July California Zephyr Adventure

July 15-21, 2026                       Amtrak & flight                         

 

**Please note: The name you give at reservation MUST MATCH your photo ID. 

YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE YOUR PHOTO ID IN HAND WHEN YOU PHONE IN TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION.**

 

Call for air from your home city.

 

Departure Cities: 

Omaha, Lincoln, Grand Island, Norfolk, Columbus, York, Sioux City, Sioux Falls & Luverne

 

Allied's Tour Highlights:

• Private Compartment on Amtrak

• All Meals in the Diner on Amtrak

• Lake Tahoe Dinner Cruise

• Napa Valley Tour & Winery Visit

• 3 Nights at Fisherman's Wharf

• Alcatraz Tour

• 17 Mile Drive

• Coastal Redwoods Steam Train Excursion

• 13 Meals: 6 Breakfasts (B), 3 Lunches (L), 4 Dinners (D)

  

Tour Director: Roxie Mulder

 

Featured Hotels:

• Amtrak (2) – Roomette or Bedroom

• South Lake Tahoe, CA – Bally’s Hotel

• San Francisco, CA (3) – Holiday Inn Express at Fisherman’s Wharf

 

Pricing, per person

$4,145 Double Roomette, pp

$4,989 Double Bedroom, pp

$5,395 Single Roomette

 

PAY BY CHECK SAVINGS: $150

Book by Feb. 16, 2026 and Save:  $50

 

What is a California Zephyr Roomette Like

The roomette rooms on the California Zephyr will be Superliner Roomettes. They feature two chairs that face each other during the day. At night the two chairs slide together to form a lower bed and the upper berth folds down from the ceiling. There are no bathrooms or showers in the superliner roomettes. Bathrooms are located down the hall and there is a shower on the lower level for roomette passengers.

Doors on superliner roomettes will lock from the inside, but not the outside when you are out of your room. Access to the car is limited to sleeping coach passengers.

There is only one power outlet in the superliner roomette, so be sure to bring an adapter or portable charging station, as we’ve talked about in our  20 must have items for an Amtrak trip.

What Is A California Zephyr Bedroom Like

Bedrooms on the California Zephyr will be Superliner Bedrooms and are more spacious than a roomette. During the day a bedroom will have a couch on one side and a chair that faces it on the other. At night the couch folds down like a futon to form the lower bed and the upper berth folds down from the ceiling. Superliner Bedrooms have a private bathroom with an all in one shower and toilet area. Next to the couch there is a sink and counter area.

All bedrooms are on the upper level of the train, except the accessible bedroom and family bedroom, which are on the lower level.

 

https://www.groundedlifetravel.com/amtrak-california-zephyr-18-things-you-need-to-know-before-riding/

 

IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION

ACTIVITY LEVEL

These guidelines are provided so you can choose a tour that matches your abilities and ensures an enjoyable experience. While many tours can accommodate a variety of needs, participants should be prepared for the activity level described.

LEVEL 1: Low Activity

Relaxed pace with minimal walking. Distances are typically under ¼ mile at a time (about 500–1,000 steps). Surfaces are generally smooth and flat. This level is best if you prefer to take it easy and avoid extended walking or standing.

LEVEL 2: Easy Activity

Includes some walking and light physical demands, but still at a gentle pace. Expect short walks, possibly up to ½ mile at a time (1,000–3,000 steps). May include occasional stairs or gentle inclines. Participants should feel comfortable walking several blocks and standing briefly, but activities are not strenuous.

LEVEL 3: Moderate Activity

Days may be somewhat longer with walking up to 1 mile at a time on occasion (around 2,000 steps). Total daily distances may reach approximately 1–3 miles. Expect some extended standing, varied walking paces, and occasional uneven surfaces. Stairs and moderate inclines are possible, but the pace remains manageable for most travelers.

LEVEL 4: Active

Best suited for travelers who are comfortable with regular walking. Expect more than 4 miles per day (6,000–10,000+ steps), spread throughout sightseeing stops and guided tours. Surfaces may include cobblestones, stairs, hills, or uneven paths. Travelers should also feel comfortable keeping pace in busy cities such as Washington, D.C., Boston, or New York, where there may be longer stretches of walking and a quicker group pace. While more active than other levels, the walking is balanced with breaks, sightseeing, and motorcoach travel.

LEVEL 5: High Activity

For those physically fit to handle a rigorous pace. Walking distances often exceed 5 miles a day (10,000+ steps). Terrain may be steep, hilly, or rugged. Days can be long and demanding with minimal rest breaks.

