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Glacier National Park
America's Great National Parks
13 days from $5,995 pp $5,795 pp
  • Best way to see the National Parks with time in five of America’s most awe-inspiring parklands
  • Spot wildlife and scenic landscapes in Grand Teton National Park while cruising the Snake River
  • Relax with a classic overnight train ride on the comfortable Empire Builder
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Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.
 America’s Historic Cities: 250th Anniversary Tour
8 days from $3,495 pp
  • Brand-new tour! Discover America's revolutionary roots in deeply historic cities
  • Explore iconic locations in Boston and Philadelphia, like Lexington, Concord and Independence Hall
  • Uncover monuments and memorials in Washington, D.C, and visit Mount Vernon
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Durango & Silverton Train
Colorado Rail Experience
8 days from $3,695 pp $3,495 pp
  • Experience six heritage railroads, including the beloved Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
  • Immerse yourself in the secluded scenes of the Rocky Mountains
  • Summit Pikes Peak and enjoy a visit to the awe-inspiring Garden of the Gods
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Explore the United States

The United States, with its diverse landscapes and cultures, poses a unique challenge that we relish - creating a journey that encapsulates the American spirit, one region at a time. Our comprehensive tours offer you multiple ways to experience this vast country.

Recommended Destinations: Alaska, National Parks, Fall Foliage, Colorado, Southwest, California, Pacific Northwest, The Great Lakes, and more.
Ride Famous Trains: California Zephyr, Empire Builder, Southwest Chief, Durango & Silverton, Rocky Mountaineer, Alaska Railroad, and more. 
Explore by Travel Type: Independent itineraries to explore on your own or Escorted tours guided by a tour manager. We also have some more family friendly tours, small group tours, and tours of the lakes and mountains

When should you travel to the United States? With such a vast landscape, that depends on your destination. While in the northern US the peak season is typically June to September, in the southern US peak is the spring and fall. Fall Foliage tours are very popular in New England and operate a short season during September and October. Of course, we do offer vacations year round too, so a classic summer vacation is not off the cards. 

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Old Faithful, Yellowstone
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Bryce Canyon
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Conway Scenic Railroad
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Journey through the untamed beauty of Colorado on this 8-day Rocky Mountain expedition. We discover expanses of landscape hidden from modern traffic aboard six scenic railways: Georgetown Loop Railroad Leadville, Colorado & Southern Railroad Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad Royal Gorge Route Railroad...

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The Old West's rugged frontier towns and renowned national historic sites are hallmarks of this 11-day escorted tour. We begin our journey across America's Western frontier by joining modern technology with nostalgic travel methods, riding Amtrak's California Zephyr from Chicago to Provo, Utah. The route takes us across the Rocky Mountains and...

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The Grand Canyon is one of the world's top natural attractions. Visit one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World on this exciting rail adventure. Beginning in Chicago, board Amtrak's Southwest Chief bound for Flagstaff, Arizona, the gateway to the Canyon. Upon arriving in Flagstaff, catch the historic Grand Canyon Railway for your journey to...

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Discover five of America's beloved national parks on this rail tour to America's West. Start your tour with a classic overnight rail adventure aboard the Empire Builder, following the pioneer route into Big Sky Country. Here, we visit the first national park of the itinerary, Glacier National Park, surrounded by glorious natural spectacles. Moving...

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A spectacular discovery of natural wonders awaits on this exploration by land and sea. From the mountain town of Banff in the Canadian Rockies, we marvel at the spellbinding beauty of Lake Louise before boarding the iconic Rocky Mountaineer. This fantastic rail journey transports us to Vancouver, where we set sail on an unforgettable cruise. ...

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Seek the magical aurora borealis on a sensational winter journey from Fairbanks to Anchorage, riding the amazing Aurora Winter Train in the shadow of Denali. An evening in the wilderness provides a great chance to catch the Northern Lights, while an exciting dog-sled ride through the snow-covered tundra and a curling lesson help uncover the...

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Nine unforgettable days take you deep into Alaska's wild beauty on this expertly guided adventure. Your journey begins in Fairbanks, where a riverboat cruise introduces you to the region's scenic waterways, and a visit to Trail Breaker Kennel lets you experience the thrill of dog sledding. From Fairbanks, board the legendary Alaska Railroad's...

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By land and by sea, discover a land of untamed wilderness and awe-inspiring scenery. Begin by boarding the elegant Holland America Ship in Vancouver, and sail north, past forests and glaciers. Cruise through Alaska's Inside Passage, and make stops in Alaskan towns like Ketchikan, Juneau, and Skagway. Take a thrilling trip along the scenic...

