Grand Canyon West Skywalk tours
Tour options, seasonal conditions and entry terms for Grand Canyon West
Tour types at Grand Canyon West
The tour options listed for Grand Canyon West include flights, a combined helicopter and rafting trip, and an overnight stay with activities.
- Air taxi flights run from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Airport.
- Grand Canyon West Airport is also a base for sightseeing helicopters.
- A helicopter ride and a Colorado River rafting trip make up the Grand Escape.
- Overnight stays, horseback riding and meals by the fire are all available at Hualapai Point.
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Seasons and weather
Across Arizona's lower elevations, June through September bring dry heat of 90 to 120 °F (32 to 49 °C). That figure is statewide and is not specific to Grand Canyon West.
Arizona's monsoon season falls toward the end of summer, and the dewpoint rises sharply for a brief period in July or August. The state averages 12.7 inches (323 mm) of rain a year, falling in two rainy seasons: winter cold fronts from the Pacific and a summer monsoon.
Arizona's all-time record high is 128 °F (53 °C), recorded at Lake Havasu City on June 29, 1994 and July 5, 2007.
Arizona's northern third is a higher-altitude plateau with cold winters and mild summers, and the climate there remains semiarid to arid. Northern Arizona has much more moderate summer temperatures and significant winter snowfalls, a regional description for the north of the state.
Arizona does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset clock times do not shift with the seasons. Only the Navajo Nation in the northeast observes it.
Entry, access and the Skywalk
The Sunset Pass is the gate to Grand Canyon West, and it admits visitors no earlier than 3:00 PM. The pass also covers entry to the Skywalk.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sunset Pass entrance | Only after 3:00 PM |
| Skywalk admission | Included with the Sunset Pass |
| Drive from Peach Springs, AZ | About 2 hours |
| Road to Grand Canyon West | Paved in 2014 |
The Skywalk holds a maximum of 120 people at one time. Visitors can open an augmented reality experience on a mobile device after scanning a QR code.
How to choose a tour
- The Grand Escape pairs a helicopter ride with rafting on the Colorado River.
- Overnight stays, horseback riding and meals by the fire are listed at Hualapai Point.
- Summer heat across Arizona's lower elevations reaches 90 to 120 °F between June and September, a statewide figure.
- The dewpoint rises sharply for a brief period in July or August, during the monsoon season.
Listed activities
Activities and tours listed for Grand Canyon West
Questions about tours
Which two activities does the Grand Escape combine?
It combines a helicopter ride with a Colorado River rafting trip.
What time does access through the Sunset Pass open?
Access through the Sunset Pass opens only after 3:00 PM, and the pass includes Skywalk admission.
How many people can be on the Skywalk at one time?
The maximum occupancy of the Skywalk is 120 people at one time.
Which items are barred from the Skywalk?
Strollers and personal items are not permitted, and that includes cameras.
Which services are offered at Hualapai Point?
Guests can stay overnight, ride horses and eat meals by the fire there.
How is the augmented reality experience accessed?
Visitors open it on a mobile device after scanning a QR code.
How far away is Peach Springs in travel time?
The site is roughly a 2-hour trip from Peach Springs, Arizona, by car.