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SPECIAL NOTE:  The experience and beautiful scenery are wonderful on this trip!  But, the accommodations on Amtrak are tight.  You will have the choice of a roommette which converts into and upper and lower bed for the evening.  Or there is a very limited number of bedrooms which are a little bigger, but they also convert into an upper and lower bed in the evening. One person in your room must be able to sleep in the top level which is reached via stair/ladder.  Roomettes have access to bathroom/shower down the hall.  Bedrooms has access to a very small bathroom in their room. You do not need to stay in your roomette or bedroom all day.  You may go to the observation car and the dining room throughout the day & evening.  All meals are included on the train. SEE BOTTOM OF DETAILED OVEVIEW FOR FURTHER DESCRIPTION OF ROOMMETTE VS BEDROOM. 

 

Mobility & Accessibility

Our goal is to make travel enjoyable and safe for everyone. Boarding and exiting the motorcoach involves steps, and participants should be prepared for the activity level of their tour. Tour Directors and Drivers are not permitted to provide constant, hands-on mobility assistance. If you require help with walking, standing, or other personal needs, a travel companion or personal care attendant must accompany you to provide that support. Please let us know in advance if you have specific accessibility needs so we can advise you on whether a tour is a good fit.

 

HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION & DEPOSIT

Reserving your place on an Allied tour is as simple as 1-2-3

1. Choose a tour from the catalog or online at www.AlliedTT.com.

2. Call Allied Tour to check availability and give passenger details. Call 402-371-3840 or Toll Free 1-800-672-1009.

3. Send your deposit. The deposit is required within seven days of making your reservation.

 

DEPOSITS

•Motorcoach Tours – $100 per person

•Domestic Air & Rail Tours – $300 per person

•New York Baseball & Broadway – $400 per person

•International Tours & Cruises

–Ask your reservationist for deposit info. Deposits are subject to change.

 

PAYMENTS & FINAL DOCUMENTS

Final payment is due 45 to 120 days before departure, or as stated on your deposit statement. Payment may be made by check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express.

Travel documents are mailed or emailed approximately two weeks prior to departure, provided full payment has been received. These include your detailed itinerary, departure times and locations, daily itinerary with hotels, medical form, luggage tags, and other useful information.

 

PROTECTING YOUR TRAVEL

Your trip investment is worth protecting to safeguard against unexpected events that can prevent you from traveling and being assessed significant cancellation fees. We have two options: the Cancellation Protection Plan (CPP) or the Travelex 360 Group Insurance Plan. You can choose one or the other. They are not required for travel, but optional

-CANCELLATION PROTECTION PLAN (CPP) - MOTORCOACH TOURS ONLY

Cancellation protection is not insurance but a simple plan to protect you from losing funds if you must cancel for a covered reason. If you cancel for a covered reason, prior to departure, you will be reimbursed for the amount you paid for your trip. This covers cancellation only. No coverages apply after the tour starts.

-TRAVELEX 360 GROUP INSURANCE PLAN

The 360° Group Choice protection plan is insurance. Enjoy trip cancellation & interruption benefits, emergency medical coverage, along with 24/7 travel assistance & concierge services.

The enrollment form & payment needs to be completed BEFORE or AT THE TIME of final payment. Customers are NOT allowed to enroll after the final payment has been made. For complete plan information, please contact Allied or your local travel advisor.

 

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Your tour includes motorcoach, airfare, cruise, or rail transportation as outlined in the itinerary, along with hotel accommodations, admissions, and meals as stated. Taxes on included items are covered, as well as gratuities for step-on guides and wait staff during included meals. Luggage handling is included at hotels where available. All tours are accompanied by a professional tour director, although minimums may apply for cruises and international tours.

 

NOT INCLUDED ON TOURS

Not included are meals not listed in the itinerary, optional tours, travel insurance, hotel incidentals, alcoholic beverages, airline baggage fees, personal purchases, gratuities for the tour director, motorcoach driver, or cruise/rail staff, passport and visa costs, vaccination fees, government fees, and airport departure taxes.

 

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

Each traveler is allowed one checked piece of luggage, not exceeding 30" x 21" x 11" in size or 50 pounds in weight. This is the same standard as most airlines. If it is difficult for you to lift your own bag, it is likely too heavy. For the safety of both you and our staff, please pack only what you can manage. Wheeled luggage is strongly recommended.

Motorcoach overhead compartments are smaller than airplane bins and cannot hold standard airline carry-ons or those with wheels. Most travelers bring a soft-sided bag, backpack, or small duffle for use on board. These items are the responsibility of the traveler and must be handled by the traveler; drivers are not responsible for lifting or storing personal carry-on bags.

