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Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from Philadelphia

Roundtrip Amtrak rail getaway from Philadelphia to Glacier National Park

Glacier National Park Getaway Roundtrip from Philadelphia, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations runs this eight-day, seven-night independent rail vacation that travels roundtrip from Philadelphia to Glacier National Park, changing trains in Chicago. The outbound and return journeys use the Northeast Regional and Capitol Limited between Philadelphia and Chicago and the Empire Builder onward into Montana's Big Sky country, accounting for 4 of the trip's 7 nights spent onboard. The remaining 3 nights are spent at Glacier Park Lodge, with 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners included, and the stay covers a boat cruise in Two Medicine Valley, a ride along the Going-to-the-Sun Road, and a tour of Lake McDonald Valley, plus time to explore the park independently. The operator does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package, so the exact order of travel and touring days is not detailed here. It suits travelers who enjoy long-distance rail journeys bookending a single national park stay.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Big Sky Circle Tour does not start until late June and the Two Medicine Valley boat cruise stops running in early September each year, so both seasonal highlights may not operate outside that window.
  • The roundtrip changes trains multiple times each way (Northeast Regional, Capitol Limited, and Empire Builder), with 4 of the trip's 7 nights spent onboard against only 3 nights at the destination.
  • The operator's evidence does not include a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the daily schedule with Amtrak Vacations before booking.

Included

  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations, 4 nights' onboard Amtrak
  • Big Sky Circle Tour (seasonal; does not run until late-June)
  • Two Medicine Valley Boat Cruise (seasonal; stops running early September)
  • 3 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners included at Glacier Park Lodge
  • Roundtrip Amtrak in Coach accommodations from Philadelphia to Glacier National Park onboard the Northeast Regional®, Capitol Limited® and Empire Builder®

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. Roundtrip coach travel is included from Philadelphia to Glacier National Park via the Northeast Regional, Capitol Limited, and Empire Builder trains, with 4 nights onboard.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is listed as an independent rail vacation. The Big Sky Circle Tour, Two Medicine Valley boat cruise, Going-to-the-Sun Road ride, and Lake McDonald Valley tour are included organized activities, with time noted to explore the park on your own too.
Which trains are used?
The Northeast Regional and Capitol Limited between Philadelphia and Chicago, and the Empire Builder between Chicago and Glacier National Park, all in coach class.
What hotel is included?
Glacier Park Lodge, for 3 nights in Glacier National Park.
When do the included tours run?
The Big Sky Circle Tour does not start until late June, and the Two Medicine Valley boat cruise stops running in early September.
What meals are included?
3 breakfasts and 2 dinners at Glacier Park Lodge.

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