Grand Canyon West Rim Bus Tour
Description
Experience the raw beauty of the Grand Canyon West Rim and the living culture of the Hualapai Tribe on this exclusive, immersive tour from Las Vegas. Travel across the Hoover Dam Bridge and through 21 miles of ancient Joshua Tree forest, with dramatic desert scenery leading the way to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Once at the West Rim, enjoy time to explore freely—or upgrade to include the famous glass Skywalk for a thrilling view 4,000 feet above the canyon floor.
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Itinerary
As you depart Las Vegas, you'll journey through the Mojave Desert, a vast expanse of arid beauty. Expect to see rugged terrain, unique desert flora, and the occasional wildlife, all under the expansive desert sky.
At the Hoover Dam Bypass, you'll encounter the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. This impressive structure spans the Colorado River, providing panoramic views of the dam and the surrounding canyon.
Crossing the Colorado River, you'll witness one of North America's most iconic waterways. The river's deep blue waters contrast strikingly against the surrounding desert landscape, offering a serene and picturesque scene.
Upon arriving at Grand Canyon West, you'll enter the Hualapai Reservation. Here, you'll have approximately 3 hours to explore breathtaking viewpoints, cultural exhibits, and enjoy the natural wonders of the canyon.
At Eagle Point, you'll be captivated by the canyon's expansive vistas. This area also features Native American cultural displays, offering insights into the traditions and history of the Hualapai people.
The Grand Canyon Skywalk invites you to step onto a glass bridge extending over the canyon's edge. From this vantage point, you'll experience a thrilling view straight down to the canyon floor, 4,000 feet below.
At Guano Point, you'll find one of the most dramatic viewpoints of the Grand Canyon. Here, you can hike the Highpoint Trail, explore remnants of a historic tramway, and enjoy 360-degree views of the canyon.
The Western Hualapai Ranch offers a glimpse into the Old West. You can explore Native American dwellings, enjoy cowboy-style entertainment, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Hualapai Tribe.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
06:00am Excalibur Hotel: Rear Rotunda tour lobby 06:15am Bally's Hotel: North Door (Flamingo Rd) 06:25am Treasure Island Hotel: Bus Pick Up Area The time is for refefence only.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour duration and pickup time is just for reference. It is subject to the guide arrangement.
- Infant cannot take the optional rides
Reviews(14)
This is a wonderful bus tour of The West Rim of The Grand Canyon. You will visit Eagle Point, Guano Point, and Hoover Dam. Be prepared to see the wonder and majesty of Mother Nature. The sights are breathtaking and spectacular.
Grand Canyon Destination West Rim Tour operator is an unscrupulous organization. I booked online ticket for 3 persons with USD 543.25 for Grand Canyon Bus Tour with this company on 1st February 2026. The tour was scheduled on 3rd February 2026. On 2nd Feb, they informed me that the tour is cancelled. I asked for refund which they confirmed will give within 15 days. Now, almost 52 days have passed, no refund. I called their toll-free number twice, who confirmed that refund is in process with accounts but no refund made. Please avoid this Tour Operator when you are in Las Vegas.
We do not have bookings with you. Please make sure you have posted the response to correct listing. The tours we run this year for West Grand Canyon have been activated from March only. We do not have any bookings made in February
The Grand Canyon is every bit as amazing to see as you might expect (wow). Gia also really brought lots of aspects to life by giving a nice mix of history and facts about the Canyon. I am so glad I didn't just drive there on my own, it was a great experience.
A nice place, but they charge you for the photo for less than 5 minutes in the skywalks and then you pay for the photo, you can enjoy it more in the second point.
We experienced a tour that was very beautiful in terms of scenery but disastrous in organizational and human terms. At the beginning, the bus was 25 minutes late, even though we had been asked to be absolutely punctual with a military-like instruction text message. All tour participants were read from a list and called personally before boarding the bus. After we were given the tour details by the guide during the trip, it turned out that we had been booked on the wrong tour by the tour organization (we couldn't understand whether it was the provider or the platform): instead of just Grand Canyon West Rim as booked for 7 hours, we were put on a bus with a stop at Joshue Tree Forest and Hoover Dam, which took 3 hours longer than we booked. This posed a real problem for us because of our return flights. We pointed this out to the guide Carlitos and he responded very rudely to us with a similar “it’s not my problem, you booked through a third party agency, deal with it.”. The speed and phrasing of the response sounded very rehearsed and not like the first such occurrence. After a few minutes he came up to us again and loudly told us in front of all the other guests - like we were small children - that he would never be able to complete the tour in 7 hours. Afterwards he simply ignored us and, unlike the other participants, didn't offer us any more water. Even when we got out, unlike everyone else, he didn't say goodbye to us. Absolutely unprofessional and all because of one question! We also told him at the start that our dissatisfaction had nothing to do with him. Unfortunately, that wasn't all, he drove in a scary way by consciously crossing the safety lane on the Hooverdam and laughing and celebrating himself with "I've always lived somewhat illegally." He also made some misogynistic comments. Grand Canyon West - especially Guano Point - was absolutely worth the trip. It is completely different than Grand Canyon South Rim so even if you know the latter visit the west! However, you can save yourself the food and drink there, it was simply of poor quality. The bottom line is that we recommend visiting Grand Canyon West Rim with another tour provider or on your own and take your own food with you. Of note and to be fair: we were re-embursed and some of the other guests seemed to like our guide.
Thanks for your feedback. Firstly we are sorry that you experienced a longer duration tour than what you expected. Also we apologize for the unprofessional behavior from the guide. We have refunded you in full and updated the description about the duration, and it is also subject to the guide arrangement depending on the trafic and weather conditions. And we will also file internal investifation with our bus company/punishment given to your mentioned guide.
The breath and depth of the Grand Canyon. Our tour guide, Milton, was very informative and professional.
I had received an alert that the trip for my day was canceled due to a shortage of people. I then booked another excursion, had the choice for a refund, and the refund was never given. This is a rip off. Don't do it!
Dear Gwendolyn, Sorry recently it is Labor Day holidays. We processed the refund late. We already processed the refund for you. It usually takes 5-7 business days for the refund to go. Please check your bank statement later. Hope for your understanding.
We booked through Grey Line bus tours—adding both the helicopter and boat rides. It was amazing! Our entire family of 5 loved it (kids ages 12, 15, 17). Our guide was Freddy—and we all adored him! He is treasure! Entertaining and knowledgeable. 100% recommend!
We booked thru Grey Line Bus tours thru our package deal that was included in our reservation thru Costco Travel. Our tour guide was Freddy and he was wonderful. His personality and jokes made the drive entertaining and informative. Our initial tour was for the South rim but due to bus difficulties, we were offered some options and choose the upgraded to the West Rim. It was lovely.
If you do nothing else you should visit the Grand Canyon. Ivan our guide was full of information on the way to the canyon and made everyone feel comfortable. We also did the skywalk which was amazing just a shame you can’t take your own photos.
Thank you. It was great that you enjoyed this trip. Have a nice day: )
