Amtrak Vacations
Coast to the Canyon
Independent rail trip from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon by Amtrak
6 daysfrom $979
50% rail
Vacations By Rail · Independent rail vacation
Grand Canyon Winter Experience by Rail
This winter, escape to the warmth of America's Southwest, traveling by train to one of the world's top natural attractions, the Grand Canyon.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Train (Amtrak's Southwest Chief)
Boarding the Southwest Chief in Chicago
Arrive at Chicago's historic Union Station and board Amtrak's Southwest Chief for the overnight journey to Flagstaff, Arizona, in Coach accommodations (upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom available).
- Day 2railovernight: Williams
Across the Southwest to Arizona
The Southwest Chief crosses the snow-covered plains of Kansas, the Purgatoire and Arkansas River Valleys of Colorado, and into New Mexico before arriving in Flagstaff, Arizona this evening; a shuttle transfers to Williams, AZ, checking into the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel.
- Day 3railovernight: Grand Canyon Village
The Grand Canyon Railway to the South Rim
Breakfast at the Fred Harvey Restaurant, then board the Grand Canyon Railway (Coach standard; upgrades to First Class, Observation Dome, Luxury Dome or Parlor Class) to the South Rim, followed by the Freedom Tour, a narrated motorcoach excursion to scenic overlooks including Mohave Point, Pima Point, the Abyss and Hermits Rest, then check into the Maswik Lodge for two nights.
- Day 4overnight: Grand Canyon Village
A free day at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
A full free day to explore the Grand Canyon at your own pace, including historical buildings such as Buckey O'Neill's Cabin, Bright Angel Lodge, Lookout Studio, Hopi House, the Geology Museum and the Visitor Center; free shuttles connect the South Rim's popular sites.
- Day 5railovernight: Williams
Traveling back to historic Williams
A free morning to continue exploring the Grand Canyon before reboarding the Grand Canyon Railway back to Williams, checking back into the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel with dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
- Day 6rail
Tour conclusion
Free time to continue exploring Williams before an included transfer to Flagstaff's airport (accommodates flights departing after 1:45 p.m.); a return journey to Chicago by rail can be added on request.
Included
- 4 nights' hotel accommodation
- 1 night in Coach aboard Amtrak's Southwest Chief
- Standard Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- 1 breakfast and 1 dinner
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights
