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Red Rocks Classic Plus: Denver to Salt Lake City (Westbound)

Illustration of Red Rocks Classic Plus: Denver to Salt Lake City (Westbound)

Canada Rail operates this 5-day, 4-night independent rail and coach trip across the American Southwest, from Denver to Salt Lake City. After a day exploring Denver, travelers board the Rocky Mountaineer for a route the operator describes as brand new in 2021, crossing the Continental Divide with views of rugged canyons and the Colorado River to reach Glenwood Springs. The train continues the next day across the Colorado-Utah border, where red sandstone landscapes emerge as it approaches Moab, the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. A transfer then carries travelers to Salt Lake City, left free to explore on their own before the trip ends. Travelers who choose the SilverLeaf Plus upgrade get a dedicated lounge car with a mixologist and an elevated food experience. Because Denver and Salt Lake City are left unguided, this trip suits independent travelers comfortable arranging their own sightseeing, and it appeals to photographers drawn to the canyon, desert and mountain scenery along the route.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has held at US$1,892 every time.

US$1,8924 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. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

3 readings are held out of the price above and this history: a unknown, a extra. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

  • The evidence does not name specific hotels for this trip, only that 4 nights of hotel accommodation are included.
  • The from-price excludes transportation from the Denver airport and to the Salt Lake City airport, meals other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, gratuities, and sales tax.
  • The evidence pack shows only a historical Aug-Nov 2021 pricing snapshot; confirm current departure dates and prices directly with Canada Rail.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Denver

    Denver Arrival

    Arrive in Denver and spend time exploring the city.

  2. Day 2overnight: Glenwood Springs

    Rocky Mountaineer from Denver to Glenwood Springs

    Depart Denver aboard Rocky Mountaineer, crossing the Continental Divide with views of rugged canyons and the Colorado River, to Glenwood Springs.

  3. Day 3overnight: Moab

    Rocky Mountaineer from Glenwood Springs to Moab

    Cross the Colorado-Utah border with mountain views; red sandstone landscapes emerge approaching Moab, gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.

  4. Day 4overnight: Salt Lake City

    Transfer to Salt Lake City

    Transfer to Salt Lake City via motorcoach or private transfer. Explore Salt Lake City on your own.

  5. Day 5

    Salt Lake City Departure

    Journey ends upon checkout from your Salt Lake City hotel.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2The Rocky Mountaineer departs Denver, crossing the Continental Divide with views of rugged canyons and the Colorado River, to reach Glenwood Springs.
  • Day 3The Rocky Mountaineer crosses the Colorado-Utah border with mountain views, and red sandstone landscapes emerge as the train approaches Moab, the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.

Included

  • 2 day Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf or SilverLeaf Plus Service
  • 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch onboard train
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation
  • Rail station transfers in Denver, Glenwood Springs and Moab
  • Transfer to Salt Lake City

Not included

  • Transportation from the Denver airport
  • Transportation to the Salt Lake City airport
  • Meals, other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer
  • Gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff
  • Sales tax

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From $1,892 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,892 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is sold as an independent tour, with free time in Denver and Salt Lake City to explore on your own.
Which train is used on this trip?
The Rocky Mountaineer, on a route the operator describes as brand new in 2021, running from Denver to Glenwood Springs to Moab.
What is not included?
Transportation from the Denver airport, transportation to the Salt Lake City airport, meals other than onboard the Rocky Mountaineer, gratuities for rail, hotel and transfer staff, and sales tax.
When does this trip run?
The evidence pack shows only historical pricing for Aug-Nov 2021 dates; confirm current departure dates with Canada Rail.

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