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Southwest Chief

9 days/8 nights

Rail
Guide Price €1,819 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

This epic 2,000 mile journey across the rural heart of the US showcases wild deserts, remote homesteads and world class cities.      

Amtrak trains offer excellent service and comfortable carriages that are spacious and relaxing. Enjoy meeting fellow passengers, watch breathtaking landscapes unfold or simply stretch out your legs and enjoy the comfort of your seat.

Highlights:
  • Chicago
  • Williams
  • Los Angeles
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Itinerary

Days 1-2 Chicago  
Arrive in Chicago and explore this cosmopolitan city at your own pace. With diverse entertainment, striking architecture and excellent shopping on the Magnificent Mile, Chicago is the perfect introduction to the American Midwest.                    

Days 3-4 Chicago to Williams      
Board the Southwest Chief in the afternoon, depart Chicago and settle into your Superliner Roomette. Travel across the mighty Mississippi River, past wheat fields and open plains towards the American West, before arriving in Williams.                    
Day 5 Williams    
Board the Grand Canyon Railway for a scenic journey to one of the Wonders of the World – the Grand Canyon! Take in the awe-inspiring views from the South Rim before returning to Williams.                    

Days 6-7 Williams to Los Angeles  
Re-board the Southwest Chief in the evening and settle back into your Superliner Roomette. Let the train rock you to sleep as you enter California en route to Los Angeles. Arrive early in the morning in the City of Angels and explore this exciting city and its iconic sights including Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.                    

Days 8-9 Los Angeles  
Explore this exciting city with iconic sights including Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Santa Monica.

Departs: Chicago daily

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Southwest Chief

Price & Inclusions

Guide Price €1,819 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

Inclusions
  • 3 days aboard Amtrak’s Southwest Chief service
  • Coach Class on Grand Canyon Railway
  • 5 nights 3star to 4star+ accommodation in Chicago, Williams & Los Angeles and 2 nights Amtrak Superliner Roomette
  • 2 breakfast, 2 lunches & 2 dinners on board the Southwest Chief (cold meal service)
Not Included
  • International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/01/2024 to 31/12/2024. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.
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As we can offer you such a flexible choice of flights, we don't include international airfares with our tour prices. The price you pay will be determined by the time of year you travel, your departure airport, airline and availability.

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