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Texas Gold Express-Rail, Sail & San Antonio
 

Tour Features   Top of Page

12 Day/11 Night Tour Features

  • 2 days Sunset Limited® Sleeper Roomette
  • One-way flight from Houston to LA
  • 3 nights riverside hotel in San Antonio
  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation
  • 7 nights inside cabin on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas Ports of call: Galveston; Roatan, Honduras; Belize, Cozumel and 3 days at sea
  • All of your meals while onboard the train
  • All of your meals and entertainment while onboard the Mariner of the Seas
  • 3 breakfasts in San Antonio

Dates/Prices   Top of Page

Departure Dates
  • February 20-March 3, 2013
 
Price Per Person
Starting at $2499 per person, double occ. USD
Available Upgrade: Deluxe Amtrak Sleeper w/private bathroom: $385 per person/do
Available Upgrade: Outside Cabin: Starting at $350 per person/do
Available Upgrade: Balcony Cabin: Starting at $575 per person/do
Taxes and fees: $190.26
Cruising fuel surcharge may be added later.

Reserve space now by calling toll-free 1-888-544-RAIL
or make a reservation using our website reservation form.


Detailed Itinerary   Top of Page

Day 1 - Los Angeles Union Station

Without a doubt, the windows of a railroad coach offer the most accessible views of any mode of transport. See for yourself as you board the Sunset Limited® in Los Angeles for a 2 day trip through the dramatic Southwest. After the attendant settles you into your room, enjoy evening movies, full service dining and incredible views from the Sightseer Lounge. Relax as the California mountains give way to the dramatic Southwest countryside. (Dinner on train)

 
Day 2 - Rail Through the Southwest - San Antonio

After a leisurely breakfast enjoy the views as the landscape changes from painted canyons to red rock vistas and Texas Longhorn ranches. Fill your day with wonderful food, good company and crack open that great novel that you've been anxious to read. Late this evening (10:30pm), our train will roll into San Antonio. Next, our coach will transfer you to our hotel located on the Riverwalk. (All meals on train)

Day 3 - San Antonio

Today the history of San Antonio comes alive as we are joined by a local guide for a highlights tour. Stops include Mission San Jose and shopping in the Mexican Marketplace. This afternoon is free to soak up the Spanish flavor of this picturesque city. (B)

 
Day 4 - San Antonio - Riverwalk

Enjoy a leisurely morning along the famous Riverwalk. Today you are free to explore all the shops and attractions that this unique waterway has to offer. (B)

Day 5–San Antonio–Board the Mariner of the Seas

Today, board our deluxe motorcoach bound for historic Galveston. View the seawall area and the restored buildings along the Strand before boarding the Mariner of the Seas..our home away from home for the next 7 nights. Check into your stateroom and explore one of the most luxurious ships afloat. Bon Voyage! (Breakfast and all shipboard meals)

 
Day 6 - At Sea

Enjoy all of the amenities onboard. The ship has 9 restaurants, 3 show lounges, a casino, disco, card room, game arcade, 5 swimming pools, 9 whirlpools, 12 lounges, a putting green, basketball, fitness room, jogging track, volleyball, beauty salon, library, internet café, and even a wedding chapel! (All shipboard meals)

 
Day 7 - At Sea

Another day to soak up some more sun and shipboard fun as we continue to cruise the Caribbean on our way to Honduras. (All shipboard meals)

 
Day 8–Roatan, Honduras

Roatan is the largest of Honduras' Bay Islands with small towns and fishing villages built along the water's edge. Ideal for snorkeling, explore the offshore coral reefs inhabited with brilliantly colored fish. (All shipboard meals)

Day 9–Belize-Belize City

With miles of lush tropical rain forest, a gorgeous coastline and the longest barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere, it doesn't take long to realize why Belize City is known as "The Jewel." Located between Mexico and Guatemala, Belize possesses a unique combination of modernity and rustic Caribbean charm. Ancient ruins indicate that Belize was first inhabited by the Mayans in 300 B.C. This Indian heritage, combined with a rich European history, creates a destination full of charm and wonder to discover. (All shipboard meals)

 
Day 10 -Cozumel

Sitting off the Yucatan coast, Cozumel revels in its white sand beaches. The Mayans settled the island about the same time as Belize and the residents still speak Mayan. Nearby stand the great Pyramids and temples of their ancestors. (All shipboard meals)

 
Day 11 - At Sea

Catch up on a good book and enjoy life at sea for one more day. (All shipboard meals)

 
Day 12–Galveston–Fly to Los Angeles

After breakfast, disembark the Mariner of the Seas in Galveston. Our motorcoach will shuttle you to the Houston Airport for your flight back to Los Angeles. Welcome Home! (B)

(B)= Breakfast (L)= Lunch (D)= Dinner (R)= Reception

 

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