Type of Attraction, Tour, Activity: Air-Land Tour
Introduction: This is the ultimate Grand Canyon combo! Enjoy a luxury SUV journey through the Joshua Tree Forest enroute to the Grand Canyon where you will have the option to visit the new Grand Canyon Skywalk*. Then hold on, as you swiftly descent to the Canyon floor by helicopter before boarding a pontoon boat for a relaxing trip down the Colorado River. Fly back to the Canyon rim and head back to the bright lights of Vegas by luxury SUV!
Description: Your journey begins with a stop in historic Boulder City, continuing on to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead for a brief overview and photo opportunity. Travel Diamond Bar Road (Indian Hwy.) and experience the incredible beauty of the Joshua Tree Forest framed within the backdrop of the towering Grand Wash Cliffs.
On the crest of the Grand Canyon, your Helicopter awaits you for a once-in-a-lifetime, 7 minute, 4,000-foot descent to the mighty Colorado River below. At the river's edge, you'll board a pontoon boat for a relaxing boat ride down the Colorado River. Float across the water grasping the inner majesty and mystery of this fabulous chasm. Don't forget your camera!
Your tour highlights:
- A brief stop, and drive through historic Boulder City.
- A photo stop at the incredible Hoover Dam, with views of Lake Mead and the Colorado River (approx. 10 minutes)
- A 15 mile drive through the Joshua Tree Forest with views of the magnificent Grand Wash Cliffs
- Deli style lunch at the Grand Canyon, you may choose to have lunch down at the river, or up above.
- A fantastic 4,000' descent in a Sundance A-star helicopter to the edge of the Colorado River.
- A relaxing float ride down the Colorado River with Canyon walls on either side.
- Another short helicopter ride, ascending back to the summit of the canyon.
Now Open - Grand Canyon Skywalk!
Be one of the first to walk out over the Grand Canyon. The Skywalk is suspended over 4,000 feet above the canyon floor, at the very edge of the Grand Canyon. Surround yourself by the clear walls (and floor) of the glass bridge for the most amazing, unobstructed and never before seen views of the Canyon. You will have approximately 3.5 hours of free time at the West Rim to enjoy this optional activity.
*Optional Extra payable direct at the West Rim (Cost approx US$25 per person)
Duration: 8 hours
Included: - Round Trip Luxury SUV Transportation
- 2 x Helicopter Rides
- Colorado River Ride
- Expert narration by your professional tour guide throughout the day
- Deli Style Lunch
- All Fees and Surcharges
Exclusions:
Special Policy: - Infant/Child prices are not available, adult prices apply to all travelers
Additional Information: - This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 24 hours, subject to availability
- Tours are wheelchair accessible if the wheelchair is collapsible and passengers are able to board the vehicle without staff assistance
- All vehicles have dual air-conditioning
- All guides undergo extensive training, and are friendly and knowledgeable. They will be ready to answer any questions and fill you in on all the geology, history, flora and fauna of the Southwest.
- The drive to the Canyon is in Suburban SUVs. The helicopter portion is about 10 - 15 minutes long and the boat ride is also 10 - 15 minutes long. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to get to the Canyon.
- A minimum of TWO people is required for tour to operate
Tips for enjoying your tour:
- Sunscreen and hats recommended
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Contact wearers may want to switch to eyeglasses
- Wear comfortable outdoor clothing
- Children minimum age: 1-1/2 years old with parental supervision
- Ice water provided on all tours: For your safety, no food and glass containers on tour
- Remember camera and film
Grand Canyon Skywalk
Massive media coverage of the Grand Canyon Skywalk opening has caught everyone a little by surprise! Bigger than expected crowds are making their way to the West Rim each day, and finding they need to be well prepared in order to enjoy this amazing new attraction.
Here are Viator's suggestions on what to take along to make your Skywalk experience truly memorable:
- A little patience! And maybe your iPod... waits in line of over an hour are common.
- Bottled water. You can't buy it on site yet, and you will get thirsty!
- Sunscreen and a hat. There's very little shade in the desert, and the sun can really burn out here.
- Comfortable shoes and light clothing. Spring and summer are hot in the desert.
Skywalk is a unique and wonderful attraction, but to make sure you remember it for all the right reasons, be sure to follow our advice.
