Santa Express a Napa Valley Wine Train ride for the Entire Family
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California Bay Area is renowned for temperate climate, exceptional
scenery, gourmet food, and first class travel destinations. Living in
San Jose offers the distinct advantage of experiencing this on a daily
basis. Many local areas offer exceptional day trips for locals as well as wonderful destinations for visitors.
One of the regions where you can get all of this in one delightful day is in the Napa Valley. Making the trip during the holidays is even more magical if you and your family take a ride on the Santa Express.
The magic of Christmas comes to Napa on the Santa Express Train
This special holiday train ride is an enchanting experience for the entire family. Holiday carolers
will entertain you as you ramble through the scenic valley with Santa
onboard to complete the Christmas magic. This is a fabulous holiday
journey for all.
During the Christmas season the special "Santa Train" runs "for an hour and a half from the City of Napa to the Town of Yountville
and back, and is filled to overflowing with happy children waiting to
see Santa and his friends" according to the Napa Valley Wine Train
website.
Time and Dates for the Santa Express Train
Dec. 14, 15, and 16: 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. Boarding 3:00 pm.
Dec. 19 to 24: 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Boarding 8:30 am.
These trains sell out early and it is advised to arrive at least an hour and a half prior to departure.
"The cost is $20 to $40 per adult and one adult must ride for every two children."
The price does not include food, however, there is food available to purchase. They have a Child-friendly menu onboard.
Choose to enjoy the delectable wines and beauty of Napa this holiday
season and you won’t be disappointed. The vistas, gourmet food,
world-class wines, exclusive shopping, and luxury accommodations of the
Napa Valley will
satisfy any discriminating taste for a slice of California living Napa
Valley style. And during the holidays, the delight of the Santa Express
Train is a once in a lifetime magical experience for the whole family.
For more information on the Santa Express call 1.800.427.4124 or visit the Napa Wine Train website
This article is also published on my Examiner.com site as "Family Travel Writer for San Jose"
Please visit me there to find out what great things you can do in the California Bay Area. If you are planning a visit and have a specific question, I would be happy to answer!
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Comments
BAGT - Sounds like a nice train ride. In Mexico they have something sort of similar - their's is a Tequila Express, complete with mariachis and more. I think that your deal would be more fun and less hangover. :-)))
OMG would I love to do this! What fun!
vrbmft says:
4 weeks ago
I just saw a reference to Guerneville at the bottom of your blog. It used to be my Mom's hangout during the summer when she was growing up--back in 1915 - 1930. I don't know if it is still there, but I think there was a camp there, called Camp Meeker. I also enjoyed a couple of trips to Occidental. I have also enjoyed a place called Camp Gualala which is East of Healdsburg in the area of the Sonoma Dam. The Redwoods there are over 2500 years old. And I love wine, perhaps a little too much, BUT! Thanks for the informative blog. The train sounds like fun and reminds me of the polar express which is a must see in 3D!!