Comments on: Grand Canyon Skywalk is a sham! http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:29:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kathy http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-6368 Kathy Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:35:05 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-6368 It sickens me to read all these "rip-off" complaints. After all, who has ripped-off whom??? We went to Vegas, flew to the Skywalk and took the helicopter ride down to the river to ride in a boat along the river. It was the BEST trip of our vacation!! The Skywalk was built on the reservation to help the tribe economically. As Americans, we felt no matter what the cost, it was our SMALL contribution to the Native Americans. People--we stole the land from them, stuck them on this reservation where NOTHING grows & we complain that they are making money off of us?? Unbelieveable!! If you can't afford it or don't like the dirt road--don't go!! But if you want to experience the 70 foot walk out over the canyon, it is an experience you will NEVER forget. This tribe, up until a few years ago, owned the land on the other side of the river. The federal government TOOK the land on the other side of the river away from this tribe--to preserve it--RIIIIGHT!! Mark my words, it will only be a few more years before the government takes the Skywalk away from them because it is such a profitable spot!! Let's put this controversy into prospetive. The Skywalk was built to economically help the tribe & that is what it is doing!! It sickens me to read all these “rip-off” complaints. After all, who has ripped-off whom??? We went to Vegas, flew to the Skywalk and took the helicopter ride down to the river to ride in a boat along the river. It was the BEST trip of our vacation!! The Skywalk was built on the reservation to help the tribe economically. As Americans, we felt no matter what the cost, it was our SMALL contribution to the Native Americans. People–we stole the land from them, stuck them on this reservation where NOTHING grows & we complain that they are making money off of us?? Unbelieveable!! If you can’t afford it or don’t like the dirt road–don’t go!! But if you want to experience the 70 foot walk out over the canyon, it is an experience you will NEVER forget. This tribe, up until a few years ago, owned the land on the other side of the river. The federal government TOOK the land on the other side of the river away from this tribe–to preserve it–RIIIIGHT!! Mark my words, it will only be a few more years before the government takes the Skywalk away from them because it is such a profitable spot!! Let’s put this controversy into prospetive. The Skywalk was built to economically help the tribe & that is what it is doing!!

]]> By: Arizona Granny http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-6267 Arizona Granny Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:14:10 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-6267 @Whatever - what do you know about the lives of the Hualapai? I doubt you have even been anywhere near their lands or seen their "lifestyle" and yet you are willing to condemn them and say "The stupid white man should have just wiped you out instead of leaving any of you alive." Think about it! They were at the Grand Canyon before any of the white men came along and decided to take the land. The white men of that time (not you) took that land and used it for anything they wanted. Then finally, their government decided that to "right the wrongs" it would give back a small percentage of the land the Hualapai used to have. Now these people are trying to be strong and lift themselves up by their bootstraps and you want to condemn them for trying? I'm not saying that they are not over-charging for the experience. I'm just saying you shouldn't condemn them for trying and (as Wes said) they are just using what they learned from their past experience with the US government. Also, just for the record, I have been to the Skywalk and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I didn't drive the road but I took an expensive airplane tour and I didn't feel ripped off. I guess it just all depends on your expectations. @Whatever – what do you know about the lives of the Hualapai? I doubt you have even been anywhere near their lands or seen their “lifestyle” and yet you are willing to condemn them and say “The stupid white man should have just wiped you out instead of leaving any of you alive.” Think about it! They were at the Grand Canyon before any of the white men came along and decided to take the land. The white men of that time (not you) took that land and used it for anything they wanted. Then finally, their government decided that to “right the wrongs” it would give back a small percentage of the land the Hualapai used to have. Now these people are trying to be strong and lift themselves up by their bootstraps and you want to condemn them for trying? I’m not saying that they are not over-charging for the experience. I’m just saying you shouldn’t condemn them for trying and (as Wes said) they are just using what they learned from their past experience with the US government. Also, just for the record, I have been to the Skywalk and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I didn’t drive the road but I took an expensive airplane tour and I didn’t feel ripped off. I guess it just all depends on your expectations.

