Rockies, Sierras & Napa (7 Days)
EXPERIENCE BEAUTY IN MANY FORMS.
From the quiet majesty of a mountain peak, silhouetted by a setting sun, or the deep sapphire of a magnificent mountain lake to the quest for perfection in a glass that denotes the winemakers of the famous Napa Valley. For the fortunate passengers on this journey, beauty is every day spent with GrandLuxe as we travel through the Rockies, the Sierras, and Northern California's fertile vineyards.
Due to the uniqueness and limited availability of this product, please call us at 1-800-301-3800 to book your vacation experience. *This itinerary is also available Westbound.
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2008 Departure Dates
- Oct 1 - Oct 7
- Oct 15 - Oct 21
- Oct 29 - Nov 4
- Nov 12 - Nov 18
Eastbound Itinerary
- DAY 1: SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIFORNIA
Step into a luxurious world of adventure and excitement. Board the GrandLuxe Express • Welcome Aboard Champagne Reception and Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (D) - DAY 2: NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
Enjoy a taste of America's culinary heartland. Lunch at the Cask Room at Merryvale Winery • Copia, the American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts, conceived by Robert Mondavi with assistance from Julia Child • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D) - DAY 3: SIERRA NEVADA MOUNTAINS AND LAKE TAHOE, NEVADA
Spend the day at one of the world's most beautiful lakes. Rail through Donner Pass and descend through the Sierra Mountains • Lake Tahoe Boat Cruise • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D) - DAY 4: SALT LAKE 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 • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D) - DAY 5: ARCHES & CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARKS FROM GRAND
JUNCTION, COLORADO
Some of the most inspiring landscapes on earth. World's largest concentration of natural sandstone arches • Grandview Point • Balanced Rock • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D) - DAY 6: RAIL THROUGH COLORADO ROCKIES BY DAYLIGHT
Rail day through the Colorado Rockies by daylight. An unforgettable journey through the incomparable Rocky Mountains. Glenwood Canyon, which inspired the world's first dome railcar • Cross the Continental Divide • Moffat Tunnel • Farewell Dinner • Overnight on the GrandLuxe Express (B,L,D) - DAY 7: DENVER, COLORADO
A week of fabulous adventures comes to a close. (B)
Meals included: B=Breakfast • L=Lunch • D=Dinner
Packages include: First day welcome orientation · introductions and briefing · nights onboard the GrandLuxe Express as indicated in the itinerary · farewell reception on the train · all meals as described in the itinerary · non-alcoholic beverages and house wine with dinner · all excursions and other group activities as described in the itinerary unless noted as having additional cost · program of lectures and presentations · qualified tour managers throughout the trip · baggage handling · gratuities to local guides, escorts and drivers · Aveda toiletries · live entertainment on train. Packages exclude: Airfare unless specifically stated in the itinerary · trip cancellation/ baggage/accident insurance · airport or hotel transfers unless specifically stated in the itinerary · discretionary expenses such as telephone calls, fax charges and room service · alcoholic beverages other than house wine with dinner · traditional gratuities to train staff (approximately $15-$20 per day, which equals $100-$150 per passenger for a 7-day trip, for example).