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Rockies to the Red Rocks Three-day Classic

Rockies to the Red Rocks Three-day Classic, a rail journey with Vacations By Rail

Views of rugged canyons, rust-hued deserts and towering mountains guide the way on this rail journey from Salt Lake City to Denver aboard Canyon Spirit

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Salt Lake City

    Arriving in Utah's capital, Salt Lake City

    Make your own way to your downtown hotel via TRAX line from the airport. Explore downtown Salt Lake City at leisure, with dinner at a restaurant of your choice.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Moab

    Into Utah's deserts aboard Canyon Spirit

    Board Canyon Spirit in a domed-glass carriage with an open-air viewing platform. Breakfast served at your seat as the train passes Provo, the Thistle Tunnels, Soldier Summit and the Price River Canyon before arriving in Moab.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  3. Day 3railovernight: Glenwood Springs

    The beauty of mountain country

    Free time in Moab (downtown, Arches National Park trails) before rejoining Canyon Spirit, dinner served at your seat as the train crosses into Colorado and the Rockies toward Glenwood Springs.

    Meals: Dinner

  4. Day 4overnight: Denver

    Crossing the Continental Divide to Denver

    Rejoin Canyon Spirit for views of canyons and the Colorado River, with an onboard host narrating the journey. Cross the Continental Divide and arrive at Denver's historic Union Station.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  5. Day 5

    Tour conclusion

    Check out of your hotel and continue exploring Denver at your own pace before onward travel home independently.

Included

  • 4 nights' hotel accommodation
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Signature Class rail travel
  • 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
  • Luggage transfers throughout

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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