America’s National Parks

By Rail

Presented by Westlake Center

10 Days ~ June 21-30, 2019

Experience a classic train journey out West! See some of America’s most spectacular national parks and enjoy the many wonders of this dazzling area on this once-in-a-lifetime early summer tour. Enjoy Yellowstone, Glacier and the Grand Tetons National Parks and more. There is something magical about train travel. ALL ABOARD!

HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE Yellowstone National Park ~ Old Faithful ~ Mammoth Hot Springs Glacier National Park ~ Going-to-the-Sun Road ~ Continental Divide Grand Canyon of Yellowstone ~ Yellowstone Falls ~ Yellowstone Lake Grand Teton National Park ~ Snake River Float Trip ~ Jackson Lake ~ Utah Logan Pass ~ Lake McDonald ~ Montana’s “Big Sky” Country ~ Wyoming Salt Lake City ~ Great Salt Lake ~ Temple Square ~ Mormon Tabernacle

TOUR INCLUDES • Amtrak rail transportation • Deluxe motorcoach transportation • Seven nights lodging in hotels; two nights aboard Amtrak • 11 meals – 5 dinners & 6 breakfasts + All meals aboard Amtrak, with bedroom/roomette • All sightseeing, admissions, baggage handling and most gratuities • Professional Tour Manager

TOUR FARE $2799 per person based on double occupancy – Coach seating $3399 per person based on double occupancy – Roomette (including 8 more meals) $3999 per person based on double occupancy – Bedroom (including 8 more meals) *Single prices available upon request

Payment Policy: A $300 per person deposit is now due to guarantee your reservation with the balance due by March 22, 2019. Make checks payable to Wendt Touring and send to: Westlake Center, 29694 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake, OH 44145. Attention: Cindi Lindgren. For more information contact Wendt Touring (Fairview Park) at 440-716-8687. All are welcome.

Refund Policy: Full refund on all monies paid (including insurance payment) on cancellations made by March 22, 2019. An optional trip cancellation insurance is available for $153 per person/coach, $171 per person/roomette and $195 per person/bedroom and is due with deposit.

Travel Arrangements made by Wendt Touring

ITINERARY

Day 1: Cleveland ~ Chicago, IL: Amtrak’s California Zephyr: Travel aboard a deluxe highway coach en route to downtown Chicago before boarding Amtrak’s California Zephyr train for a memorable journey to Salt Lake City, Utah. This splendid rail excursion out west follows the trail of pioneers, gold prospectors and the Pony Express along the earliest transcontinental rail route. Journey across the mighty Mississippi River and through the vast open farmlands of Iowa and Nebraska. Overnight on Amtrak in selected train accommodations.

Day 2: Amtrak’s California Zephyr ~ Colorado ~ Rocky Mountains ~ Salt Lake City, Utah: Following a morning stop in Denver, enjoy a delightful train ride through the Rocky Mountains and some of this country’s most spectacular views. Later, we arrive in Salt Lake City area for the night. Located in a stunning setting at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, Salt Lake City is the cultural, financial and political capital of Utah.

Day 3: Salt Lake City ~ Jackson, Wyoming: A guided sightseeing tour of Salt Lake City will focus on Temple Square, a historic three-block area containing the most prominent buildings of the Mormon religion; Mormon Temple, The Tabernacle and Visitors Center. Later, we travel north along the Great Salt Lake en route to Jackson, Wyoming (located on the edge of beautiful Grand Teton National Park) for dinner and overnight. Enjoy a memorable evening of western food and entertainment.

Day 4: Grand Teton National Park ~ Snake River Float Trip ~ Yellowstone National Park: Today we embark on an exciting 10 mile float trip down the Snake River. Enjoy breathtaking scenery of magnificent Grand Teton National Park as our experienced guide navigates the comfortable and safe rubber raft down the calm, winding river. Later this afternoon we travel to Yellowstone National Park for a memorable two-night stay at Grant Village (an excellent location inside Yellowstone).

Day 5: Yellowstone National Park ~ Old Faithful ~ Grand Canyon of Yellowstone: Today we explore Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first national park. Established in 1872, Yellowstone features towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, abundant wildlife and the world’s largest thermal basins. Our guided tour of the grand loop will incorporate the major sights and attractions of the wonderful park. Enjoy stops at the Visitors Center, Old Faithful Geyser, Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone Falls and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Overnight again at Grant Village in Yellowstone.

Day 6: Yellowstone National Park ~ Montana “Big Sky” Country: Today we leave Yellowstone and journey north into Montana. The varied landscape of rolling hills, river valleys, mountain peaks, deserts and plains offer exceptional sightseeing. By late afternoon we arrive in beautiful Glacier National Park. Located on the Canadian border, Glacier National Park features 27 glaciers, 762 lakes and some of the finest mountain scenery in America. Enjoy a two-night stay in the park area. Enjoy a special dinner tonight.

Day 7: Glacier National Park ~ Going-to-the-Sun Road ~ Continental Divide: Glacier National Park offers snow-capped mountains, ice-sculpted valleys, bright white glaciers, sparkling lakes and waterfalls, abundant native animals and a brilliant and diverse floral life. This morning we embark on one of the outstanding scenic roadways of the world, Going-to-the-Sun Road. This terrific route crosses the Continental Divide through Logan Pass while affording magnificent views of the park’s loveliest scenery. Later, arrive back at our lodge for dinner and the overnight in the park area again.

Day 8: Amtrak’s Empire Builder: This morning we board Amtrak’s Empire builder for an exciting eastbound train excursion back to the Midwest. The Empire Builder follows one of the most breathtaking routes in the Amtrak system, stretching from the west coast thru the Great Plains of North Dakota and into the Great Lakes.

Day 9: Empire Builder ~ Chicago: Today the Empire Builder travels through picturesque Minnesota and Wisconsin en route to Chicago, Illinois. Afternoon arrival in the Chicago area for the last overnight.

Day 10: Chicago ~ Cleveland: This morning we board a private motorcoach and begin our final journey home with fond memories of our great Wild West adventure. Late afternoon return.