The West Rim is just two hours from Las Vegas. Travel by bus, airplane, helicopter or SUV and explore the Hualapai Village and see the scenic views of Guano Point and Eagle Point. Complete your trip with a helicopter floor landing, Colorado River cruise, or a stroll on the Skywalk. If you’re a true adventurer, try a one-day whitewater rafting tour.
With 2 million visitors a year, the Grand Canyon's West Rim is perfect for travelers hoping to avoid the crowds of the popular South Rim. The West Rim is also closer to Las Vegas, making it an ideal destination for day trips and shorter visits.
Grand Canyon West may offer fewer iconic views of the Grand Canyon, but it is home to many spectacular viewpoints, including Eagle Point and Guano Point, as well as unique attractions you can’t find anywhere else at the Grand Canyon, such as the Grand Canyon Skywalk and the new Zip Line.
Visitors can choose from a variety of guided West Rim tours, including bus, helicopter, airplane tours. Some guided tours include helicopter floor landings deep inside the Canyon, leisurely pontoon-boat cruises down the Colorado River, or even a stroll on the glass Skywalk. Looking for a little more excitement? Try our one-day whitewater rafting adventure. Tours depart daily from the Las Vegas Strip.
Stand on a glass bridge that extends from the edge with views 4,000 feet straight down into the Canyon.
Eagle Point is named for the eagle-shaped rock formation that is visible from the edge of the Rim.
See remnants of a historical mining tram, plus 360° views of the Grand Canyon from Highpoint Hike.
The hub of West Rim activities—this Western-style ranch offers cowboy entertainment, shopping, and dining.
Originating in the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado River flows 4,000 feet below the Canyon’s West Rim.
Nearly 40 layers of rock comprise its walls—one of earth's most complete geological sequences.
