This was our first trip to the Grand Canyon. We decided to do the GC Railroad as a different way to tour and it just sounded fun. it did not disappoint!! We traveled in one of the glass dome cars, i thought it was worth the extra money. It is a slow and easy ride to the Canyon. To be honest, the train ride was the most relaxed I was all vacation. Once there, we did the freedom bus tour which takes you to a couple of great sites to get photos. We loved this option since we didn't have a car and they knew right where to take us. The guide was so knowledgeable and we learned so much. We had time to eat lunch at the El Tavar Hotel with a view of the Canyon as well as shop a bit in the gift stores. I found this to be the perfect way to experience the Canyon, learn more and then decide what you want to do on a next visit and we will go back. Then the train ride back was so nice. We saw some wildlife, got to see the snow capped mountains in the backdrop and just enjoy the sunshine coming in. The dome car has drinks and light snacks for you and a waitress who will bring other drinks. And she was lovely and so nice. I can't say enough good things about the GC Railway! I think it is a must do and was SO worth the money!! We LOVED it!