Amtrak Vacations
Journey across the U.S. with a wide variety of train excursions—including to our beloved National Parks. Enjoy ample legroom, distinctive dining options, and breathtaking, ever-changing vistas outside your window.
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AAA MEMBER BENEFITS
- Save $50 per booking on packages of 5 nights or longer.
- Get a $100 bounce back offer for a future independent rail journey of 3-cities or more.
Restrictions apply. Member benefits are subject to change. Member benefits may not be combinable with additional offers. See your AAA Travel Agent for full details.
AAA VACATIONS BENEFITS
AAA Vacations® amenities
Book select departures in the AAA Vacations collection and receive double the Member Benefit: $100 per package savings on packages 5 nights or longer.
Offer applicable to select AAA Vacations packages and available at AAA Travel only. AAA Vacations® amenities ARE COMBINABLE with all other in market offers. Additional restrictions apply; ask your AAA Travel Agent for full details.
National Parks
Discover the wonder and beauty of the National Parks and the thrill and benefits of train travel, along with other destinations where Amtrak Vacations would love to take you.
Amtrak Across the Country
Enjoy a firsthand account of what it's like riding the rails cross country.
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KeeKee's Corner: Exploring the US by Train
KeeKee, the wonderfully adventurous traveling cat, show how traveling by train can be a great family adventure!
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What's It Like Onboard? Explore the Amtrak Vacations Experience.
The moment you come on board Amtrak® the journey begins. With more ways to relax on your journey, including plenty of legroom, spectacular views, and a unique dining experience, your state of mind will transform just like the land you’re passing through.
6 Reasons to Choose a First Class Private Room on Your Amtrak Vacation
Indulge in unmatched comfort and luxury with First Class Private Rooms, featuring expansive seating, adaptable sleeping arrangements, attentive service, private amenities, exquisite dining, and exclusive lounge privileges, ensuring an unforgettable journey.
Amtrak Vacations Experience
Meals & Dining
Meal Offerings & Menus
If you're not hungry now, you might start to hear your stomach rumbling after taking a look at our menus. Find out more about the meals available on long distance trains and explore the enhanced dining options for Acela Express passengers.
Alternate Diets
Learn more about the availability of alternative menu options for those with special dietary requirements. Information for passengers with disabilities and guidelines for bringing personal food, beverages and medication can also be found here.
Culinary Advisory Team
The Amtrak Culinary Advisory Team is a group Amtrak employees, suppliers and other culinary professionals led by expert chef Michel Richard, that put their food minds together to develop new menu options for Acela Express First Class passengers as well as other dining patrons on select routes throughout the Amtrak system.
Sleeping & Seating
Sleeping Accommodations
Amtrak trains traveling on long-distance routes typically use either two-level Superliner or one-level Viewliner train car equipment, each of which include bedrooms arranged in various configurations and private and public bathrooms and showers.
Seating Accommodations
Coach class seats are available on all Amtrak trains except Acela Express trains. On most long-distance trains, we provide extra-spacious Coach Class seating with leg rests designed to enhance your comfort for long or overnight trips.
6 Reasons to Choose a First Class Private Room on Your Amtrak Vacation
1. Spacious and Comfortable Seating
Upon entering your Amtrak First Class Private Room, you'll be greeted by a well-designed and spacious seating area. The plush seating offers ample legroom, allowing you to stretch out and unwind during your journey. Whether you choose to relax with a good book, enjoy the passing scenery, or simply take a nap, the comfortable seating ensures a restful experience.
2. Convertible Sleeping Accommodations
One of the highlights of an Amtrak First Class Private Room is the option to convert the seating area into a cozy sleeping space. Attendants are available to assist you in transforming the seating into a comfortable bed, complete with fresh linens, pillows, and a blanket. Drift off to sleep while being gently rocked by the train's motion, and wake up refreshed and ready for your destination.
3. Personal Attendant Service
To enhance your experience, Amtrak First Class Private Room passengers are assigned a personal attendant who is dedicated to ensuring your comfort throughout the journey. Attendants are available to assist with any inquiries, provide turndown service, and much more. Their attentive service adds an extra touch of luxury to your travel experience.
4. Restroom and Shower Facilities
One of the most convenient features of an Amtrak First Class Private Room is the private restroom and shower facilities available exclusively for your use in a sleeping car. Say goodbye to long queues and freshen up at your own pace in the privacy of your Bedroom, complete with clean towels, toiletries, and hot water. In Amtrak’s Roomette, you’ll have access to a private restroom and shower just steps away from your room.
5. Gourmet Dining Experience
One of the highlights of traveling in an Amtrak First Class Private Room is the exclusive access to delectable dining options. Passengers can enjoy freshly prepared meals served in the privacy of their room, or join the conviviality of the dining car. The menu often includes a variety of enticing options, ranging from scrumptious breakfasts to mouthwatering dinners. Sit back, relax, and savor a gourmet meal while watching the picturesque landscapes pass by.
6. Lounge Access At The Station
When you include a private room accommodation onboard your Amtrak Vacation, you can enjoy a relaxing and comfortable lounge area at select Amtrak stations. Included with access are complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, and free WiFi. Attendants are available to assist with reservations, ticketing, and local information.
8 DAY NATIONAL PARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST
Round-trip Chicago, Illinois
8 Days | Now – Dec 2024 & Jan – Dec 2025
There’s plenty to see, do, and explore in America’s National Parks. Unwind in Grand Junction, marvel at Capitol Reef’s Waterpocket Fold, Zion’s vermillion cliffs, and more.
Member price from $2,499*
Advertised rate is based on the 10/23/24 departure.
4 DAY GLACIER NATIONAL PARK GETAWAY
Round-trip Glacier National Park, Montana
4 Days | Jun – Sep 2024 & 2025
Relax on a cruise of the scenic Two Medicine Valley and tour Going-to-the-Sun Road, bordered by wilderness. Look for bears, elk, and more in verdant Lake McDonald Valley.
Member price from $1,299*
Advertised rate is based on the 9/19/24 departure.