Top 5 Steam Train Rides in the USA
Sep 30, 2021 · By Vacations By Rail
Steam train travel back in time, giving passengers a sense of what it was like to travel when these routes were first built.
Read more2023 Tour code: WC-CRWA-23
About the tour
California is a land of possibilities, and this unforgettable tour gives you 8 days to explore them all. Our journey begins in San Francisco, where we explore both the modern and historic sides of the city through guided tours and memorable excursions. From San Francisco it is on to Yosemite - but not before embarking on the first of three railway journeys this trip provides, the Roaring Camp Railroad's Redwood Forest Steam Train. In Yosemite, a guided tour of the park allows us to experience the grandeur of nature, and the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad gives us yet another perspective. It is after Yosemite that we begin the culinary portion of our journey - one that kicks off with a visit to a winery that has been in operation for four generations. Napa, Sonoma and Healdsburg are all on the itinerary, and in each destination, we savor the spectacular food and wine. Our ride through the vineyards of Napa aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train makes this journey even more memorable. Whether you seek gastronomic delights or deep history, this California adventure is one not to miss.
Highlights
Activity level Natural Explorer
You don’t mind spending the day on your feet. You enjoy sightseeing that includes walking, standing or stair climbing. You’re okay with longer days that are more active, such as multiple sightseeing stops, longer motorcoach journeys and getting on and off ships and trains.
What’s included
Itinerary
Arrive in San Francisco and transfer on your own to your hotel, which is conveniently located at Fisherman's Wharf. After check-in, relax at the hotel or begin to explore the city. Meet your tour manager and fellow travelers in the lobby for a briefing on the coming days. The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the world-renowned dining scene or to begin your explorations. Overnight San Francisco.
Additional information
Hotels
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, Fish Camp
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
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Reviews
5.0 / 5 · 8 reviews
DONNA OLEARCZYK
Submitted 11 Oct 2022
We enjoyed our vacation and itinerary.
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JOHN REGRET
Submitted 06 Oct 2022
It was a wonderful experience.
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Mary Kay Winandy
Submitted 06 Oct 2022
Our trip was wonderful. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and made the trip enjoyable. The bus driver was friendly and got us to our destinations safely. The main reason we booked this trip was to visit Yosemite and we loved it. The wine train was lovely. My only disappointment in this trip was how early we got to the airport. The wording said, book your flight after 1:00. We got to the airport at 11! It was a very long day to sit at SFO.
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GLENN REINHEIMER
Submitted 06 Oct 2022
This your delivered all aspects we expected from the brochure. Our tour director Dennis, was superior! His professional manner, explanation of daily events along with historical facts and humor along the way were fabulous. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wishing to visit this Northern California area. Lots packed into this 8 day tour.
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Robert G., North Riverside, IL
Submitted 24 Dec 2018
We had never been on a train for that long, and we were pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it was!
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Robert E, Mesa, AZ
Submitted 08 Dec 2018
Great organization and knowledgeable Guide. The views were fantastic and so was the wine tasting & winery visits. This was my 3rd trip set up with Vacations By Rail & I'll be looking forward to setting up future trips. Great Service & organization!
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