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PACKAGE INCLUDES: • Sightseeing tour of Grand Canyon National Park • Free days to explore Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Zion National Parks • Sightseeing tour of Yellowstone National Park’s Lower Loop* • One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Los Angeles to Williams; Grand Junction to Salt Lake City on the Southwest Chief® and California Zephyr® • One-way service in Coach accommodations on the Grand Canyon Railway • Transfer from Grand Canyon to Flagstaff • 3 day compact car rental from Flagstaff to Grand Junction • 8 nights hotel accommodations; 1 night onboard Amtrak • 1 meal included (1 breakfast)
DAY 1: LOS ANGELES
DAY 3: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK
Welcome to Los Angeles! Travel on your own to Union Station, one of the city’s most iconic gems, and board Amtrak’s Southwest Chief to Williams, Arizona. Onboard, you’ll catch glimpses of the fabled American West from the Observation Car—the kind you can only experience from the comfort of a train. (Overnight onboard Amtrak))
With a free day to explore the park, why not check out any viewpoints you didn’t get a chance to visit yesterday and capture more memories? You could also do a little planning on your own and get away from the crowds to really experience the majestic Grand Canyon. (Overnight in Grand Canyon)
DAY 2: GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK Today, the train arrives in Williams, Arizona, famous for being the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon.” Enjoy an included breakfast at the Fred Harvey Restaurant and browse the gift shop before boarding the Grand Canyon Railway to the awe-inspiring South Rim. With close to two dozen expansive, breathtaking viewpoints at the South Rim, you’re guaranteed to make some lasting memories while on your sightseeing tour of this great natural abyss. Can’tmiss panorama views include Mather Point, Yavapai Point, Desert View, and Hermit’s Rest. (Overnight in Grand Canyon’s South Rim)
DAY 4: LAKE POWELL AND ZION NATIONAL PARK Today, transfer to Flagstaff in the morning and pick up your included car rental. Then begin your tour through the National Parks of the Southwest! Travel close to the picturesque shores of Lake Powell and over the Glen Canyon Dam. In Zion, you will experience one of Utah’s most breathtaking landscapes. Featuring 200 miles of picturesque trails, stunning vistas, vermillion cliffs, canyons, jagged skyline, and flora and fauna this national park is a must visit! (Overnight in Springdale)
DAY 5: BRYCE CANYON AND CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARKS Continue your tour from Springdale to Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks en route to Moab. En route to Bryce Canyon, highlights will most certainly be the distinctive hoodoos (red rock pillars), bristlecone pine trees (the oldest trees in the world), and views from Sunrise, Sunset, and Inspiration Points. In Capitol Reef (the least known and least crowded park in Utah), explore the mesmerizing cliffs, hidden arches, massive sandstone domes that resemble capitol buildings, and deep canyons. (Overnight Moab)
DAY 6: SALT LAKE CITY Travel from Moab to Salt Lake City onboard the famous California Zephyr today. Marvel at the vivid hues of Utah’s deserts and the ever-changing landscapes. (Overnight in Salt Lake City)
DAY 7: WEST YELLOWSTONE Transfer to West Yellowstone in southern Montana from Salt Lake City. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and get settled. Then, step out and get to know the gateway to Yellowstone National Park. (Overnight in West Yellowstone)
DAY 8: YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Yellowstone’s Lower Loop. Highlights of this tour include Old Faithful Geyser, the Old Faithful Inn, Isa Lake on the Continental Divide, and many more stunning landmarks. (Overnight in West Yellowstone) 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. *Seasonal: Yellowstone Lower Loop tour runs during the summer months. During the winter season, it is substituted with the Old Faithful Explorer Tour.
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