All aboard for a merry adventure through Napa Valley! This holiday season join us for some festive fun with Santa on the Wine Train as we bring back our local favorite experience with three all-new Jolly Journeys to embark on. Begin your festive voyage at the station before boarding and discover even more holiday magic from cheerful carolers and a welcome cup hot cider or cocoa to a fun photo opportunity with Santa and a merry mailing station for postcards to the North Pole. Don’t forget to pick up festive pajamas in our Wine Shop or give back to a wonderful cause with a toy donation to Expressions of Hope.

Santa Train Jolly Journeys
Santa's Cookie Jar
Jingle and mingle in Santa’s Cookie Car and enjoy the stunning views of the valley 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.
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- Three-course kid-friendly dinner
- Fresh baked holiday cookie and cocoa
- Digital and printed photo with Santa
- Table-side visit from Santa
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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 and soak in 360 views of a Wine Country wonderland from our luxurious observation-style dining car.
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- Three-course kid-friendly dinner
- Fresh baked holiday cookie and cocoa
- Digital and printed photo with Santa
- Table-side visit from Santa
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Our Partner
The Napa Valley Wine Train is a proud supporter of Expressions of Hope Napa and their dedication to our local children in the foster care system. This holiday season a portion of the proceeds from every Jolly Journey will be donated to Expressions of Hope as well as an opportunity for our guests to drop a toy donation off at the station.
Jolly Journeys embarking on:
Thursday, December 1st
Friday, December 2nd
Saturday, December 3rd
Thursday, December 8th
Friday, December 9th
Saturday, December 10th
Thursday, December 15th
Friday, December 16th
Saturday, December 17th
Thursday, December 22nd
Friday, December 23rd