Trip vs trip
Deluxe Alaska Sampler vs Grand Canyon Explorer
Two ways to do a similar journey. Every number below is from the operators' own published details, verified on the dates shown on each trip page.
| Deluxe Alaska Sampler Alaska Railroad | Grand Canyon Explorer Amtrak Vacations | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 7 days | 9 days |
| From price | $3,585 | $1,419 |
| Price per day | $512 | $158 |
| Rail share | 71% | 33% |
| Pace | balanced | balanced |
| Comfort | classic | classic |
| Guiding | Rail vacation package | |
| Countries | USA | USA |
| Named trains | Coastal Classic Train, Glacier Discovery Train, Denali Star Train | Southwest Chief, Grand Canyon Railway |
| Nights on board | no | no |
Which one, honestly
- For value: Grand Canyon Explorer costs the least per day here: $158 against $512 (Deluxe Alaska Sampler).
- For time on the train: Deluxe Alaska Sampler spends the most of the trip on rails: 71% rail share, against 33% (Grand Canyon Explorer).
Deluxe Alaska Sampler: worth knowing
- Package prices may vary from the published rates depending on hotel and tour selections, and all prices are subject to change without notice.
- No hotels are named anywhere in the evidence for this seven-night trip.
Grand Canyon Explorer: worth knowing
- This is a one-way itinerary that ends in Flagstaff; a return trip to your starting point is not part of the package.
- Only 1 meal, a single breakfast, is included across the 9 days.
- Final hotels depend on which of the 17 accommodation options and cities you choose, from the Yavapai Lodge at the park to the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams.