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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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Durango & Silverton Train
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4.5 stars(153 reviews)
2023AugSepOct
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Mount Rushmore
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Bryce Canyon National Park
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Bison Herd Moulton Barn Grand Teton National Park
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Dead Horse Point National Scenic Landscape
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Glacier National Park Montana
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Rocky Mountain Colorado Autumn
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Bunches of Ripe Grapes
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South Rim of the Grand Canyon
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Tourist Traveling into Balloon Festival
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Lower Falls Yellowstone
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Rockies to the Red Rocks Excursion Salt Lake City
7/Jun
LISA MAYS DOWDY
5 stars
“Amazing experience !
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Great Parks of the Southwest featuring the Grand Canyon
1/Jun
JOAN GOLINAR
5 stars
“This was our first guided tour in the US. It was tough finding a tour that hit all the major National Parks in Utah which is what I was looking for.We had a very experienced tour guide and novice bus driver. They worked well together and the guide was on top of reservations the entire time. She had time management down to a science and it helped that our other travelers were all very prompt. I was pleased with the amount of pre-programmed activities and time on our own. The hotels were very nice and convenient. I would tour with them again… might skip the initial train ride but overall I was satisfied with the trip.
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Mt. Rushmore, the Badlands, & Yellowstone
1/Jun
MARTIE DONALDSON
5 stars
“The trip was well planned. Our tour manager Mary was fun, knowledgeable, professional, efficient, and Awesome. Alex our bus driver, was also awesome. The scenery was mind blowing and the amount of free time vs tours/excursions was balanced. I would do another tour with Vacations by Rail!!
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Empire Builder Experience - Chicago to Seattle
30/May
PATRICIA A LONG
5 stars
“Personnel were great compared to train from Austin to Chicago. Very professional and helpful when needed. Train rooms and bathrooms were clean
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Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure
25/May
CAROL THOMAS
5 stars
“AWESOME !!!! INDESCRIBABLE !!! AMAZING LETS DO IT AGAIN!!!!!
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Portland, Seattle & Vancouver with Victoria
24/May
RONALD LEE NEAL
5 stars
“This was the first time we’ve traveled by Amtrak. The first leg from Portland to Seattle it was 2 hours late. The second leg from Seattle to Vancouver it broke down and we had to take the bus there. Eric’s team did a good job of rebooking us on Grayhound although we were able to get a ride on another bus line that got us there earlier. As totally unreliable as Amtrak was we did enjoy scenic views and are considering booking another. We loved the Theodore Hotel. They gave us an upgraded room and the hotel was beautiful. We liked the Hilton the least. The prices were incredible $24 for a shot of tequila and $19 for a glass of the worst Chardonnay ever. Plus it was a short pour. The Seattle tour was the worst. On that trip the driver had no speaker so you couldn’t understand half what she said. Stops were very brief and it was all about the history and not much else. If we hadn’t got off at the Space Needle we would have missed that and the very beautiful Chihuly exhibit. Next to the Butchart garden were highlights of our trip.
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California's Redwoods, Rails & Wineries
22/May
TIMOTHY JAMES STOUT
5 stars
“A good blend of city, railways and nature.
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America's Treasures & Natural Wonders
13 Dec 2022
ANNE SCOTT
5 stars
“The scenery was of course spectacular. We were blessed with an outstanding tour director and equally outstanding driver!
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Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure - Los Angeles
23 Oct 2022
Robert Ferreri
5 stars
“Nice that our luggage was forwarded after each part of the trip. Food on Amtrak was better than I expected (and I'm a retired chef).
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