Discover America's most popular destinations on an escorted train tour. Setting off with a group for guided travel through the country allows for a unique sense of camaraderie as you voyage between destinations. Guided tours and thoughtful excursions, alongside your fellow travelers and Tour Manager, introduce the essence of each locale along the way. Enjoy stays in comfortable hotels, dine together over regional cuisine and marvel at the changing sights of the country as you journey by train and deluxe motorcoach.
Escorted tours in the USA follow well-planned itineraries throughout the country. Visit New England to experience Boston, Martha's Vineyard, Hyannis and Newport, RI, the yachting capital of the world. From Chicago to Washington DC, New York and beyond, escorted tours also travel to the major cities of America, where excellent shopping and eclectic sites sit side-by-side. Your escorted tour package may take you through the Great Smoky Mountains or into the rugged mining towns of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Wind through California, experiencing the wine of Sonoma, the immeasurable glory of the Redwoods and the diverse atmosphere of San Francisco. Embark on a cross country adventure that puts forth the best of the U.S. from New York City to Los Angeles over the course of nearly three weeks or set out on a grand tour of the country's most prestigious national parks, including the Grand Canyon. Travel beyond the boundaries of the continental United States with guided train tours of Alaska, a place where culture and tradition are as abundant as magnificent natural scenes.
Whether you focus your trip on a specific region for just a few days or expand your horizons with an extended journey throughout the country, escorted tours of the USA are undoubtedly one of the best ways to travel.
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Behold the brilliance of nature's seasonal finale in New England this fall. For 6 days, find yourself surrounded by sights of gold, rust and crimson as you travel through leaf-peeping hotspots in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. Begin with time in Boston, where a guided tour acquaints you with the most historically significant sites of...
(416 reviews)Journey through the untamed beauty of Colorado on this 8-day Rocky Mountain expedition. We discover expanses of landscape hidden from modern traffic aboard six scenic railways: Georgetown Loop Railroad Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Royal Gorge Route Railroad...
(266 reviews)Nine unforgettable days take you deep into Alaska's wild beauty on this expertly guided adventure. Your journey begins in Fairbanks, where a riverboat cruise introduces you to the region's scenic waterways, and a visit to Trail Breaker Kennel lets you experience the thrill of dog sledding. From Fairbanks, board the legendary Alaska Railroad's...
On this new itinerary for 2026, experience scenic railways on an unforgettable tour of New England in the Fall. Travel through spectacular mountain scenery lit up with vivid colors on this autumn tour along America's scenic East Coast. Stay in Boston with time to explore its history and culture, then journey by boat to fascinating Salem. ...
(186 reviews)Discover the natural wonders and rugged wilderness of the Southwest on this scenic rail tour through Canyon Country. This tour has it all: amazing national parks, classic train journeys, and spectacular sightseeing and excursions. Your adventure begins in Chicago with a classic rail journey aboard the legendary California Zephyr to Grand Junction...
(118 reviews)The vibrant hues of autumn color the backdrop for this tour to some of New England's most historic and picturesque sites. This round-trip from Boston delves into popular East Coast locations like coastal Kennebunkport and Portland in Maine, Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire, and Newport in Rhode Island. Delight in excursions aboard two of...
(126 reviews)Set your sights on amazing scenes of America's West with visits to six national parks on this unforgettable rail tour. The journey begins on Amtrak's Empire Builder, aboard which beautiful vistas of the Northern Prairies create the serene backdrop for the start of our trip. Our first visit is to Whitefish, where Glacier National Park's glaciers,...
(181 reviews)The vibrant hues of autumn guide the way on this seasonal journey through New England and Eastern Canada. Spend ten days marveling at the subtle distinctions between regions, discovering in each how the changing leaves are as unique as the destinations themselves. Soak up the history of Boston, the starting point of your fall foliage adventure,...
The sites of yesteryear, iconic towns and delightful fall scenery set the backdrop for this New England adventure. Following an itinerary through Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut and Rhode Island, this journey presents some of the nation's best autumnal foliage in unforgettable settings. Explore by rail on the Conway Scenic...
(59 reviews)Ten days of mountains, glaciers, pristine lakes, national parks and unforgettable experiences beckon on this rail vacation. After an overnight journey aboard Amtrak's Empire Builder to Montana, spend a day amidst the awe-inspiring scenes of Glacier National Park before crossing the border into Canada. Admire the insurmountable beauty of Kootenay...
(56 reviews)California is a land of possibilities, and this unforgettable tour displays some of its greatest offerings. Over eight days, soak up the modern and historic sides of San Francisco and travel into nature, where towering redwood trees surround us on the Redwood Forest Steam Train. We also admire the mountain and waterfall panoramas of Yosemite...
(13 reviews)Fiery autumn foliage and captivating destinations make it easy to fall in love with the Eastern states and provinces of the United States and Canada on this memorable tour. Split your time between the two nations, admiring the ever-changing landscape as you travel by train along Canada's bustling Windsor Corridor and cruise the St. Lawrence and...
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