THE GRAND CANYON of the Colorado River is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and one of our planet's most astounding accomplishments. The sheer majesty and beauty of the scenery found here is beyond belief. To hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon, Just to the bottom - NOT back to the top, requires at least one full day. It is possible to take a one-day mule trip to Plateau Point almost to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. A river trip along the full length of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon can be done in as little as a week in a motor powered raft or may take as long as 2 or 3 weeks in an oar powered raft or dory. Shorter half-Canyon trips are also possible but these require you to either hike in and join the trip or leave the trip and hike out at Phantom Ranch. River trips and mule trips fill up quickly and it is not uncommon for them to be booked up to six months or a full year in advance depending on the time of year. Do not wait until you get to the Canyon to book these trips. Relive the excitement of the Old West aboard a historic train to America's national treasure - Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon Railway departs daily from Williams, Arizona. The excitement begins at the Williams Depot where you can enjoy many attractions and activities such as a free museum and a live Wild West shoot-out and then...All Aboard! Passengers travel across 65 miles of beautiful northern Arizona countryside including pine forests, high desert plains and small canyons. Strolling musicians and western characters combine to recreate train travel as it was at the turn-of-the-century. Passengers arrive in the heart of Grand Canyon National Park's historic district at the Grand Canyon Depot. During the 3-1/2 hour layover at the Grand Canyon, passengers may spend their time on their own or opt for a fully-narrated motorcoach tour. Then return to Williams.