The Best Amtrak Vacations Destinations You Must See Right Now

Image: PHOTO: The North Rim of the Grand Canyon. (photo by Barry Kaufman)
Image: PHOTO: The North Rim of the Grand Canyon. (photo by Barry Kaufman)
by Rail Tales
Last updated:: 4:30 PM ET, Thu January 5, 2017

The ultimate getaway.

That's what many travelers are chasing these days, and Amtrak Vacations is here to break down some of its featured vacations to help guests have a top notch experience.

Grand Canyon Explorer

Don't just visit the Grand Canyon, explore it! The breathtaking natural wonders of the Grand Canyon should be a must on everyone's bucket list. Highlights here include eight nights' hotel, two meals, a guided jeep tour in Sedona and more.

Classic Canada and Rockies Westbound
Grab your passport and experience the marvels of the Canadian Rockies. Visit the Vancouver Lookout, the Glacier Skywalk and Discovery Center, as well take in a day trip to Niagara Falls, which includes "a tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake and a trip on board Hornblower Cruises," according to an Amatrak Vacations blogger.

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Norwegian Cruise Line's 7 Day Swayer Glacier Cruise (Jewell) With 1 Night in Seattle

Not all cruises have to be in warm tropical locations. With stops in Seattle and Victoria, British Columbia, this is a cruise experience loaded with intrigue. Visit Pier 66, pan for gold in Skagway and breathe easy with private transfers to and from the cruise port.

San Francisco Ultimate Getaway

Highlights here on this four day excursion to San Francisco include the Hop-on, Hop-off tour of the city, as well as the San Francisco CityPASS, which according to the Amtrak blogger includes "Muni & Cable Car 7-Day Passport, plus prepaid admission to the California Academy of Sciences, a Blue & Gold Fleet Bay Cruise Adventure, and more."


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