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Stop At: Grand Canyon Railway, 233 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ 86046-2563

The excitement begins at the historic 1908 Williams Depot. Before the train departs you will be entertained by a Wild West shootout featuring the Cataract Creek Gang in an outdoor theater. Shop in one of two gift shops, or enjoy a hearty buffet breakfast (not included) before departure at the Grand Depot Cafe next to the depot.

Then, hear the train whistle pierce the fresh morning air, beckoning passengers for a trip on the old iron horse to the Grand Canyon. Uniformed coach attendants provide you with white-gloved courtesy and service. Aboard the train, enjoy the tunes of strolling musicians who conduct sing-a-longs, an Old West train robbery, and the antics of western characters as they recreate train travel as it was back in 1901.

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Stop At: Grand Canyon South Rim, Highway 64, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ 86023

The train arrives at the historic 1910 Grand Canyon Depot, the only remaining log depot still in operation in the United States. Buildings like the El Tovar Hotel, Hopi House and Bright Angel Lodge salute arriving guests as you pull into the station and disembark from the train. A narrated motorcoach rim tour of the Grand Canyon National Park can be added and enhances your visit by escorting you to the most scenic overlooks of the canyon. Upgrade to include a hot buffet lunch!

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

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OPERATES

Daily

INCLUSIONS

Round trip train (coach or first class)
1.5-hour rim tour (if option selected)
Hot buffet lunch (if option selected)
National Park service fees (USD15)
Sales tax
Entry/Admission - Grand Canyon Railway
Entry/Admission - Grand Canyon South Rim

EXCLUSIONS

Gratuities
Breakfast
Lunch (unless option is selected)
1.5-hour rim tour (unless option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Infants must sit on laps
The train can accommodate a motorized scooter if it is no wider than 25 inches. There is a special lift to lift the scooter onto the train.
Please note: Arizona doesn't observe Day Light Savings and switches between MST (Mountain Standard Time) and PST (Pacific Standard Time) depending on the season.
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Post COVID-19 Safety Updates - We politely request that you refrain from taking this tour should you start displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19, or if you are at a high risk of contracting the disease. Please ensure 1 person per group wait in line for ticket exchange. Face masks will be highly recommended. Social distancing will be practiced on train platform and on the train. Seating on board the train will be limited to maximize social distancing, and guests will be asked to promptly take their seat keeping aisles clear and to remain seated except to use restrooms.
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 150 travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff

DEPARTURE & RETURN

Grand Canyon Railway Depot, 280 N Grand Canyon Blvd, Williams, AZ 86046, USA

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Mark_Z 3
17 Nov 2021
The railways was great but Viator booked me on a Tour that was not wheelchair accessible. I told them very clearly that I was in a wheelchair and they said everything was wheelchair accessible. It was not
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BEN_W 5
17 Nov 2021
Seeing the grandkids enjoying the day. Seeing the grand canyon in all it's splendor and the whole train ride experience.
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PhookMi 5
04 Nov 2021
Let me preface this by saying that I have not ridden a train since I was child, (Disneyland does not count!). This is not expensive especially for a one time experience, we booked 3 tickets in first class for my wife and son, everything was complimentary, snacks, soft drinks, water, coffee etc. We had very comfy seats facing each other and were in air conditioned cars, there was a restroom inside and they had bar service, our attendant very funny and polite. There were 2 different singers on the train for entertainment, that was nice. About 2.5 hrs one way at 40MPH, it is so relaxing to just relax and watch the scenery. On the way back we were faux robbed, by actors lol, that was fun. I highly recommend to do it at least once. We purchased this along with our hotel tickets and did the tour as well.
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Yvette G 4
03 Nov 2021
The van picked us up in Sedona, and others along the way to the train ride. Train ride is corny, but cute. Glad we did it. Really enjoyed the van and driver (Smoky). Got to see more of the GC than we would have on our own, plus stops at Navajo stores, and views of the painted desert.
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cyellowfin 5
30 Oct 2021
The Williams Grand Canyon Railway to the Grand Canyon was a wonderful experience and I would recommend this excursion to all my family and friends. The intertainment on board the train was fun and our PSA (Personal Service Attendent) was a delight with his humor and informative tidbits about the history of the railway, surrounding landmarks and great customer satisfaction. We enjoyed the live music by talented musicians and the mock train robbery with bandits riding up to stop the train. It was well worth the price and I would do the trip again. Marcel Caruana
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jessicagQ5613FO 5
24 Oct 2021
So great!!! My whole family had a wonderful time! Best way to travel to the Grand Canyon! No screens, no complaining, just family fun! Even at the Pullman car level this is not a cheap trip, but you are riding in a 100 year old train folks- it is expensive to keep it going! Don't expect something overly chic. Expect good, kind, hardworking folks from the small town of Williams bending over backwards to show you a great time on the way to the grand canyon! So fun!
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Cheryl K 3
23 Oct 2021
We upgraded to the dome and wish we hadn't- The lower seat had more leg room that the upgraded seats. There wasn't anything to see but trees and rocks. Josh who was our host was fabulous (very nice eye candy). Would I do this again, NO. We also bought the motor coach- She gave us more info about the buildings that the view points of the canyon. Wish I would have driven up and saved $488.00.
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1973reneej 5
23 Oct 2021
Our car hostess on the Pullman car was Sydney was so informative, fun, answered all questions. Visited with all of us. She gets a 5 star.
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PattheDesertRat 1
13 Oct 2021
We booked a railway adventure package for my wife, grandchildren and me well ahead of our expected trip. A couple of days before we were to travel, our dog became ill, requiring me to stay at home with her since we could not board her as planned. We called Xanterra to cancel out my portion of the trip (train ride, meals). Their policy is to treat that as a complete change, granting them the right to charge us higher, current costs. That meant that the price of the trip for the rest of the party increased significantly. The result was that I was given a pittance of a refund, not close to equaling the meals or the cost of my ticket. Yet, had we all canceled the trip, the whole trip was refundable! It's an unfair system. They ended up pocketing most of the fees we paid for my share. Further, my letter to Xanterra's executives went unanswered. We have used Xanterra for years in many parks. That practice is likely at an end for us.
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Steven W 1
10 Oct 2021
We bought the train and motor coach rim tour with the buffet lunch. One week before our trip, we were notified the buffet lunch would not be available. However they were substituting a box lunch. A $15 buffet replaced by a sandwich, potato chips, cookie, and soda. Mostly stuff neither of us should/can eat (I'm diabetic). When I called they weren't even apologetic about it and the only option given was to cancel the motor coach tour! No, not opt out of the box lunch and refund that portion of our ticket. Cancel the tour. I chose to oblige and went a step further cancelling both the motor coach and the train. We'll go ahead and drive to the rim. I can understand the buffet lunch being beyond their control, but to think substituting a cheap box lunch w/o an option to opt out for a refund is, IMO, inexcusable. Certainly indicative of a business with little competition and no real regard for customers.
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