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For Reservations call 828-488-6345
TAKE A TRAIN RIDE ALONG SIDE THE BEAUTIFUL NANTAHALA RIVER ON OUR NANTAHALA GORGE EXCURSION! DEPARTING FROM BRYSON CITY, THIS 4½ HOUR ROUNDTRIP EXCURSION CARRIES YOU 44 MILES TO THE NANTAHALA GORGE AND BACK AGAIN ARRIVING AT OUR BRYSON CITY DEPOT.
Classes of Service
Adult First Class
Diesel $103 ($108 October) Not Permitted
Steam $113 ($118 October) Not Permitted
Locomotive Adult (21+ Only) Under 21
Silver Meteor (Interior)
First Class with dining features assigned seating at a dining table in a climate controlled car with large picture windows, and are served a meal by the car’s attendant. Each couple receives a souvenir tote bag, and everyone receives a souvenir travel mug with free refills of soda, coffee, and iced tea all day.
Limited bar service available.
Premium Open Air Gondola
Diesel $88 ($93 October) Not Permitted
Steam $98 ($103 October) Not Permitted
Locomotive Adult (21+ Only) Under 21
Nantahala Interior
Premium Open Air Gondola with dining features assigned seating in a car with unobstructed views, half-height walls, and a roof above to protect passengers from the elements. Adults (21+) are served a meal by the car’s attendant. Each couple receives a souvenir tote bag (1 per couple). Everyone receives a souvenir travel mug with free refills of soda, coffee, and iced tea all day. When we reach the end of the line, we will invite all guests in this class to switch sides with their neighbors so that everyone will have the opportunity to take pictures from a new perspective on the opposite side of the train.
Add an official Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Fleece Blanket to your reservation for just $32!
At 54″ x 84″ it’s the perfect size for two to keep warm during our cool mornings.
Limited bar service available.
Crown Class
Diesel $76 ($81 October) $45 ($45 October) $12
Steam $86 ($91 October) $46 ($46 October) $13
Locomotive Adult (13+) Child (2-12) Infant (0-23 Months)
Crown Class features assigned seating in a climate controlled car with large picture windows. Everyone over the age of 2 years old receives a souvenir tumbler with free refills of soda, coffee, and iced tea all day! When we reach the end of the line, we will invite all guests in this class to switch sides with their neighbors so that everyone will have the opportunity to take pictures from a new perspective on the opposite side of the train.
Preorder your boxed lunch to enjoy onboard dining! Beer and wine available.
Coach Class
Diesel $56 ($61 October) $33 ($33 October) Complimentary
Steam $66 ($71 October) $40 ($40 October) Complimentary
Locomotive Adult (13+) Child (2-12) Infant (0-23 Months)
Cherokee Interior
Coach Class features open seating in an enclosed car, windows that can be opened for fresh air and taking photos, and are heated and have ceiling fans. When we reach the end of the line, we will invite all guests in this class to switch sides with their neighbors so that everyone will have the opportunity to take pictures from a new perspective on the opposite side of the train.
Preorder your boxed lunch to enjoy onboard dining!
Open Air Gondola
Diesel $61 ($66 October) $33 ($33 October) Complimentary
Steam $71($76 October) $40 ($40 October) Complimentary
Locomotive Adult (13+) Child (2-12) Infant (0-23 Months)
Open Air Gondola Interior
Open Air Gondolas feature open seating in a car with unobstructed views, half-height walls, and a roof above to protect passengers from the elements. When we reach the end of the line, we will invite all guests in this class to switch sides with their neighbors so that everyone will have the opportunity to take pictures from a new perspective on the opposite side of the train.
Add an official Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Fleece Blanket to your reservation for just $32!
At 54″ x 84″ it’s the perfect size for two to keep warm during our cool mornings.
Preorder your boxed lunch to enjoy onboard dining!
For Reservations call 828-488-6345