New Grand National Parks of the Southwest – Bryce and Zion to the Grand Canyon

GRAND NATIONAL PARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST BRYCE AND ZION TO THE GRAND CANYON

9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS FROM $3,349

Chicago Grand Junction Capitol Reef National Park Arches and Canyonlands Bryce Canyon National Park Springdale Zion National Park Lake Powell Williams Grand Canyon National Park Chicago PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Sightseeing tour of Arches and Canyonlands

National Parks • Sightseeing tour of Capitol Reef and Bryce

Canyon National Parks • Sightseeing tour of Zion National Park and

Lake Powell • Sightseeing tour of the Grand Canyon • Roundtrip Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Chicago to Grand Junction on the

California Zephyr®; Williams to Chicago on the Southwest Chief® • Transfer from Grand Junction to Springdale;

Springdale to Williams • Roundtrip in Coach accommodations on the Grand Canyon Railway • 6 nights hotel accommodations; 2 nights onboard Amtrak • 2 meals included (1 breakfast, 1 dinner)

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DAY 8 CHICAGO

Depart Chicago’s Union Station onboard the Southwest Chief for an overnight rail journey to Grand Junction, Colorado. Enjoy comfortable accommodations and all the incredible views along the way! (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

GRAND JUNCTION

Arrive in Grand Junction and check into your hotel for an overnight stay. Grand Junction offers something for everyone to enjoy. A must-see is the Colorado National Monument, famous for its red rock canyons. (Overnight in Grand Junction at Grand Vista Hotel)

ARCHES AND CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS

Get picked up in Grand Junction to begin your tour to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks! Highlights include the Colorado River, iconic arches, rock pinnacles, spires, and much more. Following the tour, you’ll be dropped back off in Grand Junction with the evening to enjoy at your leisure. (Overnight in Grand Junction at Grand Vista Hotel)

CAPITOL REEF AND BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS

Continue your tour from Grand Junction en route to Capitol Reef, which features cliffs, hidden arches, massive sandstone domes that resemble capitol buildings, and deep canyons. In Bryce Canyon, the highlights will most certainly be the distinctive hoodoos, bristlecone pine trees (the oldest trees in the world), and views from Sunrise, Sunset, and Inspiration Point. (Overnight in Springdale at Best Western Plus Zion Canyon Inn & Suites)

ZION NATIONAL PARK AND LAKE POWELL

Continue your tour from Springdale to Zion National Park and Lake Powell en route to Williams, Arizona. Experience one of Utah’s most breathtaking landscapes in Zion. After touring Zion, you’ll travel near the picturesque shores of Lake Powell. At the end of your tour, you’ll arrive in Williams famous for being the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon.” (Overnight in Williams at Grand Canyon Railway)

GRAND CANYON

After having breakfast at the Grand Depot Café, board the Grand Canyon Railway to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. During your tour, you’ll discover why the South Rim has been hosting visitors since the 1850s. It’s awe-inspiring. (Overnight in Grand Canyon’s South Rim at Maswik Lodge) B

WILLIAMS, AZ

Board the Grand Canyon Railway from the South Rim back to Williams. In Williams, explore on your own before enjoying your included dinner at the Grand Depot Café. (Overnight in Williams at Grand Canyon Railway) D

OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

Board the Southwest Chief for your long-haul journey back to Chicago. Once onboard, take in all the captivating views. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

YOUR JOURNEY ENDS IN CHICAGO

# of nights in a HOTEL # of nights on the TRAIN

DEPARTURES DOUBLE

January $3,349 February–March $3,399 April $3,599 May–July $3,649 August $3,599 September $3,549 October–December $3,449

Package prices are per person, double occupancy, tax included. Prices do not include rail from your hometown. All reservations are based upon availability at the time of booking. Amtrak travel is for Coach accommodations, unless otherwise noted. Upgrades to Roomette or Bedroom accommodations onboard Amtrak are available. Alternative hotels may be available.

Legend for meals: B – Breakfast, BR – Brunch, L – Lunch, D – Dinner