I recently had the opportunity to stay at Grand Canyon West a few weeks ago for several days. While there, I of course took awalk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk, as well as taking advantage of several of the other recreational opportunities there. I stayed at the Hualapi Ranch where we had our own cabin with a nice porch that was great for sitting and reading while watching the colors change on the canyon walls as the sun was going down.

Grand Canyon West is a “destination of choice” where visitors can create their own experience whether it is a daytrip from Las Vegas or an overnight adventure at the Hualapai Ranch in canyon-facing cabins. Visitors can choose their method of transportation to the destination by driving themselves, a short 2 hours from Hoover Dam, being driven (via coach/bus, SUV or Hummer) or being flown (via airplane or helicopter). Once at Grand Canyon West, visitors have their choice from a variety of activities at three individual viewpoints - Guano Point, Eagle Point and the Hualapai Ranch – all accessible with the purchase of a basic entry package. The viewpoints are accessed by a continuously running hop-on-hop-off shuttle that enables visitors to stay at each for as long as they like. Additional experiences are available including a walk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk, the glass walkway 4000 ft above the canyon floor, and a boat ride on the Colorado River via helicopter - Grand Canyon West is the only place in the Canyon where visitors can access a boat at the bottom of the Grand Canyon year round. Visitors can book their trip or get more information by calling Hualapai Tourism at 1-888-868-9378 (internationally at (001) 928-769-2636) or visiting www.hualapaitourism.com. Grand Canyon West is open 365 days a year (weather permitting).

About Hualapai Tourism:

Grand Canyon Resort Corporation, which is wholly owned and operated by the Hualapai Nation, manages Grand Canyon West, Hualapai River Runners (whitewater rafting), and the Hualapai Lodge. Grand Canyon West is a collection of viewpoints and attractions spread over 9000 acres of the Grand Canyon’s West Rim in Northwest Arizona, just 120 miles east of Las Vegas, Nevada. Grand Canyon West is the only place in the Canyon where visitors can access a boat ride on the Colorado River via helicopter and is home to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass walkway 4000 ft above the canyon floor.

The site attractions are: Guano Point, with panoramic canyon views and the historic guano mine tram; Eagle Point, the location of the Grand Canyon Skywalk, the Native American Village with authentic dwellings of multiple tribes, and live Native American performances; and The Hualapai Ranch, a western town with cowboy entertainment, horseback riding, wagon rides and overnight cabins facing the Canyon rim. Private cars are welcome or all inclusive tours are available from Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Sedona by airplane, helicopter, coach, SUV, and Hummer. The Hualapai Lodge on Historic Route 66 and Grand Canyon West are open daily 365 days a year.  Hualapai River Runners, the only one-day whitewater raft trip through the Grand Canyon, operates March – October. Visitors can view a complete list of activities, book reservations, and get directions at www.hualapaitourism.com or by calling 1-888-868-9378 - internationally at (001) 928-769-2636.