New
Years at the Grand Canyon
with the Grand Canyon Railway
and the
Venetian 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
closest), 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 seven wonders. We will enjoy two night's
hotel stay right at the South Rim at the Maswik Lodge as well
as, naturally, special 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 lavish Venetian Resort
& Spa, with the highest-rated luxury hotel rooms in the USA,
suites, measuring over 700 square feet. With over eighteen restaurants,
including famed Bouchon, the Venetian is one of the World's greatest
resorts and offers a branch of the Canyon Ranch 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 Venetian 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! Click
Here For Itinerary
Highlights:
- A one-night journey aboard the Southwest Chief train in coach
accommodations from Southern California (or from Chicago and
the Midwest).
- Special Welcome luncheon 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
en route to Williams, AZ.
- Overnight stay in Williams, AZ the evening of December 30th
at the wonderfully restored Fray Marcos Hotel with welcome dinner
and breakfast the following morning.
- Club Class accommodations aboard the Grand Canyon Railway
right from the hotel in Williams to the South Rim of the Grand
Canyon.
- Two nights at the Maswik Lodge, located on the South Rim
of the Grand Canyon with New Years Eve Festivities and breakfast
daily.
- Scenic coach drive from the Grand Canyon to Las Vegas on
January 2nd via the North Rim of the Grand Canyon.
- Three-nights in luxury accommodations at the Five-Star Venetian
Resort Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in a Venetian Suite
- Complimentary air travel back to Southern or Northern California
or, for those guests who prefer not to fly, motorcoach travel
to Los Angeles.
8 Days/7 Nights: From $1,795*
*Rates are land only and are per person,
based on double occupancy. Please inquire about
airfare at the time of booking.
Itinerary
Depart Los Angeles, CA
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.
Arrive in Winslow
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
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New Year's Eve
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 Maswik Lodge at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
Tonight is our special New Years Eve party at the South Rim, a
glorious place to ring in the New Year.
Happy New Year!
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.
Scenic Drive to Las Vegas
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 Venetian
Resort this afternoon to begin our three-night stay. We have
left this evening at leisure for guests to enjoy as they like
and the Venetian features two fabled restaurants, Lutece and Bouchon
sure to delight.
Day at Leisure
All morning to sleep in with a casual lunch we host this
afternoon at the famous PF Changs Restaurant. We have left the
afternoon at leisure for relaxing around one of the many swimming
pools, golf, tennis or taking in the Canyon Ranch Spa.
Enjoy Las Vegas & Farewell
Dinner
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 Venetian is such a great resort that there is little need
to ever leave it but just in case, everything including Belagio,
is right nearby. Tonight is our special Farewell Dinner hosted
by Uncommon Journeys.
Depart for Home
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!
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The above rates are presented as a guideline only.
Please contact Quality Travel at 1-800-331-5601
for actual pricing and availability.
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