The United States' travel history is rooted in train transportation, especially in the western part of the country. A train vacation across the country, wherever you go, is a great way to see some countryside you wouldn't see otherwise. Several options for all-inclusive train vacation packages that begin and end in major cities are available to anyone who wants a unique vacation experience.
This train trip, courtesy of Amtrak's Southwest Chief train, departs from Chicago or Los Angeles, stopping in Williams Junction, Arizona, where guests catch the Grand Canyon Railway to the south rim of the Grand Canyon, according to Vacations By Rail. The package comes with round-trip train travel (from Chicago), lodging in Williams Junction and Grand Canyon National Park, food and much more, according to the website. This trip is packed full of beautiful scenery at one of the seven wonders of the world.
Grand Canyon Railway
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This escorted train tour of the western United States takes you out for 14 days and covers important sites like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, the Golden Gate Bridge in Sacramento and the Mormon Temple and Tabernacle in Salt Lake City. You'll travel on famous American trains like Amtrak's Southwest Chief, California Zephyr and other comfortable coaches. The tour includes reclining seats and leg rests, two nights on the train and first-class hotels the rest of the nights.
America's Beautiful West Tour
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Also in the west, this tour takes you through the mountains, national parks and wildlife refuges as you experience the beauty of America. This tour combines train travel, guided coach tours and comfortable amenities. You can also upgrade your package to sleep and eat your meals on the train. Included in this package are round trip travel from Chicago or Los Angeles, hotel rooms for eight nights, reclining seats, 18 meals, three nights in Yellowstone, two nights in East Glacier Park, professional tour guide, admission to all sites, and much more.
Yellowstone and Glacier Adventure Tour
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