This long weekend rail adventure takes you to one of the United States' greatest natural wonders, The Grand Canyon.

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from your city to and from Chicago.

• Round-trip transportation via Amtrak rail and deluxe motor coach.
• Two nights hotel accommodations
• Two nights on Amtrak trains with comfortable, reclining coach seats with leg rests.
• Ten meals.
• Fully escorted by an experienced Tour Director.
• A full-day of sightseeing guided by local experts.
• All baggage handling, taxes, tips, etc.

Day 1: En Route
The Grand Canyon tour members will meet the Tour Director in Chicago’s Union Station. Sleeping accommodation persons will have access to the comfortable, first-class Metropolitan Lounge. The Sears Tower, the world’s tallest building, is close by. Other Chicago attractions are a brief cab ride away.

At 2:45 p.m. you’ll board the Southwest Chief prior to its 3:15 p.m. departure. Relax in your comfortable reclining coach seat with leg rest. A limited number of private Roomette bedroom sleeping accommodations are available for an additional $410 per person (double occupancy). Upgraded Bedrooms are available at an additional $940 per person*. Bottled water and coffee are available for Roomette bedroom and upgraded Bedroom occupants in their car. Enjoy a full-course dinner in the dining car. Dining car meals are included for all tour members.

You will want to spend time in the Sightseer Lounge where the glass windows rise from floor level to the ceiling. It is a great place to view the passing scenery. (D)

Day 2: En Route/Flagstaff
During the night you traveled across the state of Kansas. You will be near the Colorado border when you awaken. Today experience the excitement of the Santa Fe Trail as you cross New Mexico and Arizona. You will have time for a trainside walk when you arrive in Albuquerque at mid afternoon. The arrival into Flagstaff, Arizona, is scheduled for 8:46 p.m. Upon arrival you’ll transfer the short distance to the Hampton Inn or Hilton Garden Inn. (B, L, D)

Day 3: The Grand Canyon
After a Continental breakfast, you’ll travel by deluxe motor coach to the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is one of the world’s outstanding specialties. In form, size, flowing color and geological significance, it is unsurpassed.

You will visit the Canyon from several observation areas. The first stop will be Watchtower where you will experience views of the River, the Canyon, the Painted Desert and Kaibab National Forest. Travelers will then return to the hotel by late afternoon. (CB)

Day 4: En Route
Transfer the short distance to the Flagstaff Amtrak station and board Amtrak’s famous Southwest Chief prior to its 5:01 a.m. departure for Chicago. You’ll again enjoy reclining coach seats with leg rests or private-room sleeping accommodations, all train meals and other amenities experienced on the westbound Southwest Chief. Breakfast will be served in the dining car following departure.

You’ll want to take advantage of the fascinating scenery of Arizona and New Mexico the train will pass through during the day. (B, L & D)

Day 5: En Route
The Southwest Chief will roll across northeast Missouri, a corner of Iowa, and all of Illinois before our 3:20 p.m. arrival in Chicago. Experience a crossing of the Mississippi River at approximately 11:15 a.m. Upon arrival in Chicago some tour members will change to trains bound for Midwest, Eastern, and Southern home cities. Sleeping car occupants can enjoy the comfort and isolation of the first-class Metropolitan Lounge until your connecting train departs. Others will stay in Chicago and fly home the following day. (B & L)

   

   

 Departure Dates:

• April 24 - 28
• June 26 - 30
• October 9 - 13

 Per Person Rates:

• $995 Price per person
• Single add $1070

 Per Person Sleeping Accommodation Upgrade Rates:

• Roomette Bedroom $410
• Upgraded Bedroom $940