Luxury Train Trips in the USA

Luxury Train Trips in the USA
If you plan to hike the trails of the Rocky Mountains or perhaps ski the slopes at Lake Tahoe, transportation to your destination will have to be arranged. Travel does not have to be a cramped and boring part of your adventure. It has been said that going by train is the only civilized way to travel, and there are many luxury train trips available throughout the USA.

California Zephyr

The California Zephyr, operated by Amtrak, is an experience of a lifetime and runs between Chicago, Illinois, and Emeryville, California. The 51 hour trip leaves daily and is one of the most spectacular train trips in North America. The California Zephyr, originating in either Emeryville in the San Francisco Bay Area or Chicago courses through the Rocky Mountains, Winter Park, the Sierra Nevadas and Glenwood Canyon. Package tours are available, which include transportation and all meals along the way. The California Zephyr has a cafe, lounge, snack bars, dinette and full dining car for you to choose from. The Superliner Bedroom Suite sleeps up to four people and includes a large picture window to view the spectacular scenery along the way. The suite includes two in-room toilets and two showers, along with personal services, such as, coffee, daily newspaper and turn-down service.

Amtrak
60 Massachusetts Ave., NE
Washington, DC 20002
(800) 872-7245
amtrak.com

Atlas Cruises and Tours

Atlas Cruises and Tours has a lot to offer if you are searching for a train adventure. It offers a number of packaged, guided tours throughout the USA and North America. You can tour the wine country of California or take in the natural beauty of some of the spectacular national parks America has to offer. Atlas Cruises and Tours are guided tours, and the tour director remains with guests throughout the entire journey. Itineraries include nightly layovers, with hotels accommodations included in the package. Travel day meals are also included in all packages. Unlike other train packages that get you from one point to another, Atlas Cruises and Tours train trips will allow you the opportunity to spend some time at points along the way. Trips also include private receptions, tours and lectures for passengers included in the tour.

Atlas Cruises and Tours
9091 North Military Trail, Suite 14
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(800) 942-3301
luxurytour.com

The Train Chartering Company

The Train Chartering Company offers passengers the opportunity to design their own trip of a lifetime, while traveling in a private rail car. All vintage, luxury rail cars are beautifully appointed. Trips are all custom designed to fit your needs, including destination, layovers, meal planning and concierge and butler services. The Train Charting Company works closely with VIA Rail and Amtrak and offers service to almost any of their destinations. Pricing is individualized and is based on your individual needs and desires for your trip.

The Train Chartering Company Ltd
Benwell House, Preston
Wiltshire, SN15 4DX, United Kingdom
440-1249-890176
privaterailcars.net

Article Written By Michael Evans

Michael Evans was born in Memphis, Tenn. He graduated from The University of Memphis, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication. His primary course of study was photography and film production. He first began writing professionally for iOwn Inc. in 1997, and was published by LensWork Magazine in 2003.

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