GRAND CANYON RAILWAY OFFERS PACKAGES WITH TRAIN TRAVEL TO GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS AND TOURS
WILLIAMS, Ariz. – June 12, 2008 – The Grand Canyon Railway is offering a variety of packages that allow travelers to visit one of the world's most famous destinations in a manner where getting there can be a true vacation highlight.
"There really is something special about going to the Grand Canyon on the train," said Angela Berrigan, vice president of sales and marketing for the Grand Canyon Railway. "People comment on the relaxation that comes with being freed of driving, the rhythm of the train going across the tracks or the feeling that they have been transported to a different time."
Grand Canyon Railway packages feature roundtrip train travel to Grand Canyon National Park, accommodations at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams, Ariz. and/or inside the park and meals. Some packages include narrated motorcoach tours at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Rates are valid through Oct. 14, 2008, based upon double occupancy for adults and do not include taxes or park entrance fee. Packages this year include:
The Railway Getaway is a one-night package featuring roundtrip coach-class train travel, one night of lodging at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams and breakfast and dinner per person. Rates are $159 for those 16 and older, $93 for ages 13-15 and $43 for children 2-12.
The Railway Getaway Plus features roundtrip coach-class train travel, two nights of lodging at Grand Canyon Railway Hotel and two breakfasts and two dinners per person. Rates are $249 for those 16 and older, $117 for ages 13-15 and $54.50 for children 2-12.
The Canyon Limited features roundtrip coach-class train travel, one dinner and one breakfast per person at Max and Thelma's Restaurant adjacent to the Williams Depot, one night of lodging at Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, one night of lodging in Grand Canyon National Park and a motorcoach tour of the South Rim with lunch. Rates are $291.50 for those 16 and older, $98 for ages 13-15 and $62.50 for children 2-12.
The Canyon Limited Plus features roundtrip coach-class train travel, one night of lodging at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel followed by one night of lodging in Grand Canyon National Park and a second night of lodging at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel, two breakfasts and two dinners per person at the Max & Thelma’s Restaurant and motorcoach rim tour with lunch. Rates are $401.50 for those 16 and older, $122 for ages 13-15 and $74 for children 2-12.
The RV Getaway features roundtrip coach-class train travel and an RV site for two nights at the Grand Canyon Railway RV Park in Williams. Rates are $79 for those 16 and older, $59 for ages 13-15 and $29 for children 2-12.
The RV Getaway Plus features roundtrip coach-class train travel and an RV site for three nights at the Grand Canyon Railway RV Park. Rates are $89 for those 16 and older, $59 for ages 13-15 and $29 for children 2-12.
RV packages are only available by calling 1-800-THE-TRAIN (1-800-843-8724).
The Grand Canyon Railway Hotel was designed to resemble the historic Fray Marcos Hotel and Williams Depot structures that stand nearby. The hotel is comprised of 288 standard rooms, 11 luxury suites as well as two spacious meeting rooms available for wedding receptions, seminars and other functions; a large courtyard with barbecue and wet bar; a game room for children; a large enclosed crescent-shaped pool and hot tub and an exercise room.
Grand Canyon Railway is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service. For more information, http://www.thetrain.com or call 1-800-THE-TRAIN (1-800-843-8724).
The Grand Canyon Railway is operated by Xanterra Parks & Resorts.
June 12, 2008
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