Traveling between America's states and the Canadian provinces
presents an impressive range of vistas, from mountains and forests
to deserts and plains. Stunning examples of nature's beauty in both
countries have been protected under the prestigious cloak of
National Parks, and national park tours are the best way to
experience these untouched lands.
National park train tours connect treasured destinations with
beloved parks. A visit to western national parks may begin with a
train ride to cities like Flagstaff or East Glacier Park, aboard
the Southwest Chief or the Empire Builder before continuing to the
West's treasured parks. See Old Faithful, bubbling hot springs and
fumaroles in Yellowstone National
Park. Admire the towering rock formations and tumbling
waterfalls in Yosemite National Park. Stand in
awe of the massive Grand Canyon National Park.
Seek out the multi-colored hoodoos in Bryce
Canyon National Park and the thousands of sandstone arches
in Arches National Park. Travel along the Going-to-the-Sun Road
in Glacier National Park. Further
north, Alaska's
national parks are breathtaking. Embark on a tundra wilderness
tour in Denali National Park and gaze at calving glaciers from your
ship in Glacier Bay National Park. Select vacation packages combine
these national parks with cruises through Alaska's Inside
Passage.
Traveling to national parks by rail may also take travelers to
the parks of
Canada. Take a dip in Banff Hot Springs or marvel at views of
Banff
National Park aboard the Banff Gondola. Hike through Maligne
Canyon in Jasper National Park or take a
short boat ride on Maligne Lake to Spirit Island for stunning
scenes of the Canadian
Rockies.
Further afield from North America, nature lovers can explore the
beauty of Hohe Tauern National Park
in Austria, renowned for its majestic peaks and glacial valleys. In
New Zealand, the dramatic landscapes of Fiordland National Park offer
breathtaking fjords and lush rainforests. Meanwhile, Ranthambore National
Park in India presents a unique opportunity to witness the
majestic Bengal tiger in its natural habitat. In Africa you can
visit amazing wildlife at the Chobe National Park or Kruger
National Park.
Ideal for seniors, for families and for nature lovers of all
ages, national park tour packages allow guests to get back to
nature.
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