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An ultra luxurious, exclusive 2,430 mile Journey by Rail traveling from the Pacific ocean through the vast and magnificent Western USA’s mountains, plateaus and plains to the Great Lakes. Passengers live on board rail cars at different layover locations; there is no moving in and out of hotels. A unique, one of a kind vacation; an outstanding value. |
| Groups | Private Cars | Reservations | Payment | Specials | Details | Other Routes |
| San Francisco to Chicago – 8 Days* and 7 Nights Live on board your luxurious rail Car while visiting San Francisco (Emeryville) – Denver – Chicago *Or, 5, 6 or 7 days by boarding on day 2 and/or disembarking 1 or 2 days early, eliminating extra day visits to San Francisco and/or Chicago, with a fare reduction. See itinerary below. |
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DEPARTURE DATE(S) |
| 2025 – Pending Or, a day later by boarding on the 2nd day, eliminating an extra day visit to San Francisco, at a reduced fare. |
| FARE(S)
Per person, double occupancy per bedroom: Early confirmed booking/reservation discounts:* Payments, cancellations and refunds Special Offers Comparable Train Vacation Fares |
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Magnificent scenery crossing the Sierra Nevada and Rocky mountains.
Incredible views traveling through vistas of California’s magnificent Sierra Nevada Mountains, carved tunnels and high mountain passes, over the magnificent Rocky Mountains, across the Continental Divide, through colorful red rocks and deserts of Utah, and along verdant valleys. San Francisco is one of the country’s most cosmopolitan cities known for cool summers, fog, steep rolling hills, eclectic mix of architecture, and landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, the former Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Fisherman’s Wharf, and its Chinatown district which is the largest outside of Asia as well as the oldest Chinatown in North America. The City is home to world-class theatre, opera, symphony and ballet companies and boasts premieres of Broadway-bound plays and culture-changing performing arts. Denver, known as the Mile High City situated 5672 feet above sea level in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains, with 300 days of sunshine, brilliant blue skies and breathtaking mountain scenery. The Rockies make Denver a hiker’s paradise, with dozens of challenging trails, white water rafting and some of the finest downhill and cross-country skiing. The Art Museum is one of the largest Native American art collections in the world. Red Rocks amphitheater surrounded by giant, ancient rock formations is famous for its one-of-a-kind outdoor concert venue. Chicago, on Lake Michigan, is famed for its bold architecture, including skyscrapers like the 1,451-ft. Willis Tower and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. The city is renowned for its museums, including the Art Institute of Chicago with its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, and is known for its vibrant arts scene, numerous cultural attractions, excellent shopping, interesting architecture, Navy Pier and beautiful beaches that stretch along the waterfront. The downtown Millennium Park features a centerpiece 110-ton Cloud Gate sculpture, fascinating Crown Fountain, an outdoor concert venue and Lurie Garden, a ‘secret garden’ and naturalistic place of rest and renewal for humans and wildlife alike. |
| JOURNEY BY RAIL TIMETABLE |
| Day 1 – Sunday – San Francisco |
| The train/car(s) park in and depart from nearby Emeryville Board after 11:00 am Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit San Francisco area Click on Activities, San Francisco to see optional things to do Evening welcome reception, on board Overnight in San Francisco, on board Optional – Board after 11:00 am on Monday instead of Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction. |
| Day 2 – Monday – San Francisco (Emeryville) |
| Optional – Board after 11:00 am on Monday instead of Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction. Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit San Francisco Area Hosted tour of attractions and Chinatown, with deluxe Chinese dinner; or alternative excursion if desired Overnight in San Francisco, on board |
| Day 3 – Tuesday – San Francisco (Emeryville) |
| Depart San Francisco early morning Magnificent en-route scenery with immaculate on board service. White glove early evening dinner, en-route on board Overnight en-route, on board |
| Day 4 – Wednesday – Denver |
| Arrive Denver early evening Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail car while you Visit Denver Click on Activities, Denver to see optional things to do Overnight in Denver, on board |
| Day 5 – Thursday – Denver |
| Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Denver Hosted tour of attractions and off car Colorado bison, fresh mountain caught fish late lunch or alternative excursion Depart Denver Early Evening |
| Day 6 – Friday – Chicago |
| Arrive Chicago mid afternoon Magnificent en-route scenery with immaculate on board service Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Chicago area, Click on Activities, Chicago to see optional things to do Overnight in Chicago on board Optional – Disembark by 6:00 pm on Friday instead of Saturday with an appropriate fare reduction. |
| Day 7 – Saturday – Chicago |
| Optional – Disembark by 6:00 pm on Friday instead of Saturday or Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction. Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Chicago Hosted tour of attractions Overnight in Chicago on board Optional – Disembark by 11:00 am on Saturday instead of Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction. |
| Day 8 – Sunday – Chicago |
| Optional – Disembark by 11:00 pm on Saturday instead of Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction. Disembark by 11:00 am |