Amtrak Vacations

Grand Canyon Rail Getaway from Flagstaff

Short Grand Canyon rail and motorcoach getaway from Flagstaff

Grand Canyon Rail Getaway from Flagstaff, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations' Grand Canyon Rail Getaway from Flagstaff is a short, 3-day, 2-night trip built around a ride on the Grand Canyon Railway. The train travels through ponderosa forest on its way to the Canyon's South Rim, a scenic stretch that sets up the rest of the visit. Once there, a fully-guided motorcoach tour takes over, covering both the South and East rims with a guide who shares stories, jokes, and facts about the canyon and the surrounding area. The package itself covers 2 nights of hotel accommodations and the Grand Canyon Railway Excursion; the rail journey to reach Flagstaff is booked and priced separately, in Coach, Roomette, or Bedroom accommodations depending on your home station. This suits travelers who want the rim touring handled by a guide while keeping the getaway itself short, at 3 days from $759 per person.

What to know before you look closer

  • Rail travel to Flagstaff is priced separately from this package, based on your choice of Amtrak station and accommodation level (Coach, Roomette, or Bedroom); the $759 from-price covers only the 2 nights of hotel and the Grand Canyon Railway Excursion.
  • The package's included list does not mention any meals; confirm whether meals are provided or on your own.
  • Amtrak Vacations does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package in the information available to us; confirm the daily schedule directly with them before booking.

Included

  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations
  • Grand Canyon Railway Excursion

Not included

  • Rail travel (priced separately based on choice of Amtrak station and accommodation level: Coach, Roomette, Bedroom)

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
The Grand Canyon Railway Excursion is included, but the rail travel to reach Flagstaff itself is priced separately based on your choice of Amtrak station and accommodation level.
Is it guided or independent?
It's a mix: the South and East rim touring is a fully-guided motorcoach tour with a knowledgeable guide, while the rail portion of the trip to Flagstaff is independent.
What is included?
2 nights of hotel accommodations and the Grand Canyon Railway Excursion.
What is not included?
Rail travel to Flagstaff, priced separately based on your choice of Amtrak station and accommodation level (Coach, Roomette, or Bedroom).
How much does this trip cost?
From $759 per person, not including rail travel to Flagstaff.

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