Discover San Francisco

4 days / 3 nights Independent Holiday Package

Departs daily

From Los Angeles or Portland

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From LA or Portland, get ready to have a getaway blast filed with fun and breathtaking scenery as you relax on Amtrak's flagship train the Coast Starlight. Have a Mother-Daughter getaway, a group of friends, a romantic escape or enjoy some sports events, what ever you want to have your trip be we can make it happen. Stay two or more nights or longer. Experience the San Francisco Bay area. See the majestic Golden Gate Bridge or visit Alcatraz. Enjoy the wide variety of culinary choices from fresh fish on Fisherman's Wharf, dim sum in Chinatown to burritos in the Mission area.

Itinerary 1

Day 1 – Los Angeles / Amtrak / San Francisco CA

Board Amtrak in LA's great train station for a beautiful ride on the Coast Starlight to San Francisco. Sit back and watch the Pacific shoreline in the comfort of your Superliner rail car. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight San Francisco.

Day 2 – San Francisco CA

Take an all-day or half-day tour of San Francisco and area to learn all about the city. In the evening enjoy the opportunity to tickle your taste buds with the wonderful selection of international cuisine available in the city. Overnight San Francisco.

Day 3 – San Francisco CA

A leisure day in San Francisco to shop and experience the uniqueness of the city, including Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, SF street cars and much more. Overnight San Francisco.

Day 4 – San Francisco CA / Los Angeles CA

Transfer to the train station or airport for your journey home.

Itinerary 2

Day 1 – Portland OR / Amtrak / San Francisco CA

Board Amtrak's flagship train, the Coast Starlight, to San Francisco. Overnight on the train.

Day 2 – San Francisco CA

Take an all-day or half-day tour of San Francisco and area to learn all about the city. In the evening enjoy the opportunity to tickle your taste buds with the wonderful selection of international cuisine available in the city. Overnight San Francisco.

Day 3 – San Francisco CA

A leisure day in San Francisco to shop and experience the uniqueness of the city, including Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, SF street cars and much more. Overnight San Francisco.

Day 4 – San Francisco CA / Los Angeles CA

Transfer to the train station or airport for your journey home or relax on the Coast Starlight for an overnight experience.

Price includes

  • Transportation and transfers, as described.
  • Select sightseeing, activities, and admissions, as described.
  • Meals as described.
  • Accommodation as described.
  • Not included – any items not listed such as but not limited to meals (other than listed); baggage handling; gratuities; travel insurance; personal expenses; custom tour add-ons.
  • Please read Things To Know Before You Go for further information.

Options

  • Our Tour Coordinators can arrange flights or Amtrak connections. Please advise at time of booking.

Info to know

  • Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of $250 CDN per person deposit.
  • A complete self-guiding itinerary and vouchers are provided after receipt of full and final payment, due no later than 60 (sixty) days prior to date of Day 1 of your itinerary. (VISA, Mastercard, AmEx, bank draft)
  • All monies paid are non-refundable. Ask your John Steel Tour Consultant about travel insurance, its coverages, conditions, and limitations
  • If applicable, pack an overnight bag for all overnight rail journeys. Safety rules limit carry-on luggage.
  • Please do not make closely connecting travel arrangements before &/or after tour. John Steel is not responsible for missed connections.
  • All products &/or services are subject to John Sharpe's Rail Tours Ltd., operating as John Steel Rail Tours' (JSRT), "General Conditions & Waiver."
  • Please ask your John Steel Tour Consultant for family pricing.

Prices and inclusions are subject to change without notice and vary by season. Prices shown have been adjusted where necessary to reflect seasonal availability of sightseeing and attractions.

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PRICE DETAILS: 2010 Canadian dollar prices — per guest, double occupancy in hotels • Senior prices available (60 years and better)
• Pricing does not include Amtrak or air costs

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Itinerary 2
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Itinerary 3
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