PJ Party on the Polar Express!

This November and December, why not take the kids on the ride of the lifetime on the Polar Express? As featured in the animated movie starring Tom Hanks as the voice of the conductor, the Polar Express gives kids and adults the opportunity to feel the magic of Christmas while enjoying hot chocolate, cookies, caroling, and a visit from Santa. The adventure begins and ends in Ely, Nevada – a historic mining town in White Pine County.

Kids are encouraged to get comfortable and wear their pajamas as they get cozy and listen to a reading of the story of the Polar Express. Everyone on the train is given a silver bell, a special gift from Santa and his elves before they depart the train. On the return trip to Ely, Nevada, the caroling begins so warm up your voices and get ready to belt out a Christmas tune.

This is not your typical train ride, so get in the Christmas spirit and bring along the little ones for a North Pole trip to remember! Visit www.elytours.net for more details and to book tickets.

Grand Canyon Railway Adventures

Visitors to Arizona and the surrounding area, climb aboard the Grand Canyon Train for a unique look at the famous Grand Canyon.   There are several ways that you can spend your time in the area, including a one or two night getaway or a similar sightseeing package for one, two, or three nights.

Should you decide on the one-night getaway package, you will enjoy dinner and breakfast as well as a one night stay at the Grand Canyon Railway Hotel in Williams.  You can either arrive in Williams the night before your trip or you can opt for the one-night getback package and use your hotel stay after you return from the Grand Canyon.  The choice is yours.  During your time in Williams, you can get out on your own and walk along historic Route 66 to check out some of the distinctive restaurants and other sites along the highway.  In the morning, you will dig into a delicious breakfast before getting on your way.  About a half hour before your departure time, you can catch an entertaining gunfight show that is not to be missed. 

Your train trip will take just over two hours, and you will take the same rail line that was developed over a century ago.  With all the fiddlers, guitarists, and gunfighters on board the train to keep you amused, the time will go by in a snap.  Once you reach your destination, you have a few options to choose from.  You can either take the three hour time slot and discover the wonders of the Canyon on your own, or you can choose from two narrated motorcoach rim tours, which can easily be added onto your ticket.  Lunch is included in these tours, and once you have seen the area you may decide to stay overnight.  The Grand Canyon Railway offers overnight accommodation in Grand Canyon National Park at the Maswik Lodge.  This is a great experience for those who have never been to the Canyon before, and you can wake up in the morning to watch the sun rise over the tremendous red rocks.  If you decide to forego the overnight stay at the Lodge, you will board the train back to Williams in the afternoon.

There are several other Grand Canyon packages available, including the Canyon two and three night packages.  The two night package includes accommodation for one night in Williams and one night at the Maswik Lodge while the three night package includes two nights in Williams and one night at the Lodge.  For more information on these incredible Grand Canyon excursions, visit www.canyontours.net.