- Type: Tours
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NileGuide Expert Says:
The Grand Canyon Railway route runs 65 miles and takes 2 hours and 15 minutes, providing diverse scenery along the Colorado Plateau.
Description:
- Feel the rumble of the railroad as it rocks its riders gently back and forth along this historic route from Williams to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Though most of the plateau is situated at around 5,000 feet, the Grand Canyon Railway takes visitors on a nostalgic journey beginning in the high country, about 7,000 feet, where the train zigzags through towering ponderosa pine, then descends into flat desert lands where pinion and juniper give way to grassy sage, mountain ash, and finally flat desert. Approaching the Grand Canyon, the train begins to climb back up. It is not uncommon to see many examples of high country wildlife along this route as well. To get to the Railway in Williams, get off I-40 at Exit 163 and go south for 1/2 mile. The Railway is located on the west side of the street. Rates vary depending on desired class and date.
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User Reviews for Grand Canyon Railway
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This Was Not a Good Deal
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First -Night Dinner at the Depot cafe was terrible. Second- Morning of First Train Ride to Canyon NOT I repeat NOT a Scenic landscape. Third- Hotel in Canton Was Not lighted at all,had...
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- posted on 09.26.11
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passenger, not a captive audience
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I thought the experience was delightful and a very good value - accommodations and food for the three day package - really exceptional. However, as "domeys", we were held...
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- posted on 09.26.11
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Grand Canyon Railway 3-Day Package.
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(The Good)The Hotel in Williams was clean, the staff was helpful. The Train was fun, and we were well cared for by the staff. The entertainment on the train was, well old style western/country,...
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- posted on 08.15.11
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 800 843 8724
- fax: 928 773 1610
- send email
Address:
- 233 N Grand Canyon Blvd
- (Take Interstate 40 to Exit 163 follow Grand Canyon Boulevard 1/2 mile)
- Williams, AZ 86046
Hours:
- 9a-6p daily by reservation; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years Day
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
- User Rating
