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Riders sip on hot cocoa and nibble Christmas cookies while chatting with Santa and enjoying a live reading of the North Pole Flyer book
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Kimberly
8 ratings4 reviews
It was a really cute experience and a first train ride for my whole family. The only thing missing was the storytelling in our car, but they are all volunteers so it’s understandable.
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Leo
24 ratings6 reviews4 photos
The balloon artists and the sing-along events stirred the emotions of the Christmas season aboard the Holiday Flyer this past weekend.
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Parag
1 ratings1 reviews
It was boring. Nothing to do and no entertainment. For hot chocolate, you have to travel to different cart and its always a long queue there. No entertainment. Its more like an round trip train while watching outside with long haul at various spots.
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Guest
1 ratings1 reviews
It was horrible. Our car was the only car that was freezing cold. The train stalled for some reason before we were even halfway and the engine had to circle back around to take us backwards to the station so we didn’t even get to complete our trip and were 45 mins late so our kids were starving. Awful experience that was supposed to be so fun.
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erica
5 ratings2 reviews
Train broke down for an hour, no entertainment, BS cookies passed out after 2 hours and were sugar free, no caroling, Santa didn’t give two of my kids gifts, Couldn’t hear the story teller. Our cabin generator kept going out. Stay home. Nothing magical is happening on this train.
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Tina
11 ratings7 reviews
Our family loved the train ride and was so much fun for our family! Definitely will be doing this again!!
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elaine
6 ratings4 reviews
The train cars themselves were AMAZING as were the conductors and staff. However, as far as Santa, Mrs. Claus and the person reading the story, a little more excitement or verbal expression for the kids. Even though the wifi mike wasn't working, the person should've projected their voice. We will be going again but not for the Polar Express for that reason.
About This Deal
After purchasing this deal, you will need to visit the website listed on your voucher to complete redemption.
- What’s included:
- Tour on coach-style cars: New Braunfels, Buckeye Lake, Buckeye Trail, or Silver Pine
- Visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, all-you-can-drink hot cocoa, locally baked holiday cookies
- Departure location: Bertram Depot
- Notable sights: this two-hour round trip with no layover whisks passengers from Cedar Park to Bertram and back, passing by the South San Gabriel River along the way.
Fine Print
Promotional value expires Dec 8, 2019.
Online reservation required. Ticket value includes all fees. Must book by November 1, 2019. Online reservation required 72 hours in advance. One-week advance reservations recommended. Valid only for 2019 North Pole Flyer excursions. Online reservations only. Phone and walk-up reservations are prohibited. Valid for adult or adult with a lap child ticket option, in one of our coach cars. Coach cars are the New Braunfels, Buckeye Trail, Buckeye Lake and Silver Pine. All cars may not be available. Tickets cannot be upgraded to lounge fares or used on other routes. Refundable only within 24 hours of purchase. Must reserve together to sit together. Merchant is issuer of tickets - discount reflects current ticket prices, which may change. No exchanges once reservation is processed. Customers are advised to contact the Train Reservation Line at (512) 402-3830 for questions or hours. Limit 4 per person. Subject to availability. Valid only for option purchased.
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About Austin Steam Train Association
Austin Steam Train Association recreates steam-era railroading for guests who want a taste of the picturesque past. Rides aboard its diesel locomotive often include stops in Bertram to admire a restored 1912 train depot. Guests can ride in authentic cars from a variety of different historic trains. What's more, the diesel also hosts a variety of special events, including murder-mystery parties, holiday-themed rides, and wine-tasting rides.
When workers aren't running the trains, they're working on rebuilding them. The association originally began with the goal of refurbishing a Southern Pacific 786 locomotive that had sat in Austin park. It aims to get the locomotive back to working condition so it can sound its whistle across the countryside once again.