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America's National Parks Rail Vacation
Amtrak Vacations | 10 Days | Roundtrip San Francisco
Daily Departures May - September 2025
Discover breathtaking beauty like nowhere else in America on this roundtrip train tour from San Francisco to Denver and Salt Lake City that includes four spectacular national parks: Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, Arches, and Canyonlands. Take a scenic overnight train ride from San Francisco to Denver, where there is no shortage of gorgeous, expansive views. Head to Moab on Amtrak’s California Zephyr before arriving in Salt Lake City and on to West Yellowstone. Discover Rocky Mountain’s wildlife, tour the dazzling sandstone and flora and fauna of Arches and Canyonlands, then explore Yellowstone’s most popular attractions such as the Grand Prismatic Spring and its forests and alpine lakes.
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Included With Your Trip
Trip Highlights
- Sightseeing tour of Rocky Mountain National Park
- Sightseeing tour of Arches and Canyonlands National Park
- Sightseeing tour of Yellowstone National Park
- *Yellowstone Lower Loop Tour is seasonal. During winter months, Old Faithful Explorer Tour will be substituted.
What's Included?
- Roundtrip transfers between Grand Junction and Moab
- Roundtrip transfers between Salt Lake City and West Yellowstone
- One-way Amtrak in Coach accommodations from San Francisco to Denver; Denver to Grand Junctions; Grand Junction to Salt Lake City; Salt Lake City to San Francisco onboard the California Zephyr
- 8 nights hotel accommodations
- 2 nights onboard Amtrak
Additional Information
Day 1- San Francisco to Denver
Depart this morning from San Francisco on Amtrak's California Zephyr for a scenic and relaxing journey to Denver. Enjoy comfortable overnight accommodations onboard the train, including meals and amenities. Your national park journey has just begun! (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
Day 2- Denver, CO
Welcome to Denver! Enjoy the views of the fabulous Rocky Mountains as you make your way to your hotel. After you settle in, take some time to explore the downtown area of the Mile-High City, where you'll find lots of museums, art galleries, craft beer bars, and so much more! The Denver Art Museum, located right in downtown Denver, has one of the largest Native American art collections in the world. (Overnight in Denver)
Day 3- Denver, CO | Rocky Mountain National Park
Experience the majestic splendor of the Rockies on an exhilarating full-day tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. This gorgeous site, often celebrated for its abundance of animals and spectacular views of the Rockies, is one of the most beautiful national parks in the world, so don't forget your camera! On your return journey, you'll get a chance to enjoy several photo opportunities and a break for refreshments. (Overnight in Denver)
Day 4- Denver to Moab
Travel to the Amtrak station and board the California Zephy for one of the most beautiful train trips in all of North America. As you climb through the heart of the Rockies and further west through the snow-capped Sierra Nevadas, you may find it hard to disagree. After your arrival, your transfer will take you to your hotel in Moab. (Overnight in Moab)
Day 5- Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
Today enjoy a full-day tour of two spectacular national parks: Arches and Canyonlands. Arches National Park is a geological treasure featuring 2,000 natural sandstone arches, including the world famous Delicate Arch. The park’s rich colors, textures, and landforms highlight the extraordinary balanced rocks, fins, and pinnacles. Canyonlands National Park offers a stunning landscape filled with countless canyons, mesas, and buttes, carved by the mighty Green and Colorado rivers. Experience the park from the astounding Island in the Sky, a scenic drive that follows the rim of the mesa and offers amazing views. (Overnight in Moab)
Day 6- Moab to Salt Lake City
Travel to the Amtrak station and board the train to Salt Lake City. Take in the unparalleled views of Utah’s gorgeous Wasatch Mountains as you head west on the California Zephyr. (Overnight in Salt Lake City)
Day 7- Salt Lake City to West Yellowstone
Today your included roundtrip shuttle service will to take you to West Yellowstone. Widely held to be the first national park in the world, Yellowstone National Park is home to the most impressive geothermal areas in all of North America. (Overnight in West Yellowstone)
Day 8- West Yellowstone to Salt Lake City
Today, take a leisurely drive back to Salt Lake City aboard the included shuttle. Spend the evening at your own pace enjoying all that the city has to offer. Venture out to Olympic Park or explore the vibrant and growing restaurant scene downtown. Later in the evening, head to the train station for your overnight journey back to San Francisco. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)
Day 10- Salt Lake City to San Francisco
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