Over 42,000 passengers rode The Polar Express with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in 2011 and we hope to see you this year! The 1 1/2 hour round-trip excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole. Set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack, guests on board will enjoy warm cocoa and a treat while listening and reading along with the magical story. Children’s faces show the magic of the season when the train arrives at the “North Pole” to find Santa Claus waiting. Santa will board THE POLAR EXPRESS, greeting each child and presenting them with a special gift as in the story, their own silver sleigh bell. Christmas carols will be sung as they return back to the Bryson City Depot. THE POLAR EXPRESS begins November 9th and operates through December 30th. View the 2012 departure schedule here!
Ticket prices begin at $39 for adults and $26 for children ages 2-12. Children under two years old ride complimentary. For more information and reservations please call 800-872-4681.
Premium rates apply to specific dates in November and December and all Saturday trains.
Coach Class Premium: Adults $45, Children (2-12) $31, Infant Complimentary
Crown Class Premium: Adults $55, Children (2-12) $41, Infant $15
First Class Premium: Adults $68, Children (2-12) $46, Infant $20
Crown Class ticket prices are $49 for Adults, $36 for children 2-12 and $10 for less than two years.
First Class seating upgrades are available. Each guest will receive a deluxe serving of warm cocoa in a souvenir Polar Expressâ„¢ mug and other treats in addition to the standard offerings. Upgrade to First Class at $59 for adults and $41 for children ages 2-12. Children under two years old are $15.
Ride the Polar Expressâ„¢ Christmas Eve Limited for an evening you will never forget! Each guest will receive a special Christmas souvenir.
Adult ticket prices start at $52 and children 2-12 are $37. First Class seating upgrades are also available. Adult ticket prices are $73, children 2-12 are $50 and $20 for less than two years.
*All ticket fares subject to 6% Historic Preservation Fee, premium rates apply to premium dates.
Smoky Mountain Trains Museum admission is included with all train excursion tickets. Without train excursion admission is $9 for Adults and $5 for Children.
(Image provided by Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.)