NEW YEARS at the GRAND CANYON
With the Grand Canyon Railway and the Bellagio Resort & Spa 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 in 'Club Class' over this historic, now restored after an almost 25-year gap, railway first build by the Santa Fe railroad in 1901, 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. 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 from preliminary indications, there is no question as to the appeal of this itinerary and that it will sell out. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!
Other features:
- Special Welcome luncheon in historic Winslow, AZ at the beautifully restored La Posada Hotel.
- Overnight stay in Williams, AZ the evening of December 30th at the Grand Canyon Hotel with dinner and breakfast the following morning.
- Two nights at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon with New Years Eve Festivities and breakfast daily. There is simply no more beautiful place to ring in the New Year.
- 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.
- Itinerary
Itinerary
- DAY 1- Guests depart Los Angeles Union Station tonight aboard the Southwest Chief bound for Santa Fe. 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- 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 Fray Marcos Hotel in Williams, AZ where a welcome dinner and overnight stay awaits in this original Fred Harvey Hotel.
- DAY 3- All Aboard! A wonderfully scenic ride awaits this morning as we depart right from the hotel aboard the Grand Canyon Railway bound for the Grand Canyon. 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. Overnight at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Tonight is New Years Eve, spent in a glorious place to ring in the New Year. (B)
- DAY 4- 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 and with plenty of time to further enjoy this stunning setting. All day at leisure to relax, catch up with a new book or socialize. (B, D)
- DAY 5- 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- 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- 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- 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. Welcome Home!
