The Grand Canyon Railway starts in Williams, Arizona, and takes passengers on a 65-mile route all the way to the Grand Canyon. This historic train ride offers stunning scenery as it travels through the Arizona landscape, and arriving at the Grand Canyon will be a sight to behold.
The Grand Canyon Railway has a fleet of vintage locomotives that makes travelling a unique experience. All of the trains and the individual cars have been beautifully restored to their former glory, and riding the railway gives people the chance to step back in time.
The journey is a 130-mile round trip that takes passengers all the way to the Grand Canyon and back again. The train runs daily, departing from Williams and 9:30am and arriving in Grand Canyon Village just over two hours later, at 11:45am. Then passengers have nearly four hours to enjoy the sights of the Grand Canyon and the historic village, and passengers are recommended to take the motor coach tour of the Canyon to really maximize their time there. Then, the return journey starts at 3:30pm and arrives back in Williams at 5:45pm.
There are four different options of travel, from coach class to luxury parlor class. Coach class gives passengers the chance to travel in style in one of the 1950s era coaches, and costs just $70 for adults and $40 for children. Next up is first class, which boasts oversize reclining chairs along with drinks and snacks being provided throughout the day. These air-conditioned coaches cost $140 for adults and $110 for children.
Then there's the option of the observation dome cars, truly offering a room with a view. These are glass-enclosed streamliners that offer panoramic views of the stunning surroundings, and come complete with padded high-back chairs and drinks and snacks throughout, and even a champagne toast on the return trip. The observation dome costs $170, with children under 15 not permitted.
The final option is luxury parlor class, the most exclusive and elegant seats on the train. The parlor car is the height of luxury, with added extras such as a private bar and an open-air rear platform to see the scenery the best way possible. Snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day including a champagne toast on the return journey, with access to this car being $190 for adults with children not permitted.
The train takes passengers through some spectacular scenery, with travelers being able to see everything from lush pine forests to dry deserts passing the window. Once at the Grand Canyon, entry to the National Park costs just $8 to see everything that the Canyon has to offer.
A trip on the Grand Canyon Railway is a unique experience. It gives visitors the chance to travel through 65 miles of wild, beautiful scenery and the end stop is worth the trip on its own. It's a unique way to travel to one of the most spectacular places on Earth, and is well-worth the trip for anyone looking for a traditional and elegant way to travel.
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