2007
Tours
Please click on the name of the tour for more information
National Parks of the West
The
Great Northwest & the Rockies
Rockies, Sierras
& Napa
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NATIONAL PARKS OF THE WEST, 2007
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Please note: this tour has mostly been sold out for
the summer months of 2007.
Please book this tour as early as posible as it often sells
out due to limited
space a year or more in advance. The other tours have spaces
available now.
9 DAYS FROM JACKSON, WY
TO ALBUQUERQUE, NM
Via Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and
Grand Teton National Parks
6 Nights Onboard Train, 2 Nights
Deluxe Hotel
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SPRING AND SUMMER
DEPARTURES, 2007
Some of the most majestic sights
in the world. That’s how the national parks of the
Western United States have been described. Even their names
are legendary: Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Grand Teton.
You’ll also visit Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Sedona, and
Santa Fe on this fabulous excursion through the west. And
of course, everyday is full of unforgettable vistas from
your GrandLuxe train.
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2007 ITINERARY
Day 1 – Jackson, Wyoming
Welcome to GrandLuxe. Fly into Jackson,
Wyoming—often called “Jackson Hole”—and meet your fellow
travelers at a special Welcome Dinner. Spend the night
at a Jackson/Teton Village area deluxe hotel. (D)
Day 2 – Grand
Teton National Park
Be awe–inspired by sheer mountains that reach
straight for the sky. Pine forests and delicate
strands of aspen decorate the valley at the base of the
serrated Teton Mountains. This morning, explore this
range, perhaps the most abrupt and breathtaking in America,
with Grand Teton towering 13,770 feet. Centuries ago,
Native Americans hunted the great elk herds that gathered
here. You’ll explore Jenny Lake—majestic, yet tranquil,
a favorite site for photographers and sightseers—and
the Church of the Transfiguration, a rustic log chapel.
For an additional cost add on an optional
excursion that begins with an early breakfast, followed
by a gentle, scenic float trip on the Snake River before
reuniting with the group. Spend time enjoying the collection
at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, which overlooks
the elk refuge. After a full day of touring, your deluxe
hotel provides dinner and overnight accommodations. (B,L,D)
Day 3 – Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
The world’s first national park teems with
wildlife and natural wonders. The two million
acres of protected land at Yellowstone National Park
are inhabited by bears, bald eagles, and herds of bison
and elk. More than 10,000 boiling springs, mud pots,
and geysers—including Old Faithful—are testimony to the
geothermal activity rising unusually close to the earth’s
surface. Guides lead you to the Fountain Paint Pots and
then to Old Faithful, where you’ll stop for lunch. You’ll
also visit West Thumb Geyser Basin, one of the smallest—yet
one of the most scenic—geyser basins in Yellowstone.
For an additional cost, add on a 3–mile
hike to a backcountry geyser to learn even more about
Yellowstone’s thermal features. Later, transfer to the
train for dinner and the first night on board the train
as we travel to Salt Lake City. (B,L,D)
Day 4 – Salt
Lake City & Park City, Utah
Discover the many sides of Salt Lake City. Your
visit to Utah gives you a chance to tour Olympic venues
and perhaps even listen to a recital by an organist for
the world–famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir in Salt Lake
City before unwinding in the beautiful resort town of
Park City, site of the recent Winter Olympic Games. Enjoy
a night on the train en route to Las Vegas. (B,L,D)
Day 5 – Las Vegas, Nevada with
Options to Zion (additional cost) or Grand Canyon
City or wilderness—you choose. Spend
the day touring Vegas—where you can see everything from
the Eiffel Tower to the canals of Venice––and indulge
in world–class shopping and dining along the way. Or,
choose to visit the Hoover Dam or visit the Grand Canyon’s
West Rim. For an additional cost, we also offer the option
of a day
trip by plane to Zion National Park in an area the
early settlers called the “Heavenly City of God.” Later,
enjoy dinner and a night on board the train as we continue
on to the Grand Canyon. (B,L,D)
Day 6 – Grand
Canyon National Park
One of the America’s most spectacular geologic
wonders. Its unfathomable dimensions—277 miles
long, 18 miles wide, and a full mile deep—make the Grand
Canyon one of the nation’s most spectacular geologic
wonders. We’ll spend the day at the South Rim, where
the colors of the plateaus and mesas change with the
shifting light and shadows. From a stop at Yavapai Point,
you can hike to El Tovar, a landmark hotel built in 1905,
or continue on to the Mather Point Visitor Center for
breathtaking views of the canyon. Enjoy lunch canyonside,
with time to stroll along the South Rim from the Hopi
House to historic Bright Angel Lodge and Kolb Studio.
Back on board the train, enjoy dinner and then gather
around the baby grand in the club car as we travel toward
Flagstaff. (B,L,D)
Day 7 – Sedona, Arizona
A feast for the eyes and palate. We
awake this morning as the train completes its final leg
to Flagstaff, and then board luxury coaches for the short
ride to Sedona. Sedona is as full of beautiful art as
it is surrounded by natural beauty. Enjoy lunch al fresco
(weather permitting) amidst the red rock spires at Sedona’s
top rated resort, followed by shopping at Sedona’s arts
and crafts village or a visit to the little known artist
community of Jerome. Perched high on the hillside, Jerome’s
mining history becomes obvious as you stroll the main
street and investigate the galleries overlooking the
scenic Verde Valley. Back on board the train, dinner
is accompanied by spectacular desert scenery on the way
to Santa Fe. (B,L,D)
Day 8 – Santa
Fe, New Mexico
“The city different,” one of America’s great
art and culinary capitals. Santa Fe calls itself “the
city different,” and your visit will clearly show you
why. Santa Fe is a city that embraces its natural environment
unlike any other in the United States. Renowned for its
amazing artists and inventive chefs, Santa Fe is the
perfect place to spend the last full day of your GrandLuxe
adventure. Enjoy a self–guided walking tour of downtown
and a tour of an artist’s home and studio. Take time
by yourself to visit the many world–renowned galleries,
shops, and museums—including the Georgia O’Keefe Museum
and the Institute of American Indian Arts. Enjoy lunch
at a fine restaurant in this culinary city. Later, reboard
the train for our farewell dinner and then cozy up in
your cabin for your final night aboard. (B,L,D)
Day 9 – Albuquerque,
New Mexico
Say farewell to the friends you’ve made on
your journey. Your GrandLuxe rail journey
comes to a close this morning as we arrive in Albuquerque,
a city that traces its roots back three centuries.
Stay on in Albuquerque for additional sightseeing or
head to the airport to fly home. (B)
Optional Tour packages
Enjoy one of our optional extensions or additional
hotel nights before or after your journey. Contact
our reservations office for more details.
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One of the most stunning sights in the world, the
Grand Canyon is the most-visited national park in the
United States.

