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Denver and Glenwood Springs Getaway

Independent rail getaway from Denver to Glenwood Springs on the California Zephyr

Illustration of Denver and Glenwood Springs Getaway

Amtrak Vacations sells the Denver and Glenwood Springs Getaway as a 5-day, 4-night independent rail vacation between the two Colorado towns. The package includes one-way travel from Denver to Glenwood Springs on the California Zephyr in Coach class, 4 nights of hotel accommodations, a sightseeing tour of the Mountain Parks, and admission to the Glenwood Adventure Park. Amtrak Vacations does not publish a day-by-day breakdown for this package, so the exact timing of the sightseeing and the hotel stays in each town isn't specified. It suits travellers who want Denver's mountain scenery and Glenwood Springs' outdoor recreation without arranging the rail and hotel bookings separately.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has fallen US$110 since 4 Jul, to US$869.

US$979US$8594 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the night-by-night breakdown between Denver and Glenwood Springs, and the specific hotels, before booking.
  • No current departure dates are listed for this package; confirm availability directly with Amtrak Vacations.

Included

  • 4 nights' hotel accommodations
  • Sightseeing tour of the Mountain Parks
  • Admission to the Glenwood Adventure Park
  • One-way Amtrak in Coach accommodations from Denver to Glenwood Springs on the California Zephyr

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From $869 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $869 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is rail travel included?
Yes. The package includes one-way Amtrak travel in Coach class from Denver to Glenwood Springs on the California Zephyr.
How many nights does the trip include?
4 nights of hotel accommodations across the 5-day trip, split between Denver and Glenwood Springs.
What sightseeing is included?
A sightseeing tour of the Mountain Parks and admission to the Glenwood Adventure Park.
Is this trip escorted?
It's sold as an independent rail vacation; the operator does not list a tour manager accompanying travellers throughout.
Where can I start the trip?
The trip can start from any of Amtrak's 500+ stations across the United States, with a customizable starting point.

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