GLACIER NATIONAL PARK EXPRESS 10 DAYS
PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Sightseeing architecture cruise of Chicago • Two Medicine Valley Boat Cruise of Glacier National Park
Chicago > Glacier National Park > Seattle
• Big Sky Circle Tour of Glacier National Park • Admission to the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden & Glass Exhibit • Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Seattle • One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Chicago to Glacier National Park and Glacier National Park to Seattle onboard the Empire Builder® • 7 nights hotel accommodations; 2 nights’ onboard Amtrak • 1 meal included (1 dinner)
DAY 1: CHICAGO Welcome to Chicago! Spend some free time exploring all this amazing city has to offer. Take a walk down the Magnificent Mile for world class shopping, dining, and attractions. Head to the architectural wonder Millennium Park. Stop by Navy Pier for tasty food and great views of the city. The Windy City is truly one of a kind. (Overnight in Chicago)
DAY 2: CHICAGO Enjoy a sightseeing architectural cruise of the Chicago harbor. Experienced and entertaining tour guides will recount the dramatic story of Chicago’s rise from the Great Fire of 1871 and how the Windy City became the home of the skyscraper and the cradle of modern American architecture. Enjoy your included dinner this evening at a popular Chicago restaurant. (Overnight in Chicago)
DAY 3: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK® Today, you will travel to Chicago’s Union Station and board the Empire Builder®. Traveling daily between Chicago and the Pacific Northwest along major portions of the Lewis and Clark trail, the mighty Empire Builder takes you on an exciting adventure through majestic wilderness, following the footsteps of early pioneers. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
DAY 4: GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Welcome to Glacier National Park, home to two different mountain ranges, 130 lakes, 1,000 species of plants, and 16,000 square miles of protected land. Enjoy the mountain air during your short walk to the iconic Glacier Park Lodge, where you can settle in for a good night’s rest. (Overnight in Glacier National Park)
DAY 5: GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Today, you’ll explore the serene sights of Glacier National Park on a scenic boat cruise of Two Medicine Valley. Enjoy a relaxing cruise while listening to the Blackfoot Indian folklore surrounding this gorgeous area. The Two Medicine Valley boat cruise will take your breath away! (Overnight in Glacier National Park)
DAY 6: GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Today, you will continue exploring Glacier National Park on the Big Sky Circle Tour. Drive over the breathtaking Maria’s Pass. Enjoy the local wildlife at Goat Lick. Venture along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, a windy-mountain thoroughfare that spans 50 miles through the park. After your tour, you’ll return to Glacier Park Lodge for your final night’s stay. (Overnight in Glacier National Park)
# of nights in a HOTEL # of nights on the TRAIN
DAY 7: OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK Enjoy a relaxing morning at the Glacier Park Lodge before transferring on your own to the East Glacier Station and boarding Amtrak to Seattle. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
DAY 8: SEATTLE Welcome to Seattle! Get to know the “Emerald City” on a multi-day hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. This fully-narrated tour features famous landmarks, including Pike Place Market, Pioneer Square, Seattle’s Great Wheel, the waterfront, and many more popular destinations. Feel free to hop on and off at any stop to further explore any of the sites at your own pace. (Overnight in Seattle)
DAY 9: SEATTLE Continue your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of Seattle and explore any of the famous landmarks you didn’t get a chance to see yesterday. Today, also includes admission to the Space Needle Observation Deck and Chihuly Garden and Glass museum. The Space Needle is the most iconic structure in the city and from the 520-foot high observation deck, you’ll get stunning views of Mt. Rainier, the lights of downtown Seattle, and Elliott Bay. (Overnight in Seattle)
DAY 10: YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN SEATTLE
Package prices are per person, double occupancy, tax included. Prices do not include flights from your hometown. All reservations are based upon availability at the time of booking. Amtrak travel is for Coach accommodation, unless otherwise noted. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom accommodation onboard Amtrak are available. Alternative hotels may be available.
Visit AmtrakVacations.com, call 1 (978) 816-7580 or your local Travel Advisor
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