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Best Tours to See the US National Parks

America's Great National Parks

13 days from $5,195 pp $4,675 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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Colorado Rail Experience

8 days from $3,495 pp $3,145 pp

Experience six heritage railroads, including the beloved Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Immerse yourself in the secluded scenes of the Rocky Mountains
Summit Pikes Peak and enjoy a visit to the awe-inspiring Garden of the Gods

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Lakes & Lodges of Glacier National Park

7 days from $3,695 pp $3,325 pp

Experience jaw-dropping views from Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard vintage Red Jammer buses.
Step aboard Amtrak's iconic Empire Builder in Chicago for an overnight journey across the Midwest
Immerse in the dramatic scenery of the Many Glacier region while cruising Swiftcurrent Lake

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Discover America's Natural Beauty

A visit to Yellowstone brings fumaroles, geysers and sparkling lakes, whereas in Yosemite, towering ancient trees paint a lush scene against stoic mountains. Arches National Park brings soaring sandstone arches and colorful rock formations, while Grand Canyon National Park offers breathtaking vistas of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. See the tallest mountain in the United States, Denali, in Alaska's Denali National Park, or the sprawling scenes from Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park. Whether traveling by train on one of our escorted tours, embarking on a rail-drive expedition, or joining a cruise vacation, each itinerary reveals America's many natural wonders.

Glacier National Park Denali National Park Arches National Park Grand Canyon National Park Yellowstone National Park Yosemite National Park Bryce Canyon National Park Zion National Park

Glacier National Park

The "Crown of the Continent" - located in Montana's Big Sky Country - was the 10th declared national park to conserve the beauty of the ice glaciers.

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Denali National Park

This Alaskan National Park boasts plenty of outdoor activites throughout the year from dog sledding to hiking to river rafting.

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Arches National Park

Sandstone arches and burnished red rocks across 119 square miles make Arches the Southwest's most beautiful and popular national park.

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Grand Canyon National Park

The largest canyon in the world with UNESCO World Heritage Site distinction, located in Arizona and stretching over 277 miles.

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Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone became the first national park in 1872 after rumors spread of a place where boiling water erupts from the ground.

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Yosemite National Park

Known for its iconic waterfalls, Yosemite National Park is located in California and offers a variety of activities from fishing to horseback riding.

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Bryce Canyon National Park

Located in Utah, Bryce Canyon National Park covers almost 36,000 acres of land and is known for its rock formations called "hoodoos."

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Zion National Park

This magical location in Utah inhabits diverse plant and wildlife, and offers breathtaking views of canyons, woodlands, and natural arches.

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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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