Tour Highlights

4900 miles of relaxed, comfortable travel on double-decker Amtrak Superliners . . . westbound through the majestic Colorado Rockies and eastbound through the rugged highlands of Arizona and New Mexico.
The meandering train ride through the Napa Valley vineyards will be a high point of this awesome California adventure.
Board an historic Roaring Camp & Big Trees Narrow Gauge Railroad train for a scenic ride through the magnificent redwood trees.
We’ll travel the scenic, 17-mile drive from Pacific Grove to Carmel on the Monterey Peninsula.
You’ll find the tour of luxurious Hearst Castle to be an unbelievable experience. It’s one of California’s major attractions.
Sightseeing tour of beautiful Santa Barbara.
“24 miles across the sea . . . Santa Catalina is the place to be”. The Four Preps aptly describe this island paradise where you’ll spend a memorable day. Its beauty is breathtaking.
We’ll cover Los Angeles from Hollywood’s opulent Rodeo Drive and Sunset Boulevard to downtown’s Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Visit Chinatown, Griffith Park and historic Olvera Street.

Tour Package

The following is included as part of the Golden West Rail Ramble rail tour:

Round-trip transportation by rail departing from and returning to Chicago.
Private Roomette sleeping accommodations on the train for four nights ($795 additional per person for a Bedroom).
First-class hotel accommodations for seven nights.
19 meals.
Extensive sightseeing including San Francisco, Monterey, Hearst Castle, Catalina Island and Los Angeles.
Baggage handling, taxes & tips.
Services of a professional America by Rail Tour Director.

$3295 Per person based on double occupancy.
$1300 additional for hotel rooms and Amtrak Roomette on a single basis.
Contact an America by Rail representative for further pricing options or complete our Reservation Request Form, and a representative will contact you with more information.