Grand Canyon West Eagle Point Bus Tour Optional Upgrades
🎯 Why People Book This
🗺️ The Experience
🤔 Is It Worth It?
- you don't yet know whether you want to pay to walk out on the Skywalk, and would rather make that call looking at it than guessing weeks ahead
- you want the drive and the gate handled but the day's extras kept open, so you're not locked into a bundle you might only half-use
- a 4.9 across nearly 23,000 reviews matters to you, because you want the long day on the coach to be the part you don't worry about
- you already know you want the Skywalk and a sit-down lunch; you'll rebuild the same premium day anyway, and the $94 VIP Coach Tour with meals included is the simpler version of that exact plan
- a 10-11 hour day with most of it on the road is more sitting than you'll trade for two viewpoints, however good the rim is
- you'd rather keep your add-ons open than pay $150 upfront for a fixed package, and the gap between a 4.9 and a 4.2 rating tells you which day runs smoother
Tour at a Glance
| Duration | 10-11 hours |
|---|---|
| Price (from) | $94 per person |
| Departure | Hotel pickup included |
| Ages | All ages (infants ride as lap children) |
| Group size | Up to 12 per booking |
| Physical level | Easy (all fitness levels) |
| Languages | English |
| Options | 5 options |
| Operator | Jupiter Legend Corporation |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before |
| Rating | 4.9/5 (22,797 reviews) |
✅ What's Included
- Grand Canyon West Rim bus tour with exclusive bus access
- Pick-up and drop off at select hotels
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- Bottled water and granola bars
- West Rim airplane ride with aerial views (if option selected)
- Skywalk ticket (if option selected)
- Hot lunch at choice of three restaurants (if option selected)
- Helicopter ride and 25-minute pontoon ride down Colorado River (if option selected)
❌ Not Included
- Gratuities for guide and driver
- Skywalk ticket (unless upgrade selected)
- Hot lunch (unless upgrade selected)
- Airplane ride upgrade (unless selected)
- Helicopter and boat combo (unless selected)
🛡️ Practical Info
- Departure / Pickup: Hotel pickup included; pickup is approximately 6:20 am from select Las Vegas Strip hotels. If your hotel is inaccessible by bus, pickup redirects to a nearby central stop. Confirm your pickup location with the operator at least 3 days before departure, or the default is 6:30 am at Excalibur Hotel & Casino (3850 S Las Vegas Blvd).
- Best Time to Visit: An early-morning departure makes the most of the 10–11 hour day; arrive at your pickup point a few minutes early.
- What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, and a reachable phone number (required by the operator). Note that bags, cameras, and personal items are not permitted on the Skywalk; complimentary lockers are provided on-site.
- Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Booking Tip: Third-party attraction tickets and city passes are not accepted; all admission tickets must be purchased during booking or from the guide on the day. For groups with multiple bookings, provide all confirmation numbers to the operator to ensure placement on the same bus.
- Physical Level: Suitable for all fitness levels.
- Minimum Age / Ages: Infants (0) to adults (100). Children 2 and up require a separate seat. Children 6 and under require a car seat; bring your own if possible. Infants on the Skywalk must be carried.
- Weight Policy: Passengers weighing 300 lbs (136 kg) or more must purchase an additional seat for any aircraft option, or may be denied boarding. Additional fees are paid directly to the operator on the day.
- Accessibility: Buses are not lift-equipped; wheelchairs must be stored in the luggage compartment and guests require companion assistance to board and disembark. Strollers are permitted.
- Good to Know: Luggage and large bags are not permitted due to Hoover Dam security restrictions; backpacks and large bags must remain on the vehicle at all Grand Canyon West sites. The West Rim Airplane Tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate.
💡 Insider Tip
LasVegasTour Editorial Review
“What you're buying here is the West Rim without the six hours of driving and route-planning a self-drive would demand. The base $94 fare buys the bus, the guide and 3.5 hours split between Eagle Point and Guano Point, but lunch, the Skywalk and any flight are all paid add-ons, so the real price climbs fast once you start selecting. Worth the long day for a first canyon trip; the heavy review count says Jupiter Legend runs it reliably.”
⭐ Guest Reviews
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the West Rim or the South Rim?▾
The West Rim. The tour visits Grand Canyon West, which is home to the Hualapai Indian Tribe, with stops at Eagle Point and Guano Point. The South Rim is not part of this trip.
Is the Skywalk included in the base price?▾
No. The Skywalk is an optional upgrade. The "Tour Only" option does not include a Skywalk ticket. To include it, select an option such as "Tour with Hot Lunch, Skywalk," or buy the ticket from your guide on the day of the tour. Third-party tickets are not accepted. Note that on the Skywalk, all bags, cameras, and personal items are not allowed, though you may bring your mobile phone, and complimentary lockers are available.
What does exclusive bus access mean?▾
This isn't fully defined in the tour details beyond being listed as "Exclusive Bus Access at Grand Canyon West Rim." The tour uses an air-conditioned bus to reach the viewpoints at Grand Canyon West. For specifics on what the access covers, confirm with the operator when booking.
Are the helicopter and airplane rides included?▾
Only if you select the matching option. The helicopter ride with a 25-minute pontoon ride down the Colorado River, and the West Rim airplane ride, are optional upgrades, not part of the base price. The airplane tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate and may be cancelled due to weather or low participation. For the airplane, passengers weighing 300 lbs (136 kg) or more must purchase an additional seat or may be denied boarding, with a refund for that portion if denied.
Is hotel pickup included?▾
Yes. Pickup and drop-off are included at select hotels along the Las Vegas Strip, with pickup at approximately 6:20am. Buses cannot access every property, so pickup may be redirected to a central bus stop or nearby hotel. You must provide your pickup location at least 3 days before departure; if not, the default is 6:30am at Excalibur Hotel & Casino bus pickup area. In mid-November, The Venetian, Bellagio, and Horseshoe pickups are cancelled, so choose an alternative when booking.
How much time do you spend at the Grand Canyon?▾
You have 3.5 hours (210 minutes) at Grand Canyon West. That time covers Eagle Point (30 minutes to 1 hour), Guano Point (30 minutes to 1 hour), and the optional Skywalk (30 minutes to 1 hour) if selected. The full tour runs 10 to 11 hours, including travel and a photo stop at the Hoover Dam Memorial Bridge on the return.
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