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Vineyards Landscape at Sunset in California
California’s Wine Country, Redwoods & Yosemite
8 days from $3,699 pp $3,299 pp
  • Enjoy regional wines and delicious food on the elegant Napa Valley Wine Train
  • Tour Yosemite National Park and learn about its history and wildlife
  • Admire the towering redwoods from the narrow-gauge Redwood Forest Steam Train
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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta by Rail
9 days from $3,999 pp $3,599 pp
  • Experience the International Balloon Fiesta as New Mexico’s skies are filled with color
  • Visit the iconic Arches and Mesa Verde national parks during an escorted vacation
  • Journey through scenic Colorado on the heritage Durango & Silverton Railroad
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Snowbird Tram
From Deserts to Peaks: A Canyon Spirit Adventure
7 days from $6,299 pp
  • Relax on the luxurious Canyon Spirit train with domed viewing cars and first-class service
  • Visit Moab and explore the otherworldly landscapes of Arches National Park
  • With a naturalist leading the way, set out into Rocky Mountain National Park
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Western United States

Home to some of the country's most inspiring destinations, the western U.S. is a treasure trove awaiting discovery. Tours of America's West can take you across the frontier to Colorado to explore the rugged Rocky Mountains and the historic towns that dot their peaks. Ride heritage rail lines through the stunning landscape or continue to destinations such as Salt Lake City, the cowboy town of Jackson, and San Francisco with smooth connections to places like Muir Woods with its Giant Sequoia groves and Yosemite National Park, home to Yosemite Falls - the highest waterfall in North America - as well as Half Dome and El Capitan.

Other West Coast tours focus on America's beautiful national parks, where the grandeur of nature surrounds at every turn. Montana's Glacier National Park is home to glacier-carved mountains and one of the country's most famous roadways, Going-to-the-Sun Road. At Yellowstone National Park, an incredible variety of flora and fauna sit aside waterfalls and deep canyons. Yellowstone's true claim to fame, though, is its geothermal activity that presents in its hot springs and geysers. Your tour itinerary may take you to Mt. Rushmore, which showcases the visages of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln, or to South Dakota's Badlands, where colorful rock formations highlight the dry terrain.

Some train tours to the Pacific Northwest feature Seattle, the crown jewel of the region. While this city is a destination in its own right, it is also ideally located as a launching point for Alaska cruise vacations and Western Canada rail tours. Whether you travel from the East Coast to the West Coast or focus your family vacation on the Wild West solely, there is no shortage of trip ideas to explore.

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Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure
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The classic ambiance of an overnight rail journey meets the splendors of one of America's top natural attractions on this rail vacation to Arizona. Join Amtrak's Southwest Chief on its cross-country route from Chicago to Flagstaff, and then board the 120-year-old Grand Canyon Railway on its route to the Grand Canyon. Uncover iconic views and top...

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Colorado Rail Experience
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Experience untamed Colorado on this escorted Rocky Mountain vacation, featuring nostalgic journeys on six of the state's most scenic heritage rail routes. Uncover stunning landscapes from the heights of Pikes Peak and the depths of Royal Gorge. Explore Colorado's fascinating history aboard the Georgetown Loop, the Leadville, Colorado &...

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America's Great National Parks
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Discover five of America's beloved national parks on this rail tour to America's West. Start your tour with a classic overnight rail adventure aboard the Empire Builder, following the pioneer route into Big Sky Country. Here, we visit the first national park of the itinerary, Glacier National Park, surrounded by glorious natural spectacles. Moving...

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America's Treasures & Natural Wonders
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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,...

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Great Parks of the Southwest featuring the Grand Canyon
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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...

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Glacier National Park Escape - Chicago Roundtrip
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Your two-night stay is in the heart of the unspoiled natural attractions and stunning beauty Glacier National Park. Wondrous displays of nature, historic lodges, and sightseeing through the forests and valleys of this complex ecosystem are highlights of your stay before returning by train to Chicago.

