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Glacier National Park
America's Great National Parks
13 days $5,395 pp $5,095 pp
  • Best way to see the National Parks with time in five of America’s most awe-inspiring parklands
  • Spot wildlife and scenic landscapes in Grand Teton National Park while cruising the Snake River
  • Relax with a classic overnight train ride on the comfortable Empire Builder
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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta by Rail
9 days $3,095 pp $2,795 pp
  • Experience Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta admiring hundred of balloons
  • Visit 2 iconic National Parks - Arches and Mesa Verde
  • Admire scenic Colorado on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
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Denali National Park bears
Alaska the Greatland
9 days $4,695 pp $4,395 pp
  • Board the storied Alaskan Railroad for a journey into the heart of Denali National Park
  • Spend a half-day looking for wildlife while cruising past glaciers and icebergs in Kenai Fjords National Park.
  • Travel among a group of like-minded travelers led by a professional tour manager
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Discover America's Natural Beauty

America's national parks were born of the idea to protect the country's natural wonders for all to enjoy. Embark on one of our curated itineraries through one or more of these national parks to experience these magnificient destinations.

When should you travel to the National Parks? With such a vast landscape, that depends on your destination. While in the northern US the peak season is typically June to September, in the southern US peak is the spring and fall.

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Charlene M Moody
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“We enjoyed the whole trip. The tour guide Shari Osterude and Larry the bus driver were just amazing. The food was fantastic, the rooms were great, and all the excursions were wonderful. I am looking in the near future for another trip with Vacation by Rails!
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Winter Escape to the Grand Canyon - Chicago Round-trip
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Ultimate Winter Wonderland: Iditarod & Northern Lights
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“Pleasantly surprised with all the included activities in this well-organized tour. We had an awesome and knowledgeable tour director Keri-Lynn who handled all the logistics. Finally saw the Northern Lights too! Sad that the restart of the Iditarod was delayed due to the lack of snow in Willow.. so we...
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America's National Parks

America's national parks were born of the idea to protect the country's natural wonders for all to enjoy. The country's first national park, Yellowstone, was established in 1872, and today, the United States is home to 63 national parks, each showcasing spectacular treasures. A visit to Yellowstone brings fumaroles, geysers, and sparkling lakes. At Yosemite in California, towering ancient trees paint a lush scene against stoic mountains. Arches National Park brings amazing sandstone arches and colorful rock formations, while Grand Canyon National Park offers breathtaking vistas of sweeping red canyon plunging deep into the earth. The tallest mountain in the United States, Mt. Denali, sits proudly amongst the vast landscape of Denali National Park. And this is just a sampling of the best national parks; each park brings its own splendor and vast expanses of land that are home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna.

For a unique vacation in the USA, visit one or more of these national parks by train. Some of the country's most popular parks, such as Glacier National Park and Grand Canyon National Park, are situated along iconic rail routes that offer daily service to these must-see destinations. Other parks, including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Grand Teton, and Arches, are easily accessible by bus, car or motorcoach.

Vacations By Rail offers nearly 50 vacation packages that highlight these fantastic destinations. Perfect for families, for seniors and for adventurers of all walks of life, national park vacations take many forms. Select from escorted tours that are guided by tour managers brimming with information about the railroads and parks that lie ahead, or embark on a rail-drive expedition that combines the romance of rail travel with a self-guided road trip. Select packages even include cruise segments that present protected lands and scenic waterways from a floating vantage point.

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