Western Highline by Train

Fly from the UK to Chicago. Transfer to your hotel in Downtown Chicago. Enjoy the rest of the day exploring the Windy City. Overnight in Chicago.

Make you way to Chicago Union Station to embark on your train journey onboard the Empire Builder to the Great American West. Enjoy the scenery from the comfort of your seat. Overnight onboard Empire Builder.

Arrive in Minot in the morning. Make you way to your hotel to drop your bags. During your day in Minot, we suggest that you visit Dakota Territory Air Museum, Scandinavian Heritage Park, Roosevelt Park Zoo, 62 Doors Gallery & Studios and Taube Museum of Art. Overnight in Minot.

This morning pick-up your rent-a-car and make your way to Bismarck/Mandan. Along the way, visit The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Centre and Fort Mandan. Continue your drive West on I94 with a stop at the State Museum & Heritage Centre. Stop by Lewis & Clark Riverboat to enjoy a scenic cruise on the Missouri River. Overnight in Bismarck.

Before leaving Bismarck/Mandan, don’t forget to visit Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park. Stop in New Salem to see Salem Sue the World’s Largest Holstein Cow and in Regent for The Enchanted Highway - an incredible collection of scrap metal sculptures. Enchanted Highway runs from the Interstate to Regent, 32 miles. Fancy a coffee stop on the way? Stop at the Brew Coffee Shop in Dickinson, formerly the Church that Theodore Roosevelt used to attend when in the area. You can also visit Badland Dinosaur Museum. After arriving in Medora, visit the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame & Chateau de Mores State Historic Site. This evening, enjoy the famous Medora Musical & Pitchfork Steak Fondue. Overnight in Medora.

Get an early start and explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This is the best time to see the wildlife. After visiting the National Park continue to New Town, home of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arika people. After visiting the new MHA Interpretive Center continue your journey to Minot. Return your rent-a-car. Overnight in Minot.

This morning embark the Empire Builder and enjoy the scenic train ride to Havre in Montana. Welcome to small town Montana! On arrival in Havre, you have the option to rent-a-car to explore the area. We recommend you visiting Wahkpa Chu'gn Archaeological site, Havre Beneath the Streets, Frank DeRosa Railroad Museum or Baltrusch Trail. If you decide to rent-a-car, you can also explore Historic Fort Assiniboine, Blaine Country Wildlife Museum, Blaine Country Museum, Bear Paw Battlefield and Beaver Creek Park. After exploring, enjoy a drink in one of the two craft breweries. Overnight in Havre.

Continue to explore Havre and the area during your morning in town. Back on the train, when passing between Chester and Shelby – notice the Sweet Grass hills to the north, highest isolated peaks in the area, sacred to Blackfeet tribe, can be seen for quite a distance. Arrive in Essex early evening. Overnight in Essex.

Today, enjoy your day exploring Essex and the area. Explore the nearby mountains hiking some of the beautiful trails like Marion Trail, Scalplock Trail, Stanton Lake Hike,... Don't forget to visit Goat Lick Overlook, whitewater rafting on the nearby Flathead River,... About 30 minutes from Essex, you have the West entrance of Glacier National Park where you can board one of the Red Bus Tours to explore this beautiful National Park. Don't forget to have dinner at Summit Mountain Steakhouse. Overnight in Essex.

As your train is not leaving before early evening, continue exploring the beautiful region of Essex. In the evening, embark your train for your 3h journey to Libby. Make you way to your hotel. Overnight in Libby.

Enjoy your day in Libby, a small town in Montana. Discover the history of Libby at the Heritage Museum. Near Libby, you also have Kootenai Falls, the Swinging Bridge, Lake Koocanusa and Ross Creek Cedars. At the end of your day exploring the region, embark the Empire Builder and continue your 4h journey to Spokane. Arrive in Spokane and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Spokane.

This morning, pick-up your rent-a-car in Spokane and drive to Wallace in Idaho. While in Wallace, enjoy a bike ride on the Route of the Hiawatha, a 15 mile downhill ride through pristine forests. You can also dig deep into the silver mining history of the area with Sierra Silver Mine Tours . Overnight in Wallace.

On your way to Sandpoint, consider a stop at Old Mission State Park. Continue your journey to Schweitzer Resort near Sandpoint. The resort is offering an abundance of activities. At the end of your day, enjoy wine tasting with Pend d’Orielle Winery or beer tasting at Laughing Dog Brewery, topped off by a lakeside dinner at Trinity at City Beach. Overnight in Sandpoint.

This morning head West to Priest River and then continue north to Priest Lake State Park, where you will really get away from it all. In the afternoon make your way to Western Pleasure Ranch for a ranch stay. Overnight in Sandpoint.

During these two days, relax and enjoy the activities offered by the Ranch. You have a selection of activities to choose from like horseback riding, guided eBike rides, 3D Archery course, Mountain Biking, Hiking, ... Overnight in Sandpoint.

After breakfast at the ranch, it is time to make your way to the beautiful resort of Coeur d'Alene. Spend the day hiking Tubbs Hill, take a cruise on the lake or enjoy a swim in the lake from one the beaches. Enjoy the evening with craft beer and the culinary delights of Crafted Tap House and Kitchen. Overnight in Coeur d'Alene.

it is now time to drive to Spokane for your flight home or continue your journey through Washington State.