]]> By: Jennifer http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-6048 Jennifer Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:09:02 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-6048 Thanks Kevin We are vacationing in Lake Havasu City (we are from Canada) and planned to visit the Skywalk tomorrow (a 2.5 hour drive one way). We have now changed our plans and appreciate your honest posting on this place. Saved us a wasted day (we are on the backside of our vacation and don't want to waste a single monent) and a lot of dollars. I don't mind paying for something of worth but this sounds like an over the top money grab. Thanks Kevin
We are vacationing in Lake Havasu City (we are from Canada) and planned to visit the Skywalk tomorrow (a 2.5 hour drive one way). We have now changed our plans and appreciate your honest posting on this place. Saved us a wasted day (we are on the backside of our vacation and don’t want to waste a single monent) and a lot of dollars. I don’t mind paying for something of worth but this sounds like an over the top money grab.

]]> By: Whatever http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5791 Whatever Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:41:17 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5791 Maybe they just recently added the fact that you had to pay the "tour fee" to the site recently because of the bad publicity. What about the $8 access fee and $3 fuel surcharge? And why wait until you get there before making you pay? Because if they made you pay for everything up front more people would choose not to go. But if they can sell you the "tickets" before you get there then you are more likely to say, "Well, I already have the tickets. It would be a shame to let them go to waste." Not quite a "bait and switch" but it is along the same vein. Maybe they just recently added the fact that you had to pay the “tour fee” to the site recently because of the bad publicity. What about the $8 access fee and $3 fuel surcharge? And why wait until you get there before making you pay? Because if they made you pay for everything up front more people would choose not to go. But if they can sell you the “tickets” before you get there then you are more likely to say, “Well, I already have the tickets. It would be a shame to let them go to waste.” Not quite a “bait and switch” but it is along the same vein.

]]> By: Whatever http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5790 Whatever Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:34:52 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5790 @Wes Fortitude, whatever! The stupid white man should have just wiped you out instead of leaving any of you alive. "The unemployment rate is around 90%" Then move to where the jobs are. And why do you care about the unemployment rate? The only reward is the almighty dollar you so detest. Go back to living the way your ancestors did then you won't need the almighty dollar and won't have to worry about unemployment. Waaaahhhh! @Wes Fortitude, whatever! The stupid white man should have just wiped you out instead of leaving any of you alive. “The unemployment rate is around 90%” Then move to where the jobs are. And why do you care about the unemployment rate? The only reward is the almighty dollar you so detest. Go back to living the way your ancestors did then you won’t need the almighty dollar and won’t have to worry about unemployment. Waaaahhhh!

]]> By: Richard MacNeil http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5767 Richard MacNeil Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:07:47 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5767 Paving the road won't adversly affect the environment anymore then the presence of a tourist attraction and traffic route already has. The people and cars and entire complex they constructed have done the acceptable amount of damage already. Roads are expensive and without the government to provide upkeep (its private not payed for by tax dollars) I don't blame them for not paving it. Also after looking at the cost of visiting I think the indian reserve should be ashamed of themselves for charging so much. They know peole only want to see the skywalk so they force you to buy another pass to the reserve. What a joke! Also anyone talking about how they delibretely did this to keep people or 'masses' away. . .yeah I'm sure a tourist attraction wants to do that. Don't be absurd, use your heads people. I won't be visiting. Paving the road won’t adversly affect the environment anymore then the presence of a tourist attraction and traffic route already has. The people and cars and entire complex they constructed have done the acceptable amount of damage already. Roads are expensive and without the government to provide upkeep (its private not payed for by tax dollars) I don’t blame them for not paving it. Also after looking at the cost of visiting I think the indian reserve should be ashamed of themselves for charging so much.

