ROCKIES TO THE RED ROCKS MIGHTY 5 EXPLORER
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.
Discover the beauty of the Southwest by rail
Enjoy three days of extraordinary landscapes onboard a Canyon Spirit train. This trip includes vast canyons, inspiring deserts, natural archways, and enchanting hoodoos. This journey between Salt Lake City and Denver is filled with highlights best seen by train and includes overnight stays in Moab and Glenwood Springs.
Destinations Salt Lake City - Moab - Glenwood Springs - Denver. Direction. Westbound or Eastbound journey
Total Package Length 3 day trip. Train Days. 3 days on train
Your journey at a glance. Discover highlights best seen by train between Denver and Salt Lake City, plus tours of iconic national parks.
DAY 1. DESCRIPTION
Depart Salt Lake City in the morning onboard Canyon Spirit, where you’ll indulge in breakfast and a light lunch, as well as a selection of included snacks and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. You'll travel past Provo, through the historic Thistle Tunnels, cross Soldier Summit and descend the steep and scenic Price River Canyon. You will take in sweeping views of majestic rock formations of the Book Cliffs as you make your way into Thompson Springs where you’ll be whisked away from the train to embark on a scenic tour of Canyonlands National Park to discover the stunning vistas of the Island in the Sky District. Afterwards, enjoy a sunset or have a meal from a local restaurant before ending your day with an overnight stay in Moab.
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DAY 2. DESCRIPTION
Spend your morning with a scenic tour of Arches National Park, known for its stunning red rock arches, towering fins, and balanced rocks. Depart Moab in the early afternoon and travel onboard Canyon Spirit, where you'll dine on a delicious locally inspired light lunch and 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.
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DAY 3. 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. Your journey ends upon arrival in Denver.
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Explore our all-inclusive Signature experience.
- Hotel stays
- Rail station transfers
- Luggage handling
- Dedicated team of onboard Hosts
- All meals, beverages, and snacks onboard the train
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!
Explore beyond the rails
Add a dash of adventure to your journey with curated sightseeing excursions and tours. EXPLORE ADD-ONS
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!
