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Whitefish and Glacier National Park Getaway

Whitefish and Glacier National Park getaway, rail booked separately

Illustration of Whitefish and Glacier National Park Getaway

Amtrak Vacations sells this 3-day, 2-night package covering a stay in Whitefish, Montana, next to Glacier National Park, with rail travel there priced separately based on the accommodation level you choose from more than 500 Amtrak stations. The package includes 2 nights of hotel accommodations, a 3-day car rental, and a sightseeing tour of the park; depending on when you travel, that is either the Two Medicine Valley boat cruise (early June to early September) or the Big Sky Circle Tour (mid-June to mid-September). Whitefish is described as a charming alpine community. This suits travelers who already have Amtrak rail arranged, or are working with a Rail Expert to add it, and want a short, self-driven stay near the park.

What to know before you look closer

  • The from-price covers the package; the rail fare is booked separately.
  • The listed price does not include rail travel to Whitefish; it is priced separately based on the accommodation level you choose, from any of Amtrak's 500-plus stations.
  • No specific hotel is named for the 2 nights of accommodations, so the actual comfort level is not stated in the evidence.
  • The included sightseeing tour varies by month: the Two Medicine Valley boat cruise runs early June to early September, and the Big Sky Circle Tour runs mid-June to mid-September, so which one you get depends on when you travel.
  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the schedule with Amtrak Vacations before booking.

Included

  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations
  • 3 Day Car Rental
  • Sightseeing tour of Glacier National Park (seasonal: Two Medicine Valley Boat cruise runs early June to early September; Big Sky Circle Tour runs mid-June to mid-September)

Not included

  • Rail (priced separately; add rail from any of 500+ Amtrak stations at your chosen accommodation level)

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
No. Rail to Whitefish is priced separately, based on the accommodation level you choose from more than 500 Amtrak stations.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is billed as an independent rail vacation, with a 3-day car rental and a seasonal sightseeing tour of the park included.
What is included?
2 nights of hotel accommodations, a 3-day car rental, and a seasonal sightseeing tour of Glacier National Park.
When does this package run?
The Two Medicine Valley boat cruise runs early June to early September, and the Big Sky Circle Tour runs mid-June to mid-September.
What hotel is used?
The evidence does not name a specific hotel, only "2 nights' hotel accommodations."

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