DAY 1              ARRIVE IN NEW YORK CITY

Welcome to New York City! Today is free for you to relax or explore the city on your own. The bustling “Big Apple” has many great activities and attractions for you to experience. (Overnight in New York City)

DAY 2              NEW YORK CITY

Today you will get to explore the city on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour! Use your pass to easily get to the major attractions around Manhattan such as Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the American Museum of Natural History. Also enjoy admission to the Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller Center and experience unobstructed 360-degree views of the entire city from above. (Overnight in New York City)

DAY 3              NEW YORK CITY TO WASHINGTON, DC

Check out of your hotel in NYC today and board Amtrak’s Northeast Regional route down to Washington, DC. Upon arrival, begin to explore our nation’s capital at your leisure. (Overnight in Washington, DC)

DAY 4              WASHINGTON, DC

Today, continue your journey around the city with your hop-on, hop-off tour. Stop at any of the exciting attractions around the city, including the popular Smithsonian Museums, the White House, and the U.S. Capital Building. Take time to stop and stroll around the National Mall, head over to Ford’s Theatre, and snap pictures of the beautiful Union Station. Tonight, visit the major monuments on an evening tour that will take you to the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and many more as they are illuminated against the night sky. (Overnight in Washington, DC)

DAY 5              OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

This morning is yours to enjoy the city. Later this afternoon board Amtrak’s Capitol Limited route for your overnight trip to Chicago. Sit back and relax as the train makes its way to the Midwest. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

DAY 6              CHICAGO

Welcome to the Windy City! Check into your hotel and begin exploring the city with your hop-on, hop-off tour. Stop by Navy Pier, stroll through Millennium Park and visit the Bean, or enjoy shopping along the Magnificent Mile. Also discover the city’s amazing architecture on your included architecture river cruise. (Overnight in Chicago)

DAY 7              OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

Enjoy admission to the Chicago Skydeck today for premier views of the city before boarding Amtrak’s Southwest Chief in the afternoon to journey south towards the Grand Canyon. Once onboard, sit back and enjoy as the heartland of the country unfolds before you. The journey will take you through the plains, deep forests, wheat fields, and into the red rocks of the desert. (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

DAY 8              WILLIAMS

This evening, the train will arrive in Williams. Check into your hotel and settle in for the night. Tomorrow you will get to visit the iconic Grand Canyon! (Overnight in Williams)

DAY 9             GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Today wake up and enjoy a hearty breakfast. After your meal, board the famous Grand Canyon Railway for a trip to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Enjoy beautiful sights as your travel through one of the largest expanses of ponderosa pine forest in North America before reaching the Canyon itself. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the region that stops for multiple picture-taking opportunities. (Overnight in the Grand Canyon) B

DAY 10            OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

This morning is open for you to explore around the South Rim on your own. Later in the afternoon, board the Grand Canyon Railway to travel back to Williams. Upon arrival, enjoy dinner in the iconic Route 66 town of Williams before an evening departure onboard the Southwest Chief westbound to California! (Overnight onboard Amtrak) D

DAY 11            LOS ANGELES

Welcome to Los Angeles! You have the entire day to explore Hollywood with a hop-on, hop-off tour of the city. Your tour will take you to all the famous Hollywood attractions such as the Hollywood Sign, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Beach, and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The day is yours to enjoy! (Overnight in Los Angeles)

DAY 12             LOS ANGELES TO SAN FRANCISCO

This morning you will board the Coast Starlight for your journey up to San Francisco. Enjoy this scenic ride on the train as you head north, following along the beautiful Pacific Ocean as you make your way up along the coast. Tonight, settle in to your hotel to begin your two-night stay in the ‘City by the Bay.’ (Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 13            SAN FRANCISCO

Today, explore the city with your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing pass. Your tour will bring you to important San Francisco landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, and Union Square. Also enjoy a different perspective of the iconic city from the water on your included cruise of the San Francisco Bay. (Overnight in San Francisco)

DAY 14            OVERNIGHT ONBOARD AMTRAK

Continue to enjoy San Francisco and hit all the stops you missed yesterday on your tour. Visit Pier 39 to experience the fun attractions, restaurants, and famous sea lions. Experience the nation’s oldest Chinatown or enjoy your tour around San Francisco’s varied neighborhoods as you are treated to a full tour of the iconic city. In the evening, transfer to the train station for your overnight journey to Seattle (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

DAY 15            SEATTLE

Welcome to Seattle! Travel on your own today to your centrally located hotel and start your exploration of the city. Take a stroll through downtown and explore the local restaurants and vibrant arts scene and shops! (Overnight in Seattle)

DAY 16            SEATTLE

Your full day in Seattle today includes a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour, and a cruise around the scenic harbor. During your tour, you will get to visit all the top attractions, like Pike Place Market, Seattle Center, Seattle's Waterfront, and Pier 66 to name a few. (Overnight in Seattle)

DAY 17            SEATTLE TO VANCOUVER

Take the train from Seattle to Vancouver today and enjoy the sights along the way. Upon arrival in Vancouver, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and begin discovering the dynamic city. (Overnight in Vancouver)

DAY 18             VANCOUVER

Today’s full day of sightseeing will start with a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour that takes you to Vancouver’s most popular areas:  Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island and more!  The tour will feature live commentary, so you’ll have the opportunity to learn what makes this spectacular city so special.  Take some time this afternoon to visit the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, one of the most popular tourist attractions in British Columbia.  The bridge crosses over towering evergreens with views more than 100 feet above the forest floor. (Overnight in Vancouver)

DAY 19            OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL

Continue exploring Vancouver today at your leisure before heading to the VIA Rail station for your train eastbound to Jasper. Enjoy the comfortable overnight journey onboard the train. (Overnight onboard VIA Rail)

DAY 20            JASPER

Arrive into Jasper this morning and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Then set out to discover this stunning town and the surrounding area. Use your admission to the Jasper Skytram – the longest and highest guided aerial tramway in Canada – to get an incredible bird’s eye view of the Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the rest of the day discovering the charming shops and restaurants of downtown. (Overnight in Jasper)

DAY 21            JASPER

Tour the famous Icefields Parkway to the Columbia Icefield Glacier Discovery Centre.  View scenic rocky mountain vistas and local wildlife along the way, with photo stops at Athabasca Falls and Stutfield Glacier. Step onboard an ice explorer for an interpretive adventure onto the Athabasca Glacier.  At the Glacier Skywalk, enjoy the unobstructed view on a glass-floored observation platform out over the Sunwapta Valley.  After the tour, return to Jasper and relax for the evening. (Overnight in Jasper) L

DAY 22             JASPER

Are you ready to explore more of the most beautiful destination in Canada? Today on your Jasper sightseeing tour you’ll get to do just that! Your tour highlights will most certainly be the Jasper townsite, Athabasca Viewpoint, Medicine Lake, Maligne Canyon and Maligne Lake with an optional cruise included. (Overnight in Jasper)

DAY 23 - 25      OVERNIGHT ONBOARD VIA RAIL

Check out of your hotel and travel to the VIA Rail station to board the Canadian for your trip eastbound across Canada. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, excellent food and terrific views while onboard the train. (Overnight onboard VIA Rail)

DAY 26            TORONTO

Arrive in Toronto today and enjoy some city sightseeing.  Admission to the CN Tower, with sweeping views of Toronto, is also included today. (Overnight in Toronto)

Legend for meals: B - Breakfast, BR - Brunch, L - Lunch, D - Dinner