There’s a real life Polar Express, and it’s going through the Grand Canyon

There’s a real-life Polar Express train, which runs through the Southwestern United States. And this year, it’ll run on the Grand Canyon railway during the holiday season.

What’s going on?

• The Polar Express will run from Nov. 6 to Jan. 3.
• It’ll leave its depot in Williams, Arizona, to travel to the North Pole (which is outside of Williams apparently).
• The 90-minute train ride “delights both the young and the young at heart, where the pages from Chris Van Allsburg’s classic children’s book come to life,” according to a release from Grand Canyon Railway & Hotel, which runs the service.
• Guests receive hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies.
• Santa will make an appearance on the train, too.

More details:

There’s also a private experience where you can charter your own train for the experience.

• The conductor will read “The Polar Express” book to children on this ride.
• A private chef will bring cookies and cocoa to people.
• Each child will receive a “Polar Express” bell, too.

The Pandemic express

Social distancing will be required on the train during the experience. People will also need to wear masks when they’re on board.

Costs:

Sunday through Thursday:

• $47 (adults)
• $33 (children)

Friday and Saturday

• $59 (adults)
• $47 (children)

The Christmas Eve Limited:

• $85 (adults)
• $59 (children).