b'THE GRAND CANYON10 DAYSFROM Great Parks of the $3,495 Southwest featuring the ESCORTED Grand CanyonUnforgettable Experiences The colorful hues and spectacular landscapes of canyon country Travel to the Grand Canyons await on this Southwestern expedition featuring five incredible South Rim aboard the national parks.Grand Canyon RailwayEnjoy the vast and varied terrainYOUR ITINERARY of the Southwest in five national parks: Grand Canyon, Zion, BryceDays 1-2: California Zephyr to MoabCanyon, Capitol Reef, and Arches Your journey begins at Chicagos Union Station, where you board the California Drive through the Grand Staircase- Zephyr for an overnight journey through the American heartlands. Admire Escalante National Monument bucolic Midwest landscapes transforming into magnificent Rocky Mountain views and sprawling desert scenes as the route unfolds. Days 3-6: National Parks of the Southwest2024 Departures: Otherworldly landscapes composed of canyons, hoodoos, and naturally formed Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun sandstone domes and arches beckon in some of the Southwests most popular Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec national parks. Guided tours present the unique formations and brilliant hues of Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Day 7: Lake PowellA day of travel unfolds with a chance to visit the Cameron Trading Post and have CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR lunch overlooking Lake Powell before arriving in Kanab, Utah.Days 8-9: Grand Canyon National ParkEnjoy plenty of time to sightsee independently within the park and admire its absolute majesty before boarding the Grand Canyon Railway. This memorable route winds through pine forests, Native American reservations, and desert expanses to the Grand Canyons South Rim. Day 10: Tour ConclusionAfter five national park visits and ten days surrounded by Southwestern wonder, your national parks journey concludes after breakfast.To book and for more information, go toBeautiful National Parks with an awesome tour guide. vacationsbyrail.comThe rail experience was good too - loved meeting otheror call 877-253-9891 passengers and hearing about their travel experiences.8 THE UNITED STATES'