Grand Pacific Coast

Welcome to Vancouver and the start of your Pacific Coast Rail Journey! Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel for a three-night stay and begin discovering the city. (Overnight in Vancouver)

Begin using your hop-on, hop-off loop sightseeing tour today! The tour is the easiest way to enjoy Vancouver's most popular areas: Downtown, Stanley Park, Chinatown, Gastown, Granville Island and more! All the stops are fully narrated, so you'll learn what makes the city so special! Use your admission to the Vancouver Lookout to enjoy bird’s eye, 360-degree of the entire city. (Overnight in Vancouver)

In store for the day is a visit to the famous Butchart Gardens and Victoria! Located approximately 35 minutes from downtown, the gardens feature over 55 acres of manicured grounds, blossoms and fragrances. Later, explore the beauty of Victoria as you wind through the streets and check out the local shops and restaurants. (Overnight in Vancouver)

This morning, board Amtrak’s Cascades train in Vancouver and sit back and relax on a scenic ride through the Pacific Northwest as you make your way to Seattle. This afternoon, begin exploring the city and use your included CityPASS for a ride to the top of the world-famous Space Needle and a visit to the famous Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit. (Overnight in Seattle)

Today, enjoy a city tour of Seattle, you will get to visit all the top attractions, like Pike Place Market, Seattle Centre, Seattle's Waterfront, and Pier 66 to name a few. (Overnight in Seattle)

Travel to Seattle's King Street Station and board the Cascades for Portland. The lush forests and fertile valleys provide a stunning backdrop for your journey. Upon arrival in Portland, check into your hotel and start exploring all this beautiful city has to offer! (Overnight in Portland)

Explore Portland on a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour today. Stops include Pioneer Square, the Oregon Zoo, and many more popular destinations! Feel free to hop off at any stop to further explore the area at your leisure. (Overnight in Portland)

Enjoy discovering more of Portland this morning before checking out of your hotel and heading to the Amtrak station where you will board the Coast Starlight bound for San Francisco. The scenery along this route is truly breath-taking and widely regarded as one of the most spectacular of all train routes. Relax, unwind, and take in the gorgeous views as you make your way to the “City by the Bay.” (Overnight onboard Amtrak)

Arrive in San Francisco this morning and check in at your hotel for a three-night stay. Once settled in, climb aboard a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour of the city! You can hop on and off the tour at any of the stops to further explore any area that strikes your fancy at your own pace. Stops include Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge, North Beach, Union Square, Golden Gate Park, the Civic Centre, and many more. (Overnight in San Francisco)

Today board a sightseeing tour that will bring you out to the beautifully scenic Yosemite National Park! Your fully guided tour will take you out of the city to travel along the Merced River and into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range to the famous Yosemite Park. Enjoy sights of the tall redwoods, hike along the mountain trails, and snap pictures of the rushing waterfalls. You will truly enjoy a full day of sightseeing. (Overnight in San Francisco)

Visit one of San Francisco's most beloved attractions - Fisherman's Wharf. This waterfront community is rich in both culture and fun. Don't forget to stop by Pier 39 and scope out the famous sea lions as they bask in the lovely California sunshine. Enjoy your included dinner tonight at the end of Pier 39 at a popular restaurant. (Overnight in San Francisco)

Escape the city today for an overnight visit to the beautiful Napa Valley – the heart of California’s famed wine country. Board the famous Napa Valley Wine Train and travel through scenic wine country, passing through Yountville, Rutherford, Oakville and St. Helena as you enjoy a gourmet 3-course gourmet lunch. (Overnight in Napa)

Enjoy a full day touring two of the country's most famous wine growing regions: Napa and Sonoma. Visit the many wineries dotted along this picturesque landscape and savour some of the finest varietals. Also discover the area’s wonderful shopping, spas, and renowned restaurants. (Overnight in Napa)

Enjoy the day in Napa at your leisure, perhaps touring a few more wineries. Transfer back to SF in the late afternoon and check in at your hotel for an overnight stay. (Overnight in San Francisco)

This morning you will board the Coast Starlight for a wonderfully scenic journey down to Santa Barbara. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and relax for the night. (Overnight in Santa Barbara)

Today you can enjoy the wonderful beach-side city of Santa Barbara! A hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour will escort you around to visit the beautiful beaches that make this area of California so iconic and special. The tour will also stop off at the local zoo, the famous Old Mission in Santa Barbara, and the harbour. (Overnight in Santa Barbara)

Today you will depart Santa Barbara and continue the scenic coastal rail journey to Los Angeles. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and begin to explore the city. (Overnight in Los Angeles)

Los Angeles is known as the entertainment capital of the world, so there is much to see and do here. Enjoy a narrated hop-on, hop-off tour of L.A., which allows you to get off as often as you like! Highlights of your tour will include the iconic Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, the fancy Rodeo Drive, Kodak Theatre, Paramount Studios, Hollywood & Vine, the Santa Monica Pier, the fabulous Fashion District, and many more! Feel free to explore any of the stops at your own pace. Also included with your stay is admission to OUE Skyspace LA, an open-air observation deck providing 360-dgree views of the city and a unique glass slide. (Overnight in Los Angeles)

Travel to LA’s historic Union Station and board the train to San Diego. Relax on Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner as you continue your journey south along the Pacific Ocean coastline. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel and begin to experience “America's Finest City” on your included cruise of the beautiful harbour. (Overnight in San Diego)

Today, enjoy exploring San Diego on your hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Your fully narrated tour will dazzle you with a fascinating mix of trivia and humorous stories as you discover the historic Gaslamp District, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Seaport Village, and Balboa Park. (Overnight in San Diego)

Your independent rail tour ends today.