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The best Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas

West Rim bus days with Hoover Dam, small-group Skywalk tours, and bus days with a helicopter or pontoon option. Here is which Grand Canyon tour to book. We also give honest advice on a long day on the bus, what is included and what costs extra, and which rim you really see.

By the Things to Do in Las Vegas editorial team 6 tours compared Prices checked 24 October 2026

See our 6 picks
The Colorado River winding between layered cliffs in the Grand Canyon
Short answer

The best Grand Canyon tour from Las Vegas is a West Rim bus day. The 10-hour day with a Hoover Dam stop and two meals starts from €88, with hotel pickup and Grand Canyon West entry.

All six tours on our list go to the West Rim, and all six have free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

Our 6 picks for Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas

Four bus days and two small-group tours. All six include Grand Canyon West entry and hotel pickup.

Grand Canyon tours at a glance

Grand Canyon tours at a glance
TourFromDurationGroup sizeWho it suitsWhy we picked it
West Rim bus day with Hoover Dam and two meals 4.7 (4,180)€88
per person		10 hoursNot statedFirst-timers who want meals includedTwo meals, entry and pickup at the lowest price on this list.
West Rim bus day with Wi-Fi and a Hoover Dam view 4.6 (6,449)€88
per person		10 h 30 minUp to 70Budget travelers who want to choose add-onsThe same low price, with lunch and the Skywalk only if you want them.
West Rim bus day with helicopter or plane options 4.7 (987)€97
per person		10 h 30 minUp to 57Travelers who want to add a flightThe only bus day here that adds a helicopter or a plane ride.
Small-group West Rim tour with the Skywalk and Hoover Dam 4.8 (519)€183
per person		12 hoursUp to 12Small groups who want the SkywalkA guide at every stop and the Skywalk in the price.
Small-group West Rim tour with lunch at the canyon 4.8 (229)€222
per person		10 hoursUp to 14Travelers who want it all includedNo add-ons to pick: entry, the Skywalk and lunch are all in the price.
Gray Line West Rim tour with optional Skywalk 4.2 (737)€97
per person		11–12 hoursUp to 56Travelers who want a helicopter landing optionA helicopter landing on the canyon floor is an add-on.
  • Pickup included for all 6.
  • All 6 offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Grand Canyon day tours from Las Vegas compared

The cheapest West Rim tour starts from €88, and the all-in small-group day from €222. This table shows what each price includes.

West Rim tours from Las Vegas (from prices per person)
TourFromSkywalkMeals
Bus day with two meals€88OptionBreakfast and lunch
Bus day with Wi-Fi€88OptionLunch as an option
Bus day with flight options€97OptionLunch as an option
Small group with the Skywalk€183IncludedBreakfast and picnic lunch
Small group with lunch€222IncludedHot lunch
Gray Line West Rim tour€97OptionLunch as an option

Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026.

How to choose between the tours

Pick a big bus to save money, or a small group for more time with your guide.

The big buses carry up to 70, 57 or 56 people. The two small groups take up to 12 or 14.

Meals differ too. The two-meal bus day gives you breakfast and a BBQ lunch. The 14-seat tour gives you a hot lunch at the Skyview Restaurant.

On the other tours, lunch is an option you add, or a picnic.

Guides on the Grand Canyon

Grand Canyon West Rim or South Rim

122 mi
to Grand Canyon West
278 mi
to the South Rim

Every tour on our list goes to the West Rim, the closest rim to Las Vegas. Grand Canyon West is on Hualapai land, outside the national park. There is no national park fee, but every visitor needs a Grand Canyon West pass.

The All-Access Pass costs $99 and includes the Skywalk. A Sunset Pass gives entry after 3 p.m. Prices vary by date.

Grand Canyon West is about 122 miles from Las Vegas. The South Rim is 278 miles away by road, the park service says.

The South Rim is the national park. Entry is $35 per car. Non-US residents aged 16 and up pay an extra $100 each, unless they hold an annual pass.

No tour on our list goes to the North Rim.

West Rim and South Rim from Las Vegas (official sources)
Grand Canyon WestSouth Rim
LandHualapai land, not the national parkGrand Canyon National Park
Distance by roadAbout 122 miles278 miles
EntryPass, $99 All-Access with the Skywalk$35 per car, plus $100 per non-US resident 16+

Bus, helicopter, airplane or small group: time, price, what you see

A bus day is the cheapest way to go, from €88 for 10 to 12 hours.

A small group costs more, from €183, but you get a guide at each stop and a smaller van.

You can add a flight to a bus day. One tour sells a helicopter and pontoon ride or a plane ride as options. The Gray Line tour adds a helicopter landing.

