Grand Canyon country was a far-off distant land in the late 1800s. Only the most adventurous of explorers could rough the elements to see it with its remote locaton in Northern Arizona, stll a territory at the tme. But Americans were on the move and going west. American ingenuity was hard at work in the form of the railroads, being built and tying the naton together. The main line west was built from Chicago to Los Angeles and it passed through Williams, Arizona. Grand Canyon Railway made its first journey to the Grand Canyon on September 17, 1901.

Theodore Roosevelt had it right when, upon arriving at the Grand Canyon by train he proclaimed that it was "The one great site every American should see" and we heartly concur. We have created a lovely vacaton, without any of the hassle of airport security checks or flight delays that others the Grand Canyon and magical Sedona, Arizona and Oak Creek Canyon as well as three nights in Las Vegas! It’s a leisurely paced holiday that offers fine hotels, exceptonal dining, sightseeing and a professional tour manager to handle all of the details.

We begin with free train travel from any California point to Bakersfield for the scenic drive over the Tehachapi Mountains to Las Vegas where our guests enjoy the rare indulgence of a three-night hotel stay right on the famed Strip at the Flamingo Hotel. Since every great vacaton should begin with a great meal we dine at Lawry’s, The Prime Rib for our welcome dinner serving up the very best prime rib in the country. In Las Vegas, we have left a lot of free time for you to golf, swim, play tennis or even gamble and most evenings have been left open for you to take in any of the spectacular shows Las Vegas is justly known for. One of the treats we have included in Las Vegas; a casual luncheon one day at PF Changs. Best of all, the choice Flamingo Hotel is in the heart of the acton, just a short walk from the Bellagio, the Venetan, Paris and Caesars Palace.

Afer three nights in Las Vegas, we drive to the stunning Grand Canyon and overnight at the South Rim where we have a grand sightseeing tour. Naturally, we have left plenty of free time for you to simply enjoy the sheer wonderment of the astonishing views. While most tours visit the Grand Canyon for a few hours before heading on, our guests enjoy a full 24-hours in this glorious setting before another highlight, a journey aboard the now restored Grand Canyon Railway, the same line that delivered Theodore Roosevelt to the Canyon. This historic route through the Pine forests of Northern Arizona is a beautful trip through the high desert with San Francisco Peaks towering in the background. We then enjoy two-nights at the Four-diamond rated Little America Hotel, an ideal base for our touring the Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. Our final journey is aboard the Southwest Chief train for a speedy overnight passage via the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad to Los Angeles.

With fine hotels, exceptonal dining, plenty of time in Las Vegas and the sheer majesty of the Grand Canyon, not to mention Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, this holiday lacks only one key component, you. We invite you to join us. All Aboard!