GrandLuxe Rail Journeys
National Parks of the West

June 9-18, 2008
10 days, 9 nights


Special IRT Tour host: Karl Zimmermann
Book 90 days prior to departure and save $250 per person!

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Northbound Itinerary

DAY 1
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO

Welcome aboard the GrandLuxe Express.
Board the GrandLuxe Express • Welcome Aboard Champagne Reception and Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (D)

DAY 2
SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO

One of America’s great art and culinary capitals. Choose from the following: World–renowned art galleries, shops, and museums • Walking tour of the plaza • Visit with an artist at their studio • Georgia O’Keeffe Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts • Institute of American Indian Arts • Bandelier National Monument • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 3
SEDONA, ARIZONA

Indulge in inspiring landscapes.
Famous Red Rock Spires • Choose from: Shopping at Sedona’s arts and crafts village and lunch at one of Sedona’s top-rated restaurants, Verde Canyon Railroad, Pink Jeep tours • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 4
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

Your luxury train brings you to one of the world’s most spectacular geologic wonders. Lunch at the historic El Tovar Hotel • Various activities at the South Rim • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 5
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

City or wilderness—you choose. Choose from: Las Vegas shops and attractions, Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire State Park • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 6
ZION OR BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, FROM CEDAR CITY

A showcase of geology and biodiversity. Choose either Zion or Bryce • Enjoy Bryce’s famous spires called “hoodoos” or Zion’s cliffs and canyons • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 7
SALT LAKE CITY & PARK CITY, UTAH

Discover the many sides of Salt Lake City. Choose from: downtown Salt Lake City tour, Robert Redford’s Sundance Resort, Park City Art Walk • Train Farewell Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)

DAY 8
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING
The world’s first national park teems with wildlife and natural wonders. Old Faithful • Fountain Paint Pots • West Thumb Geyser Basin • Overnight Grand Teton National Park area deluxe hotel (B,L,D)

DAY 9
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING

Be awe–inspired by sheer mountains that reach straight for the sky. Jenny Lake • Church of the Transfiguration, a rustic log chapel • National Museum of Wildlife Art • Farewell Dinner • Overnight Grand Teton National Park area deluxe hotel (B,L,D)

DAY 10
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING

Say farewell to the GrandLuxe Express and the friends you’ve made on your journey. (B)

 

 

Available tour dates:

Southbound
May 8-17 (Pricing B)

May 29-June 7 (Pricing B)
June 9-18* (Pricing A)
June 25-Jult 4 (Pricing A)

Northbound
May 13-22 (Pricing B)
May 24-June 2 (Pricing A)
June 14-23 (Pricing A)
June 30-July 9 (Pricing A)

*June 9-18 is IRT's group departure, hosted by Karl Zimmermann.

Pricing Group A:

Type of accommodations Retail Rate Early Booking Rate
(Must be booked
90+ Days Prior to Departure)
 Vintage Pullman $5,720 $5,470
 Single Sleeper $6,970 $6,720
 Single Sleeper Grand Class $7,270 $7,020
 Triple Suite $7,310 $7,060
 Parlor Suite $7,470 $7,220
 Classic Presidential Suite $7,840 $7,590
 Grand Suite $8,220 $7,970
Gold Suite $8,520 $8,270


Pricing Group B:

Type of accommodations Retail Rate Early Booking Rate
(Must be booked
90+ Days Prior to Departure)
 Vintage Pullman $5,500 $5,250
 Single Sleeper $6,700 $6,450
 Single Sleeper Grand Class $7,000 $6,750
 Triple Suite $7,020 $6,770
 Parlor Suite $7,180 $6,930
 Classic Presidential Suite $7,540 $7,290
 Grand Suite $7,900 $7,650
Gold Suite $8,200 $7,950


Book 90 days+ prior to departure and save $250 per person!

 

Sleeping Accommodations

Vintage Pullman: Upper and lower beds, converted full-size couch, private sink and water closet.
Single Sleeper: Lower bed, converted single sofa seat, private sink, and water closet.
Single Sleeper Grand Class: Single bed, sink, toilet and shower
Triple Suite: Parlor Suite and single sleeper with adjoining door -- total of three beds
Parlor Suite: Two lower beds, hand-held shower, sink and toilet
Classic Presidential Suite: Double-size cabin with two lower beds, two converted single sofa seats or a converted couch, private sink, water closet and shower.
Grand Suite: New, larger cabin with two lower beds in an "L" configuration, converted full-size couch and converted single sofa seat, table, private sink, water closet and shower.

Gold Suite (NEW!): Two lower beds side by side, shower, two sinks and toilet.

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