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Rail Vacations RAIL VACATIONS USA & Canada • 2020 – 2021 WHY TRAVEL WITH AMTRAK VACATIONS® ? BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCE CITY TO CITY SERVICE The journey will be the highlight of your Amtrak ® brings you right to the heart vacation as you discover landscapes and of your destination, so you can maximize scenery only accessible by train. your time and save money. ROOM TO ROAM CUSTOMIZABLE PACKAGES Get up, stretch your legs and enjoy all the With daily departures from any of the train has to offer, including dramatic views 500+ Amtrak stations, we’ll help you of the passing scenery from the Lounge Car. organize the perfect train vacation. SATISFY YOUR HUNGER HASSLE-FREE Enjoy onboard dining options or grab a Sit back, relax and let our Rail Vacation quick bite in the snack car while on your Specialists do the planning for you, scenic journey to your next destination. including scheduling your rail, hotels, activities and more. TABLE OF CONTENTS Which Rail Vacation Is Right for You? ..........2 Pacific Northwest ...........................................32 The Californian ...............................................33 National Parks San Francisco Getaways ................................34 Glacier National Park Getaway .....................4 San Diego Getaway .......................................35 Glacier National Park Express .......................5 Santa Barbara Getaway .................................35 Grand National Parks – Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon.........................6 Southern and Midwestern USA Grand Canyon Getaways ...............................8 Jazz, Blues and Rock ‘N’ Roll .........................36 Rails to the Grand Canyon ...........................9 Chicago Getaways .........................................37 Grand Canyon Discovery ...............................10 Blues and the Bayou ......................................38 New Grand National Parks of the Southwest – New Orleans Getaways .................................39 Bryce and Zion to the Grand Canyon ...........11 Heart of Texas ................................................40 New Grand National Parks Discovery on the California Zephyr® .............................12 San Antonio Getaway ...................................41 Rocky Mountain National Park Getaway .....13 Fort Worth Getaway ......................................41 Arches and Canyonlands Getaway ...............13 Eastern USA Heart of Yellowstone Getaway.....................14 Charleston and Savannah .............................42 Yellowstone Getaway ...................................14 Charleston and Savannah Getaways ............43 Grand Tetons and Southern Heritage .........................................44 Yellowstone Rail Journey ..............................15 Washington, D.C. Getaways..........................45 Yellowstone to Yosemite by Rail ..................16 New York and Washington, D.C. ..................46 Peaks to the Pacific ........................................17 Washington, D.C., New York Rocky Mountains to Yosemite ......................18 and Niagara Falls ............................................47 New Yosemite and Mount Rainer New York Getaways ......................................48 National Parks Explorer .................................19 New Essential American Heritage ................49 Cross Country Rail Journeys New England Fall Foliage .............................50 Northern Rail Experience...............................20 Boston Getaways ..........................................51 Grand Rail Experience ...................................22 Canada Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies by Rail ........................24 Ultimate Canada and Rockies Westbound .......................................52 USA and Canada Rail Experience ..................26 Canadian Rockies Discovery Rail and Sail Eastbound with Seattle .................................53 Alaska with Glacier Bay Aboard the Niagara Falls Ultimate Getaway ...................54 Norwegian Bliss® from Chicago ....................29 Vancouver Getaway .......................................54 Alaska Pacific Coast Rail & Sail with Norwegian Jewel® ................................29 FAQs ................................................................55 Western USA Amtrak Onboard Experience .........................56 Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria....................30 Everyday and Membership Discounts ..........59 Seattle Getaways ...........................................31 Terms and Conditions ....................................60 SYSTEM MAP DID YOU KNOW? You can begin your rail vacation from any of the 500+ Amtrak Stations. WHICH RAIL VACATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU? INDEPENDENT RAIL JOURNEYS Relax on a multi-destination vacation that lets you experience North America’s gorgeous scenery from the comfort of the train. We