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RAIL VACATIONS USA & Canada • 2019 – 2020 WHY TRAVEL WITH AMTRAK VACATIONS® ? Amtrak Vacations® is the leading supplier of rail packages throughout the U.S. and Canada. As Amtrak’s® national tour operator, we take the complexity out of planning and booking your dream vacation by offering packages inclusive of rail, hotels, meals, sightseeing and more. With customizable itineraries to amazing cities, scenic landscapes and spectacular National Parks— and the option to depart from more than 500 Amtrak rail stations across the country—the possibilities are limitless. 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. INDEPENDENT RAIL BUCKET LIST EXPERIENCE JOURNEYS The journey will be the highlight of your Soak in the magical scenery of North vacation as you discover landscapes and America from the comfort of traveling on scenery only accessible by train. Amtrak. You set your own schedule, but we take care of the planning — from hotel ROOM TO ROAM reservations to sightseeing attractions to Get up, stretch your legs and enjoy all the dining and more! train has to offer, including dramatic views of the passing scenery from the Lounge Car. RAIL AND SAIL VACATIONS CITY TO CITY SERVICE Explore Alaska with one of our Rail and Sail vacations. Travel from any of the Maximize your time exploring the over 500 Amtrak stations to Seattle or destinations you visit as Amtrak brings Vancouver to begin your Alaska Cruise. you right to the heart of the city. If you are planning on cruising from any FLEXIBILITY other U.S. port, give us a call to book your pre-cruise transportation and hotel stays With daily departures from any of the 500+ for a customized Rail and Sail vacation. Amtrak stations, we’ll help you organize the perfect train vacation. CUSTOMIZE YOUR VACATION Your next dream adventure is closer than you think. Let us customize a vacation that takes you far, far away from routine. Interested in adding additional hotel nights, sightseeing tours, a stop in another city or car rental on any of our vacations? Just let us know. All of our vacations can be customized to fit your unique, personal travel style— and the possibilities are endless. HOTEL NIGHTS Fancy spending more time exploring a captivating destination, or simply want to experience a little extra rest and relaxation while you’re away? Extend your vacation with added hotel nights in any or all of the cities featured in your itinerary. CITIES With so much to see and do, there’s always a wonderful reason to add another destination to your vacation. Continue along the tracks at the end of your trip or catch an internal flight after the last city on your itinerary before you make your way home. Let your imagination and the excitement of discovery inspire you! CAR RENTAL Combine the unique thrill of the rails with the joys of the open road in North America. We can arrange car rental to suit your every need whilst on vacation. Choose from convertibles, people carriers and everything in between as you experience the best of both worlds, exploring every corner of this beautiful continent! CONTENTS Everything You Need to Route 66 by Rail ..............................................30 Know About Our Rail Vacations ....................1 Pacific Northwest ............................................32 Amtrak Onboard Experience ..........................2 California Coast ...............................................34 Grand National Parks with Discover America’s West – Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Vancouver to San Diego .................................36 Canyon Roundtrip from Los Angeles ............6 Nashville, Memphis and New Orleans ..........38 America’s National Parks Jazz, Blues and Rock N’ Roll ...........................40 with San Francisco ..........................................8 Heart of Texas .................................................42 Yellowstone to Yosemite by Rail ...................10 Heart of Texas and New Orleans ...................44 Grand Canyon Discovery with Los Angeles .............................................12 Southern Hospitality.......................................46 National Parks of the Southwest – American Heritage ..........................................48 Grand Canyon and Beyond ............................14 Washington, D.C., New York and Great American West Niagara Falls ....................................................50 with Glacier National Park .............................16 USA and Canada Rail Experience ...................52 Northern Rail Experience Ultimate Canada and Roundtrip from San Francisco ........................18 the Rockies Eastbound ...................................54 Grand Rail Experience Canadian Rockies Discovery Eastbound Roundtrip from Los Angeles ..........................20 with Seattle .....................................................56 The All American .............................................22 Alaska with Glacier Bay Onboard Great American – Majestic Landscapes .........24 Norwegian Bliss® from Los Angeles ..............58 Great American – Southern Trail ....................26 Terms and Conditions .....................................60 Coast to Coast Across the USA ......................28 6 Visit amtrakvacations.com.au, call 1300 650 257 or see your local Travel Agent EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OUR RAIL VACATIONS How do I make a reservation? We offer three ways to book a vacation package with Amtrak Vacations®: • Call Amtrak Vacations® on 1300 650 257 to speak with a Rail Expert. • amtrakvacations.com.au. • Visit or call your local travel agent. Can I tailor make my trip? Yes, you can add hotel nights to give you extra time to explore your destination, or add in additional stopovers to help you discover new ones. You can also add additional sightseeing activities, making the most of your vacation. Just talk to your Travel Agent or call Amtrak Vacations® and we’ll start creating the perfect package for you. When I upgrade to a sleeper on the train, are my meals included? Yes! On most long-distance trains all meals are included in the dining car during meal times when upgrading to a sleeper accommodation. Can I take a vacation you offer in reverse? Yes! On most of our vacation packages we also offer a reverse option. If you would like to visit cities in a different order or start/finish in a different location, please call Amtrak Vacations® on 1300 650 257. Where are your hotels located? All of our hotels are centrally located within each city we visit. Most are within a short distance of the train station and local sights. Hotel upgrades are available upon request. Can you accommodate special dietary needs? We can provide special menu selections on most trains with 72-hour advance notice. We require 24-hour advance notice for Acela Express First Class service. You do not need to provide advance notice for vegetarian meals. How long before the train departs should I be at the station? The recommended arrival time for each station varies, but plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. If you need help with baggage, tickets or any other services, or if you are departing from a large or busy station, we recommend you arrive at the station earlier. How much luggage can I bring? In general, each passenger is allowed two (2) pieces of luggage, each not to exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg), 28 x 22 x 14 inches (700 x 550 x 350 millimeters), free of charge. Additionally, each passenger can check up to four bags — two free of charge and two at an additional charge per bag, each not to exceed 50 lbs. (23 kg), 75 linear inches (length + width + height) if the origin and destination stations offer checked baggage service. *Subject to change. These are rail luggage allowance guidelines, please check your flight luggage allowance at the time of booking. Are transfers included to and from the hotel and train station on your packages? At Amtrak Vacations® we pride ourselves on the fact that our hotels are city center locations so they are close to the train station. On your Independent Rail Journeys and Rail and Sail Vacations where do we go for our included sightseeing? In your travel documents you will have vouchers for all of your services, including any sightseeing within the package. Your vouchers will list in detail where to redeem the voucher for services. When is the best time to travel? Whenever works for you! Whether you’re looking for the best weather, the best scenery or the best value, just talk to your Travel Agent or call Amtrak Vacations® on 1300 650 257 about what you’re looking to get from your vacation and they can arrange the perfect trip. 1 | NATIONAL PARKS AMTRAK ONBOARD EXPERIENCE It’s what’s on the inside that counts. When you’re traveling the country by train, it’s important to have excellent service and comfort, something you’ll find on both our Viewliner ® single-level and bi-level Superliner ® Service. Single-Level Trains Amtrak ® operates single-level service on most short-distance routes and some long-distance routes serving the Eastern U.S. Coach Make every seat the best seat in the house with our large, comfy, reclining seats equipped with footrests and leg rests, fold-down tray tables, individual reading lights and overhead luggage racks. Viewliner Sleeper Car Whether traveling alone or with family, our single-level Viewliner Service offers Roomettes, Bedrooms