon rides and more. Learn how to rope and quick draw the cowboy way.

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