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Yellowstone National Park Ultimate Getaway

6-day independent Yellowstone trip with two guided loop tours

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Amtrak Vacations' Yellowstone National Park Ultimate Getaway is a 6-day independent rail vacation split between Salt Lake City, for two nights, and West Yellowstone, for three. Inside the park, two included guided tours cover the Lower and Upper Loops, with the Old Faithful Explorer Tour substituting for the Lower Loop in winter, taking travelers past geothermal sights such as Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful, and the Sapphire Pool. The operator describes leisurely strolls through meadows and multiple days to see a different part of the park each day, rather than a single rushed pass through the highlights. This suits travelers who want more time inside Yellowstone itself, spread across multiple days. The $919 per-person starting price covers hotels, tours, and transfers only; rail travel is booked separately.

What to know before you look closer

  • The $919 per-person starting price covers hotels, tours, and transfers only; rail travel is not included and is booked separately.
  • Amtrak Vacations doesn't publish a day-by-day breakdown for this trip beyond the overall order of Salt Lake City then West Yellowstone.
  • The Lower Loop Tour is seasonal, with the Old Faithful Explorer Tour substituted during winter months.

Included

  • 2 nights' hotel accommodations in Salt Lake City
  • 3 nights' hotel accommodations in West Yellowstone
  • Sightseeing tour of Yellowstone's Lower Loop (seasonal; Old Faithful Explorer Tour substituted in winter)
  • Sightseeing tour of Yellowstone's Upper Loop
  • Roundtrip transfers between Salt Lake City and West Yellowstone

Not included

  • Rail

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
No, rail is not included in the listed price; the trip covers hotel nights, two guided park tours, and transfers.
Is it escorted or independent?
It's listed as an independent rail vacation.
What's included?
2 nights in Salt Lake City, 3 nights in West Yellowstone, sightseeing tours of both the Lower and Upper Loops, and roundtrip transfers between Salt Lake City and West Yellowstone.
What will I see?
Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful, and the Sapphire Pool are named among the park's geothermal features, along with meadows and wildlife-watching opportunities.
How much does it cost?
From $919 USD, about $153 per day, not including rail.

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