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THERE’S A REASON IT’S KNOWN AS THE GREAT NORTHWEST. There are great open spaces filled with scenery that ranges from the big waters of Puget Sound to the big skies of Montana. We’ll travel through the region’s most scenic lands along the legendary northern transcontinental rail route blazed by the Northern Pacific railroad. Your rail journey is the ideal way to see the Pacfic Northwest and the magnificent Rockies, including stops at four National Parks: Glacier, Mt. Rainier, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton.
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DAY 1
SEATTLE AREA, WASHINGTON
Welcome to GrandLuxe. Board the GrandLuxe Express • Welcome Aboard Champagne Reception and Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (D)
DAY 2
MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK
Take the Road To Paradise. Unparalleled view of Mt. Rainier’s summit • More than 200 varieties of wildflowers • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
 14,410-foot Mt. Rainier, as seen from Paradise, which we visit on Day 2.
DAY 3
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OR CASCADES
Rail Day. Full day of riding on the train • Travel through Washington’s Cascade Mountains or through the scenic Columbia River Gorge • Afternoon wine & cheese tasting • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 4
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, MONTANA
A million acres of spectacular mountain beauty. Travel the Going to the Sun Road • Cross the Continental Divide at 6,646-foot Logan Pass • Forested lower valleys dotted with glacial lakes to windswept Alpine tundra • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 5
MISSOULA, MONTANA
Explore Western Montana. Morning on the train along the Clark Fork River • Missoula historic tour • Visit the Nation’s largest training base for smokejumpers • Bitterroot Valley driving tour • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
MEALS INCLUDED:
B=Breakfast • L=Lunch • D=Dinner
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Glacier National Park
DAY 6
HELENA, MONTANA
A spectacular rail trip through tunnels and mountains to experience Montana’s rich history and scenery. Scenic rail journey into Helena • Charles M. Russell’s largest painting • Capitol Building • Montana Historical Society Museum • Boat cruise • Train Farewell Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 7
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
The world’s first national park teems with wildlife and natural wonders. Old Faithful • Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls • Fountain Paint Pots • West Thumb Geyser Basin • Overnight Grand Teton National Park area deluxe hotel (B,L,D)

Yellowstone's Old Faithful
DAY 8
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
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 9
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
Your GrandLuxe Rail Journey comes to a close. Our journey ends in Jackson Hole, Wyoming (B)
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DAY 1
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
Welcome to GrandLuxe. Fly in to Jackson Hole • Welcome Dinner • Overnight Grand Teton National Park area deluxe hotel (D)
DAY 2
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK
Be aweinspired by sheer mountains that reach straight for the sky. Jenny Lake • Church of the Transfiguration, a rustic log chapel • National Museum of Wildlife Art • Overnight deluxe hotel (B,L,D)
DAY 3
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK
The world’s first national park teems with wildlife and natural wonders. Old Faithful • Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls • Fountain Paint Pots • West Thumb Geyser Basin • Board the GrandLuxe Express • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 4
HELENA, MONTANA
A spectacular rail trip through tunnels and mountains to experience Montana’s rich history and scenery. Scenic rail journey into Helena • Charles M. Russell’s largest painting • Capitol building • Montana Historical Society Museum • Boat cruise • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
Grand Teton National Park
DAY 5
MISSOULA, MONTANA
Explore Western Montana. Morning on the train along the Clark Fork River • Missoula historic tour • Visit the Nation’s largest training base for smokejumpers • Bitterroot Valley driving tour • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
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Yellowstone Fountain Paint Potsone of Yellowstone’s colorful mud pots.
DAY 6
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
A million acres of spectacular mountain beauty. Travel the Going to the Sun Road • Cross the Continental Divide at 6,646-foot Logan Pass • Forested lower valleys dotted with glacial lakes to windswept alpine tundra • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 7
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OR CASCADES Rail day. Full day of riding on the train • Travel through Washington’s Cascade Mountains or through the scenic Columbia River Gorge • Afternoon wine & cheese tasting • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 8
MT. RAINIER NATIONAL PARK
Take the Road to Paradise.
Unparalleled view of Mt. Rainier’s summit • More than 200 varieties of wildflowers • Farewell dinner • Overnight GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D)
DAY 9
SEATTLE / TACOMA AREA
Your GrandLuxe rail journey comes to a close. Our journey ends in Tacoma. Transfer directly to the Seattle-Tacoma airport or to your optional hotel extension in Seattle. (B)
MEALS INCLUDED:
B=Breakfast • L=Lunch • D=Dinne
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Yellowstone and Grand Teton National
Parks to Seattle / Tacoma Area
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Seattle / Tacoma Area to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
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2008
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Jul 23
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Aug 6, 20
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Sep 3, 17
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2009
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Jul 15, 29
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Aug 12, 26
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Sep 9
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2008
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Jul 19
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Aug 2, 16, 30
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Sep 13
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2009
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Jul 11, 25
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Aug 8, 22
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Sep 5
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2008
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2009
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Early bookings
6 months prior |
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Early bookings
6 months prior |
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| Vintage Pullman |
$4,960
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$4,710
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$5,160
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$4,910
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| Single Sleeper |
$6,040
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$5,790
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$6,290
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$6,040
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| Single Sleeper Grand Class |
$6,340
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$6,090
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$6,600
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$6,350
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| Triple Suite |
$6,340
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$6,090
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$6,600
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$6,350
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| Parlor Suite |
$6,480
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$6,230
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$6,740
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$6,490
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| Classic Presidential Suites |
$6,800
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$6,550
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$7,080
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$6,830
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| Grand Suites |
$7,120
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$6,870
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$7,410
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$7,160
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| Gold Suites |
$7,420
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$7,170
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$7,720
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$7,470
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| Prices are per person, double occupancy, except Single Sleepers which are single occupancy and Triple Suite which is triple occupancy. Early booking savings are available by booking at least 6 months prior to the departure date. Prices are valid through August 2008. |
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