Great Northwest by Rail Escorted Tour
13 Day / 12 Night Journey from $6,190**
- Seattle>
- Glacier Park>
- Waterton Lakes>
- Banff>
- Jasper>
- Vancouver
Revel in a 1500-mile journey encircling inspirational natural sights and breathtaking national parks. This is one of those "bucket list" trips of a lifetime. The fun begins in the Emerald City with a Seattle sightseeing tour. Then, head to Glacier National Park, and take in the unspoiled scenery while aboard a vintage red touring bus, before transferring to Waterton Lakes National Park in Canada. From there travel through the foothills of the Canadian Rockies to Banff National Park and on to Jasper via the Icefields Parkway. Next, visit Vancouver for a tour, where your journey will end.
For more information or to make a reservation,
call our rail vacation experts at 1-800-AMTRAK-2
Package Includes:
- 10 nights’ hotel accommodations
- Welcome reception at the Crowne Plaza Hotel to meet your escort and other group members
- Dinner at Salty's restaurant
- Seattle sightseeing tour & Harbor Cruise
- One-way Amtrak from Seattle to East Glacier in sleeper accommodations; meals included in Dining Car
- Big Sky Circle Tour in Glacier Park
- Transfer from Glacier Park Lodge to Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton Lakes
- Optional Afternoon Tea at the Prince of Wales Hotel
- Private charter transfer from Waterton to Banff
- Banff Sightseeing and Gondola Ride
- Banff to Jasper Scenic Tour including the Columbia Icefield and Snocoach
- One-way VIA Rail from Jasper to Vancouver in Sleeper Touring Class (Cabin accommodations)
- Deluxe Vancouver City Tour
- Travel Portfolio
- All taxes
Special Programs
Not Included:
- Sample price does not include transportation to Seattle or from Vancouver to start or end your Rail Journey
- Gratuities onboard the Amtrak train (dining car, sleeping car attendent)
- Amtrak Vacations tour escort gratuity
DAY 1 & 2 ARRIVE + EXPLORE SEATTLE
Welcome to Seattle to begin your rail journey.
Take a city tour and explore the busy Pike Place
Market. (Overnight at the Crowne Plaza Hotel) 2B,1D
DAY 3 SEATTLE TO GLACIER PARK
Board the Amtrak® Empire Builder this afternoon
for your rail journey to Montana and Glacier
National Park. (Overnight on train) L,D
DAY 4 ARRIVE IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Arrive in Glacier National Park, an unspoiled scenic paradise, nestled within the Rocky Mountains of Montana. (Overnight at Glacier Park Lodge) (B,L,D)
DAY 5 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
Take the Big Sky Circle Tour of Glacier National
Park and ascend to the high alpine of Going-to-the-
Sun Road. (Overnight at Glacier Park Lodge) B,D
DAY 6 GLACIER NATIONAL PARK TO WATERTON LAKES
Travel on a guided transfer from Glacier National
Park to Waterton Lakes National Park. (Overnight
at the Prince of Wales Hotel) B,D
DAY 7 WATERTON LAKES TO BANFF
A private, five-hour transfer takes you north along
rolling foothills of the Canadian Rockies and Banff
National Park. (Overnight in Banff) B,L,D
DAY 8 BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Today enjoy an area tour of Banff highlighted with
a scenic journey on the Banff Gondola.
(Overnight in Banff) B,D
DAYS 9 BANFF TO JASPER
Take a guided sightseeing tour up the scenic
Icefields Parkway through the heart of the
Canadian Rockies. (Overnight in Jasper) B,L,D
DAY 10 JASPER TO VANCOUVER
Wakeup and enjoy a wonderful Jasper morning.
Board VIA Rail® Canada’s “Canadian” train for
your trip to Vancouver. (Overnight on the Train) B,L,D
DAY 11 ARRIVE IN VANCOUVER
Vancouver is a striking city, and today you will find
its charms as you explore on a guided tour.
(Overnight in Vancouver) B,D
DAY 12 VANCOUVER EXPLORING
Take the day to relax or to view sights in and
around Vancouver. A finale dinner will leave a lasting memory of Vancouver. (Overnight in Vancouver)B,D
DAY 13 VANCOUVER
Tour ends in Vancouver. At this time, you can continue your stay in Vancouver, extend your trip to Victoria, travel back to Seattle, or fly home from Vancouver. B
Legend for Meals:
B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
Not Included:
Not Included:
- Sample price does not include transportation to Seattle or from Vancouver to start or end your Rail Journey
- Gratuities onboard the Amtrak train (dining car, sleeping car attendent)
- Amtrak Vacations tour escort gratuity
New 2012 date and itinerary is now available
| 2012 Dates | Double | Single | Save Up To: |
| July 20 - August 1 | $6,190 | 7,880 | $600pp |
| Upgrade to Bedroom | $250 | $500 |
**Prices are subject to change without notice, and all reservations are based upon availability at time of booking. Prices above do NOT include the Early Booking Discount. (EBD) EBD will reduce as customers book each departure. The earlier one books, the greater chance of receiving the highest EBD. If at any time, the price of any escorted tour is reduced, the price will be adjusted for ALL existing bookings. Amtrak, Amtrak Vacations, California Zephyr are registered service marks of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation.
Payment Terms
$300 Per Person Non-refundable Deposit
Final payment due 75 days prior to Departure
Full payment required 75 or less days prior to departure
Not Included:
Not Included:
- Sample price does not include transportation to Seattle or from Vancouver to start or end your Rail Journey
- Gratuities onboard the Amtrak train (dining car, sleeping car attendent)
- Amtrak Vacations tour escort gratuity
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Seattle
The Crowne Plaza Hotel - Seattle offers a superb location in Downtown Seattle, close to everything great in the Pacific Northwest. | More
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Glacier Park Lodge
Glacier Park Lodge was built almost a century ago by the Great Northern Railway. Situated on the Blackfeet Reservation, the hotel site was purchased from the Piegan, a tribe of the Blackfeet Nation. | More
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Prince of Wales Hotel
The Prince of Wales Hotel was built as an extension to the chain of hotels and chalets built and operated by the Great Northern Railway in Glacier National Park, Montana. | More
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Rimrock Resort
The Rimrock Resort Hotel is located in the heart of the Canadian Rockies on Sulphur Mountain and Banff National Park. | More
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Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Nestled in between captivating mountains and sparkling lakes, The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Resort Hotel welcomes you to The True Rocky Mountain Experience. | More
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Sutton Place Hotel
Few hotels can rival the elegance, European charm and hospitality of The Sutton Place Hotel. | More
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Sleeping & Seating
Sleeping Accommodations
Amtrak trains traveling on long-distance routes typically use either two-level Superliner or one-level Viewliner train car equipment, each of which include bedrooms arranged in various configurations and private and public bathrooms and showers.
SuperlinerTo learn more about Superliner room amenities and to view room schematics and QuickTime Virtual Tours, click on the links associated with each bedroom type below. Or launch the 3D tour to interactively explore the rooms in greater detail.
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ViewlinerTo learn more about Viewliner room amenities and to view room schematics and QuickTime Virtual Tours, click on the links associated with each bedroom type below. Or launch the 3D tour to interactively explore the rooms in greater detail. |
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Seating AccommodationsThe availability of these options varies depending on your route and the kind of train equipment in use. |
Coach ClassCoach class seats are available on all Amtrak trains except Acela Express trains. On most long-distance trains, we provide extra-spacious Coach Class seating with leg rests designed to enhance your comfort for long or overnight trips. |