Spotlight On: Grand Canyon National Park
Jan 15, 2020 · By Vacations By Rail
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Explore cosmopolitan cities and stunning national parks on a great American rail adventure. Book a qualifying USA rail vacation by April 30 and save $75 per person. Use promo code GR752 to lock in this offer.
2021 Tour code: WC-SGCW-21
About the tour
Trek through the changing landscapes of America's southwest as you travel from Chicago to Los Angeles. You'll have stunning views of everything from snow-capped mountains to sparkling cities.
Kick off this amazing train tour with deluxe accommodations on the Southwest Chief as you depart Chicago and head toward Arizona. You'll arrive at the Southern Rim of the Grand Canyon to experience one of the seven natural wonders of the world. A tour is included for you to learn about this magnificent sight that was created over millions of years. The next day you have all morning to explore the Grand Canyon on your own before heading back south to Williams on a lively train ride.
An overnight journey brings you into Los Angeles, where you will awake in this buzzing California city. The day is yours to explore ultra-hip LA's museums, beaches, or cuisine.
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Get set for adventure as you board the Southwest Chief at Chicago's historic Union Station. Settle in your comfortable reclining seat with leg rest or private room (upgraded passengers) for a mid-afternoon departure. Relax, read or listen to music. Be sure to see the glass-walled Sightseer Lounge car with its swivel seats and expansive views. Have a glass of wine and toast to the marvelous journey ahead. You'll pass through the prairie, the plains and the mighty Mississippi River. Overnight train.
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4.5 / 5 · 6 reviews
Leslie S, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Submitted 20 Dec 2018
The planning and organization was good. The selection of hotels was very good
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Mayra, P, Morton Grove, IL
Submitted 11 Nov 2018
Thanks for your help coordinating our trip. I had a fantastic time on my vacation, the train experience was unbelievable, it's too bad that this form of travel has gone by the wayside and, it's too bad that it is so expensive to travel by rail. The coach itself was clean and the accommodations made by our coach attendant were great, they (we had two, Julio and Brian, were both extremely jovial, and considerate of our concerns. They treated my son who is seven years old very well. The dining room staff was also very accommodating, great service and great attitudes on the dining car. Moses, the head chief in the dining car ran a tight ship, John a very senior gentlemen compared to the rest was amazingly cordial and served us wonderfully. This is the best vacation we have had, the combination of the overnighter in the roomette, the dining car, and the Grand Canyon tour were just amazing. Thank you ! ! !
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Rebecca R, Brookville, MD
Submitted 09 Oct 2018
Fabulous vacation planning by our Vacations By Rail agent. She even planned an extra day for us to stay in the Grand Canyon and our family enjoyed the beauty for another day. Thanks Vacations by Rail for letting us see our beautiful country (USA) and leaving the 'driving' to Amtrak.
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Diane S, Tonawanda, NY
Submitted 26 May 2018
Everything was planned for us from beginning to end but still gave us the freedom to explore once in the cities
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James H, Woonona, New South Wales, AUS
Submitted 14 Feb 2018
All arrangement were carried out without any fuss. We had great accommodation especially in LA. A lovely way to end the holiday. Smooth operation and staff was always available for any inquiry. Itinerary was very well thought out
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Crystal B, Madison, WI
Submitted 12 Dec 2017
Excellent customer service when we needed to switch lodging due to train delay and weather.
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