National Parks of the Rio Grande - 11 Day Tour April 19-29, 2009 Departure This spectacular new tour is designed to highlight some of the less-visited parks of the desert Southwest. This spring tour departs on Amtrak’s Texas Eagle from Chicago, returning on the Southwest Chief. These comfortable double-decker Superliner trains follow legendary routes. The Texas Eagle traverses the Union Pacific over the renowned Missouri Pacific and “Sunset” routes. The Southwest Chief is the successor of the famed Santa Fe “Super Chief/El Capitan” and follows the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe’s mainline over the Rockies across Raton Pass as it rolls on the “Santa Fe All the Way” east. This tour includes two rides on New Mexico’s new “Rail Runner” commuter service. The line utilizes portions of the former Santa Fe El Paso-Albuquerque branch, the Raton Pass mainline, and an entirely new railroad to provide service between Albuquerque and Santa Fe and between Albuquerque and Belen. You ride both routes. The line to Santa Fe is literally a brand-new railroad for over 25 miles!  Choose Package Options and reserve space Base Price Per Person: $2,099.00 Customized Price Per Person: $2,099.00 Options with an (*) are required. Choose options to customize your package and press the Update Package button to continue and request availability. *Tour Dates:   April 19 - 29, 2009 - Tour Dates *Do you need a Postnight Hotel in Denver?   Yes, please contact me regarding a postnight hotel. No thanks, we will take our chances making our connection home. *Connecting Transportation to Chicago:   No thanks, getting own connecting transportation. Yes, please have a representative contact me about connecting trains. Yes, please have a representative contact me about flights. *Travel Insurance:   Yes, please have a representative contact me with insurance options. No thanks, travel insurance declined. *Number of Travelers (Select Total Travelers):   2 Adults (Double Occupancy) *Traveler #1: Enter name and age as it appears on Goverment ID.   *Traveler #2: Enter name and age as it appears on Goverment ID.