Glacier National Park Escape-Seattle Roundtrip

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Depart coastal Seattle for the 100+-year-old Glacier National Park aboard Amtrak's Empire Builder. Highlights of your two-day visit include an excursion along the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road and stunning views from Marias and Logan Passes.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Enjoy wildlife viewing at Goat Lick
    • Opportunity to revisit some of your favourite natural attractions
    • Explore Montana, nearing your final destination of East Glacier Park
    • Visit the historic Izaak Walton Inn and Lake MacDonald Lodge

What's this trip about?

    Depart coastal Seattle for the 100+-year-old Glacier National Park aboard Amtrak's Empire Builder. Highlights of your two-day visit include an excursion along the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road and stunning views from Marias and Logan Passes.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySeattle
End CitySeattle

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Train & Rail Journeys
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Cycling
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Transportation aboard Amtrak (2 nights on train)
    • Hotel accommodations for 2 nights
    • Meals onboard train when including train sleeping accommodations
    • Big Sky Circle Tour
    • Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard Red Jammer Buses
    • Glacier National Park

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Depart Seattle aboard Amtrak's Empire Builder

Board Amtrak's Empire Builder at Seattle's King Street Station and prepare for your 4:40 pm departure east toward Montana. Chat with fellow travelers, read, or listen to music as the train leaves the glistening waters of Puget Sound in its wake. Watch the sunset from ...

Day 2: Arrive East Glacier Park, Montana

When you awake this morning, you will be in Montana, nearing your final destination of East Glacier Park. You're scheduled to arrive at 9:54 am. With 50 glaciers, more than 200 lakes, waterfalls, and forests spread across 1.2 million acres, you won't be at a loss for things to see and do for the remainder of the day. Overnight Glacier Park Lodge. (B Sleeping Car passengers only)

Day 3: Big Sky Circle Tour

Today's sightseeing excursion begins with a drive over Marias Pass. Enjoy wildlife viewing at Goat Lick. Visit the historic Izaak Walton Inn and Lake MacDonald Lodge, where you may elect to have lunch. This afternoon, continue along the Going-to-the-Sun Road to Logan Pass for stunning views before descending into the St. Mary Valley. Overnight Glacier Park Lodge.

Day 4: Return to Seattle

Your last day in Glacier National Park is nearly a full one. Take the opportunity to revisit some of your favorite natural attractions or discover new ones along the more than 700 miles of hiking trails that wind through the Park. Late this afternoon, transfer on your...

Day 5: Arrival in Seattle

The peaks of Mt. Rainier signal you are nearing your final destination of Seattle. The Empire Builder arrives at King Street Station at 10:25 am, where your train escape comes to an end. You may wish to extend your stay with a post-night hotel that will provide you with ample time to relax in this unique seaside city. (B Sleeping Car passengers only)

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,395
Price per day$279
Last Updated: 5/7/2019

Pricing Details:

 Date range Starting

 Date range Ending

 Double Standard

 Availability

 Jun-20-2019

 Sep-11-2019

 $1,395

 Limited

 Jun-20-2020

 Sep-10-2020

 $1,395

 Limited

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • National Parks entrance fee

Accommodation

Hotel nights at Glacier Park Lodge. Amtrak accommodations are available in Coach class, Roomette and Bedroom. Coach accommodations include a reclining seat with leg rest. Roomette accommodations include a private cabin that features two comfortable seats beside a picture window during the day, which converts to an upper and lower berth at night. Bedroom accommodations feature a sofa and chair by day and upper and lower berth by night. Bedroom accommodations also include a sink and self-enclosed toilet and shower.

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