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Empire Builder Experience - Chicago to Seattle
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If it is the experience of a lifetime you seek, look no further than a scenic tour through the country aboard the legendary tracks of the Empire Builder. Totaling over 2,200 miles in length, this journey shows us glimpses of seven of the northern-most states and the beautiful Pacific Coast. The expedition begins in the heart of the Midwest -...

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Lakes & Lodges of Glacier National Park
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 Set out on an adventure into the vast and rugged landscapes of the northwestern United States on this week-long vacation. Crossing the country on Amtrak's Empire Builder, arrive in East Glacier for days spent amidst Montana's wild scenery, fresh mountain air and stunning destinations. Uncover the "Crown of the Continent" from multiple...

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Alaska Northern Lights & Aurora Train
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Winter is a special time of year in Alaska. The landscape transforms into a wonderland clad in fluffy white snow, and the short days set the perfect stage for the aurora borealis to take over the night sky. Adventures take on a new form and open visitors' eyes to the wonders and traditions of America's Last Frontier. This week-long Alaskan journey...

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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta by Rail
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Discover the beauty of the Southwest in autumn on this 9-day escorted adventure featuring national parks, historic rail journeys, and the world-famous International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque. Travel on the iconic California Zephyr to Grand Junction. View the breathtaking landscapes of Arches and Mesa Verde national parks, before riding the...

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Pacific Northwest Coastal Adventure
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The essence of the Pacific Northwest was built upon the shoulders of artists and adventurers and continues to embody these spirits today. Experience the unique presence of this region first-hand as you travel between Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco over eight action-packed days. Each city leaves an impression unlike the one before, and...

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 A route of natural beauty and the raw spirit of adventure lies ahead with Canyon Spirit. America's answer to luxury rail travel brought to you by the same name that founded Canada's Rocky Mountaineer, this train weaves along its flagship route from Moab, Utah, to Denver, Colorado, traveling by daylight only to provide once-in-a-lifetime...

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Great Parks of the Southwest featuring the Grand Canyon
17/May
David T.
5 stars
“Great leader, as busy as possible, great driver, packed with different sights. Where else could you ride the rails and also get robbed?!
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Alaska Northern Lights & Aurora Train
10/Apr
CATHERINE WANT
5 stars
“It was a great trip. Especially loved driving the dog sled.
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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta by Rail
27 Oct 2025
Michael Mefferd Jr
5 stars
“This was our first vacation out west and we found it very enjoyable. The scenery was spectacular and the towns were interesting. I loved Santa Fe and would like to visit again. The tour manager, bus driver and all the people on the bus were very friendly. There were some...
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America's Treasures & Natural Wonders
18 Oct 2025
John McCarty
5 stars
“We loved our trip and really did see natural wonders! Our guide was helpful from the very beginning. He was knowledgeable, fun, and always available. All accommodations were great and we so enjoyed not having to worry about travel details. We would travel with Vacations by Rail again.
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Colorado Rail Experience
17 Oct 2025
Val Easterday
5 stars
“We had a fun time. Enough on our own as we needed. Kathy Reager was great.
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Empire Builder Experience - Chicago to Seattle
16 Oct 2025
Mae Corwin
5 stars
“Wow! Loved our trip on the Empire Builder and will definitely do another trip with vacations by rail.
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America's Great National Parks
23 Sep 2025
Mary Cross
5 stars
“Our guide, Sherry Moon, made our trip amazing! She had so much info to go with all of our breathtaking stops. We saw so many things. They really packed a lot in for 13 days!
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Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure
20/May
MELVIN HOWDERSHELT
4 stars
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Pacific Northwest Coastal Adventure
14 Aug 2025
Susan Hochstatter
4 stars
“nice introduction to the west coast. tour guide, Rebecca comes highly recommended as well as Augie, bus driver. these two worked well as a team, to get everyone to every thing promised in this guided tour, took home very good memories of a wonderful trip
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