Best Grand Canyon Skywalk Tours from Las Vegas

Grand Canyon Skywalk – Setting The Stage

Since March, 2007 visitors to the Grand Canyon have been given a unique perspective of its magnificence. The Skywalk Bridge was commissioned by the Hualapai Indian tribe and built at Eagle Point on the Grand Canyon West Rim. It is the brainchild of entrepreneur David Jin, whose vision for the bridge was turned into reality with the assistance of architect Mark Ross Johnson.

The bridge is a U-shaped cantilever design, jutting out over 70 feet from the edge of the canyon. Its glass walkway and glass sides give you an unhindered view of the cliffs and rock formations below. The nearest ledge is 800 feet below the bridge and as you look out across the canyon, the other side is 3 miles away.

What’s being on the bridge like? An experience likened to “floating on air” and “walking in the clouds”. You can purchase a personalized photo of yourself on the bridge since you may not take your camera or other personal items onto the Skywalk.

When Is The Best Time To Visit Skywalk?

While most persons prefer a late spring or early fall visit to the Grand Canyon, you may be up for something a bit different.

• Fall – temperatures are cool; crowds are sparse; and the trees are at their most colorful

• Winter – crisp, cold air; snow covered cliffs; the least busy season with discounted hotel offers

• Spring – the most unpredictable season with anything from brisk and sunny to a last minute burst of winter-cold

• Summer – hot and dry; the monsoon season brings intense storms, high winds and lightning displays

Grand Canyon Skywalk Tours From Las Vegas

The Hualapai Indian Reservation lies just to the east of Las Vegas and there are plenty tour options from that city to the Grand Canyon West Rim and the Skywalk Bridge. Getting to Grand Canyon Skywalk from Las Vegas is a quick two and a half hours by bus and an even quicker 45 minutes if you take a Grand Canyon helicopter tour from Las Vegas. If you choose to go by tour bus, there is still the option, once you get to the canyon, of hopping on a plane or helicopter and getting an unmatched aerial view of the bridge.

There are numerous package tours offering you one-day and multiday touring options. Even if you select a one-day package, you can rest assured the Skywalk Bridge is not the only attraction you will get to visit. Quite often, a Hoover Dam tour and visit to Lake Mead is on the itinerary.

Likewise, the Hualapai Ranch and Native American Village are popular stops. Visitors can experience the culture of the people who have occupied the region for thousands of years. Eagle Point and Guano Point are yours to explore. At Eagle Point you get the chance to tour authentic Native American dwellings and to watch live Native American performances at the Amphitheatre. When you get to Guano Point, the attractions include the Highpoint Hike up to what is inarguably the most beautiful view of the Grand Canyon West and the Colorado River.

For Grand Canyon Skywalk tickets you can book directly on the Hualapai website or join a tour from one of the many tour companies sanctioned by the Hualapai. Once there, you can take your time to find the ideal spot to simply stand and stare out at the canyon. Then, take the picture that will be the perfect conversation piece once you return home.