Rockies, Sierras and Napa 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
Experience beauty in many forms: From the quiet majesty of a mountain peak, silhouetted by a setting sun, or the deep sapphire of a magnificent mountain lake to the quest for perfection in a glass that denotes the winemakers of the famous Napa Valley

Day 1

DENVER COLORADO
After a transatlantic flight from the UK, step into a luxurious world of adventure and excitement. Meet at the historic Brown Palace Hotel • Board the GrandLuxe Express • Welcome aboard Dinner • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (D)

Day 2

RAIL THROUGH COLORADO ROCKIES
Rail day through the Colorado Rockies by daylight. An unforgettable journey through the incomparable Rocky Mountains.
Moffat Tunnel • Cross the Continental Divide • Glenwood Canyon, which inspired the world’s first dome railcar • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 3

ARCHES & CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS FROM GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO
Some of the most inspiring landscapes on earth. World’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches • Grandview Point • Balanced Rock • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 4

SALT LAKE CITY & PARK CITY, UTAH
Discover the many sides of Salt Lake City. Choose from: Downtown Salt Lake City tour, Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort, Park City Art Walk • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 5

LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA AND THE SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS
Spend the day at one of the world’s most beautiful lakes. Boat cruise • Rail through Donner Pass and descend through the Sierra Mountains • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 6

NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Enjoy a taste of America’s culinary heartland. Lunch in Cask Room at Merryvale Winery • Copia, The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts, conceived by Robert Mondavi with assistance from Julia Child • Farewell Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

Day 7

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA - UK
A week of fabulous adventures comes to a close and after individual transfers to the airport you will return to the UK on your transatlantic flight to the UK (B)

Day 8

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

Eastbound itinerary also available on 01Oct + 15Oct + 29Oct + 12Nov. Please call to check for rates and availability