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Essential Grand Canyon Getaway

Round-trip heritage rail excursion from Williams to the Grand Canyon

Essential Grand Canyon Getaway, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations offers this 3-day, 2-night getaway centered on a roundtrip ride aboard the Grand Canyon Railway, connecting the historic Route 66 town of Williams, Arizona with the Grand Canyon's South Rim. The train travels through ponderosa pine forests on its way to the canyon. The package includes 2 nights' hotel accommodation, a sightseeing tour of the Grand Canyon, and 2 meals. Getting to Williams by Amtrak is not included in the price and is booked separately at your chosen accommodation level. This short getaway suits travelers who want a focused Grand Canyon visit built around the heritage railway rather than a longer cross-country itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • The listed price does not include getting to Williams by Amtrak; that connecting rail fare is priced separately by a Rail Expert at your chosen accommodation level (Coach, Roomette or Bedroom) from any of more than 500 Amtrak stations.
  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the schedule of the Grand Canyon Railway excursion and hotel stay before booking.

Included

  • Sightseeing tour of the Grand Canyon
  • Roundtrip coach accommodations aboard the Grand Canyon Railway®
  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations
  • 2 meals included (1 breakfast, 1 dinner)

Not included

  • Rail travel, listed pricing does not include rail; priced separately by a Rail Expert at your desired accommodation level (Coach, Roomette, Bedroom) from your choice of more than 500 Amtrak stations

Questions travellers ask

Is the Grand Canyon Railway included?
Yes, a roundtrip in Coach accommodations between Williams and the South Rim.
Is the trip to Williams included?
No. Amtrak travel to Williams is priced separately at your chosen accommodation level.
What is included at the Grand Canyon?
A sightseeing tour, 2 nights' hotel accommodation, and 2 meals (1 breakfast, 1 dinner).
How much does it cost?
From USD 329 per person.

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