Carved by the Colorado River over 15 million years and spanning approximately 277 miles long; the Grand Canyon captures the hearts of visitors around the world with its epic views of majestic mountain peaks and valleys, clear skies that soar into deep shades of blue, and the awesome biological diversity of Mother Nature.  

The most famous natural attraction in the USA is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park.

Nearly two billion years of the Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut their channels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted.

The area was inhabited by Native Americans who built settlements within the canyon and its many caves before Europeans immigrated into America. The Pueblo people considered the Grand Canyon a holy site and made pilgrimages to it. 

The spectacular view can be seen from the south rim of the Grand Canyon, since it is easily accessible and the main road parallels the canyon edge. The north rim, 215 miles away by road, is much more remote and high enough in elevation to be closed during the winter months by snow, but fewer people mean more peace and tranquillity and the views are just as good.

The only other part of the Grand Canyon that may be approached via paved roads is Havasu Canyon, contained within the Havasupai Indian Reservation to the west.

Located at the canyon’s west rim, the Grand Canyon Skywalk allows visitors to "Walk the Sky” with its unique glass bottomed cantilever U shaped observation deck that spans 21.34 meters over the canyon’s rim and sits 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. 

A construction masterpiece, the glass, the only element that separates visitors from the deep canyon floor weighs 1.2 million pounds.  

The Skywalk is located on the Hualapai Indian Reservation in northwest Arizona and is the only architectural wonder of its kind that allows visitors to truly take in the experience of this beautiful and majestic place.  

The skywalk can be reached from Las Vegas by a scenic two-hour drive or a quick 30-45 minute flight either by helicopter or airplane, the Skywalk is open 365 days a year from sun up to sun down and has been experienced by nearly two million people from six continents and over 50 countries. 

Near the Skywalk, the Hualapai Tribe provides live Native American song and dance performances in an outdoor amphitheatre, as well as handcrafted artistry and jewellery.  Visitors can dine al fresco at the Skywalk café offering an extensive, fresh menu and ample patio seating. 

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