Glories of the West
The Glories of the West train tour is a 13-day Amtrak train tour departing from Chicago on the Great Western Limited. Highlights of the tour include stops at Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park, three nights at Yellowstone National Park, as well as stops at Fairmont Springs and Glacier National Park. All meals are included in the price of the tour as are admission fees to parks. Special sightseeing trips include a float trip down the Snake River in Jackson Hole. The train accommodations have in-room facilities and full catering. Hotel accommodations along the way, such as at the Lake Yellowstone Hotel, are also included.
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Wonders of the West
The Wonders of the West tour is another escorted Amtrak tour. It is a 10-day tour that departs from Chicago or San Francisco. The tour includes a two-night stay at the Mammoth Hot Springs hotel in Yellowstone National Park, as well as stops at Jackson Hole and Glacier National Park. As with the Glories of the West tour, most meals and hotel accommodations along the way are included in the price. In addition, all sightseeing tours are also included such as the Old Faithful and Yellowstone Lake Cruise. Departing from Glacier National Park at the end of the tour, guests can either take a train back to the Midwest or board a train to Portland or Seattle.
Vacations by Rail
Tel: (877) 929-7245
http://www.vacationsbyrail.com
Yellowstone, Grand Tetons & Mount Rushmore Tour
The Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Mount Rushmore tour is also an escorted Amtrak tour. It is 11 days long and departs from Chicago and traverses through the Colorado Rockies. Highlights along the way on this tour include two days spent touring Yellowstone National Park, a view of Devil's Tower, a visit to the Crazy Horse Memorial and a trip to Mount Rushmore. Guests will spend their first night on the train, while the rest of the tour includes hotel accommodations along the way. The tour price also includes sightseeing tours to the Temple Square in Salt Lake City and a float trip down the Snake River.
Vacations by Rail
Tel: (877) 929-7245
http://www.vacationsbyrail.com
Article Written By Shiromi Nassreen
Shiromi Nassreen has been writing professionally since 2005. She specializes in travel and outdoor topics, and her articles have appeared in various print and online publications, including "DISfunkshion Magazine" and Matador Travel. Nassreen holds a Bachelor of Arts in theatre studies from Rose Bruford College of Speech & Drama.
