A visual feast with San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, the Cascade Mountains, Seattle, Vancouver, Alaska's Inside Passage with Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glaciers, Juneau, Skagway and the White Pass & Yukon Railway, the Yukon, Fairbanks, Denali and Anchorage, all in one exquisite holiday.

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• Three nights in San Francisco at the superbly located Hilton at Fisherman's Wharf with sightseeing tour, welcome dinner and much more.



• Full-day trip by train to Yosemite National Park with a guided tour of Yosemite Valley.



• Sleeping car accommodations aboard our own vintage Streamliner train, the Great Western Limited with all meals, wines & spirits while aboard. We have our own chef and stewards and this is a civilized way to travel with fine dining, fresh flowers and elegant surroundings.



• Three-night Inside Passage cruise from Vancouver to Skagway aboard Holland America's ms Volendam taking in Juneau, Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glacier.



• Two great train trips in Alaska, the storied White Pass & Yukon Route and the luxurious McKinley Explorer, a private train operated by Holland America Line from Denali to Anchorage.



• Complete touring in the Yukon & Alaska interior with professional guides including overnight stays in Whitehorse, Beaver Creek and Anchorage. Two nights are enjoyed in Fairbanks along with a sternwheeler cruise aboard the riverboat Discovery.



• Overnight stay in Denali National Park with Natural History Tour.

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco
Guests arrive in San Francisco by air or train and transfer to the Hilton at Fisherman's Wharf to begin their three-night stay in 'Everybody's Favorite City'. This evening is at leisure. (R)

Day 2: San Francisco
A magical day that begins with a complete city tour followed by a Bay Cruise that circles Alcatraz and sails under the Golden Gate Bridge. Tonight is our special Welcome dinner at Fisherman's Wharf, a great treat. Overnight at the Hilton at Fisherman's Wharf. (B)

Day 3: San Francisco - Yosemite
Discover the natural wonders of Yosemite National Park. We travel to this stunning distination by train through the Great Central Valley, returning to San Francisco late this evening. You will want to have your camera ready! (B, D)

Day 4: San Francisco - Special Train Overnight to Portland
Happily, there is all day to enjoy San Francisco since we do not depart until 9:00 pm for Portland. This is great day to explore Chinatown, colorful North Beach, shop in Union Square or enjoy a cable car ride! A special bon voyage dinner is included this evening before we board the Great Western Limited, bound for Seattle, an overnight journey of great beauty over the Union Pacific Railroad. (D)

Day 5: Seattle
Morning finds us in the rugged Cascade Mountains, passing through Portland this afternoon for an evening arrival in Seattle. Upon arrival we transfer to the superbly located Warwick Hotel for a two-night stay. (B, D)

Day 6: Seattle
Today is an entire day at leisure in the 'Emerald City' with a final overnight at the Warwick Hotel.

Days 7: Vancouver, BC & ms Volendam, bound for Alaska, The Great Land.
We travel by train in Business Class today along Puget Sound to lovely Vancouver where we board the ms Volendam bound for Alaska!

Day 8: Scenic Cruising Inside Passage
The fabled Inside Passage is one of the most scenic sea-lanes in the world, and one of the few where deep-draft vessels can sail close to steep mountain walls. The scenery is unbelievable, with forests in a hundred shades of green, tumbling turquoise glaciers, and evocative towns loaded with history, culture and adventure. With most of Southeast Alaska accessible only by boat or plane, the Inside Passage is a lifeline to the outside world. All day long it hums with activity.

Day 9: Afternoon and Evening in Juneau
Today we visit Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glacier before our arrival in Juneau late this afternoon. Located at the foot of grand mountain peaks on the Gastineau Channel, the town of Juneau has the massive Mendenhall Glacier and the immense Juneau Icefields at its back door. Juneau is the place to let your imagination run wild. Explore the lush Tongass National Forest. Visit the rustic shops in town. Or get out and kayak, dogsled, raft, hike, whale watch, flightsee or fish. There s no end to the adventure because of the long daylight hours. Climb aboard the Mt. Roberts Tramway for a great spot to hike and shoot a souvenir photo. (B, L, D)

Day 10: Skagway To Whitehorse with White Pass & Yukon Railroad
Meet a Klondike National Park ranger and your Tour Director in Skagway. Tour the town on your own. Then board nostalgic gold rush railcars for dramatic scenery through the White Pass, an integral part of the historic Klondike Trail. Continue via Explorer CoachT into Canada's wild Yukon Territory. Check into your downtown Whitehorse hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 11: Whitehorse
Today is yours to enjoy this historic Alaskan town or arrange one of the many outdoor adventures in nearby Kluane National Park. (B, D)

