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Great Northwest By Rail

Unwind Amidst Nature’s Majesty in a US and Canadian Loop

  • Seattle>
  • Glacier Park>
  • Waterton Lakes>
  • Banff>
  • Jasper>
  • Vancouver

Revel in a 1500-mile journey encircling inspirational natural sights and breathtaking national parks. The fun begins in the Emerald City with a Seattle Trolley and Harbor Cruise Tour. Then, head to Glacier National Park, and take in the unspoiled scenery from a Big Sky Circle Tour, 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, before returning, sated, to Seattle.

For more information or to make a reservation,
call our rail vacation experts at 1-800-AMTRAK-2

Package Includes:

  • 10 nights’ hotel accommodations
  • One-way Amtrak from Seattle to East Glacier in Roomette accommodations; meals included in Dining Car
  • Dinner in SkyCity restaurant at the Seattle Space Needle
  • Seattle Trolley & Harbor Cruise Tour
  • Big Sky Circle Tour in Glacier Park
  • Transfer from Glacier Park Lodge to Prince of Wales Hotel in Waterton Lakes
  • Afternoon Tea at the Prince of Wales Hotel
  • Private sedan 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 (Berth accommodations)
  • Deluxe Vancouver City Tour
  • One-way Amtrak from Vancouver to Seattle on the Amtrak Cascades®
  • Travel Portfolio
  • All taxes

 

DEPARTURE DAYS: Sunday, Wednesday or Friday from June to Mid-September

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* Sample price does not include transportation to Seattle to start your Rail Journey or gratuities onboard the Amtrak Train.

SUGGESTED ITINERARY


DAY 1 & 2 ARRIVE + EXPLORE SEATTLE
Welcome to Seattle to begin your rail journey.
Take a city tour plus a harbor cruise. Dine atop
the Space Needle and explore the busy Pike Place
Market. (Overnight in Seattle)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

DAY 8 BANFF NATIONAL PARK
Today enjoy an area tour of Banff highlighted with
a scenic journey on the Banff Gondola.
(Overnight in Banff)

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)

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)

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)

DAY 12 VANCOUVER EXPLORING
Take the day to relax or to view sights in and
around Vancouver. (Overnight in Vancouver)

DAY 13 VANCOUVER TO SEATTLE
This morning you will take the Amtrak Cascades
to Seattle to complete your journey. Transfer to
the airport for an afternoon flight.

 

This package can be customized at the time you make your reservation to enhance your travel experience.

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Not Included:

* Sample price does not include transportation to Seattle to start your Rail Journey or gratuities onboard the Amtrak Train.

Package Prices Start at:

 

Moderate - $3,779

Deluxe - $4,599

 

* Sample prices are based on our highest demand travel period, per person based on double occupancy, tax included. Amtrak travel is for Coach
and Roomette accommodations. Prices are subject to change without notice, and all reservations are based on availability at time of booking.

** Unless activity is shown as included, all activities described in this itinerary are for suggestion purposes only.

*** Pricing is to be used as a reference only.

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Not Included:

* Sample price does not include transportation to Seattle to start your Rail Journey or gratuities onboard the Amtrak Train.

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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.

Superliner

To 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.

 

Superliner 3D Tour

 

Viewliner

To 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.

Viewliner 3D Tour

 

Seating Accommodations

The availability of these options varies depending on your route and the kind of train equipment in use.

Coach Class

Coach 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.