Train Tracks Across the Sierra: Sacramento to Reno and Return

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Discover the rugged Sierra Nevada by train and enjoy expert-led excursions to museums, forts and historic sites as you learn the story behind the railroad’s remarkable impact.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Keep an eye out for silver ore veins as we ride the Virginia & Truckee Railroad through Comstock mine sites
    • Hear from the author of the definitive book on the Donner Party and visit Donner Memorial State Park and Museum
    • Relive the historic railroad race at the California State Railroad Museum and learn about the famed

What's this trip about?

    Discover the rugged Sierra Nevada by train and enjoy expert-led excursions to museums, forts and historic sites as you learn the story behind the railroad’s remarkable impact.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

Day
1 Check-In, Registration, Orientation Sacramento, CA D Hyatt Regency Sacramento Activity note: Hotel check in is available from 3:00 PM. Afternoon: Program Registration: 4:00-5:00 PM. After you have your room assignment, come over to the Road Scholar table to ...
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2 State Capitol, CA Railroad Museum, Old Town, Pioneer Life Sacramento, CA B,L,D Hyatt Regency Sacramento Activity note: Standing for up to 1 hour at the State Capitol, 45 minutes at Sutter's Fort, and up to 2 hours at the Railroad Museum. Walking up to a half mile...
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3 Train Via Sierra to Reno, Legacy of the Donner Party Reno, NV B,L,D Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel Activity note: Boarding the train requires climbing a narrow, steep flight of 12 stairs. Breakfast: In the Vines Café. Morning: After we check out of our...
Day
4 Virginia City & Truckee Railroad, Nevada State Museum Reno, NV B,L Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel Activity note: Standing up to 1.5 hours at the Nevada State Museum. Walking up to half a mile. Breakfast: In our hotel meeting room, we'll enjoy a breakfas...
Day
5 Coach to Sacramento, Donner Memorial State Park Sacramento, CA B,L,D Hyatt Regency Sacramento Activity note: Walking up to half a mile and standing for one hour at Donner Memorial State Park. Breakfast: In our hotel meeting room, we'll enjoy a breakfast buff...
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6 Wrap-Up Presentation, Program Concludes Sacramento, CA B Activity note: Hotel check-out is by 12:00 Noon. Breakfast: In the Vines Café. Morning: Our Group Leader will conduct a wrap-up session with farewells before departure. This concludes our program....

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Price From $1,149
Price per day$192
Last Updated: 9/22/2021

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Meals Included
  • 13 Meals
  • 5 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian
Age Requirements
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