They know peole only want to see the skywalk so they force you to buy another pass to the reserve. What a joke! Also anyone talking about how they delibretely did this to keep people or ‘masses’ away. . .yeah I’m sure a tourist attraction wants to do that. Don’t be absurd, use your heads people.

I won’t be visiting.

]]> By: Edrian http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5682 Edrian Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:35:59 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5682 Good thing I was able to read this before we headed to the west rim or else I'd be disappointed too. Now I know that the south rim is still better off than the GC Skywalk. Good thing I was able to read this before we headed to the west rim or else I’d be disappointed too. Now I know that the south rim is still better off than the GC Skywalk.

]]> By: WES FORTITUDE http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5355 WES FORTITUDE Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:33:37 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5355 I Fully understand the importance of money in our society, but the Land the US government \'GAVE\' 2 the Hualapai Nation; is ALL they have! With most American Indian Reservations, the Unemployment rate is around 90%. After exterminating hundreds of thousands of indeginous peoples, where do you think they learned it from? It\'s like that old Anti-Marijuana commercial, where the guy is screaming at the kid \'where did you learn to do this\'- & then the kid says \'I learned it from watching you DAD\'-now after SCREWING over indeginous people 4 centuries, a bunch of ignorant white people are now blogging \'Boy, these Indians sure know how to screw you out of Money- well who do you think we learned it from? \'WE LEARNED IT FROM WATCHING YOU!\' -& for the record Mount Rushmore was built by a racist, in order to BE a racist shrine for white people & all the other STATE/NATIONAL PARKS that were mentioned by others, are run OFF OF State & Government funds. The Hualapai reservaton is making money finally after 400 uyears of injustice...is that so bad? Besides all you dumb white people get DOUPED a million times a day from Corporations, who sell you products you don\'t need, feed you over processed Foods that are more bad than good for you, & brainwash you into thinking you must keep up with the Jone\'s so much, that you\'ll go into debt just to maintain a self centerd, egotistical, over-priced, placebo life-style. But instead of being mad at a corporations or the government for Ripping you off on the daily, you feel that since you paid a lot of money on vacation (which is what you end up doing anyway) you must ruin an entire Tribes Name & sombody\'s lifestyle must now suffer beacuse of your idol worship of the allmighty US DOLLAR! I Fully understand the importance of money in our society, but the Land the US government \’GAVE\’ 2 the Hualapai Nation; is ALL they have! With most American Indian Reservations, the Unemployment rate is around 90%. After exterminating hundreds of thousands of indeginous peoples, where do you think they learned it from? It\’s like that old Anti-Marijuana commercial, where the guy is screaming at the kid \’where did you learn to do this\’- & then the kid says \’I learned it from watching you DAD\’-now after SCREWING over indeginous people 4 centuries, a bunch of ignorant white people are now blogging \’Boy, these Indians sure know how to screw you out of Money- well who do you think we learned it from? \’WE LEARNED IT FROM WATCHING YOU!\’ -& for the record Mount Rushmore was built by a racist, in order to BE a racist shrine for white people & all the other STATE/NATIONAL PARKS that were mentioned by others, are run OFF OF State & Government funds. The Hualapai reservaton is making money finally after 400 uyears of injustice…is that so bad? Besides all you dumb white people get DOUPED a million times a day from Corporations, who sell you products you don\’t need, feed you over processed Foods that are more bad than good for you, & brainwash you into thinking you must keep up with the Jone\’s so much, that you\’ll go into debt just to maintain a self centerd, egotistical, over-priced, placebo life-style. But instead of being mad at a corporations or the government for Ripping you off on the daily, you feel that since you paid a lot of money on vacation (which is what you end up doing anyway) you must ruin an entire Tribes Name & sombody\’s lifestyle must now suffer beacuse of your idol worship of the allmighty US DOLLAR!

