Grand Canyon West Rim Small-Group Tour with Optional Helicopter
Description
Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime as you journey to the Grand Canyon West Rim, with stops at the ancient 900-year-old Joshua Tree Forest and the iconic Hoover Dam! Discover jaw-dropping views at Eagle Point and Guano Point, savor a tasty lunch at the rim, and explore the fascinating Native American dwellings. For the ultimate experience, upgrade to a helicopter ride to the canyon floor, where you'll soar over the Colorado River and marvel at the colossal canyon walls!
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Your full-day guided Grand Canyon West Tour includes an unforgettable Hoover Dam photo stop, complete with an informative and engaging commentary. This scenic stop offers stunning views of the dam and surrounding landscape, adding an exciting and educational element to your adventure. Don’t miss the chance to capture breathtaking photos at one of the most iconic landmarks in the U.S.
Your adventure continues as you journey through the stunning high desert of Northern Arizona, passing an extinct volcano and caldera, before reaching the 900-year-old Joshua Tree Forest. Arriving at Grand Canyon West, home to the Native Hualapai Indians, you’ll have around 4 hours to explore their lands and marvel at the breathtaking views from the Grand Canyon rim. Helicopter Upgrade: For an unforgettable experience, upgrade to a helicopter tour and soar 4,000 feet down to the canyon floor in a state-of-the-art EC-130 helicopter. Spend time exploring and capturing photos at this incredible location before flying back along a scenic route to the rim, making this an adventure you will never forget!
At Eagle Point, keep an eye out for the "eagle in the rock" and explore the Native American dwellings. You’ll also have the opportunity to walk on the iconic glass Skywalk (admission not included) and shop for unique, handmade Native American crafts in the charming gift shops.
Guano Point offers one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of the Grand Canyon, with a vast expanse of rugged cliffs and colorful canyon walls stretching as far as the eye can see. Standing at the edge, you’ll be treated to awe-inspiring vistas of the Colorado River below, offering a perfect photo opportunity. Whether you’re exploring the area or simply soaking in the views, Guano Point is a must-see spot for any Grand Canyon visitor.
At Grand Canyon West, you’ll be treated to stunning views of the mighty Colorado River winding through the canyon floor. From the rim, the river appears like a ribbon cutting through the vast desert landscape. For a truly unforgettable experience, upgrade to the helicopter tour and get a closer look, descending to the canyon floor for an up-close view of the river and its surrounding awe-inspiring walls.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Due to comfort, weight and balance of the aircraft, the maximum weight per passenger is 300lbs (136kg / 21.4st) or additional fees apply
- Tour requires a minimum number of participants to operate. If the minimum number has not been met, you will be offered another date or full refund.
Reviews(165)
Adventure Photo Tours rang a week before to advise they couldn’t get a helicopter- we booed 6 months ago! Changed tour to the following day and agreed to provide pick up time the day before. Didn’t hear anything so chased it and they said they couldn’t do the tour at all. After expressing my disappointment they managed to book us onto a large group tour and booked the helicopter (which allegedly they had already booked us on). They cancelled on Viator and process the refund and took payment over the phone for the new trip. It all worked out ok in the end and the trip was amazing but I would have been gutted if we couldn’t do it as that was the reason for the trip more than Vegas itself. I would recommend booking with Sweetours who accommodated us with 12 hours notice.
Hi Tina, Thank you for the review. We are delighted that our partner Sweettours took good care of you, they are a good company. We take care of their customers when they have issues also. It's the way things work here in the tourism industry. Everybody pitches in to make sure the customer is happy. Sorry it was confusing for you but we got you out which was the main objective. Glad you had a fun time. Will & Donna - Owners
We had a great experience with Earl! He was very in knowledgable and so kind to our family on our tour yesterday. He was patient with our kids and took time to answer their questions. He joined us for lunch and Eagle Point and we enjoyed his company. Earl had so many wonderful recommendations, down to where we should have dinner after our tour with our kids. We took his recommendation and loved eating at the Peppermill for our last dinner in Las Vegas for the week. Earl felt like part of our family yesterday and it was clear that everyone feels that way about him. He knew everyone at all our stops by name and they knew him too. We will look for a tour with Earl on our next trip to Vegas.
Hi Whitney, Thank you for your wonderful review and so happy you had a fun day with Earl, he is special indeed. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
If you a looking for the perfect tour, this is it. "Captain" Kirk was our guide and he was amazing!. He was friendly and informative. He knew all the best places to see and even pointed us to the restaurant we ended up having dinner at (it was excellent as well). If you are looking for an effortless and memorable tour of some of the most iconic spots in the US this is it! Thank you Kirk!
Hi, and thank you for your review. We agree, taking the ground tour to the Grand Canyon then adding the best part of the helicopter tour when there, allows you to see all the great places along the way. It's the best choice and more affordable. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
It was a wonderful day! Our tour guide Earl was so incredibly knowledgeable and sweet. He made the experience even better
Hi Debbie, Thank you for the review and so happy you had a fun day with Earl. He is special indeed. Comon back! There is so much yet to see. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
We had a superb day visiting The Grand Canyon, our guide Clayton was very knowledgeable and supplied all we needed for the journey. The helicopter ride topped off an amazing day and a great thumbs up to Maverick Helicopters who provided the thrill of the canyon ride, including a stop at the bottom of the canyon. I would recommend this if you can as the view from the bottom truly shows the scale of the canyon.
Hi Richard, So happy you had a fun day at the Grand Canyon with Clayton. And the Helicopter flight and landing at the bottom is a very cool experience. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
Michael our driver/tour guide is awesome, very knowledgeable and informative. The option to get the helicopter ride down in the canton is so worth it, I highly recommend it
Hello Adolf, Thank you for the review and comments on Michael. He is truly a wealth of information as well as a fun guy. So happy you had a great day.
We paid extra for the helicopter which was fabulous. The Grand Canyon is amazing and so beautiful. The bus was comfortable and only 7 of us, which was great. Snacks, unlimited water and lunch was good. Art was informative and knowledgeable.
Hi Lesley, Thank you for the review. So happy you had a fun day at the Grand Canyon with Art. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
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Hi Juan, Thanks for the review. Very best, Will
It’s a long day with an early start but well worth it. Snacks and water provided all day as well as lunch which was quite early. We would have liked to explore the Hoover Dam more but all in all had an amazing trip. Our guide - Art - was very knowledgeable
Hi Susan, Thank you for the review. So happy you enjoyed your tour with Art. On that tour, the Hoover Dam is a photo stop, we have other tours where it is an actual Hoover Dam Tour. We like to start at about 7 AM so we have you back in time for dinner and a show. Why, You're in Vegas! Come on back, there is lots more we'd like to show you. Very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
This was the best thing I have ever done, Clayton was simply amazing and such a great guy with heaps of knowledge. He needs a pay raise after such a fantastic day he gave us. Anyone reading this, book and get Clayton!! Loved him and the company made it seamless from pickup to drop off…thanks so much for an amazing time
Hi and thank you for the great review on your Grand Canyon 6 in 1 tour. Yes, Clayton is great, and his pay raise is how well you tip. :) Thank you again and very best regards, Will & Donna Tryon - Owners
