Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure 

Duration
6 days

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Tour code
WC-GCRE-27

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Uncover one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon, on this scenic Western train journey featuring the Grand Canyon Railway 

The classic ambience of an overnight rail journey meets the splendours of one of America's top natural attractions on this rail holiday to Arizona.

Join Amtrak's Southwest Chief on its cross-country route from Chicago to Flagstaff, and then board the 120-year-old Grand Canyon Railway on its route to the Grand Canyon. 

  Uncover iconic views and top attractions with a guide and at your own pace, enjoying the freedom to soak up the sheer majesty of the South Rim, before wrapping up this journey in the historic town of Williams. 

Unforgettable Experiences

Riding aboard Amtrak’s Southwest Chief

Travel across the United States into the rugged desert scenery of the West on the Southwest Chief, enjoying one night on this classic overnight train. 

Journeying to the South Rim aboard the Grand Canyon Railway

 Join a railway that has been traversing Ponderosa pine forests and desert expanses since 1901 on its journey from historic Williams, Arizona, to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. 

Exploring the attractions of the South Rim

Marvel at the colours and depths of the Grand Canyon from the most iconic viewpoints on a guided tour, which takes you to points of interest along the South Rim. 

Staying at a historic motel

 Soak up the history of the Grand Canyon while staying at one of its historic motels, the Maswik Lodge, built in 1927 as a motor lodge to accommodate the growing popularity of automobiles. 

Experiencing Route 66 history in Williams

Uncover a town whose ties to the Grand Canyon Railway and Route 66 make it a nostalgic destination among Arizona’s ponderosa pines. 