Best Glacier National Park Vacations
Sep 17, 2020 · By Vacations By Rail
Learn about Glacier National Park’s rich railroad history and its historic lodges; unique excursions and activities.
Read more2021 Tour code: RM-EGPW-21
About the tour
Travel from Chicago or Seattle aboard Amtrak's Empire Builder and relax in comfort as the glorious scenery passes by.
Your Glacier National Park 7-day adventure includes two nights onboard Amtrak's Empire Builder as well as two nights each in Glacier Park Lodge and St. Mary Lodge. This well-planned itinerary lets you enjoy the best of Glacier National Park with tour highlights including the Swift Current Lake Boat Cruise and "The Crown of the Continent." Consider upgrading to a roomette or bedroom, which includes meals aboard the train.
This vacation can be booked online for departures from the following Amtrak stations: Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Milwaukee, and St. Paul/Minneapolis. For other departure cities, please select the Chicago location, and a rail specialist will contact you within 48 hours with a package customized with a departure from your most convenient Amtrak station.
This itinerary is available from Seattle to Chicago based on your travel preference.
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Board Amtrak's Empire Builder for your 2:15 pm departure and follow the route of the explorers as you head towards the magnificent Pacific Northwest. Read, listen to music or chat with your fellow travelers as you gaze at the magnificent scenery. Check out your journey on a map as the train makes it way through Wisconsin, Minnesota and the grasslands of the "Northern Prairie State" of North Dakota. Overnight train.
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4.4 / 5 · 17 reviews
Frank B, Hurley, NY
Submitted 08 Feb 2019
The services provided by Vacations By Rail were excellent. Amtrak personnel were wonderful.
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Susan H, Huntsville, AL
Submitted 25 Dec 2018
In spite of changes in our travel plans caused by weather, the trip was wonderful. Attention to details and our comfort made the trip memorable, as well as relaxing. Service was provided in a friendly and consistent manner. This was my husband's first train trip, and he had a great time.
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Gary D, Simpsonville, SC
Submitted 10 Dec 2018
Selection of sightseeing events was just perfect. The Rails and Trails volunteers added a great deal to the train ride.
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Jane G, Annapolis, MD
Submitted 07 Dec 2018
Everything about this trip was exactly what I wanted. The train accommodations (roomette, food, etc) and hotel accommodations were excellent. Most of all, the people who provided services were very kind and helpful along the way. Then there was the magnificent scenery at Glacier National Park on the route there. Thank you!
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Steve S, Columbus, OH
Submitted 07 Dec 2018
Our first time with independent travel with this company which took a little planning but it offered folks who love to plan an opportunity to do so. It took all of the difficult parts out of the planning process and allowed you to focus on your destination.
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Karen P, Granite City, IL
Submitted 11 Nov 2018
We enjoyed the entire trip. If there was any negative at all, it would be that check-out time at the hotel on the day of departure was 11:00am but our train did not depart until the evening. There were a few things to do within walking distance, Overall we had a great trip.
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