Great North Western National Parks by Rail

Tour Information

GrandLuxe Rail Journeys operates America’s premier private train on 7 to 9 night itineraries through the Western United States, National Parks, and Canada. Enjoy fine dining and beautiful vistas in comfortable luxury aboard classic, restored and private railcars. Let the gentle motion of the train rock you to sleep each night, and then wake to a world of new adventures


WESTBOUND ITINERARY
We’ll travel through the region’s most scenic lands along the legendary northern transcontinental rail route blazed by the Northern Pacific railroad. Your rail journey is the ideal way to see the Pacfic Northwest and the magnificent Rockies, including stops at four National Parks: Glacier, Mt. Rainier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton.

Day 1

UK – JACKSON - GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
After a transatlantic flight from the UK and individual transfers to your first overnight hotel; welcome to GrandLuxe! • Welcome Dinner • Overnight Grand Teton National Park area deluxe hotel (D)

Day 2

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
Be awe–inspired by sheer mountains that reach straight for the sky. Jenny Lake • Church of the Transfiguration, a rustic log chapel • National Museum of Wildlife Art • Overnight deluxe hotel (B,L,D)

Day 3

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
The world’s first national park teems with wildlife and natural wonders. Old Faithful • Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls • Fountain Paint Pots • West Thumb Geyser Basin • Board the GrandLuxe Express • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 4

HELENA, MONTANA
A spectacular rail trip through tunnels and mountains to experience Montana’s rich history and scenery. Scenic rail journey into Helena • Charles M. Russell’s largest painting • Capitol building • Montana Historical Society Museum • Boat cruise • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 5

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
A million acres of spectacular mountain beauty. Travel the Going to the Sun Road • Cross the Continental Divide at 6,646-foot Logan Pass • Forested lower valleys dotted with glacial lakes to windswept alpine tundra • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 6

COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO
Wake to breakfast onboard as we head towards Coeur d’Alene. Lunch on the lake • Wildlife viewing • Tour of local area • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 7

COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OR CASCADES Rail day. Full day of riding on the train • Travel through Washington’s Cascade Mountains or through the scenic Columbia River Gorge • Afternoon tea featuring pastries made onboard the train • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 8

MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK
Take the Road to Paradise.
Unparalleled view of Mt. Rainier’s summit • More than 200 varieties of wildflowers • Farewell dinner en route to Seattle • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 9

SEATTLE AREA
Your GrandLuxe rail journey comes to a close. Our journey ends in Tacoma. Transfer directly to the Seattle-Tacoma airport or to your optional hotel extension in Seattle. (B)

Day 10

ARRIVE UK
Arrive back in the UK at your chosen airport in the early afternoon

Eastbound itinerary also available on 19Jul + 02Aug + 16Aug + 30Aug + 13Sep