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TIPS ON THE BEST DAY On Grand Canyon Railway Train EXCURSION to South Rim! COACH or LUXURY? #rvlife

Just Ramblin' Around
Just Ramblin' Around
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👁️ 1K views📅 2 weeks ago⏱️ 25:18
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Today is all about the journey. It's all about the ride. It's all about just relaxing.

I've already realized we really did the right thing doing the upgrade to the dome.

The service has been fantastic. And this ride has been incredible.

That Grand Canyon view. And it's raining. It's well, it's sprinkling and windy, but this is the best view we've seen.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Upgrade to the dome car for better views.
Arrive early to watch the gun show before boarding.
Check trail difficulty levels using an app before hiking.
Be prepared for rapid weather changes at the Grand Canyon.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Choosing the right seating optionThe dome car offers great views, but all cars are good; consider family size and budget.
Hiking difficulty at the Grand CanyonUse apps to check trail levels; don't attempt strenuous hikes without proper fitness or time.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the best way to experience the Grand Canyon Railway?
QShould you choose coach or luxury seating?
QWhat are the top things to do at Grand Canyon Village?
QHow to prepare for hiking at the South Rim?

Port Highlights

Grand Canyon Village4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hike to the best view of the South Rim
Williams4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

The Grand Canyon Railway is taking us to the Grand Canyon Village on the south rim! We travel first class in the famous Fred Harvey Dome Car where panoramic windows, breathtaking Arizona scenery, and a few Bloody Marys make the ride just as fun as the destination itself. Along the way there’s live entertainment, Wild West vibes, and nonstop views across northern Arizona. Once we arrive at historic Grand Canyon Village, the adventure really begins. We duck into the legendary El Tovar Hotel to escape a rainstorm with a cold beer before taking a short hike down the famous Bright Angel Trail for jaw-dropping canyon views. Then we step back in time inside the historic Bright Angel Lodge where we learn about Fred Harvey, the Harvey Girls, and how they helped shape travel across the American Southwest. Of course, no history lesson is complete without another stop at the cocktail lounge for a cold beer and a local bison burger while the rain rolls across the canyon. 🍺🌧️ Just when we think the adventure is winding down, the ride back to Williams takes an unexpected turn with a surprise train robbery by some Wild West bandits! 🤠💰 Back in Williams, we finish the night exploring the glowing neon streets of historic Route 66, where classic signs, diners, and old-school Americana light up downtown in a red neon glow straight out of another era. From RV camping and vintage rail travel to canyon hikes, Wild West history, and Route 66 nostalgia, this Grand Canyon adventure has a little bit of everything. 🚂 Grand Canyon Railway First Class Experience 🏕️ RV Camping in Williams, Arizona 🌄 South Rim & Grand Canyon Village 🥾 Bright Angel Trail Hike 🍺 El Tovar & Bright Angel Lodge Stops 🤠 Wild West Train Robbery 🌃 Route 66 Neon Nights in Williams If you love RV travel, train adventures, national parks, and classic Americana, climb aboard and come ramblin’ around with us! Chapters 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Boarding the Train 7:10 Train Tour 10:45 Arriving the Grand Canyon 19:50 Back on the Train 21:55 Williams at Night Here's some links that we would like to share with you! Amazon Store: https://a.co/d/09tbcpvS Viator Store: https://www.viator.com/partner-shop/jrawithronandjodi Level 8 Website Use Code: RAMBLIN10: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-101629802-15212828?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.level8cases.com%2F #travlevlog #rvlife #grandcanyon #rvliving #route66 Our Equipment: GoPro5 : https://amzn.to/3W706JP GoPro10 : https://amzn.to/3JoNRRt Nikon Z30 : https://amzn.to/4d2bOvo Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra DJI Mini 2 Our Software and Subscription Services: https://share.epidemicsound.com/cyumoq Adobe Premier Pro Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator 🎉🎈🥳Please subscribe to our channel to stay in touch so we can share what we are up to!🐕🌋🌅 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYptpWdN5KNCq5pwdvGNrhQ?sub_confirmation=1 Website: www.justramblinaround.com Facebook: Just Ramblin Around Instagram: @justrambinaround Email: jrawithronandjodi@gmail.com Hi Ramblers! We are Ron & Jodi. You may have seen us brewery hopping & Rv'ing in the Pacific Northwest, sunset chasing in Hawaii or cruising to Alaska and the Caribbean but we're always just ramblin' around. We believe in the beauty of spontaneous day trips and have a passion for planning the vacation of a lifetime. We hope our travel vlogs and reviews help you with planning your next adventure. Join us as we take you from extended RV Vacations outside the PNW to our own backyard exploring the Cascade Mountain Range, the high desert, Washington and Oregon's scenic coastline and our beautiful national parks. When we take a break from the RV lifestyle we travel to beautiful destinations and hop aboard luxurious cruise ships destined for Alaska and the Caribbean. We will take you on our vacations for an immersive travel experience. There are many videos to watch and help you decide how to spend your time in the PNW and beyond! This video is intended for entertainment purposes. All content herein should be considered anecdotal and not considered for informational purposes. All video participants will not be liable for any intentional or unintentional harm whether it is physical, emotional or economic resulting from any content from the "Just Ramblin Around" YouTube channel to include but not limited to, this video and its participants.