US Fantasy of Stone Tour

US Fantasy of Stone Tour

We received this information today about a US Fantasy of Stone Tour we have been looking at, It sounds great:The national and state parks we visit display geology and beauty both unique and grand. Participants experience Amtrak’s magnificent CALIFORNIA ZEPHYR route from Denver to Grand Junction, Colorado. We travel through multicolored deep canyons into the heart of the Rocky Mountains on Amtrak’s very best double-decker Superliner equipment. We return to Denver from Winslow, Arizona, using the SOUTHWEST CHIEF to Trinidad and then private motorcoach service to Denver. These are two of the most beautiful rail trips in North America. Also included are a ride on the Grand Canyon Railway in Club Class behind steam and a ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad out of Clarkdale, Arizona in the First Class Parlor Car with luncheon on board. A spectacular evening cruise aboard the "Moab Queen" takes us up the mighty Colorado River as the majestic canyon walls come to life with an illuminated sound and light presentation. Dancing shadows are gracefully choreographed to the rhythm of a magical music score. New this year is a wonderful two-night stay in spectacular Westwater Canyon at the beautiful Red Cliffs Lodge. A jeep tour with a Navajo guide takes us through scenic Monument Valley to see ancient Native American ruins and carved petroglyphs on rock walls. We include a night in Grand Canyon National Park to allow for additional sightseeing.


Sounds amazing.  I'd love

Sounds amazing.  I'd love to take an Amtrak trip just for a sightseeing vacation.  We've only ever taken amtrak so we wouldn't have to drive to visit my husband's parents for Christmas.  It was more for convenience than for the joy of the ride.

Sound really nice. Usually

Sound really nice.

Usually I am not a big sucker for train rides. I am a road trip guy, mostly because I am the boss and I can do whatever I feel like, stay longer if I like or check something out instead of just flying by (mostly photography related).

But ever since I took the trainride through the Andean I am thinking different. It can be lot of fun if its comfortable and if you are taken well care off. This sounds just like one of these rides. I may have to check this out. Thanks for the tip.

Andre

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