New England Rails and Sails

Great Trains & Grand Canyons

Discover the majestic beauty of the Southwest on our Great Trains & Grand Canyons tour. Departing April 25, 2027, this incredible 6-day, 5-night journey perfectly blends awe-inspiring natural scenery, rich history, and the romance of vintage rail travel.

Your 6-Day Arizona Itinerary

Your adventure begins in Phoenix, where you’ll board a deluxe motorcoach and travel north to beautiful Sedona. Set amongst the stunning red-hued rocks of Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona will be your home base for the next five nights at a picturesque property like the Hilton Sedona Resort or Courtyard by Marriott.

Throughout the week, you’ll enjoy a guided Sedona Trolley Tour highlighting the Chapel of the Holy Cross, Airport Mesa, and the Spanish-Mexican Village of Tlaquepaque. You'll also visit the 12th-century cliff dwellings at Montezuma Castle National Monument and the restored mining ghost town of Jerome.

The highlights of your trip, however, are two unforgettable train journeys. First, board the Grand Canyon Railway in Williams for a nostalgic two-hour ride that delivers you right to the awe-inspiring South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Later in the week, you’ll take a spectacular four-hour wilderness ride aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad, traveling between two national forests in a First-Class railcar. The trip concludes with a hearty Chuckwagon Supper and Western Stage Show at the Blazin' M Ranch before your flight home.

Tour Rates & Inclusions

Booking early saves you money! The special booking discount rate is $3,999 per person (double occupancy) when you pay your final balance by check. The regular rate is $4,099 per person (double occupancy), with a single supplement of $975.

Your package includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from Nashville (BNA) - other gateways available upon request
• 5 nights of hotel accommodations
• 8 meals (5 breakfasts, 3 dinners)
• Two incredible rail journeys
• Admissions and sightseeing per the itinerary
• Motorcoach transportation, hotel transfers, and baggage handling
• The services of a professional Tour Director

Reserve Your Adventure Today

A risk-free deposit of just $400 per person secures your reservation, and there are no change fees until the final payment is due.

Contact Donna Mason at Affordable Travel in Cookeville, TN to book your spot on this unforgettable Southwest journey.

• Phone: 931-432-2772
• Email: dmason@affordabletravel.biz

DAY 1: PHOENIX - SEDONA
Arrive at the Phoenix Airport and meet your Tour Director. Board a deluxe motorcoach and travel north to beautiful Sedona. This upscale resort, retirement and artist community is set amongst the red-hued rocks of Oak Creek Canyon. Your home for the next five nights is a picturesque property in the Sedona area. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with fellow travelers.
Overnight: Sedona

DAY 2: SEDONA
Start a great day with a Sedona Trolley Tour featuring the Chapel of the Holy Cross and Airport Mesa for spectacular views of the Sedona area. The trolley guide will give you insight into the various rock formations, indigenous vegetation and history of this remarkable area. Later visit Uptown Sedona and the Spanish-Mexican Village of Tlaquepaque to explore these wonderful areas full of art galleries shopping opportunities and restaurants. Maybe take an optional Guided Jeep Tour into the Sedona backcountry. This evening enjoy Sedona at your own pace.
Overnight: Sedona

DAY 3: GRAND CANYON
Begin an unforgettable day with a drive through amazing Oak Creek Canyon, a sixteen mile long canyon known for its spectacularly colored white, yellow and red cliffs dotted with pine, cypress and juniper. Then arrive in Williams to board the Grand Canyon Railway for a nostalgic two-hour train journey that delivers you to the awe-inspiring South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park for free time and lunch on your own. Six million years in the making the Grand Canyon's dynamic colors and textures inspire reflection at nature's power and beauty. Later board your motorcoach to see the Grand Canyon from other points of interest. Stop in Flagstaff for dinner before returning to Sedona.
Overnight: Sedona

DAY 4: MONTEZUMA CASTLE - JEROME - VERDE CANYON RAILROAD
This morning visit the Montezuma Castle National Monument which contains ruins of a cliff dwelling built in the 12th and 13th centuries by the Sinagua Indians. Later visit the old mining town of Jerome, once a virtual ghost town, now restored with shops, museums and art galleries. Next travel to Clarkdale to board the Verde Canyon Railroad also known as the Wilderness Train. The spectacular fourhour ride in a First Class Railcar takes you between two national forests, past crimson cliffs, over old-fashioned trestles and through a 680-foot tunnel. Early evening return to Sedona.
Overnight: Sedona

DAY 5: DAY AT LEISURE - BLAZIN' M RANCH
Today is at leisure in Sedona. Enjoy the wonderful amenities of your resort. Maybe spend the day shopping, sightseeing on your own or on a local golf course. An optional tour will be available. This evening experience a Farewell Dinner at the Blazin' M Ranch where you will enjoy a hearty Chuckwagon Supper and Western Stage Show.
Overnight: Sedona

DAY 6: SEDONA - PHOENIX - FLIGHT HOME
This morning travel to the Phoenix Airport for your flight home filled with unforgettable memories of your Great Trains & Grand Canyons Tour.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

5 Nights - Hilton Sedona Resort or Courtyard by Marriott, Sedona

On some dates alternate hotels may be used