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Grand National Parks Discovery on the California Zephyr

Denver, CO
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Moab, UT
Arches National Park, UT
Canyonlands National Park, UT
Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Zion National Park, UT
Salt Lake City, UT
Yellowstone National Park
San Francisco, CA
Yosemite National Park, CA

13 Days

11 Destinations

Trip Itinerary

Experience the true grandeur of America’s national parks on this 13-day rail holiday to Rocky Mountain, Arches and Canyonlands, Zion, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite National Parks! Of course, you’ll also be stopping in some iconic cities along the way, such as Denver, Salt Lake City and San Francisco, and riding aboard the famous California Zephyr train! All of these places should be on your travel bucket list! Why? Because North America’s national parks are priceless treasures filled with unforgettable adventures and scenery. By the time you wrap up this rail journey, you’re bound to have collected many memories and photographs.

Direction:Denver, CO → Yosemite National Park, CARequest Reverse
Legend for Meals: B - Breakfast, BR - Brunch, L - Lunch, D - Dinner
Day 1Your Journey Begins in Denver
Day 2Denver, CO
Day 3Moab, UT
Day 4Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
Day 5Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks
Day 6Zion National Park
Day 7Salt Lake City, UT
Day 8West Yellowstone
Day 9West Yellowstone
Day 10Overnight Onboard Amtrak
Day 11San Francisco, CA
Day 12Yosemite National Park, CA
Day 13Your Journey Ends in San Francisco

Trip Details

Trip Highlights

  • Sightseeing tour of Rocky Mountain National Park.*
  • Sightseeing tour of Arches & Canyonlands National Parks
  • Free days to explore Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef and Zion National Park
  • Sightseeing tour of Yellowstone National Park
  • Sightseeing tour of Yosemite National Park

*Rocky Mountain National Park Tour is seasonal. A combination city and mountain parks tour will be offered in the off season.

What's Included

  • One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations from Denver to Grand Junction; Grand Junction to Salt Lake City; Salt Lake City to San Francisco on California Zephyr®
  • 5 day compact car rental
  • Roundtrip transfers from Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone
  • 11 nights' hotel accommodations

Onboard

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Amtrak Vacations Customization Options

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