This incentive trip emanating from Africa tours Chicago on-board Amtrak’s along major portions of the Lewis and Clark trail. Relax on-board in the observation car while you take in the stunning views of the Missouri River, the beautiful North Dakota plains, and Glacier National Park in “Big Sky Country” and enter Seattle, visit popular attractions such as Pikes Place Market or Seattle’s Waterfront and on to Vancouver and finally Chicago. Visit popular sites such as the Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto Harbour front, Eaton Center and Chinatown. Get the best views as you board the Lake Shore Limited to Chicago and enjoy your final train ride which completes your cross the USA and Canada Rail Experience.
Day 1: Chicago
Arrival in Chicago and are transferred to your hotel for overnight. Free Hand Chicago/ River hotel.
Day 2: Overnight on-board AMTRAK
This afternoon make your way to Chicago’s Union Station to board Amtrak’s famous Empire Builder. As you head west, you’ll travel along major portions of the Lewis and Clark trail following the footsteps of early pioneers. Relax on-board in the observation car while you take in the stunning views of the Missouri River, the beautiful North Dakota plains, and Glacier National Park in “Big Sky Country”. Overnight on-board Amtrak.
Day 3: Seattle – Vancouver
Arrive in Seattle’s Kings Street Station. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore Seattle, visit popular attractions such as Pikes Place Market or Seattle’s Waterfront. In the evening, board Amtrak’s Cascades train and travel through the beautiful Pacific Northwest across the Canadian Border into British Columbia and ending in Downtown Vancouver. Overnight in Vancouver. Travelogue (by Wyndham)/ Cassandra Hotel or similar.
Day 4: Vancouver
Explore Vancouver at your leisure with your included hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Visit popular spots including historic Gastown, the Totem Poles in Stanley Park, Granville Island’s Public Market and more! Overnight in Vancouver. Travelogue (by Wyndham)/ Cassandra/ Victorian Hotel or similar.
Day 5-8: Overnight on-board
Continue your sightseeing of Vancouver during the day. In the evening, travel to the VIA Rail station and board The Canadian to continue your trip heading eastbound to Toronto. Spend the next few days relaxing on-board the train as you travel through the vast nation. Take in the scenic landscapes from the observation car as you travel through the Canadian Rockies, rugged lake country and prairie fields. Spend time in the lounge car meeting some of your fellow passengers also embarking on a Canadian rail experience. Overnight on-board VIA Rail.
Day 9: Toronto
This morning, arrive in Toronto! Enjoy a full day of sightseeing with your hop-on, hop-off bus tour. Visit popular sites such as the Royal Ontario Museum, Casa Loma, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto Harbour front, Eaton Center and Chinatown. Admission to the CN Tower, with sweeping views of Toronto, is also included today. Overnight in Toronto. Bond Place / Chelsea Hotel.
Day 10: Overnight on-board AMTRAK
Continue exploring Toronto during the day and in the evening take a private transfer to the Amtrak station in Buffalo, NY. Board the Lake Shore Limited to Chicago and enjoy your final train ride which completes your cross the USA and Canada Rail Experience! Overnight on-board Amtrak.
Day 11: Holiday ends from Chicago
Breakfast and transfer to check in at your hotel and spend the rest of the day on shopping. Free Hand Chicago/ River hotel.
Day 12: HOME
Breakfast and transfer to the airport where you connect your flight home.
Rate US$5290 per person. Minimum 4 people.
Domestic rate ksh.559, 000. Minimum 4 people.
Departures are April to October
Included:
- Local flights
- Transfers
- Entry fees
- Guides
- Accommodation in star hotels
- Meals as indicated
