Top 3 Best Winter Vacations in the US
Jun 28, 2021 · By Vacations By Rail
This list covers some of the best places to visit in winter right here in the US. Take in snowy landscapes from the warmth of an observation car on a wintry train.
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2024 Tour code: WC-WGCR-24
About the tour
This winter, escape to the warmth of America's southwest and the beauty of one of the world's top natural attractions, the Grand Canyon. Your 6-day train vacation begins in Chicago, where you'll board Amtrak's Southwest Chief for Flagstaff, Arizona. From there, catch the historic Grand Canyon Railway for your journey to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and incredible sightseeing at one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Your winter rail vacation, ideal in the off-season because of fewer travelers visiting U.S. National Parks and their attractions, includes round-trip travel on Amtrak's Southwest Chief, roundtrip travel on the Grand Canyon Railway, hotel accommodations, sightseeing at the Grand Canyon, and more!
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Arrive Chicago Union Station and board Amtrak's Southwest Chief early this afternoon for your overnight journey to Flagstaff, AZ.
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4.4 / 5 · 18 reviews
Holly
Submitted 12 Nov 2023
My husband and I booked this trip for our anniversary. We had never taken a train trip and we were pleasantly surprised. We had the best time. From the porter on the Amtrak to the scenic train ride and its entertainment and the narrated bus tours at the Grand Canyon, the hospitality and sights and service were rated #1. I would highly recommend this trip. We would book a train ride again.
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PATRICIA AYERS
Submitted 19 Mar 2023
Very nice package would give a 5 star but tickets for our bus tour was wrong but still nice. Would do it again!
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GUUS BRINKHOF
Submitted 06 Feb 2023
Great organization.
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Fred Schildkamp
Submitted 25 Nov 2022
If I was doing a review on Vacation By Rail I'd give them a 100% rating. But due to Amtrak being part of the picture it hurts there business. Delayed trains, uncomfortable seats, poor selection of food on the train. None of which I hold VBR responsible for. As for the Grand Canyon and the accommodations real nice except the hotel we stayed at the Grand Canyon. Check in was 3 pm and our room was not ready at 5 pm. Finally got a different room. Rooms were clean and the beds comfortable.
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GERTRUDE HARDY
Submitted 16 Nov 2022
Value for money good. Time allowed not so good.
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CAROL PRIESBE
Submitted 14 Nov 2022
Great service, well planned!
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