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Independent Amtrak Tours
Escorted Amtrak Tours
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Experience one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon, by train on this spectacular Rails to the Rim journey. Take Amtrak's Southwest Chief to Williams Junction Arizona, where you will catch the historic Grand Canyon Railway en route to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Originating in Chicago or Los Angeles, or anywhere along the route of Amtrak's Southwest Chief, you can truly take Rails to the Rim. This package includes train travel, lodging in Williams and Grand Canyon National Park, meals and more.
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Rails to the Rim From Chicago:
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Rails to the Rim From Los Angeles:
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- Roundtrip rail transportation on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief
- 9 meals on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief Train (Sleeping Accommodation Passengers Only)
- Dinner and breakfast for each person at the Railway's Max & Thelma's Restaurant
- Overnight stay at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams
- Roundtrip Coach Class train travel on the Grand Canyon Railway (Upgrades available)
- Motorcoach rim tour
- Overnight stay in Grand Canyon National Park
- Second night at the GCR Hotel in Williams
- Second dinner for each person at the Railway's restaurant
Day 1: Depart Chicago westbound on Amtrak's Southwest Chief.
Your adventure begins mid-afternoon, as you board Amtrak's Southwest Chief at Chicago's historic Union Station. Cross the mighty Mississippi River, briefly into Iowa, pass through Missouri, travel overnight through the plains of Kansas.
Day 2: Arrive Williams Junction Arizona.
The sunrises as you leave Kansas and travel through southern Colorado. Relax as you spend the day riding the rails through New Mexico and Arizona. Estimated arrival time in Williams Junction, Arizona is 10:33pm. A shuttle transfers you to the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel.
Day 3: Historic Grand Canyon Railway Train.
Wake-up early for a hearty breakfast buffet at Max & Thelma's Restaurant. Board the historic Grand Canyon Railway for a 10:00am departure northbound to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Arrive at the Grand Canyon Village and check into the Maswick Lodge. Next you will join up with the Freedom Tour of the Grand Canyon.
Day 4: On your own at the Grand Canyon.
Spend the morning on your own exploring the South Rim or join up with another guided tour. Board the Grand Canyon Railway southbound back to Williams and the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Back at the hotel, you will have dinner at Max & Thelma's Restaurant.
Day 5: Early wake up and heading home.
Wake-up early and transfer to Williams Junction to catch Amtrak's Southwest Chief eastbound to Chicago.
Day 6: Arrive at Chicago's Union Station at 3:20pm.
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Amtrak Coach |
Amtrak Roomette |
Amtrak Bedroom |
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| Sep 01, 2009 - Oct 31, 2009 |
$1,069 |
$1,540 |
$2,195 |
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| Nov 01, 2009 - Jan 2 |
$905 |
$1,369 |
$1,925 |
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| Jan 03 - Mar 14 |
$949 |
$1,425 |
$2,080 |
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| Mar 15 - Oct 31 |
$1,069 |
$1,540 |
$2,195 |
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Prices are per person, double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. All reservations are based upon availability at time of booking.
- Roundtrip rail transportation on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief.
- 2 meals on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief Train (Sleeping Accommodation Passengers Only)
- A room at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams for your early morning arrival allowing you to freshen up.
- Breakfast for each person at the Railway's Max & Thelma's Restaurant
- Roundtrip Coach Class train travel on the Grand Canyon Railway (Upgrades available)
- Motorcoach rim tour
- Overnight stay in Grand Canyon National Park
Day 1: Depart Los Angeles eastbound on Amtrak's Southwest Chief.
Your Rails to the Rim adventure begins when you board Amtrak's Southwest Chief eastbound at approximately 6:45pm. Relax as the sunsets and you ride the rails to Williams Junction, Arizona.
Day 2: Early morning arrival at Williams Junction Arizona.
The Southwest Chief pulls into Williams Junction at 5:20am and you are transferred to the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Check into the hotel for a few more hours of sleep. Freshen up and head to Max & Thelma's Restaurant for a hearty breakfast buffet. Board the historic Grand Canyon Railway for a 10:00am departure north bound to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Arrive at the Grand Canyon Village and check into the Maswick Lodge. Next you will join up with the Freedom Tour of the Grand Canyon.
Day 3: On your own at the Grand Canyon.
Spend the morning on your own exploring the South Rim or join up with another guided tour. Board the Grand Canyon Railway southbound back to Williams and the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel. Back at the hotel, you will have dinner at Max & Thelma's Restaurant. Relax at the hotel before you are transferred to Williams Junction to catch Amtrak's Southwest Chief westbound to Los Angeles at approximately 10:33pm.
Day 4: Arrive at Los Angeles's historic Union Station at 8:15am
Prices are per person, double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. All reservations are based upon availability at time of booking.
Call 877-929-7245 today to book your Grand Canyon Railway Adventure.
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