Get into the holiday spirit on a merry adventure with Old Saint Nick through Napa Valley. Each magical journey begins at the station, where cheerful carolers, a photo opportunity with Santa, and much more await. To celebrate the season of giving, we donate a portion of proceeds from select experiences to Napa Firewise and collect gifts on behalf of Expressions for Hope Napa keeping the magic alive for over 30 years.

Inclusions and Features
- Station holiday activation including caroler's, complimentary hot cider, photo opportunity with Santa, mischievous elves, and a Santa postcard writing station
- Printed and digital boarding photo in front of train at boarding and in Santa's Station Caboose
- Cookies and Cocoa
- Merriment and memories that last a lifetime

Santa’s Cookie Car
Set course for a cozy evening in Santa’s Cookie Car and enjoy quality time with your loved ones as you sip cocoa and delight in a delicious holiday cookie with Santa. Whether you’re continuing a special tradition or experiencing the magic for the first time, this voyage is a cheerful treat for all.

This Jolly Journey Includes:
- A cup of warm cider or cocoa to sip
- A delectable fresh baked holiday cookie
- A visit from Santa

Gourmet Holiday Express
Toast to togetherness and make wonderful memories with the ones you love on the Gourmet Holiday Express. Discover our festive holiday menu full of scrumptious bites and sweet sips with Santa as you savor a slower pace in our antique Pullman dining car.

This Jolly Journey includes:
- Three-course kid-friendly dinner
- Fresh baked holiday cookie and cocoa
- Digital and printed photo with Santa
- Table-side visit from Santa

Jingle on the Rails

Jingle and mingle with Kris Kringle in our festive Pullman lounge car. Make your season bright and enjoy a Santa-approved holiday dinner from our expert culinary team complete with our signature fresh baked cookie and coco on our Jingle on the Rails experience.

This Jolly Journey includes:
- Three-course Napa Valley inspired holiday dinner
- Fresh baked holiday cookie and cocoa
- Digital and printed photo with Santa
- Tableside visit from Santa

Very Merry Vista Dome
Elevate your jolly journey in our elegant Very Merry Vista Dome car. Indulge in a decadent evening filled with exquisite cuisine from our luxurious observation-style dining car.

This Jolly Journey Includes:
- Three-course kid-friendly dinner
- Fresh baked holiday cookie and cocoa
- Digital and printed photo with Santa
- Table-side visit from Santa

Itinerary:
4:00 PM - Your Journey Begins
The festivities begin at McKinstry Street Station. At check-in, you’re greeted by a group of merry carolers and a welcome cup of hot cider. While you wait, you fill out your holiday wishlist, dropping it off at the mailing station before grabbing a photo with Mrs. Claus and Santa. Parents looking for an adult sip before their journey can purchase wine and refreshments at the café.

5:25 - 5:30 PM - Boarding Call
The train whistle calls and boarding begins. On your way aboard, you take advantage of another photo opportunity with Santa on the platform before making your merry way.

6:10 PM - Time To Depart
The train gently pulls you forward, departing the station. It’s the beginning of a magical rail line adventure to usher in the season with your nearest and dearest.

8:00 PM - Farewell For Now
After a jolly journey along the festive Wine Train route, you return to the station. Before you depart, you pick up your photos, each commemorating a special moment you won’t soon forget. All photography, digital and printed, is included in every ticket. We say farewell, wishing you a merry holiday, before we see you again.

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