GRAND RAIL EXPERIENCE
14 DAYS – CHICAGO – CHICAGO
APRIL – MAY, 2023
(other dates available)
Day 1- Your Journey Begins In Chicago
Begin your journey in Chicago. Head to the Amtrak station and board the Empire Builder® to Seattle. Sit back and relax as you head west to begin your around-the-country adventure. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
Day 2 – Overnight onboard AMTRAK
Wake up and enjoy the amazing views that slip by your window as you continue to make your way west. Today you will be traveling through the great northern plains, the Rocky Mountains, and passing by Glacier National Park. Be sure to bring a camera as Amtrak is one of the best ways to enjoy America’s beautiful scenery. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
Day 3 – Seattle
Today you will arrive in the shining city, Seattle. Check-in to your hotel and prepare for a fun couple of days in “the Emerald City”. (Overnight in Seattle)
Day 4 – Seattle
Today you will get to explore Seattle with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour! Travel around to Seattle’s top attractions such as the iconic Space Needle, the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit, Pioneer Square, and Pike’s Place Market. (Overnight in Seattle)
Day 5 – Overnight onboard AMTRAK
Check-out of your hotel and travel on your own to the Amtrak station to board the famous Coast Starlight. As you head south to Los Angeles you will travel past some of the beautiful peaks of the Cascade Range, lush forests, and fertile valleys. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
Day 6 – Los Angeles
As the train makes its way south, enjoy the panoramic views of the Pacific Coast. Tonight, arrive in Los Angeles and check-in to your hotel, tomorrow you will get to explore the “City of Angels”. (Overnight in Los Angeles)
Day 7 –Los Angeles
Head south for exploration of the island’s untouched shores—by skiff or by snorkel. At Kailua-Kona, stroll through town at your own pace, and uncover the charm of this historic town. This evening, celebrate with the Captain’s Dinner and photographic recap of your adventure.
Day 8 – Overnight onboard AMTRAK
Glide through the sprawling deserts, past mountains, and cacti as the train heads towards New Orleans. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
Day 9 –New Orleans
After passing through Texas and Louisiana, the train will arrive in New Orleans. Check-in to your hotel and head to sleep, tomorrow you will get to explore “the Big Easy.” (Overnight in New Orleans)
Day 10 – New Orleans
Today you will get to experience New Orleans on a guided sightseeing tour. Your tour will take you all around the “City that Care Forgot” to see the French Quarter, historic Jackson Square, past the cemeteries known as the “Cities of the Dead.”,
Day 11 – Overnight onboard AMTRAK
This morning check out of your hotel and head over to the Amtrak station to board the Crescent for your trip up to Washington, DC (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
Day 12 – Washington, DC
Welcome to Washington, DC! Upon arrival check-in to your hotel and begin exploring Washington. Stroll through one or more of the many Smithsonian museums, stroll over to the Capital Building, and make sure to stop for picture-taking at the White House. And tonight you will enjoy the Monuments by Moonlight tour that will take you to see all of the major U.S. monuments lit up at night. (Overnight in Washington, DC)
Day 13 – Overnight onboard AMTRAK
Today you will check out of your hotel and board the Capitol Limited to head back to Chicago.
Day 14 – Your Journey Ends Here in Chicago
Glide through the sprawling deserts, past mountains, and cacti as the train heads towards New Orleans. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
Price:
Starting at $5395 per Person for April-May, 2023
Contact:
TTM Travel/ Sand & Flip Flop Gateway 623.972.3760
maria@travelttm.com
maruice@travelttm.com