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From Deserts to Peaks: A Canyon Spirit Adventure

From Deserts to Peaks: A Canyon Spirit Adventure, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

A first-class expedition through Colorado's scenic mountains, this journey takes you aboard five renowned heritage railways, including Rocky Mountaineer

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Salt Lake City

    Arriving in Utah's mountainous capital, Salt Lake City

    Make your own way to the five-star, Venetian-style Grand America Hotel for a two-night stay, with time to explore independently before meeting the Tour Manager and group for dinner at the hotel.

  2. Day 2overnight: Salt Lake City

    Into the mountains of Park City

    Coach to Park City, a former silver-mining town, with free time to explore, then board the Snowbird Summer Scenic Tram to climb 2,900 feet to the summit of Hidden Peak (13-minute ride) for views over the Salt Lake Valley. Optional evening visit to Temple Square to hear the Tabernacle Choir rehearsal.

  3. Day 3overnight: Moab

    To Moab on Canyon Spirit

    Board Canyon Spirit on its brand-new 2026 route from Salt Lake City to Denver, in domed, window-lined coaches with Signature Class service, passing the Thistle Tunnels, Soldier Summit, Price River Canyon and the Book Cliffs, arriving in Moab.

  4. Day 4overnight: Glenwood Springs

    Exploring Arches National Park and onward to Glenwood Springs

    Guided tour of Arches National Park, including Delicate Arch and Landscape Arch (the world's longest natural arch), then rejoin Canyon Spirit for a narrated journey to the resort town of Glenwood Springs.

  5. Day 5overnight: Denver

    Crossing the Rocky Mountains on Canyon Spirit

    Final leg of Canyon Spirit's route through the Colorado Rockies and across the Continental Divide, arriving at Denver's historic Union Station, then transfer to The Oxford Hotel, a Denver institution since 1891.

  6. Day 6overnight: Denver

    A day in Boulder and Rocky Mountain National Park

    Coach transfer to Boulder with free time downtown, then into Rocky Mountain National Park with a naturalist for a half-day tour including Sheep Lake, Horseshoe Park and Many Parks Curve. Final group dinner in Denver.

  7. Day 7

    Tour conclusion

    After breakfast at The Oxford Hotel, the journey concludes; make your own way to Denver Union Station or Denver's airport for onward travel.

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 6 nights' hotel accommodation
  • All rail and coach travel throughout the tour
  • Signature Class rail travel
  • 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance
  • Flights and Airport transfers

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