During the heyday of early 20th-century railroad travel, the destination was often secondary to the journey. Be a part of reviving the romance and adventure of train travel on one of these rail vacations to some of the West's most precious and scenic places. Dramatic scenery beats an in-flight movie any day!
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Rediscover the joys of train travel on one of these carefully designed rail vacations. Some properties are AAA Diamond-Rated and each package offers special AAA pricing and discounts. Choose from these Seven Rail & Tour Packages: |
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Reno by RailHop aboard California Zephyr and enjoy a scenic rail journey across the Sierras for a fun 2-night getaway. Sample Reno's many attractions and try your luck while staying at your choice of hotels, each with its own casino. |
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Monterey Bay Aquarium by Rail
Board the Coast Starlight for a visit to the top-rated Monterey Bay Aquarium, where you'll see over 100 fascinating exhibits. Also enjoy admission to over 40 historic buildings on the "Path of History" walking tour. |
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Klamath Falls by RailTake the Coast Starlight to Klamath Falls, Oregon, land of blue lakes and pine forests. Enjoy year-round outdoor activities while staying at the deluxe Running Y Ranch, home to an Arnold Palmer designed golf course. |
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Additional Klamath Falls with Crater Lake Offer: While in Klamath Falls, visit nearby Crater Lake National Park. Includes all of the above plus shuttle to/from the park, 2-hour sightseeing trolley tour and Crater Lake souvenir booklet (1 per room). Available: May – October 2013. From: $349* per adult; $119* per child (ages 2-11) |
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Yosemite National Park by Rail
Ride the San Joaquin from the Bay Area to Merced where you will board a coach to beautiful Yosemite Valley. Stay overnight at Yosemite Lodge and the next day, enjoy a guided tour of the valley floor by open-air tram. |
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Hearst Castle & San Simeon by Rail
Celebrate a bygone era with a getaway to Hearst Castle, one of California’s great landmarks. Ride the Coast Starlight to Paso Robles and enjoy hotel accommodations, a tour of the estate, a 40-minute movie in the Hearst Castle Theatre, and more! |
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Santa Barbara by Rail
Journey aboard the Coast Starlight to downtown Santa Barbara, known for its year-round sunshine, Spanish heritage, award-winning wineries, and world-class shopping and dining. Enjoy your choice of deluxe accommodations plus narrated Trolley Tour. |
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Sequoia National Park by Rail
Discover this hidden jewel of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. The grandeur of the giant sequoia trees, soaring mountain peaks, cascading creeks and serene vistas offer a truly memorable National Park experience. |
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*Prices are per person based on double occupancy, are subject to availability at time of booking, and may change without notice. Rates may vary due to seasonality. Single supplement may apply. Except for packages including air transportation, unless stated otherwise, airfare, taxes and government fees are not included. Offers valid for new bookings only. Member Benefits are per person and apply to first and second traveler only. Member Benefits are available only with advertised fare and are subject to change without notice. Your travel arrangements may be modified or canceled subject to the travel providers’ policies. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. We make every effort for accuracy at time of printing but reserve the right to correct errors. AAA Travel strongly recommends the purchase of trip protection insurance. Except for packages including air transportation, fares may not reflect additional fuel supplement or port charges and vary by provider.
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