Grand Canyon Skywalk has been on our family’s bucket list for ages! We knew how expensive this trip could be so we always kept an eye out for good Grand Canyon Skywalk ticket deals. It took some creative thinking, but we were able to save $15.41 per ticket! Now, I am sharing with you how we saved money on our Grand Canyon Skywalk Tickets. Be sure to read to the end of this post where I compare different promos.
Grand Canyon Skywalk Tickets
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is located on the Hualapai Reservation at the west rim of the Grand Canyon. It is not part of the Grand Canyon National Park system so your National Park pass will not work here. To walk on the Grand Canyon Skywalk, you need to buy a ticket for admission to Grand Canyon West and also a ticket for the Skywalk itself.
Grand Canyon West general admission tickets are normally $45.00 and the Skywalk Add-on is another $23.00, which comes out to $68 per person. However, we spent about $52.59 per person, which means we saved $15.41 per ticket.
Note: Grand Canyon West Rim is currently selling a bundle of $59 for a combo of general admission and skywalk ticket.
Groupon Digital Gift Cards from Coupon Cabin
Groupon is selling the same bundle for $59, but we were able to get additional savings.
First, we purchased an instant digital Groupon gift card at Coupon Cabin. The maximum gift card value we could purchase was $100.00. At 6.75% cash back, we received $6.75 cash back. We could only purchase one gift card that day.
Bonus Tip: Consider using a credit card that allows you to earn cash back or gives you reward miles for additional perks on this purchase. Your bank card or even PayPal may also offer special perks. I recently received an email from PayPal saying they would give me a $5 discount on a Groupon purchase of at least $40.
Rakuten Cash Back from Groupon
After getting our digital gift card, I signed in to my Rakuten account. If you do not already have one, sign-up for one for free. This is a cash back site where you can get cash back on purchases that you are already planning to make.
Rakuten is currently offering a promotion where they are giving $30 to you and $30 to your friend if your friend signs up and makes a qualifying purchase within 90 days. If you sign up through my link, we can both earn $30 too. If you want to learn about Rakuten, you can read my post and see how I have saved over $2,500 using Rakuten (f/k/a Ebates).
We searched for “Groupon” on the Rakuten website, and then clicked on the Groupon link. A new page popped up that briefly displayed the current cash back rates, and then automatically re-directed us to Groupon’s website.
Groupon
Once Rakuten re-directed us to Groupon.com, we searched for “Grand Canyon Skywalk” and then clicked on the deal. You will see a few different options to choose from. Please remember you must purchase a General Admission ticket to Grand Canyon West and also a Grand Canyon Skywalk add-on ticket to walk on the skywalk.
Note: Groupon can be a great source for deals, but always check the terms and conditions prior to purchase for any limitations, expiration date, etc.
A “General Admission with Skywalk Add-On” ticket was $59.00 on Groupon. We purchased four tickets for $236. We used our digital gift card towards the balance, and then used our credit card to pay the remaining balance.
At the time we made our purchase Rakuten was offering 8% cash back so we saved $18.88 (see below).
UPDATE: Groupon is excluding portions paid by gift cards on Rakuten so choose the best discount available.
Print Your Tickets
Print out your Groupon tickets, and make sure you bring them with you. You will need to show them twice.
First, you will show them at the Grand Canyon West terminal to gain entrance into Grand Canyon West. Then you will hop on to the free shuttle to Eagle Point (i.e., the first shuttle stop where the skywalk is located). You will need to show your tickets again to gain entry to the skywalk itself. Redeeming the Groupon was a breeze.
If you want to read about our visit to Grand Canyon West, click here. If you are driving from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Rim, check out my road trip itinerary. We visited Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, Arizona’s Joshua Tree Forest and Grand Canyon West all in one day!
Grand Canyon Skywalk Savings Comparisons*
Two Adults*
If we only needed two tickets, it would have cost us $50.91 per person.
Family of Four – Three Adults and 1 Child (ages 5-12)*
By layering the strategies I described above, our family saved $25.63. Our cost was about $52.59 per person. How much you save will depend on the offers and cash back rates that are available (if any) at time of purchase.
Family of Four – Two Adults & Two Children Over 4 Years Old*
If you have a family of four (i.e., 2 adults and 2 kids), you can use our strategies above.
Or you can get the Grand Canyon Family Package which will give you general admission for $134.00. General tickets will average at $33.50 per person. Then you would purchase skywalk tickets for each person at $23/person. Your total cost will will be $226 or $56.50 per person.
Family with Children 4 Years and Younger*
If you have a family with children 4 years and younger, you only need to purchase tickets for the adults. Children 4 years and younger are free and do not need a general admission ticket or a skywalk ticket.
You could try our layering strategies above. If we only needed two tickets, it would have cost us $50.91 per person.
Seniors 65+, Military & Veterans*
If you are a senior (ages 65+) or are active military or a veteran, you can get general admission and skywalk for $55. You must show your ID at the Grand Canyon West ticket terminal.
Arizona and Las Vegas Residents*
Arizona and Las Vegas residents can get 10% off general admission, skywalk, meal ticket and zip line when they show their ID at the Grand Canyon West ticket terminal.
Alternative Day Trips from Las Vegas
If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of driving and would rather sit back, relax and soak in the beautiful views, consider booking a Grand Canyon Walk and Hoover Dam day trip from Las Vegas.
I hope you are able to save as much (if not more) than we did! Make sure you follow our blog so that you do not miss out on any new posts.
*All of these scenarios are examples of what was possible at the time we purchased our tickets. Actual savings will depend on what discounts are available (if any) and the price of Grand Canyon West tickets which can change at any time without notice. Our final cost takes in account the savings we received in the form of cash back through online rebate or coupon programs; not the actual amount we paid at the time of purchase. For current Grand Canyon West ticket prices, promos and conditions, please visit their website.
