The admission ticket every Grand Canyon West visitor needs, bundling Skywalk access with the hop-on hop-off shuttle, Eagle Point, Guano Point, Hualapai Point and $10 meal and retail vouchers. Ideal if you are driving yourself from Las Vegas.
Grand Canyon West is run by the Hualapai Tribe on its own reservation land and is completely separate from Grand Canyon National Park. National Park passes do not work here; instead every visitor, whether on a tour or in their own car, needs the All-Access Pass. The current pass covers general admission to the whole destination, Skywalk access subject to availability, unlimited rides on the hop-on hop-off shuttle, unlimited arcade play at Hualapai Point, and a $10 meal voucher plus a $10 merchandise voucher, each valid on a purchase of $20 or more.
A zipline ride is listed as a bonus when it is operating, but it is not guaranteed.
Once you park, the shuttle does the rest, because private vehicles are not allowed beyond the designated parking areas. Eagle Point has the Skywalk, the horseshoe-shaped glass bridge that extends 70 feet over the edge, and the rock formation shaped like an eagle with spread wings. Guano Point has a short trail to a 360-degree viewpoint above the Colorado River and the remains of an old tramway. The Native American Village shows traditional dwellings and hosts music and dance, and Hualapai Point has the Hwal'bay gallery.
Phones are permitted on the Skywalk at your own risk, but cameras, purses, backpacks and selfie sticks are not, and free lockers are provided. At busy times your time on the glass may be limited to about 10 minutes. Professional photos are sold separately.
Practical points
Grand Canyon West is roughly 120 to 130 miles from Las Vegas, about two to two and a half hours by car, and the main roads in are paved. It opens at 8 am every day of the year and closes around sundown, earlier in winter. Arizona does not observe daylight saving time, so in winter the site runs an hour ahead of Las Vegas. Helicopter flights and rafting are extra. Pets cannot stay in parked cars, but paid climate-controlled pet accommodation is available at Hualapai Point.
What to expect
The experience
General admission, Skywalk access subject to availability, the hop-on hop-off shuttle, arcade play, and $10 meal and $10 retail vouchers that each need a $20 minimum spend. The zipline is a bonus only when it is running. The glass bridge at Eagle Point extends 70 feet beyond the rim. Phones are allowed at your own risk; cameras, bags and selfie sticks go in free lockers, and peak-time visits can be capped at about 10 minutes. Park at the designated lot and ride the free shuttle between Eagle Point, Guano Point and Hualapai Point. The shuttle accommodates walkers and wheelchairs.
Best time
Open every day from 8 am, with last entry around 5:30 pm and closing at 7 pm in summer, and earlier closing in winter. Confirm the day's hours before you set out. Arrive by mid-morning to beat the tour coaches to the Skywalk, then do Guano Point for lunch with a view.
How long
Plan for flexible, 3 to 5 hours on site.
Tips
Allow two to two and a half hours each way from Las Vegas on paved roads. Fill up with fuel before you leave the main highway, and watch for livestock on the final stretch. Use both vouchers on purchases over $20 and the pass covers a meaningful part of lunch and a souvenir. This pass does not get you into Grand Canyon National Park, and park passes do not work here. They are separate places run by different authorities.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Drivers and anyone who wants to set their own pace at the West Rim rather than follow a coach schedule.
- Families
- Good value for families because the shuttle and viewpoints are included, but watch children near the edges and at the Skywalk.
- Couples
- Take the shuttle between viewpoints at your own pace and linger at Guano Point away from the tour groups.
- Pair with
- Pairs well with West Rim Shuttle or West Rim + Hoover Dam if you have a second day.
- Time needed
- Flexible, 3 to 5 hours on site.
Good questions
Does the All-Access Pass include the Skywalk?+
Yes. Grand Canyon West includes Skywalk access in the All-Access Pass, subject to availability on the day. Skywalk photos are an extra charge.
Can I take my phone on the Skywalk?+
Yes. Phones are allowed at your own risk. Cameras, purses, backpacks and selfie sticks are not allowed on the bridge, and complimentary lockers are provided.
Can I drive between viewpoints?+
No. Private vehicles stay in the designated parking areas, and the free hop-on hop-off shuttle runs between the viewpoints.
Does my National Park pass work here?+
No. Grand Canyon West is on Hualapai tribal land and is not part of Grand Canyon National Park, so America the Beautiful and park entry passes are not accepted.
How far is Grand Canyon West from Las Vegas?+
About 120 to 130 miles, roughly two to two and a half hours by car, on paved roads.
