Booking choice: The Grand Canyon West combo, from $249 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
It is possible to see Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon West in a single day from Las Vegas. It is also long. Tours run 10 to 12 hours, and most of that is road.
Here is what the combo gives you, what it leaves out and who should skip it.
The quick answer
One Day Tours runs a 10-hour small group for $249 with the Skywalk, lunch and a walk on Hoover Dam. Grand Adventures runs a 12-hour small group for $190. Neither includes the Power Plant Tour.
Can you do Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon in one day?
Yes, on a 10 to 12 hour small-group tour that visits both.
The Grand Canyon West combo at $249 runs 10 hours, includes the Skywalk glass walkway over 4,000 feet above the river, lunch at the Skyview Restaurant and a walk on top of Hoover Dam. Guests rate it 4.9 from 1,243 reviews.
Which combo tour should you choose?
The 10-hour One Day Tours trip for $249 is the shorter day. The 12-hour Grand Adventures trip is $190.
The Grand Adventures small-group trip is rated 5.0 from 420 reviews. The longer day is the cheaper one. If your legs and patience can handle 12 hours, it saves money.
| Tour | Price | Length | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Day Tours Grand Canyon West combo | $249 | 10 hours | Skywalk, lunch, Hoover Dam walk |
| Grand Adventures small group | $190 | 12 hours | Skywalk and a Hoover Dam stop |
Both days start early. Check the departure time for your date.
Check dates for the Grand Canyon West comboWhat is the Skywalk?
A glass walkway over the canyon rim at Grand Canyon West, which the listing puts more than 4,000 feet above the river.
The official Grand Canyon West site says general admission does not include the Skywalk, which is sold separately, so check what your tour includes. The combo on this page lists it. Cell phones may be used according to the operator page.
Who runs Grand Canyon West?
The Hualapai Tribe, through the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation in Peach Springs, Arizona.
Grand Canyon West is on Hualapai land and sits apart from Grand Canyon National Park. It is a different rim with a different road, entry system and viewpoints.
The operator sells the last tickets of the day at 4 pm Arizona time, 3 pm in Las Vegas.
How much time do you get at each stop?
The listing does not say, so ask. Expect most of the day on the road and at the canyon, with Hoover Dam as a shorter stop.
The Hoover stop on the combo is a walk on top, since the Power Plant Tour is not included. That is quick. Add a lunch stop and the Skywalk and you have a full schedule. Time for photos at the rim is usually the first thing to get squeezed.
Who should combine the two?
First-timers who have one day, no car and want both in a small group.
If you would otherwise visit only one, the combo makes sense. If you want to go inside the dam, a separate day on the Ultimate tour with lunch is a better use of your time.
A small-group day with the Skywalk, lunch and a walk on the dam.
Explore the Grand Canyon West comboWho should not combine them?
Anyone who wants to see inside the dam, anyone who dislikes heights, and anyone with small children or a dislike of long days.
The combo trades depth for breadth. For the dam alone, read the tour prices guide and book a shorter option. If you only want the canyon, a dedicated Grand Canyon West day gives you more time at the rim.
What should you bring?
Sun protection, layers, water and a charged phone.
The desert swings hot to cool between the dam and the canyon rim. Lunch is included at the Skyview Restaurant on the combo. Wear comfortable shoes; you will walk on uneven ground. Keep a small bag, since items may be screened at the dam.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon West tour?
The One Day Tours small group runs 10 hours. The Grand Adventures small group runs 12 hours.
Is the Skywalk included?
On the Grand Canyon West combo, yes. The operator sells the Skywalk separately from general admission, so check your ticket.
Does the combo include the Power Plant Tour?
No. The Hoover Dam stop is a walk on top, and the listing lists the Power Plant Tour as not included.
Who owns Grand Canyon West?
The Hualapai Tribe, through the Grand Canyon Resort Corporation.
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Choose your Hoover Dam tour
Every option here can be cancelled for a full refund; the deadline is on each listing. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Grand Canyon West Rim, Skywalk and Hoover Dam
Ultimate Hoover Dam Tour with Lunch
- About 5.5 hours with hotel pickup from selected hotels
- Power Plant Tour and Visitor Center exhibit entry
- Walk on top of the dam, Bypass Bridge views and a lunch stop
Hoover Dam: From Above, On Top and Below
- About 6 hours with direct hotel pickup
- Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour and Visitor Center ticket
- Walk on top of the dam and views from the Bypass Bridge
