ROCKIES TO THE RED ROCKS MIGHTY 5 EXPLORER

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Utah’s Mighty 5 National Parks, seamlessly paired with an unforgettable train journey with our Mighty 5 Explorer package. This package maximizes your time in nature’s masterpiece while making planning effortless. Enjoy two days of extraordinary landscapes onboard a Canyon Spirit train. This trip includes vast canyons, inspiring deserts, natural archways and enchanting hoodoos. Choose to travel eastbound or westbound.

Experience over 35 years of hospitality expertise, brought to you by the visionaries behind Rocky Mountaineer. Explore rugged desert canyons and endless red rock formations from the comfort of our panoramic glass-dome trains, all while enjoying regionally inspired meals and rich storytelling from our onboard Hosts.

Dear Friends Travelers
As we started our 2026 season, we look forward to handing the reins of our Rockies to the Red Rocks route to our sister brand Canyon Spirit, a brand-new elevated rail experience in the American Southwest.
You can look forward to Canyon Spirit continuing our legacy of excellence and putting their own unique spin on Southwest adventures including new dining options, new packages, and, for the first time on Rockies to the Red Rocks, a journey by train to and from Salt Lake City. But all that is just the beginning.
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DAY1.   Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park

DESCRIPTION
Depart from Las Vegas and enjoy a scenic guided sightseeing tour with our trusted partner to Bryce Canyon via Zion National Park. Experience jaw-dropping scenery as you see the Virgin River, Zion Canyon, and Mount Carmel Tunnel. This tour includes lunch and dinner. End your day with an overnight stay in Bryce Canyon.
ACCOMMODATION
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DAY2        Bryce Canyon National Park to Moab

DESCRIPTION

Explore Bryce Canyon National Park on a guided sightseeing tour before continuing east along one of America's most spectacular roads, Scenic Highway 12. Travel through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and enjoy a guided tour of Capitol Reef National Park on your way to Moab. This tour includes breakfast and lunch. End your day with an overnight stay in Moab.
ACCOMMODATION
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DAY3.     Moab

DESCRIPTION

Depart in the morning and travel from Moab on a guided sightseeing tour with our trusted partner, beginning your adventure through the Mighty 5 National Parks. You will see both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Enjoy lunch at unique location and take in the views at Grand Viewpoint and Green River Overlook before returning to Moab in the evening. End your day with an overnight stay in Moab.
ACCOMMODATION
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DAY4Moab to Glenwood Springs

DESCRIPTION

Depart Moab in the afternoon and travel onboard Canyon Spirit, where you'll enjoy a delicious locally inspired dinner. You'll cross the Utah-Colorado border with stunning mountain views in the background before arriving in the resort town of Glenwood Springs. End your day with an overnight stay in Glenwood Springs.
ACCOMMODATION
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DAY5Glenwood Springs to Denver

DESCRIPTION

Depart Glenwood Springs and travel onboard Canyon Spirit, where you’ll savor breakfast and lunch. Enjoy sweeping views of rugged canyons and the Colorado River as you cross the Continental Divide. Soon, you’ll arrive in the vibrant city of Denver. End your day with an overnight stay in Denver.
ACCOMMODATION
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DAY6Denver

DESCRIPTION

Spend the day exploring at your leisure in the dynamic city of Denver, Colorado, where you can uncover the Mile High City's vibrant charm, from its lively streets to its hidden gems. Your journey with us ends upon checkout from your Denver hotel.

Travel & Transport

Experience seamless travel with comfortable, convenient transport options tailored to your journey.

  • 2 days Canyon Spirit Signature experience
  • Sightseeing Tour - Las Vegas to Bryce Canyon National Park
  • Sightseeing Tour - Bryce Canyon National Park to Moab
  • Luggage handling and rail station transfers in Moab, Glenwood Springs and Denver

Accommodations

Enjoy luxurious accommodations that reflect the unique charm of each destination.

  • 5 nights hotel: Bryce Canyon National Park, Moab, Glenwood Springs and Denver

Dining

Indulge in carefully curated dining experiences that showcase the best local flavors.

  • 2 breakfast, 5 lunch, 2 dinner* (Eastbound)

Awe-Inspiring Adventures Await

Inspired by the romance of rail travel? If you’ve been wondering about the benefits of travelling by train vs driving, we have some inspiring ideas on all the ways you can experience the Rockies.   When you take a trip through the awe-inspiring scenery of the American Southwest on our Rockies to the Red Rocks route, you’ll be soaking up sights that can only be accessed via train or boat along the rushing Colorado River. You can even expand your adventure further afield pre or post train journey!

Introducing Canyon Spirit : A New Rail  Experience Through the American Southwest.

Something remarkable is coming to the American Southwest- Canyon Spirit, a new elevated rail experience from Armstrong Collective, the visionaries behind Rocky Mountaineer!

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