organize your train travel, hotel accommodations, activities, dining options and more, while you get to set your own schedule and take it all in at your own pace. RAIL GETAWAYS These single-city getaways combine your travel needs into a simple vacation package. Inclusive of hotel accommodations, sightseeing and entertainment, these flexible getaways let you explore at your leisure without the hassle of planning all the details. ROUNDTRIP RAIL VACATIONS You start and finish your rail journey in the same place with a return trip by rail, adding convenience and doubling the sights you’ll see along the way! Travel roundtrip from any Amtrak station, with many packages built to include roundtrip rail pricing. RAIL EXPERIENCES Rail Experiences are all about the journey — and the destination. Be amazed by the spirit of America when you travel along iconic Amtrak train routes to some of the country’s most popular destinations. Learn more about traveling by train and get the full experience of riding the rails with these packages, many of which include overnights onboard. NATIONAL PARKS America’s national parks are truly amazing sights to behold, and taking the train is the perfect way to get up close and personal with these national treasures. Some of the most scenic train routes travel to and through the national parks, providing unprecedented access to views not reachable by car. We can also schedule hotel accommodations inside the park and special tours and activities to help make your national park train vacation an experience you’ll never forget. RAIL AND SAIL VACATIONS Combine the best of land and sea travel with our Rail and Sail Vacations! We can customize your Rail and Sail itinerary with pre- and post-cruise transportation and accommodations for the ultimate in flexibility and convenience. Enjoy the comfort of riding the rails with the luxury of an Alaskan Cruise for the adventure of a lifetime! CUSTOMIZABLE RAIL VACATIONS With so many choices to choose from, you can customize our trips to create your very own dream vacation. Mix and match destinations, hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours and much more to fit your own personal travel style. With the option to begin and end your trip at any of the 500+ Amtrak stations throughout the U.S., the possibilities for unforgettable experiences are endless. 52 | NATIONAL PARKS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK GETAWAY GLACIER NATIONAL PARK GETAWAY 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS FROM $989 PACKAGE INCLUDES: • 3 nights hotel accommodations • Big Sky Circle Tour of Glacier National Park* • Two Medicine Valley Boat Cruise of Glacier National Park** • 1 meal included (1 dinner) *Big Sky does not run until late-June **Two Medicine Valley Boat Cruise stops running early September Package prices are per person, double occupancy, tax included. Prices do not include rail from your hometown. All reservations are based upon availability at the time of booking. Amtrak travel is for Coach accommodations, unless otherwise noted. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom accommodations onboard Amtrak are available. Alternative hotels may be available. 4 | NATIONAL PARKS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK EXPRESS 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS FROM $2,649 Chicago Glacier National Park Seattle PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Sightseeing architecture cruise of Chicago • One-way Amtrak ® in Coach accommodations • Two Medicine Valley Boat Cruise of Glacier from Chicago to Glacier National Park and National Park* Glacier National Park to Seattle onboard • Big Sky Circle Tour of Glacier National Park* the Empire Builder ® • Admission to the Space Needle and Chihuly • 7 nights hotel accommodations; 2 nights Garden & Glass Exhibit onboard Amtrak • Sightseeing city tour of Seattle • 1 meal included (1 dinner) *Seasonal activity: Glacier Park Two Medicine Valley Boat cruise runs early June to early September and Big Sky Circle Tour runs mid-June to mid-September. DAYS CHICAGO 1 – 2 Welcome to Chicago! Spend some free time exploring all this amazing city has to offer. Take a walk down the Magnificent Mile for world-class shopping, dining and attractions. On day 2, enjoy a sightseeing architectural cruise of the Chicago River. Enjoy your included dinner this evening at a popular Chicago restaurant. (Overnight in Chicago at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza) D DAYS GLACIER NATIONAL PARK # of nights in a HOTEL 4 – 6 Welcome to Glacier National Park, home to two different # of nights on the TRAIN mountain ranges, lakes and wildlife. Enjoy the mountain air during your short walk to the iconic Glacier Park Lodge, where you can settle in for a good night’s rest. On the next day, you’ll explore the serene sights of Glacier National Park on a scenic boat cruise of Two Medicine Lake. On day 6, you will DEPARTURES DOUBLE continue
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