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See the best of America with an independent train tour. Travel at your own pace aboard the country's famous trains, following historic rail routes to popular destinations like New York City, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, and New Orleans not to mention the most spectacular national parks like Glacier, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and the biggest and oldest of them all, Yellowstone.

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South Rim of the Grand Canyon
Heritage Tour
4.3 stars(153 reviews)
Independent
2024JunJulAugSepOct...
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6 days from
$1,188 pp
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Moose Has Right of way Denali National Park
4.6 stars(61 reviews)
Independent
2024JunJulAugSep
2025MayJunJulAugSep
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7 days from
$2,466 pp
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$2,466
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Niagara Falls Aerial View
4.2 stars(17 reviews)
Independent
2024JunJulAugSepOct
2025MayJunJulAugSepOct
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4 days from
$736 pp
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$736
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Red Rocks Park At Sunrise Near Denver Colorado
4.5 stars(10 reviews)
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2024JunJulAugSepOct
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2 days from
$1,699 pp
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$1,699
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Skagway Alaska Chilkat Peninsula
NEW
4.8 stars(13 reviews)
Independent
2024Sep
2025MayJunJulAug
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13 days from
$2,699 pp
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Alaska Railroad Traveling Through Mountains
4.2 stars(8 reviews)
Independent
2024JunJulAugSep
2025MayJunJulAugSep
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8 days from
$3,652 pp
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Chena Hot Springs Northern Lights
4.8 stars(20 reviews)
Independent
2025JanFebMar
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7 days from
$2,721 pp
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Northern Lights
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4.4 stars(7 reviews)
Independent
2024Dec
2025JanFebMar
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4 days from
$1,537 pp
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Aurora Borealis Display at Chena Hot Springs Resort
3.7 stars(11 reviews)
Independent
2025JanFebMar
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6 days from
$1,981 pp
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California Zephyr
Heritage Tour
4.2 stars(29 reviews)
Independent
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5 days from
$713 pp
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Rocky Mountain Colorado Autumn
3.9 stars(16 reviews)
Independent
2024JunJulAugSepOct
2025MayJunJulAugSepOct
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9 days from
$2,306 pp
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Exploring Yosemite National Park
4.5 stars(13 reviews)
Independent
2024JunJulAugSepOct
2025MayJunJulAugSepOct
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8 days from
$2,213 pp
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Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure
14/May
Frederick McManus
5 stars
“Pricey, but totally organized and worth the price. All the little pieces - rail, hotels, transportation, meals, were covered and well-coordinated. The documents we received made it a breeze to be in the right place at the right time, and the trip was one of our most memorable ever. The only sour note was that our train left Chicago over three hours late and arrived in Arizona over six hours late. We missed almost all the scenery we were hoping to see by traveling Amtrak instead of flying, but we did see it on the return trip.
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Grand Canyon Railway Rails to the Rim Adventure - Los Angeles
28/Apr
cindy galindo
5 stars
“Great adventure. Exciting way to see the countryside. New perspective
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Classic Coast to Coast by Rail
16/Apr
BEDWARD DUNLAP
5 stars
“This can be expensive for some people. Maybe you should offer discounts to older travelers.
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Alaska Northern Lights & Aurora Train
15/Apr
TERESA ALLUMS
5 stars
“Aurora lights another amazing beauty of the Lord. The Yurt experience was great.
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Anchorage & Talkeetna Northern Lights Getaway
5/Apr
JAMES ANTHONY HORN
5 stars
“The staff was very professional and knowledgeable about the northern lights. We gathered a lot of information from them. Great staff.
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Aurora Viewing at Bettles Lodge
3/Apr
Chit Aquino
5 stars
“Bettles Lodge had a homey, family ambiance. Staff were very friendly and entertained us with their personal stories. I was so happy that the Aurora Borealis did not disappoint me. I will definitely recommend this adventure at Bettles Lodge.
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Northern Lights at Borealis Basecamp
3/Apr
Carol
5 stars
“The Borealis Basecamp location is unique. Two nights were just right for us. The igloos were cozy. May be nice to have some different games available. The staff was excellent. All well coordinated. Received information in time and the instructions on the vouchers helped. Liked our stay at Springhill in Fairbanks. Did you know that the bus system in Fairbanks is free if you are over 60? The Aurora train was comfortable and enjoyed mixing with others in the dining car. We booked a separate city tour package in Anchorage. No free breakfast at the hotel. Some amenities were not free. We found a great breakfast at Snow City Cafe. Will definitely explore Vacations by Rail again. Customer Service was spot on!
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Aurora Viewing at Chena Hot Springs
24/Mar
HEATHER
5 stars
“Chena was cool, but very crowded. Especially with only one restaurant.
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Winter Escape to the Grand Canyon - Chicago Round-trip
10/Jan
ALLYN RICCI
5 stars
“It was a wonderful quick getaway for me, my husband, and 2 kids. They loved the train and we all experienced the Grand Canyon for the first time together. We will definitely be using Vacations by Rail for another adventure!
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