]]> By: kim http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5303 kim Sat, 03 Dec 2011 07:26:51 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5303 we visited the skywalk and were dutifully impressed with the structure but as we went with a coach line, we were provided with access to coaches that travelled the dirt roads. the only problem we had was the misrepresentation of what to expect. the indian nation people wonderful however the advertising people not so much. spent a lot of money for now much reward. would not do it again or recommend the experience. we visited the skywalk and were dutifully impressed with the structure but as we went with a coach line, we were provided with access to coaches that travelled the dirt roads.
the only problem we had was the misrepresentation of what to expect. the indian nation people wonderful however the advertising people not so much. spent a lot of money for now much reward. would not do it again or recommend the experience.

]]> By: Peggy Borgen http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5282 Peggy Borgen Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:23:01 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5282 Our family of 4 just returned from a long week end in Las Vegas. We went up to the Skywalk, knowing the fee to go on the walk was $30 which was OK. We knew about the dirt road, which was OK. What was not OK was to charge $40 plus $8 "impact" fee and a $3 fuel surcharge fee to take a "tour" we didn't want. the skywalk was cool but the grounds and building are a mess...amenities (and I use the word loosely) are a joke. Do NOT plan on eating up there! The only reason we paid was because we rented a car in LV just to do this and we had driven 2.5 hours to get there. Yes, the canyon is beautiful but go to the south rim and save a boatload of money. PS...stop at the Last Stop cafe on the way back to LV but a FANTASTIC burger and fun experience...lunch there made our day almost worthwhile. Our family of 4 just returned from a long week end in Las Vegas. We went up to the Skywalk, knowing the fee to go on the walk was $30 which was OK. We knew about the dirt road, which was OK. What was not OK was to charge $40 plus $8 “impact” fee and a $3 fuel surcharge fee to take a “tour” we didn’t want. the skywalk was cool but the grounds and building are a mess…amenities (and I use the word loosely) are a joke. Do NOT plan on eating up there! The only reason we paid was because we rented a car in LV just to do this and we had driven 2.5 hours to get there. Yes, the canyon is beautiful but go to the south rim and save a boatload of money. PS…stop at the Last Stop cafe on the way back to LV but a FANTASTIC burger and fun experience…lunch there made our day almost worthwhile.

]]> By: A Havrilla http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5272 A Havrilla Sat, 05 Nov 2011 03:11:31 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5272 I just went to the Skywalk's website and checked out the price: http://store.grandcanyonskywalk.com/tickets/ Seems pretty upfront about the prices people complained were "hidden". $29.99 + $43.05. Glad I didn't go to the Skywalk, as I suspected that it wouldn't be something I would be interested in-TOO touristy. Especially for the price. I've been to the North & South Rim of the Grand Canyon and thought it was great. I just went to the Skywalk’s website and checked out the price: http://store.grandcanyonskywalk.com/tickets/
Seems pretty upfront about the prices people complained were “hidden”. $29.99 + $43.05. Glad I didn’t go to the Skywalk, as I suspected that it wouldn’t be something I would be interested in-TOO touristy. Especially for the price. I’ve been to the North & South Rim of the Grand Canyon and thought it was great.

