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Reading about the west in a book just doesn’t compare to experiencing it first-hand. Spring Break is upon us, but that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. Spend the day with your family while riding the rails behind a vintage locomotive as you venture through pine forests and high desert until you come upon the sight that will redefine your children’s interpretation of the word “big”, the Grand Canyon. Create lasting memories and experience the way of the west on the way to the canyon. All aboard Grand Canyon Railway!

 

Featured Package: Family Getaway - 2 days, 1 night

Our most popular package, everything you need for a great Spring Break. The package itinerary includes:

Day 1

• Arrive in Williams for an overnight stay at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Enjoy the small town charm of the mountain community situated at almost 7,000 feet elevation. The hotel is just a block from Route 66 which runs through downtown Williams.
• Have dinner at the Railway's Max & Thelma's Restaurant, located across from the hotel and next to the historic Williams Depot

Day 2

• The next morning, wake up in the fresh mountain air and prepare for a day of fun. Start your morning with breakfast at Max & Thelma's Restaurant.
• Before the train leaves, the Old West comes to life as the Cataract Creek Gang and the Marshal square off just west of the depot. The era of the 6-shooter is still in charge!
• Then hop aboard the historic train for the 65-mile journey from Williams to the Grand Canyon's South Rim. Travel to the canyon on one of 5 classes of service.
• The train pulls into the historic Grand Canyon Depot, built in 1910. The depot sits just steps from the rim in the shadow of the historic El Tovar Hotel, the signature hotel of the Grand Canyon built in 1905 by the Santa Fe Railroad.
• Guests can add a motorcoach rim tour to their trip which visits some of the best viewpoints along the rim. The tour is approximately 1.5 hours and has different lunch options.
• Explore the most gazed upon spectacle in the world during the layover, which is over 3 hours. Then board the train for the southbound journey.
• The train arrives back to Williams in the evening before dinner.

 

Only $404 for a family of 4!

 

Extend it another day: Family Getaway Plus - 3 days, 2 nights

The package itinerary includes everything in the Railway Getaway, plus:

Day 2

• Return on the Southbound train from the canyon.
• Have dinner at Max & Thelma's Restaurant.
• Spend a second night at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams.

Day 3

• Wake up to another beautiful northern Arizona morning in the cool pines. Then have breakfast at Max & Thelma's Restaurant before moving on to your next destination.

 

Only $607 for a family of 4!

 

End-to-End Fun: The Canyon Limited Plus- 4 days, 3 nights

Add a night in Grand Canyon National Park with the package with it all. A great long weekend or mid-week vacation. The package itinerary includes:

Day 1

• Arrive in Williams and check-in to the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel.
• Enjoy dinner at Max & Thelma's Restaurant, located next to the hotel.

Day 2

• Awake to the fresh mountain air and have breakfast at Max & Thelma's Restaurant.
• Catch the Wild West Show next to the depot before the train departs.
• All aboard! Hop aboard the vintage train and enjoy the 65-mile journey to the canyon.
• Once at the canyon, your bags will be transferred to your lodge while you enjoy a guide-narrated motorcoach rim tour of the South Rim. Have lunch and then check-in to your hotel room.
• Enjoy the grandeur of the South Rim. You'll have over 24 hours to shop, hike, explore or just relax.

Day 3

• Spend the day enjoying the Grand Canyon, and be sure not to miss the sunrise.
• The Southbound train departs in the afternoon on its way back to Williams. Head back to the small mountain town.
• Upon arrival to Williams, you'll check back in to the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel.
• Have dinner at Max & Thelma's Restaurant and reminisce about your once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Day 4

• Awake for your last morning in Williams. Enjoy a final breakfast at the Railway's restaurant before heading off to your next destination.

 

Only $946 for a family of 4!

 

Advertised pricing for a family of 4 is for 2 adults and 2 children (age 2-12). All package rates are per person based on adult double occupancy and do not include tax or National Park entry fee. Valid through 10/14/08.