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West Coast Spectacular by Rail

Top to Bottom, this West Coast Journey Will Not Disappoint

  • Seattle>
  • San Francisco>
  • Los Angeles

Treat yourself to an ultimate western experience -- rail travel from the Pacific Northwest down the coast to star-studded Los Angeles with compelling diversions in between. Indulge in Seattle’s casual vibe on a city sightseeing tour. Soak up the ambience at dinner in the Seattle Space Needle’s SkyCity Restaurant. Continue onward to San Francisco. Enjoy a CityPass and Deluxe City Tour with Bay Cruise. Take a breather in Sonoma and Napa Valley wine country, and proceed to Los Angeles where a tour of Universal Studios is sure to entertain.

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Package Includes:

  • Eight nights’ hotel accommodations
  • Seattle City Sightseeing Tour
  • Dinner in SkyCity Restaurant, Seattle Space Needle
  • One way AMTRAK® from Seattle to San Francisco in Roomette accommodations; meals included in Dining Car
  • Roundtrip Motorcoach transfer beween Emeryville train station and San Francisco
  • San Francisco CityPass
  • Deluxe City Tour of San Francisco with Bay Cruise
  • Dinner at Neptune’s Palace Restaurant
  • California Wine Country Tour
  • One way Amtrak from San Francisco to Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles & Hollywood Tour
  • Universal Studios® Tour
  • Travel Portfolio
  • All taxes

 

DEPARTURE DAYS: Daily

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*Sample price does not include transportation to Seattle to start your rail journey or gratuities on board the Amtrak train.

** SUGGESTED ITINERARY

DAY 1 Arrive in Seattle
Welcome to Seattle! Transfer independently to your downtown hotel. This evening you may wish to explore Seattle’s waterfront. (Overnight in Seattle)

DAY 2 Seattle Exploring
Today you will take a city tour then have the afternoon to explore the busy Pike Place market or the Seattle Aquarium. This evening enjoy dinner at the Seattle Space Needle in the SkyCtiy Restaurant (Overnight in Seattle)

DAY 3 Seattle to San Francisco
Amtrak® departs Seattle mid-morning bound for California. En route, the scenery creates a gorgeous backdrop, snow covered mountains, dense forests, fertile valleys and long stretches of Pacific Ocean shoreline. As Amtrak crosses from Oregon to California, you will be lulled to sleep in your Amtrak accommodations.

DAY 4 Arrive in San Francisco
Amtrak® arrives in Emeryville at approximately 8:30 a.m.Transfer by motorcoach into downtown San Francisco. “The City by the Bay” has consistently been rated as one of the world’s top travel destinations. San Francisco has everything for everyone! Enjoy the day at leisure, using your CityPass to visit six of the city’s best attractions.
(Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 5 Explore San Francisco
This morning, you will take a deluxe sightseeing tour of the city. Highlights include: the Opera House, Old Mission Dolores, the Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz. The tour ends with a one-hour narrated cruise aboard the Blue & Gold Fleet on the San Francisco Bay. This evening, relax and enjoy dinner at Neptune’s Restaurant. (Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 6 Napa Valley Exploring
Today you will enjoy a leisurely narrated tour through the wine regions of Sonoma and Napa Valley stopping at a few of the wineries for tours and tastings. (Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 7 San Francisco to Los Angeles
Early morning you will transfer back to the Amtrak station in Oakland for the day journey to Los Angeles.The journey takes you South through San Jose and Santa Barbara. Arrive at approximately 9:00 p.m. and transfer independently to your hotel. (Overnight in Los Angeles)

DAY 8 Explore Los Angeles
Take a guided tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood today. So many sights to see, and of course be certain to keep your eyes open for celebrity sightings! (Overnight in Los Angeles)

DAY 9 Explore Universal Studios
Today you will explore Universal Studios, the largest film and television studio in the world, where the greatest moments from movies and television come to life! You’ll see why Universal Studios is synonymous with Hollywood entertainment! (Overnight in Los Angeles)

DAY 10 Vacation Ends in Los Angeles
Today your West Coast Rail adventure comes to an end. Depart for home from Los Angeles.

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Not Included:

*Sample price does not include transportation to Seattle to start your rail journey or gratuities on board the Amtrak train.

Package Prices Start at:

 

Moderate - $1,859

Deluxe - $2,389

 

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

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

***Travel dates and pricing may vary. Pricing is to be used as a reference only. Price at time of printing for July 2012 travel.

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Not Included:

*Sample price does not include transportation to Seattle to start your rail journey or gratuities on board 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.