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Discover the natural wonders and rugged wilderness of the Southwest on this scenic rail tour through Canyon Country. This tour has it all: amazing national parks, classic train journeys, and spectacular sightseeing and excursions. Your adventure begins in Chicago with a classic rail journey aboard the legendary California Zephyr to Grand Junction...

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Set your sights on amazing scenes of America's West with visits to six national parks on this unforgettable rail tour. The journey begins on Amtrak's Empire Builder, aboard which beautiful vistas of the Northern Prairies create the serene backdrop for the start of our trip. Our first visit is to Whitefish, where Glacier National Park's glaciers,...

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Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains: A region of scenic landscapes and iconic cities, and incredible sites that enrich the mind and the soul. During our time here, you will visit legendary sites, some of Tennessee and North Carolina's most beloved cities and one of the most grandiose homes in the country. Your journey begins in Music City, U.S...

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Behold the brilliance of nature's seasonal finale in New England this fall. For 6 days, find yourself surrounded by sights of gold, rust and crimson as you travel through leaf-peeping hotspots in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. Begin with time in Boston, where a guided tour acquaints you with the most historically significant sites of...

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Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure
14/Oct
JAMES BRAUER
5 stars
“We got what we expected although the bedrooms were rather small for large people!
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Colorado Rail Experience
13/Oct
Kathy
5 stars
“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The schedule was put together great to best utilize each day to the max without overdoing it. The variety of the types of trains was a wonderful experience. We really appreciated being able to see and experience so much of Colorado. ...
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Great Parks of the Southwest featuring the Grand Canyon
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Larry Gentry
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“Despite the govt. shut down, Linda and Adrian keep everyone up to date and informed as well as planning around any disruptions that could have happened. Kudos to them! We enjoyed the trip very much!
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Alaska by Land and Sea Featuring 3 nights in Denali
26/Sep
NANCY
5 stars
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America's Great National Parks
23/Sep
Mary Cross
5 stars
“Our guide, Sherry Moon, made our trip amazing! She had so much info to go with all of our breathtaking stops. We saw so many things. They really packed a lot in for 13 days!
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America's Treasures & Natural Wonders
10/Sep
Allene Lester-Perry
5 stars
“An amazing well planned and executed experience!
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Alaska the Greatland
8/Sep
Bridget Whitson
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“Marvelous trip. Well planned and executed. So many details made this trip simply amazing. Our tour guide, Kaari and coach driver Beau deserve a lot of credit for enhancing the experience. WE never felt rushed and could really enjoy the train rides, the boating events, the scenery and the animals.
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Smoky Mountain Rail Adventure
19/May
Patrice Marie Carpenter
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“The trip was nice, but what made it excellent was the tour guide, Jeanean. She was informative, funny, and an all around wonderful person. She took time to be with all of us at some point. We did spend a lot of time on the coach, but...
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Alaska Northern Lights & Winter Nights – An Escorted Journey
10/Apr
Charlene M Moody
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“We enjoyed the whole trip. The tour guide Shari Osterude and Larry the bus driver were just amazing. The food was fantastic, the rooms were great, and all the excursions were wonderful. I am looking in the near future for another trip with Vacation by Rails!
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Rolling prairies of Montana, wide-open plains of Arizona, and towering mountain peaks paint the picturesque backdrop surround you as you explore America by rail. Add to that bustling metropolises, expansive national parks, and acclaimed historic attractions, and it is easy to see why the United States is the perfect destination for train vacations. Traveling aboard Amtrak trains, enjoy routes that take you from Chicago to the East Coast or the West, traveling cross country to explore the best the USA has to offer.  

The beauty of taking a train across America is that your adventure begins the moment you board the train. Settle into your cozy onboard accommodations and leave the driving to someone else as you travel deep into the unspoiled natural beauty of the U.S.A. Admire the passing scenery from your seat or the train's observation lounge. Enjoy a hot meal in the dining car or the café as the train crisscrosses the country. While many of our independent train tours and escorted train tours include overnight train rides aboard iconic long-distance trains, there is a great selection of rail vacation packages that solely feature excursions aboard day trains. These passenger trains are just as historic and include scenic trains, such as the Grand Canyon Railway, Colorado's Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, and New England's Cape Cod Central Railroad.

Each train vacation in America incorporates iconic train journeys into a well-planned itinerary that also includes visits to popular destinations, comprehensive sightseeing, incredible routes, and more. Choose from train trips in Alaska, popular USA Coast to Coast vacations, fall foliage tours, or visits to America's national parks by train. You may select vacations with luxury train accommodations in sleeper cars or from an array of one-way journeys. With more than 100 vacations in the United States alone, you are sure to find the perfect itinerary.

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