To fly all the way from Las Vegas instead, see our Grand Canyon helicopter tours guide in the list above.

Grand Canyon bus tours from Las Vegas

Four of our six picks are bus days. All four pick you up at selected hotels and include Grand Canyon West entry.

The two-meal day has a guide and a separate driver. The Wi-Fi bus has charging points on board.

Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam tours: what is included

Every pick passes Hoover Dam, but how you see it differs.

Two bus days stop for photos from the bypass bridge. The Wi-Fi bus stops for a view of the dam. The 12-seat tour walks you over the dam with a guide.

Entry to Grand Canyon West is included on all six. Lunch, the Skywalk and flights are extras on the bus days, marked "if option selected" on the listings.

Tips are not included on most tours. Two listings suggest 15 to 20%.

Grand Canyon West tickets and the Skywalk

The All-Access Pass costs $99 on Grand Canyon West's own site and includes the Skywalk. Prices vary by date.

The Skywalk is included on the two small-group tours. On the four bus days it is an option you add.

Cameras, purses and backpacks are not allowed on the Skywalk. Free lockers are provided. Phones are allowed.

How far it is and how long the day is

2 h 15 min
by car, one way
10–12 h
a tour day

Grand Canyon West is about 122 miles from Las Vegas, or about 2 hours 15 minutes by car, the park service says.

Tours last 10 to 12 hours with pickup, stops and time at the canyon. Plan nothing else for that day.

The 14-seat tour is back at about 5 to 5:30 p.m. Pickup times vary by hotel, so check yours on the listing.

Prefer to drive? Grand Canyon West is about 122 miles away, the park service says:

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What to pack and when to go

Pack light: several tours ban backpacks, luggage and large bags.

At Grand Canyon West, two-strap backpacks are not allowed, one listing says. Hoover Dam security is another reason for small bags.

Bring water. One bus gives you a single bottle and asks you to bring more.

Las Vegas is hot in summer. Normal highs are 105°F (41°C) in July and 81°F (27°C) in October.

Las Vegas normal highs, °F (°C), from the National Weather Service
JanMarMayJulSepNov
Normal high58 (14)71 (22)89 (32)105 (41)95 (35)67 (19)

Other Grand Canyon pages: helicopter tours, Skywalk, drive or shuttle, Antelope Canyon

Our helicopter and Skywalk guides are in the list above.

To drive it yourself, read our Las Vegas to Grand Canyon guide.

The one-way shuttle to the South Rim is on our getting around Las Vegas page.

Antelope Canyon is on our day trips from Las Vegas page.

Before you book a Grand Canyon tour

  1. Cancel for free

    All six tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. The Gray Line tour charges a fee to change dates, and no-shows get no refund.

  2. Check your pickup

    Pickup times vary by hotel. One tour asks you to confirm with the operator 72 hours before. Booking within 48 hours may mean no hotel pickup on the 14-seat tour.

  3. Mind the time zone

    Grand Canyon West runs on Arizona time. From November to March it is 1 hour ahead of Las Vegas, the listings say.

  4. Pick your add-ons

    On the bus days, lunch and the Skywalk cost extra unless you pick them. Check what your option includes before you pay.

  5. Travel light

    No suitcases or large bags on the buses. Children aged 2 and up need a car seat or booster on one tour.

Real questions about Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas

How do I see the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas?
The easiest way is a West Rim day tour with hotel pickup, from €88. You can also drive about 122 miles to Grand Canyon West, or fly there by helicopter.

Is the Grand Canyon West Rim worth it?
It is the closest rim to Las Vegas: about 122 miles, against 278 miles to the South Rim. A day tour with entry starts from €88. The catch is a long day of 10 to 12 hours.

Where is the Grand Canyon West Rim?
Grand Canyon West is in Arizona, on Hualapai tribal land near Peach Springs. It is outside Grand Canyon National Park, about 122 miles from Las Vegas.

Is the Grand Canyon West Rim open?
Yes, it opens every day at 8 a.m., Arizona time. Last entry is 4:30 p.m. and it closes at 6 p.m. In summer, last entry is 5:30 p.m. and it closes at 7 p.m. (when we checked, 24 October 2026).

Is the Skywalk included in Grand Canyon tours from Las Vegas?
On our two small-group tours, yes. On the four bus days, it is an option you add when you book. On its own, the All-Access Pass with the Skywalk costs $99.

Do non-US visitors pay the $100 national park fee at the West Rim?
No. Grand Canyon West is not part of the national park, so that fee does not apply. You need a Grand Canyon West pass instead, and the tours include entry. The $100 fee is for the South Rim.

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Sources (7), facts checked on 24 October 2026

Written by the Things to Do in Las Vegas editorial team.