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Begin and end your vacation in the same destination with a round trip vacati0n by rail. These grand adventures double the sights you see as the train travels a northern and southern route, or in a loop, to your beginning and endpoint. Each course is highlighted by stops in vibrant cities and scenic destinations that bring to life the essence of the regions through which they travel. Select from circle tours in the United States, Canada or Europe, and enjoy distinct geographical differences, as well as completely different train experiences, in each country.

Amtrak roundtrip rail vacations in the U.S. can travel west from Chicago and over the Colorado Rockies to Salt Lake City and San Francisco aboard the California Zephyr. The return to the Windy City follows a course through the colorful Southwest aboard the Southwest Chief. Set out through the unique landscapes of California, departing from San Francisco and  visiting Yosemite National Park and the wineries of Napa Valley. There are also  tours that highlight the colorful autumn hues and historical sites of New England. These convenient tours even make their rounds through Alaska.

In Canada, join a grand rail circle through the Canadian Rockies. You can elect to travel roundtrip aboard the all-daylight Rocky Mountaineer train or take one leg of the trip aboard VIA Rail's Canadian, adding a classic overnight rail experience to your vacation. Across the pond, these spectacular journeys can include time in Switzerland, home to some of the most scenic railways in the world and the awe-inspiring Swiss Alps. Vacations in Scotland present ancient castles and moving views of the Scottish Highlands aboard iconic rail lines. Join us for an expedition to remember in some of the world's best locales. 

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Autumn Foliage In White Mountain
Escorted
3.9 stars(63 reviews)
2023Sep
2024SepOct
8 days from
$2,395 pp
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Glacier Express over Stone Bridge
Escorted
4.2 stars(31 reviews)
2023JulAugSep
2024AprMayJunJulAugSep
10 days from
$3,095 pp
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  • DestinationSwitzerland
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Bunches of Ripe Grapes
Escorted
4.9 stars(19 reviews)
2023Sep
2024MayJunJulAugSep
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$3,595 pp
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South Rim of the Grand Canyon
Independent
4.4 stars(108 reviews)
2023JunJulAugSepOct...
2024JanFebMarAprMay...
6 days from
$1,023 pp
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Vermont Early Autumn Rural Scene
Escorted
4.4 stars(45 reviews)
2023SepOct
2024SepOct
8 days from
$2,595 pp
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Tuscany
Escorted
Small Group
2023AugSepOct
2024AprMayJunJulAug...
8 days from
$1,295 pp
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  • DestinationItaly
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Elk In Jasper National Park
Independent
4.3 stars(23 reviews)
2023JunJulAugSepOct
2024MayJunJulAugSep
9 days from
$4,970 pp
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Jungfrau Express
Escorted
2023JunJulAugSep
2024MayJunJulAugSepOct
11 days from
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  • DestinationGermany, Switzerland, The Netherlands
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Vineyards In Lavaux
Escorted
2023JulAugSep
2024JunJulAug
13 days from
$5,195 pp
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Alaska by Day
Independent
4.8 stars(31 reviews)
2023JunJulAugSep
2024MayJunJulAugSep
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$4,335 pp
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Kenai Fjords National Park
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4.5 stars(32 reviews)
2023JunJulAugSep
2024MayJunJulAugSep
8 days from
$3,550 pp
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Cochem, Germany
Escorted
2023Aug
2024MaySep
10 days from
$4,495 pp
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Best of Switzerland by Rail
2/Jun
LYMAN, JOHN
5 stars
“Excellent experience. No question that my experience was enhanced by the group leader, Without her knowledge, her genuine caring attitude, her humor, and her patience, this trip would have been rated 3.5-4 stars. There's no question a leader can make or break one's experience on a tour such as this...and our group leader (Kate) falls into the "make it" category.
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Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure
25/May
CAROL THOMAS
5 stars
“AWESOME !!!! INDESCRIBABLE !!! AMAZING LETS DO IT AGAIN!!!!!
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California's Redwoods, Rails & Wineries
22/May
TIMOTHY JAMES STOUT
5 stars
“A good blend of city, railways and nature.
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New Orleans Express
3/May
DORINDA UY
5 stars
“The first class accommodation at the lounge was perfect with the shower room ( complete with towels and toiletries), snacks and comfortable chairs. The meals in the train were savory and hot. Enjoyed every one of them. The train ride from Chicago to New Orleans went by pretty quickly with views of the Midwest towns. The hotels provided in Chicago and New Orleans were right in the center of downtown where you could walk to most places. Overall, all 4 of us enjoyed our experience!
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Grand Train Tour of Switzerland in Winter
25/Mar
JAMES JOSEPH PASELA
5 stars
“A wonderful experience. Would do it again. Thank you.
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Autumn at the Greenbrier & Historic Trains
01 Nov 2022
JEANNINE GILBERT
5 stars
“Eric our guide was full of facts presented in an interesting way.Eric was caring and enthusiastic. We would definitely sign up on another trip with him. My husband and I had walked through the memorials two days before yet still learned more on our guided tour. We liked the variety of trains,each different. The Potomac Eagle was our favorite.The dining experience was wonderful. The train, we did not enjoy, was the Cass was the one train we didn’t like.It was open air and unfortunately, the weather was awful, cold and light snow. Very uncomfortable. The Hobo lunch was unappetizing,with stale buns.The historic steam engine was what we liked about it..This was our first time in West Virginia, the scenery was beautiful and the history interesting.We liked the way Eric recommended restaurants in walking distance for each evening, The Greenbrier Inn was was very interesting in a beautiful location. We enjoyed learning about the history and seeing all the extravagant chandeliers. The formal dining was fun and a chance to get to know new friends better. Rick our driver was skilled and personable. The whole experience was a 5.
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New England Autumn Foliage Express
30 Oct 2022
FRANCIS BANASZEWSKI
5 stars
“Great Adventure to the northeast USA
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New England in a Nutshell
24 Oct 2022
REGINA BALDRIDGE
5 stars
“Perfect little trip. Just enough to make a person want to revisit their favorite places, which in my opinion was Vermont.
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Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure - Los Angeles
23 Oct 2022
Robert Ferreri
5 stars
“Nice that our luggage was forwarded after each part of the trip. Food on Amtrak was better than I expected (and I'm a retired chef).
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