Day 12: Explorer Coach to Beaver Creek
Today enjoy a natural history presentation near Kluane National Park, with lunch included. Marvel at ancient, glacier-carved valleys, braided rivers and monumental mountain ranges as you travel the historic Alaska- Canada Highway on your way to Canada's westernmost settlement. At Beaver Creek you'll catch the Yukon spirit at our famed Yukon Rendezvous Dinner Show (included) - a festive way to learn about local history and culture. (B, D)

Day 13: Explorer Coach to Fairbanks
Get as far from civilization as most ever get - a delight for true nature lovers. The sights never fail to amaze from the magnificent Tetlin Wildlife Refuge and dramatic Wrangell Mountains to the famed TransAlaska Pipeline. Lunch is included in Tok. Along the way stop at Rika's Roadhouse, a noted gathering place for Alaskan travelers since 1904 located in Alaska State Park, for tempting homemade pie. Arrive in Alaska's "Golden Heart" city and enjoy frontier flavor this evening. (B, D)

Day 14: Fairbanks
We have a full day planned. Start by boarding the sternwheeler Discovery for native culture and local color. At Gold Dredge No. 8, a National Historic Site, browse the mining exhibits and pan for gold during an informative tour, with lunch included. Then visit the Museum of the North for a presentation and the exhibits. (B, D)

Day 15: McKinley Explorer Rail to Denali National Park
Soak up panoramic scenery through huge domed windows and enjoy leisurely dining. Later, embark on a 5-hour official Denali Natural History Tour. Travel through moose habitat to Primrose Ridge. Tonight, opt for dinner in the lodge or at the dinner theatre. (B, D)

Day 16: Denali National Park
Today we travel deeper into the tundra of the Denali wilderness. (B, D)

Day 17: McKinley Explorer Rail to Anchorage
After a morning at leisure reboard the train and sightsee to Alaska's largest city. Transfer to your downtown hotel and say goodbye to your tour director. (B, D)

Day 18: Tour Ends This Morning in Anchorage
Guests meet with their connecting travel home with a suitecase full of snapshots and memories. (B)

   

   

   

Inside Stateroom 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed and shower.

Outside Stateroom 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed and shower.

Verandah Stateroom 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed and whirlpool bath & shower.

Verandah Suite 2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed and whirlpool bath & shower and sitting area

Great destinations deserve a great train and we have re-created a classic 1950's era streamliner train, similar to such legends as the North Coast Limited, the City of San Francisco and the Denver Zephyr to convey our guests from Chicago to and from the National Parks in great style and comfort. With a choice of comfortable Pullman sleeping car accommodations (all with in-room facilities), an inviting lounge area with large windows for taking in all of the wonders of the west, our Great Western Limited provides a level of accommodation, dining & service not found on any Amtrak train. With our own attentive staff, superb dining (all meals, wines & spirits are included while aboard!), plenty of room and a delightful ambiance with such amenities as fresh flowers, afternoon tea, nightly turn-down service and much more, there is simply no finer way to see the West. Best of all, our journey to Utah takes us over the storied Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad 'Main Line through the Rockies' with a daylight passage through stunning Glenwood Canyon and the Front Range of the Rockies and there can be no nicer entrée to the magnificent vistas that await you on this entire holiday.

Standard Double Bedroom Upper and lower berths. Private enclosed toilet and washbasin.

Superior Double Bedroom One large room with upper and lower berths and private enclosed toilet and washbasin. Perfect for couples traveling together.

Suite Accommodations on Train Two Double Bedrooms combined to guarantee two lower beds or a large queen bed. Includes two picture windows, and two separate washbasins and toilets! Suite availability is very limited. Approximate suite size is 14' x 7'.

Two Roomettes Two individual single rooms offering individual lower beds, individual washbasin and toilets in each room. Perfect for friends traveling together.

Departures	Inside Stateroom	Outside Stateroom	Verandah Stateroom	Verandah Suite
June 7	$3,995	$4,195	$4,495	$4,995
July 19	$4,195	$4,295	$4,595	$5,195
August 16	$4,295	$4,395	$4,695	$5,295
Per Person Train Sleeping Accommodation Upgrades: *Prices shown include a Standard Double Bedroom on our special train. Guests who wish to upgrade from the included Standard Double Bedroom accommodations to Superior Bedrooms can do so for $250 per person. Guests wishing for added savings may subtract $200 per person for travel in classic Pullman Sections. Single fares begin at $4,995. Port taxes and fees are $195 per person and not included in the price.