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Essential Glacier National Park

Independent rail getaway to Glacier National Park, Montana

Essential Glacier National Park, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations offers this 3-day, 2-night independent rail getaway to Glacier National Park in Montana. The package includes two nights' hotel accommodation, three meals, and the seasonal Big Sky Circle Tour of the park, which visits landmarks including Going-to-the-Sun Road, Goat Lick and Logan Pass. Rail travel is not part of the listed price; a Rail Expert prices it separately at your choice of Coach, Roomette or Bedroom accommodation from any of more than 500 Amtrak stations. This short package suits travelers who want a focused visit to Glacier National Park's mountain scenery and wildlife rather than a longer multi-stop rail itinerary.

What to know before you look closer

  • The listed price does not include rail travel; a Rail Expert prices it separately at your chosen accommodation level (Coach, Roomette or Bedroom) from any of more than 500 Amtrak stations.
  • The Big Sky Circle Tour of Glacier National Park is seasonal and does not run until late June, so this may not suit an early-season visit.
  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the schedule of the park tour and hotel stay before booking.

Included

  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations
  • Big Sky Circle Tour of Glacier National Park (seasonal; does not run until late-June)
  • 3 meals included (2 breakfasts and 1 dinner)

Not included

  • Rail travel, listed pricing does not include rail; priced separately by a Rail Expert at your desired accommodation level (Coach, Roomette, Bedroom) from your choice of more than 500 Amtrak stations

Questions travellers ask

Is rail travel included in the price?
No. Rail is priced separately by a Rail Expert at your chosen accommodation level (Coach, Roomette or Bedroom) from any of more than 500 Amtrak stations.
What is included at Glacier National Park?
2 nights' hotel accommodation, the Big Sky Circle Tour, and 3 meals (2 breakfasts and 1 dinner).
When does the park tour run?
The Big Sky Circle Tour is seasonal and does not start until late June.
What will I see on the tour?
Landmarks including Going-to-the-Sun Road, Goat Lick and Logan Pass.

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