How to visit the Skywalk, glass observation deck at the Grand Canyon: prices

One of the attractions which has been set up based on the large influx of visitors that the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, riding a Arizona, is known as Skywalk, which allows you to have the sensation of walking on the Grand Canyon.

El Skywalk is a gazebo mounted on a platform circular with floor crystal, which protrudes from the precipice of a canyon 1.400 meters high from the base.

From there you can see some scenery ass and Panoramic views very special.

Where is the West Rim Skywalk glass observation deck?

Now, actually the Skywalk glass observation deck is not found in the Grand Canyon National Park; Not even the walkway has been placed on the Colorado River.

It is located in one of the side canyons that come out of the main canyon that runs through the aforementioned river, in the southern part, already outside the limits of the national park, in the area known as west rim.

Located in the Hualapai Indian Reservation, currently the Skywalk It is the main attraction of said tourist area of ​​the west rim, in which you must pay an entrance fee to visit its attractions.

In particular, the Eagle Point and Guano Point viewpointsAs well as Hulapai Ranch, where you can try typical American food.

You also have the additional options (with prior payment) of uploading to the Skywalk glass platform, fly over the West Rim by helicopter, or give a boat ride on the Colorado River.

What the Grand Canyon West Rim Skywalk is like

El Skywalk It was inaugurated in March 2007, and the project was opposed by members of the tribe.

El Skywalk It protrudes 20 meters from the edge of the canyon, and although it has been built in such a way that it could support the weight of up to 800 people, in practice it is not allowed for more than 120 people to sit on it at a time.

Personally, I have not had the opportunity to visit the Skywalk (when I traveled to the Grand Canyon, the platform was not yet inaugurated), but I can tell you that, as you can see in the TripAdvisor reviews and ratings, it is a somewhat controversial visit.

You have to take into account that Taking photos from the platform is not allowed once you have climbed into it.

Of course, currently there is no time limit to stay on it, since at the beginning the time was limited.

Skywalk and West Rim ticket prices at Grand Canyon

For visit the Skywalk, previously you must buy the ticket which gives you access to West Rim of the Grand Canyon, whose price starts at $49.

This ticket includes access to the aforementioned viewpoints Eagle Point y Guano Point, Hualapai Ranch, one of the places where you can try typical American food, as well as bus transfers throughout the area.

But if you also want to treat yourself to stroll through the glass Skywalk observation deck, you will have to pay a additional entry of 20 dollars.

Skywalk and West Rim Tour from Las Vegas

If you prefer, to do this excursion you can sign up for the Skywalk and West Rim Tour from Las Vegas, which you will do in minivan during a full day of one day with the company of a guide in spanish.

This excursion that leaves very early from Las Vegas will take you to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. where you can visit the aforementioned viewpoints, with the options of  stroll along the Skywalk, make a helicopter tour 12 minutes or give a boat ride on the river of a quarter of an hour.

The day will be completed with the return by minivan to Las Vegas, about 10 hours later.

Map: How to get to the Grand Canyon West Rim Skywalk

If you go on your own, for get to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, you have to access by Peach Spring, In the old Route 66, halfway between kingman y Seligman.

After traveling 25 kilometers on a road in poor condition, you have to park the car and take a bus that does a tourist route, including access to the platform.