Zion National Park’s striking landscape of
sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs gives it a unique,
raw beauty. Fly from Las Vegas to see Zion as an optional
add-on (at an additional cost).

You’re bound to see a variety of interesting
native residents as you tour Yellowstone National Park.

You’ll see dramatic examples of Santa Fe’s distinctive
architecture everywhere you turn.
2007
TOUR DATES

9 DAYS FROM
JACKSON, WY
TO ALBUQUERQUE, NM
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April 29 – May
7
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May 3 – 11
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May 13 – 21
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May 17 – 25
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May 27 – June
4
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May 31 – June
8
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June 10 – 18
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August
23 – 31
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= northbound
(Albuquerque
to Jackson)
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= southbound
(Jackson to Albuquerque)
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2007 TOUR PRICING
Per Person Price – All Based on Double
Occupancy Except Single Sleeper
| April 29 – May 13 departures |
| Cabin |
Price |
Early Booking Price* |
| Vintage
Pullman |
$4,490 |
$4,190 |
| Single
Sleeper |
$5,490 |
$5,190 |
| Parlor
Suite |
$5,890 |
$5,590 |
| Classic
Presidential |
$6,190 |
$5,890 |
| Grand
Suite |
$6,490 |
$6,190 |
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| May 17 – August 23
departures |
| Cabin |
Price |
Early Booking Price* |
| Vintage
Pullman |
$4,670 |
$4,370 |
| Single
Sleeper |
$5,710 |
$5,410 |
| Parlor
Suite |
$6,130 |
$5,830 |
| Classic
Presidential |
$6,440 |
$6,140 |
| Grand
Suite |
$6,750 |
$6,450 |
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Prices include
all meals and excursions – Airfare
not included
*Must book
at least 180 days prior to departure
to qualify for savings.
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Sleeping
Carriages
Terms & Conditions
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REVERSE
ITINERARY
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Day 1
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Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Day 2
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Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Day 3
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Sedona, Arizona
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Day 4
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Grand Canyon
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Day 5
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Las Vegas, Nevada with options to Zion (additional
cost) or Grand Canyon
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Day 6
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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Day 7
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Yellowstone National Park
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Day 8
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Grand Teton National Park
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Day 9
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Jackson, Wyoming
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