Guests who travel with a CPAP machine are responsible for packing and providing their own distilled water for use during the tour. Airline baggage fees are not included in the tour price and must be paid directly to the airline.

Allied will include baggage handling for your checked suitcase when the hotel provides this service.  Hotels have been withdrawing this service in greater frequency these past years due to a limited workforce. 

 

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

Travelers are responsible for carrying proper identification and travel documents.

For domestic air tours, a government-issued photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport is required. Allied requests a copy of your ID at booking to ensure smooth check-in.

For tours entering Canada, a valid U.S. passport book is required for air travel and cruise travel. Land entry requires either a valid passport book or a passport card (card is valid for land entry only). Passports must be valid at least six months beyond your return date. Canada reserves the right to deny entry due to past offenses, including misdemeanors or DUIs.

International tours require a valid U.S. passport book, valid for at least six months after your return. Some destinations may require longer validity, a visa, or other authorization. Beginning in 2025, many European countries will also require travelers to obtain an ETIAS waiver before entry. If this applies to your tour, Allied will provide instructions. Please note that countries may also deny entry based on past offenses.

 

TRAVELER CONDUCT & SPECIAL NEEDS

The enjoyment of a group tour depends on cooperation and courtesy. Travelers are expected to be respectful and follow the directions of the tour director. Allied Tours reserves the right to refuse or remove any passenger whose behavior is disruptive or detrimental to the group. In such cases, expenses to return home will be the traveler’s responsibility, and no refunds will be issued for unused portions of the tour.

Travelers with mobility or medical needs must notify Allied at the time of reservation. While every reasonable effort will be made to assist, tour directors are responsible for the entire group and cannot provide one-on-one care. Travelers requiring help with boarding, luggage, navigating hotels, or personal care should bring a companion who can provide assistance.

 

INSPIRATION AND FAITH

Because of tour schedules, Allied is unable to make special provisions for worship services. Many tour directors share a "Thought for the Day," verses of inspiration, or a short prayer to begin the day.

 

CANCELLATION POLICIES

Cancellation fees are per person and based on the number of days prior to departure.

California Zephyr: 

185+ days: No fee 

184-65 days: $1,000 cancel fee 

64–30 days: 75% of total cost 

29 days or less: No refund 

Other specialty tours, such as river cruises or international tours have their own cancellation schedules; details will be provided at time of booking.

Travel protection is recommended to cover cancellation, interruption, medical, or other covered unexpected expenses.

 

CHANGES IN TOUR PRICE

Tour prices in this publication are effective September 1, 2025, but are subject to change due to fluctuations in fuel prices, currency exchange rates, government taxes, or typographical errors. Airfares and flight schedules are especially subject to change. Submitting your deposit indicates agreement to these terms.

 

CHANGES IN ITINERARY

The order of events and hotels on your tour may change. Every effort will be made to preserve the original quality of attractions and accommodations if substitutions become necessary.

 

TRAVELER RESPONSIBILITIES, TERMS & CONDITIONS

Allied Tours, Inc. (AT) acts only as an agent for suppliers. AT is not responsible for acts or omissions of the suppliers or their failure to provide services or adhere to their schedules & assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity, & can accept no liability for losses or personal injury or property damage, or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the bus or other services, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine, terrorism, or other causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger. The right is reserved to accept or withdraw any tour if circumstances require it. AT reserves the right to make any changes for the benefit of the tour and/or tour members, including canceling the tour if necessary. All rates are subject to change & are based on current tariffs available & current exchange rates as of September 1, 2025. AT or property owners are not liable for any loss/damage to vehicles parked at departure locations. All baggage is at the owner’s risk. The purchase of baggage & travel insurance covering cancellation, interruption, medical, baggage, etc., is recommended. The issuance and acceptance of tickets/vouchers or the payment of the required deposit or any partial or full payment for reservations on these trips shall be deemed to be consent to these conditions. No refund or unused portions of the tour can be made unless agreed to prior to the departure of the tour. The usual contract in use by the airlines and other transportation companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the purchaser of the tour and/or the passenger. The services of any ARC and/or IATAN carrier may be used on this program. AT has no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the suppliers or unsafe conditions or climate of locations to which you may travel. You assume full responsibility for checking & verifying any & all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of your destination(s) & all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). Passengers hereby release AT from all claims arising out of any problem covered in these paragraphs & agree that the courts In Madison Co., NE will be the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims brought by you or AT. Travelers may be photographed for promotional purposes of AT.

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