]]> By: Rachel http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5259 Rachel Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:31:43 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5259 My husband and I were in Las Vegas and decided to make the trip to the Grand Canyon west rim. First, you do start out on paved road then you are on an unpaved, rough, winding road for about 15 miles. Then you are on paved road again for the final three miles or so to the canyon. You cannot simply get out of your car and look for free. You are stopped and have to park and leave your vehicle. For two of us just to get to see the canyon the price was $84.00. That gave us a four minute bus ride to the Eagle Point stop and then another five minute bus ride to Guano (sp) point stop. So, for that price you get on a bus and get to see the canyon from two vantage points. We said no to the skywalk. It would have cost around $40.00 per person in addition to the $84.00 we were already charged. Bend over and grab your ankles if you go. Also, we shook our head because they tell you you cannot take a camera, back pack or anything else on the skywalk in "order to maintain the integrity of the skywalk." Laughable. Wish we had gone to another location to view the Canyon. Still glad we were able to see it, just wish we hadn't been so ripped off. My husband and I were in Las Vegas and decided to make the trip to the Grand Canyon west rim. First, you do start out on paved road then you are on an unpaved, rough, winding road for about 15 miles. Then you are on paved road again for the final three miles or so to the canyon. You cannot simply get out of your car and look for free. You are stopped and have to park and leave your vehicle. For two of us just to get to see the canyon the price was $84.00. That gave us a four minute bus ride to the Eagle Point stop and then another five minute bus ride to Guano (sp) point stop. So, for that price you get on a bus and get to see the canyon from two vantage points. We said no to the skywalk. It would have cost around $40.00 per person in addition to the $84.00 we were already charged. Bend over and grab your ankles if you go. Also, we shook our head because they tell you you cannot take a camera, back pack or anything else on the skywalk in “order to maintain the integrity of the skywalk.” Laughable. Wish we had gone to another location to view the Canyon. Still glad we were able to see it, just wish we hadn’t been so ripped off.

]]> By: paula http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5206 paula Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:07:16 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5206 I went to the canyon and ALL other tourist attractions in the entire west in 1963. Month long vacation with my parents. We did not pay a dime to see the majestic canyon nor were we bombarded by crowds (as I hear it is today). The only charge was if you wanted to ride the mules or horses down the skinny trail into the canyon. Petrified forest,painted desert, Mt. Rushmore,Garden of the Gods, Monument Valley, Death Valley,Tar Pits, Yellowstone, etc. NO CHARGE! Last time I checked these were gifts of the earth not man made for profit. Upkeep for our Nat. Parks is one thing..charging transportation because the entry points have been blocked to the public is just for profit in my opinion. I realize there has to be some sort of control so people don't destroy the lands but lets keep it affordable for ALL to get a chance to see. Thanks MOM and DAD..such a blessing...it will be with me forever..and shared! I went to the canyon and ALL other tourist attractions in the entire west in 1963. Month long vacation with my parents. We did not pay a dime to see the majestic canyon nor were we bombarded by crowds (as I hear it is today). The only charge was if you wanted to ride the mules or horses down the skinny trail into the canyon. Petrified forest,painted desert, Mt. Rushmore,Garden of the Gods, Monument Valley, Death Valley,Tar Pits, Yellowstone, etc. NO CHARGE! Last time I checked these were gifts of the earth not man made for profit. Upkeep for our Nat. Parks is one thing..charging transportation because the entry points have been blocked to the public is just for profit in my opinion. I realize there has to be some sort of control so people don’t destroy the lands but lets keep it affordable for ALL to get a chance to see. Thanks MOM and DAD..such a blessing…it will be with me forever..and shared!

]]> By: Dennis thomas http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5188 Dennis thomas Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:04:19 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5188 Yes its a SHAMMMMMM and total rip off. Are you crazy charging those kind of prices. My wife and I REFUSED to pay those high prices and drove to the South rim to the National Geographic is and ONLY had to pay 25.00 for a week pass and they have FREE tour buses if you get tired of walking yes FREEEEEE. They were so kind and helpful there. And at the Skywalk you have to buy a picture that they take,kiss my asssss. Yes its a SHAMMMMMM and total rip off. Are you crazy charging those kind of prices. My wife and I REFUSED to pay those high prices and drove to the South rim to the National Geographic is and ONLY had to pay 25.00 for a week pass and they have FREE tour buses if you get tired of walking yes FREEEEEE. They were so kind and helpful there. And at the Skywalk you have to buy a picture that they take,kiss my asssss.

]]> By: Mark http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5132 Mark Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:45:17 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5132 No cameras, no interest! No cameras, no interest!

