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Glenwood Springs and Denver Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago

Roundtrip Amtrak rail getaway from Chicago to Glenwood Springs and Denver

Glenwood Springs and Denver Getaway Roundtrip from Chicago, a rail journey with Amtrak Vacations

Amtrak Vacations runs this seven-day, six-night independent rail getaway that travels roundtrip from Chicago to two Colorado destinations, Glenwood Springs and Denver, entirely aboard the California Zephyr in coach class. The outbound and return legs between Chicago and Colorado each include an overnight onboard the train, while the shorter Glenwood Springs to Denver segment runs as a daytime journey. The package centers on time in Glenwood Springs, described as an outdoor recreation town with hot springs, rivers, caves, and a canyon to explore, plus admission to the Glenwood Adventure Park. In Denver, an included sightseeing tour covers the Denver Mountain Parks, Red Rocks Park and Bear Creek Canyon. The operator does not publish a day-by-day itinerary or name the hotels for this package. It suits travelers who want a single long rail round trip from Chicago combining an outdoor town with a city stop.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Glenwood Springs to Denver leg is a one-way daytime journey with no overnight onboard, while the Chicago legs each way do include an overnight train segment.
  • The evidence pack does not name the hotels used for the 4 nights of accommodation in Glenwood Springs and Denver.
  • 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

  • 4 nights' hotel accommodations
  • 2 nights onboard Amtrak®; Chicago to Glenwood Springs, and Denver to Chicago on the California Zephyr®
  • Admission to the Glenwood Adventure Park
  • Sightseeing tour of Denver's Mountain Parks
  • One-way Amtrak® in Coach accommodations Glenwood Springs to Denver onboard the California Zephyr®

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. All rail travel is included: overnight coach travel from Chicago to Glenwood Springs, a one-way day segment from Glenwood Springs to Denver, and overnight coach travel from Denver back to Chicago, all on the California Zephyr, with 2 nights onboard the train.
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is listed as an independent rail vacation. The Glenwood Adventure Park admission and Denver Mountain Parks sightseeing tour are included, organized activities.
Which train is used?
The California Zephyr, in coach class, for the entire roundtrip.
What's included at Glenwood Springs?
Admission to the Glenwood Adventure Park; the evidence also describes hot springs, rivers, caves, and a canyon in the area to explore.
What's included in Denver?
A sightseeing tour of Denver's Mountain Parks, including Red Rocks Park and Bear Creek Canyon.
What hotels are included?
The evidence lists 4 nights of hotel accommodations but does not name the specific properties.

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