Grand Canyon Skywalk Express Helicopter Tour review
Our verdict: the all-in splurge — a flight to the West Rim that combines a helicopter landing with entry to the glass Skywalk bridge cantilevered over the canyon edge. At $609 it rates 4.8 from 540+ reviews. Best for travellers who want to see and do everything at the canyon in one trip.
What the flight is actually like
This is the everything-at-once trip. You fly to the West Rim, take a helicopter landing, and get entry to the Grand Canyon Skywalk — the horseshoe-shaped glass bridge that juts out over the canyon, where you stand on a transparent floor with the drop beneath your feet. It is a longer day at five to six hours, and the combination of flight, landing and Skywalk is why it carries a strong 4.8 despite the price.
Who it suits
What works
- Combines a helicopter landing with the glass Skywalk
- Stand over the canyon on a transparent floor
- The most complete West Rim experience in one trip
- Strong 4.8 rating across 540+ reviews
- Hotel pickup and a pilot-guide throughout
Worth knowing
- The most expensive flight reviewed here, from $609
- A long day at five to six hours
- The Skywalk bans personal cameras on the bridge
- Busier West Rim setting than a floor landing
The Skywalk does not allow personal cameras or phones on the glass bridge for safety; official photos are sold separately. Factor that in if photos matter to you.
Is it worth it?
Yes, if you want it all in one go — the flight, a landing and the Skywalk together make a complete West Rim day. If your heart is set on the canyon-floor landing instead, the flagship landing review is the better fit and costs less.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Grand Canyon Skywalk Express tour include?
A helicopter flight from Las Vegas to the West Rim, a landing, and entry to the glass Skywalk bridge over the canyon, with hotel pickup. It runs about five to six hours.
What is the Grand Canyon Skywalk?
A horseshoe-shaped glass bridge cantilevered out over the canyon edge at the West Rim, where you stand on a transparent floor with the canyon dropping away beneath your feet.
Can you take photos on the Skywalk?
Not your own — personal cameras and phones are not allowed on the glass bridge for safety. Official photos are available to buy separately.
Is the Skywalk Express tour worth it over a floor landing?
It depends. The Skywalk Express packs in the most at the West Rim, but it costs more and is a longer day. For the iconic canyon-floor landing, the standard Grand Canyon landing is better value.