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An ultra luxurious, exclusive 2,430 mile Journey traveling through the vast and magnificent Western USA’s plains, plateaus and mountains to the Pacific ocean; living on board at different layovers; 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 |
| Chicago to San Francisco – 7 Days* and 6 Nights Live on board your luxurious rail Car while visiting Chicago – Denver – San Francisco (Emeryville) *Or, 4, 5 or 6 days by boarding on day 2 and/or disembarking 1 or 2 days early, eliminating extra day visits to Chicago and/or San Francisco, with a fare reduction. See Itinerary below. |
| Departure Dates | Fares | Fare Comparisons | Itinerary |
DEPARTURE DATES |
| 2025 – Pending *Or, a day later by boarding on the 2nd day, eliminating an extra day visit to Chicago, 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 Rocky and Sierra Nevada mountains.
| Incredible scenery traveling through verdant valleys, colorful red rocks and deserts of Utah, carved tunnels and high mountain passes, the magnificent Rocky Mountains across the Continental Divide, and vistas of California’s magnificent Sierra Nevada Mountains. 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. 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 amphitheatre surrounded by giant, ancient rock formations is famous for its one-of-a-kind outdoor concert venue. 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. |
| JOURNEY BY RAIL TIMETABLE |
| Day 1 – Sunday – Chicago |
| Board after 11:00 am Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail Car while you Visit Chicago area Click on Activities, San Chicago to see optional things to do Evening welcome reception, on board Overnight in Chicago on board Optional – Board after 11:00 am on Monday instead of Sunday with an appropriate fare reduction. |
| Day 2 – Monday – Chicago |
| 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 Chicago area Depart Chicago mid afternoon |
| Day 3 – Tuesday – Denver |
| Arrive Denver early morning Enjoy all-inclusive comforts living on your luxurious rail car while you Visit Denver area Click on Activities, Denver to see optional things to do Hosted tour of attractions and off-car Colorado bison or fresh mountain caught fish lunch; or alternative tour and dining if desired Overnight in Denver, on board |
| Day 4 – Wednesday – Denver, En-route |
| Depart Denver early morning Magnificent Journey by Rail scenery with immaculate on board service White glove dinner, en-route on board Overnight en-route, on board |
| Day 5 – Thursday – San Francisco (Emeryville) |
| Arrive San Francisco late afternoon 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 Overnight in San Francisco on board The train/car(s) arrive and park in nearby Emeryville |
| Day 6 – Friday – San Francisco (Emeryville) |
| 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 Optional – Disembark after arrival on Thursday or by 11:00 am on Friday instead of Saturday with an appropriate fare reduction. |
| Day 7 – Saturday – San Francisco (Emeryville) |
| Optional – Disembark after arrival on Thursday or by 11:00 am on Friday instead of Saturday with an appropriate fare reduction. Disembark by 11:00 am |