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Amtrak Vacations combines the thrill of riding the rails with inclusive travel packages for one-one-a-kind vacations through North America. We specialize in independent Rail Journeys, Rail and Sail Vacations, Rail Getaways, and so much more. Amtrak Vacations offers over 300 vacations to amazing cities, scenic landscapes, and spectacular National Parks with options to depart from more than 500 Amtrak rail stations across the United States. 

Our knowledgeable vacation consultants provide unparalleled service while planning your rail vacation inclusive of accommodations, sightseeing tours, dining options an entertainment. They are full of tops and details about life onboard and keen to share their passion for travel with you to help you make the most of this memorable experience. From cross-country bucket list experiences to fun city getaways, Amtrak Vacations is the perfect choice for your next vacation. 

2021 Awards
* Travelage West Award: Best Rail Line Pandemic Response (winner)
* Travel Weekly Magellan Award: Consumer Websie (Gold)
* Travel Weekly Magellan Award: Webinars (Silver)

2022 Awards
* Travel Weekly Magellan Award: Marketing-Campaign-Advertising-Amtrak Vacations Digital Resources (Silver)
* Travvy Award: Best Rail Experience Overall (Silver)
* Travvy Award: Best Rail Experience U.S./Canada (Silver)
* Travelage West Award: Rail Vacation Provider - Providing the Best Travel Advisor Support (winner)
* Readers' Choice Award: Rail Vacation Provider (Bronze)

Explore The World

National Parks 
National parks make up the wildest, most beautiful landscapes in North America. You could spend a lifetime exploring these treasured sites and always discover something awe-inspiring.

Cross Country Train Trips 
Cross Country train trips onboard a long-distance Amtrak train is truly one of the greatest travel experiences in the world. Onboard, take in the breathtaking passing landscapes en-route to the most sought-after cities, national parks, and landmarks. 

Rail Getaways
Treat yourself to the perfect escape. Rail Getaways are packed with excitement, memory-making experiences and discovery. Explore the best cities, sightseeing attractions, treasured national parks and scenery from the train.

Canadian Rockies 
There's no better way to immerse yourself in the wild backcountry of the Canadian Rockies than to see ice-blue glacier lakes, windswept alpine forests and dramatic rock formations — all from the comfort of your own room. Visit beautiful destinations such as Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper and Waterton in this serene area. 

Amtrak Vacations Maximum Flexibility 
Amtrak Vacations offers Maximum Flexibility to help you make stress-free, informed travel decisions. Travel to any destination in North America on any date for any length of time; if the train goes, there so does Amtrak Vacations. By booking before January 4, 2022, for travel in 2022 or 2023, you have the ability to reschedule or cancel your trip up to 5 days prior to departure without any change or cancellation fees.

Destinations
We have tours available to the destinations shown on this map

Categories
We specialize in these types of tours:

Accessible Travel - PWD
Age Group - 12 and Under
Age Group - 13 to 18
Age Group - 19 to 24
Age Group - 25 to 35
Age Group - 36 to 50
Age Group - 51 to 64
Age Group - 65+
Fall Foliage
Family / Multi-Generational
FIT (Independent)
Honeymooners
Independent
Independent Packages
Length of Trip - 05 days or less
Length of Trip - 05 to 10 days
Length of Trip - 10 to 15 days
Length of Trip - 15 days or more
Rail Travel
Rail Travel / Trans-Siberian
Seniors

Pricing
We offer Deluxe tours.

Amtrak Vacations Last Updated May 12, 2023

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