The Grand Canyon Skywalk is a must-see attraction if you are visiting Las Vegas. It costs about $25 per ticket for adults to access the Glass Bridge. But that's just for admission. Determined by how you travel to the Skywalk, there are additional costs, and here are the most important ones:

PARKING FEE

Grand Canyon West can be found 120 miles east of Las Vegas. The last 15 miles are over a rough, dirt road. High-clearance vehicles are recommended. There's a car park at the end of the road. Cost to park: $20

GRAND CANYON WEST PARK FEE

The Hualapai Indians own the land on which the Skywalk was built. To go in, you have to buy a permit called a Legacy Pass:

• Adults: $43.05

• Kids (3-11 years): $35.03

• Senior/Military: $39.85

Included in the Pass is unlimited use of the shuttle bus, which goes to the Skywalk, Eagle Point, Guano Point, and Hualapai Ranch.

GRAND CANYON SKYWALK TICKETS

Currently, tickets to the Skywalk are:

• Adults: $29.95

• Kids (3-11 years): $22.46

• Senior/Military: $39.85

Your ticket gains you unlimited, all-day access to the Skywalk.

PHOTOGRAPHS

You are not allowed to bring any personal electronics onto the Skywalk, including digital cameras, cellular phones, and digital video recorders. Professional photographers are on the scene to snap photos of you. Cost per photo is $30. Quality? Professional.

LOCKERS

Secure lockers for your personal belongings are $3.

FUEL SURCHARGES

Fee was implemented by Las Vegas tour companies to cover the cost of fuel, which spiked in 2008. Most operators have discontinued the fee. Read the fine print of your tour before purchase.

The True Cost

The minimum cost for an adult to experience the Grand Canyon Skywalk is:

• Park Entrance Fee: $43.05

• Skywalk Ticket: $29.95

• Total: $73

If you rent a car, add the following costs:

• Rental Car (one day, Sport Utility Vehicle): $60

• Gas (full tank): $50

• Parking: $20

• Total: $130

Some people opt to take a bus or helicopter tour from Las Vegas to the Skywalk. Most bus tours run around $95 and include lunch and Park entrance fee; Skywalk tickets are additional. Helicopter tours, which take only 45 minutes to reach the West Rim, start at $350 and include VIP access to the Skywalk and the Park fee. Bus tours take a full day; helicopters require half a day. Both bus and helicopter tours feature plenty of upgrades, including helicopter rides to the bottom of the Canyon and pontoon river raft rides on the Colorado River.

Since its grand opening in 2007, the Glass Bridge has been experienced by more than a million people. The structure extends 70 feet beyond the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, suspending the visitor some 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. Maximum occupancy is 120 people at one time even though it was created to accommodate 800. Buying a ticket to see the Grand Canyon Skywalk is a straightforward affair. It's how you choose to get to the Glass Bridge where you have to do your homework. Renting a car, for example, has its own set of costs (gas, insurance, parking, etc.). Same goes for taking a bus or helicopter tour from Las Vegas. It's a matter of choosing one that fits your budget. Then make your way to the Skywalk, one of Las Vegas' hottest-selling day trips and attractions.