]]> By: Marcella http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5131 Marcella Sun, 21 Aug 2011 06:44:07 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5131 How many times can you say - these comments truly reflect the environment around the Skywalk. I just took my best friend to the "West Rim" expecting to see the same canyon as in the south rim -- WRONG! totally unprepared to drive a dirt road and then pay a ridiculous amount to view a natural wonder - protected by tax dollars! A reasonable charge would have been acceptable - like per car, not per person. And the endless restrictions to view a place not dedicated to anyone in particular - the view of the canyon should never be restricted in such a revenue producing mentality. To want your children to see the canyon but have to turn around because you cant pay the price is a travesty - especially when the road is right in front of you! Sorry for the tribe - but this time they went in the wrong direction. How many times can you say – these comments truly reflect the environment around the Skywalk. I just took my best friend to the “West Rim” expecting to see the same canyon as in the south rim — WRONG! totally unprepared to drive a dirt road and then pay a ridiculous amount to view a natural wonder – protected by tax dollars! A reasonable charge would have been acceptable – like per car, not per person. And the endless restrictions to view a place not dedicated to anyone in particular – the view of the canyon should never be restricted in such a revenue producing mentality. To want your children to see the canyon but have to turn around because you cant pay the price is a travesty – especially when the road is right in front of you! Sorry for the tribe – but this time they went in the wrong direction.

]]> By: Gloria Morales http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5079 Gloria Morales Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:22:34 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5079 Thank goodness for this review.... I knew there was something "fishy" about this skywalk Lol! hidden fees!! pricey - omg yes!!!... Thank goodness for this review…. I knew there was something “fishy” about this skywalk Lol!

hidden fees!! pricey – omg yes!!!…

]]> By: Robert http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5031 Robert Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:41:12 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5031 I remembered reading a newspaper article years ago about the proposal to build this thing. I had a feeling it was going to be a tourist trap. Today, checking out some YouTube videos about Grand Canyon hiking, I encountered videos about the Skywalk. Seeing comments on this web page and others confirmed the suspicion I had years ago. It is indeed a tourist trap. I am not paying $75.00 to walk this thing after a five hour drive. What's the issue with no pictures? Ridiculous! For those who can, hike the canyon. That experience will beat experiencing this monstrosity hands down. I remembered reading a newspaper article years ago about the proposal to build this thing. I had a feeling it was going to be a tourist trap. Today, checking out some YouTube videos about Grand Canyon hiking, I encountered videos about the Skywalk. Seeing comments on this web page and others confirmed the suspicion I had years ago. It is indeed a tourist trap. I am not paying $75.00 to walk this thing after a five hour drive. What’s the issue with no pictures? Ridiculous!

For those who can, hike the canyon. That experience will beat experiencing this monstrosity hands down.

]]> By: joe http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5004 joe Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:44:29 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5004 Totally agree!! Just returned and will do my homework better next time. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. I would give it zero stars if I could. Totally misleading. The prices say $30 for skywalk, but you cant even get out there unless you pay $44 for the tour. So, after driving 2.5 hrs to get out there you have to pay $74 to do the skywalk. If I didn't have my wife and kids I would have turned around. And the skywalk itself is very disappointing. I got more of a thrill just standing next to the canyon. Totally agree!! Just returned and will do my homework better next time. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY. I would give it zero stars if I could. Totally misleading. The prices say $30 for skywalk, but you cant even get out there unless you pay $44 for the tour. So, after driving 2.5 hrs to get out there you have to pay $74 to do the skywalk. If I didn’t have my wife and kids I would have turned around. And the skywalk itself is very disappointing. I got more of a thrill just standing next to the canyon.

]]> By: Richard http://travelonthedollar.com/2009/08/25/grand-canyon-skywalk-is-a-sham/comment-page-2/#comment-5002 Richard Sun, 03 Jul 2011 07:49:42 +0000 http://travelonthedollar.com/?p=3053#comment-5002 Don't bother going there. You will be totally disappointed, angry, and broke. Don’t bother going there. You will be totally disappointed, angry, and broke.

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