Grand National Parks with Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier National Park

Head over to Union Station in Chicago to board the California Zephyr train heading West. Your journey to Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Glacier National Park has begun! (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

The train journey from Chicago encompasses both the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains. From golden grain fields to craggy mountain peaks, the scenery is magnificent! Later in the evening, your train arrives to Salt Lake City and you'll check in to your hotel for the night. (Overnight in Salt Lake City)

Awake this morning and continue on to Yellowstone. Along the way you will take in a very scenic ride so keep your camera handy! (Overnight in West Yellowstone)

America's first national park is yours to explore today! Your tour picks you up for a journey through Yellowstone. Along the way, your guide will provide some amazing insights into the park, its history, and of course, its abundant wildlife. Famous spots such as Old Faithful, Mammoth Hot Springs, Hayden Valley, and Yellowstone Lake are all part of the experience. There is no place on earth like Yellowstone National Park. (Overnight in West Yellowstone)

You are transported back to Salt Lake City today to board the train heading to San Francisco and Yosemite National Park. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

Tonight, you will arrive in San Francisco. Check into your hotel and either relax or head out to enjoy the city at night. (Overnight in San Francisco)

After being picked up from your hotel, your tour will take you across the beautiful heartland of California to Yosemite National Park. The scenery here is breathtaking. From its wide-open meadows, bold mountains, and abundant forest, Yosemite is an endless parade of nature's beauty. In addition to your tour, you will have plenty of free time to wander a bit and take Yosemite at your own pace. Breathe in the clean fresh air as you take time to explore the park. After your day of exploring Yosemite, you will return in the evening to San Francisco. (Overnight in San Francisco)

Today is yours to experience all San Francisco has to offer. Use your included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing pass to tour the city. Your knowledgeable guide will provide an excellent overview of the city pointing out key neighborhoods and points of interest while sharing facts about San Francisco and its history. Hop-off at sites that interest you to explore further areas like Pier 39, Chinatown, Union Square, Golden Gate Park and more. This evening you head out to Emeryville to meet the train and continue your journey through the national parks. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

You spend today winding your way north through the picturesque northwest countryside. Traveling past rolling hills and mountains, over mighty rivers and waterways, and through verdant pine forest, the train journey north is both relaxing and provides a wealth of sightseeing opportunities. After arriving to Seattle, check in to your hotel for the evening. (Overnight in Seattle)

Take some time this morning to explore Seattle. Take in some amazing views of the Seattle area with your included admission to the Space Needle. In the afternoon, head over to King Street Station and board Amtrak's Empire Builder train as you depart for Glacier National Park! (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

You will arrive this morning to Glacier National Park, one of the most beautiful spots in North America. After checking in to your hotel, the day is free to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery all around you. (Overnight in Glacier National Park)

After breakfast, you journey out to experience all the magnificent beauty Glacier National Park has to offer. Your tour guide will pick you up from the lodge and take you all through the area today. Travel along the winding mountain way known as Going-to-the-Sun Road. Take in amazing vantage points such as Logan Pass and Goat Lick. Your knowledgeable guide will provide you with not only great sights but also some fascinating information about the park landscape, and its wildlife, as well as some background on the native peoples and folklore of the region. The tour is truly unforgettable. (Overnight in Glacier National Park) B

Today your exploration of Glacier continues. You are picked up and transferred to Two Medicine Valley where you experience the park by boat cruise. The mountain lake is amazing and the spectacular views of pristine wilderness are all around you. Keep your eyes open for the abundant wildlife regularly spotted along the lake shore! (Overnight in Glacier National Park) B

After enjoying a final breakfast at Glacier Park Lodge, you will cross over to the train station and board the Empire Builder once more. The journey through the Rockies is a once in a lifetime passage through soaring mountain ridges and past countless examples of natural splendor. As the mountains change to foothills and then plains, you will be treated to a little bit of everything the American outdoors has to offer. (Overnight onboard Amtrak) B