New Year's at the Grand Canyon

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Duration:: 8 Days
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New Year's at the Grand Canyon

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A Wintertime Holiday with the Grand Canyon Railway and the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas.

Join us on a special New Years holiday that features one of the most stunning places in all North America to welcome the New Year, the magnificent Grand Canyon, in all of its pristine winter glory, without crowds and with brilliant sunlit days.

We will travel out to Arizona aboard the famous Southwest Chief train, from either Southern California or Chicago (whichever is closer), an overnight journey. We then feature a ride on the historic Grand Canyon Railway right to the edge of the South Rim, overlooking the World's deepest chasm. We will ride in comfort and style over this historic short-line railway, first built by the Santa Fe railroad in 1901 and now restored after an almost 25-year gap ,the ultimate way to arrive at this, a most magnificent example of the World’s seven wonders. We will enjoy a two night hotel stay right at the South Rim at the Bright Angel Lodge as well as, naturally, optional New Year's Eve festivities. We have even included a tour of the South Rim by coach, allowing you to see even more. After two nights at the Grand Canyon, we travel to Las Vegas for a three-night stay at the ultra-luxe Bellagio Resort. With over eighteen restaurants, including famed Le Cirque, the Bellagio is one of the World's greatest resorts and offers the Bellagio Spa for additional pleasure. Even if one does not gamble, between elegant shops, the spa, dining, lounges, and more active choices such as golf, tennis, or swimming, the Bellagio is a superb choice to include in this holiday.

Each year, we make it a habit of offering a new and unusual destination to ring in the New Year and there is no question as to the appeal of this itinerary and that it will sell out swiftly.

Highlights

Travel aboard the Southwest Chief train in coach accommodations from Southern California (or from Chicago and the Midwest), a one-night journey on this train that features full observation lounge and dining car service. Guests may opt to upgrade to sleeping car accommodations for this journey
Special Welcome breakfast in historic Winslow, AZ at the beautifully restored La Posada Hotel, built by Fred Harvey for the Santa Fe Railroad along with a scenic drive through the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest en route to Williams, AZ.
Overnight stay in Williams, AZ the evening of December 30th at the Grand Canyon Hotel with dinner and breakfast the following morning.
The Grand Canyon Railway right from the hotel in Williams to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, a stunningly beautiful trip at this time of the year.
Two nights at the Bright Angel Lodge, located on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with optional New Year’s Eve event and breakfast daily. There is simply no more beautiful place to ring in the New Year.
Scenic coach drive from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas on January 2nd via Laughlin.
Three-nights in luxury accommodations at the Five-Star Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in deluxe rooms. A city within a city Bellagio has over a dozen restaurants including branches of New York's famed Le Cirque and Michael Mina as well as the acclaimed Bellagio Spa.
Special Farewell Dinner in Las Vegas at the justly acclaimed Lawry’s The Prime Rib, simply the best prime rib dinner in America.
Complimentary air travel back to Southern or Northern California or, for those guests who prefer not to fly, motorcoach travel to Los Angeles. Reduced rate return air travel is available to most major US Cities.

Day 1: December 29, 2012

Guests depart Los Angeles Union Station tonight aboard the Southwest Chief bound for Arizona. Guests may also board in Orange County this evening. Dinner is served upon departure from Los Angeles and later tonight we ascend Cajon Pass. Passengers also depart Chicago this afternoon aboard the Southwest Chief. St. Louis and Kansas City departures are this evening as well.

Day 2: December 30, 2012

Passengers from the West arrive in historic Winslow this morning at the wonderfully restored La Posada Hotel followed by a magical day that includes sightseeing through the hauntingly beautiful Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest, you will want to have your camera handy. Later today, an afternoon arrival at the Grand Canyon Hotel in Williams, AZ where a welcome dinner and overnight stay awaits in the Grand Canyon Hotel. (B,D)

Day 3: December 31, 2012

All Aboard! A wonderfully scenic ride awaits this morning as we depart right from the hotel aboard the Grand Canyon Railway bound for the South Rim. This historic and fabled line was abandoned for decades and is now happily restored. Our vintage train travels through forests of pine with a midday arrival just steps away from the South Rim. No matter how many times one has seen the Grand Canyon it never fails to inspire awe and we include a short sightseeing tour today, leaving the balance of the afternoon and evening at leisure in this magnificent setting. We enjoy two nights at the Bright Lodge at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. (B)

Day 4: January 1, 2013

All morning to sleep in and to take in the stunning vistas from our hotel on this, the first day of the New Year. The Grand Canyon is blessedly uncrowded at this time of the year. All day at leisure to relax, catch up with a new book or socialize. (B)

Day 5: January 2, 2013

We depart after breakfast on the very scenic drive to a spectacular site of a different type, Las Vegas, with lovely scenery en route. We arrive at the Five- Diamond rated Bellagio Hotel this afternoon to begin our three-night stay. We have left this evening at leisure for guests to enjoy as they like and Bellagio features over 18 restaurants and lounges to indulge in that are sure to delight. (B)

Day 6: January 3, 2013

All morning to sleep in with a casual lunch we host this afternoon at stylish P.F. Chang’s China Bistro. We have left the afternoon at leisure for relaxing around the swimming pools, golf, tennis or taking in the Bellagio Spa. (L)

Day 7: January 4, 2013

A final full day to enjoy all that Las Vegas has to offer: time by the pool, golf, riding, great shopping or even gambling. The Bellagio is such a great resort that there is little need to ever leave it but just in case, everything including the Venetian Resort is right nearby. Tonight is our special Farewell Dinner at Lawry’s, the Prime Rib. (D)

Day 8: January 5, 2013

Guests depart by air for Southern or Northern California points and for those guests who prefer not to fly or are making connections with Amtrak trains in Southern California, we offer complimentary motorcoach transportation to Southern California. Regardless of direction, our passengers leave with newfound friends and memories and visual images to last a lifetime.

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New Year's at the Grand Canyon

New Year's at the Grand Canyon

Highlights

Day 1: December 29, 2012

Day 2: December 30, 2012

Day 3: December 31, 2012

Day 4: January 1, 2013

Day 5: January 2, 2013

Day 6: January 3, 2013

Day 7: January 4, 2013

Day 8: January 5, 2013

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