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Rockies to the Red Rocks Two-day Rail Classic

Utah to Colorado by Canyon Spirit train through red rocks and Rockies.

Illustration of Rockies to the Red Rocks Two-day Rail Classic

Vacations By Rail's Rockies to the Red Rocks Two-day Rail Classic is a four-day independent journey through Utah and Colorado aboard Canyon Spirit, Rocky Mountaineer's U.S. flagship train. The trip begins in Moab with a free day to pursue activities like hiking, mountain biking, or rafting on the Colorado River. On Day 2, you board Canyon Spirit in its domed-glass Signature Class carriage, watching red rock formations and canyon walls roll past as the train carries you into Colorado with dinner served at your seat. Day 3 crosses the Continental Divide toward Denver's historic Union Station, accompanied by a multi-course lunch and onboard narration. The package includes three nights' accommodation, all rail and coach travel, and select meals. This trip suits independent travelers, first-time rail passengers seeking luxury comfort, and photographers drawn to desert and mountain scenery. It is self-guided rather than escorted, so you explore Moab and Denver at your own pace.

What to know before you look closer

  • Flights and airport transfers are not included in the package price.
  • Only one breakfast, one lunch, and one dinner are included; other meals are your responsibility.
  • The trip is independent and self-guided, meaning no dedicated tour guide accompanies you in Moab or Denver; an onboard host narrates only aboard the train.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Moab

    Arriving to the red rocks of Utah

    Arrive in Moab and check into your hotel. Free time to explore Moab: mountain biking, hiking, whitewater rafting on the Colorado River, Jeep tours, or Downtown Moab's galleries, restaurants and stores.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Glenwood Springs

    Into the mountains on Canyon Spirit

    Free morning in Moab, then transfer to the railway station to board Canyon Spirit in a domed-glass carriage. Dinner served at your seat as the train crosses into Colorado toward Glenwood Springs.

    Meals: Dinner

  3. Day 3overnight: Denver

    Across the Continental Divide to Denver

    Rejoin Canyon Spirit, with complimentary drinks and a multi-course lunch and an onboard host narrating the journey, crossing the Continental Divide to Denver's historic Union Station.

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

  4. Day 4

    Tour conclusion

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

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Board Canyon Spirit in its domed-glass carriage and depart Moab as the train crosses into Colorado toward Glenwood Springs, with dinner served at your seat.
  • Day 3Rejoin Canyon Spirit to cross the Continental Divide en route to Denver's historic Union Station, with a multi-course lunch and onboard narration.

Included

  • 3 nights' hotel accommodation
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Signature Class rail travel
  • 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
  • Group 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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Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included in the price?
Yes. Vacations By Rail includes all Signature Class rail and coach travel aboard Canyon Spirit from Moab to Denver via Glenwood Springs.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is independent and self-guided. You follow a planned itinerary on your own; an onboard host provides narration during the train journeys.
Which train is used?
Canyon Spirit, Rocky Mountaineer's flagship U.S. route, travels by daylight only in Signature Class with domed-glass carriages.
What meals are included?
One dinner on Day 2 (served at your seat), one breakfast and one lunch on Day 3. Other meals are not included.
What is free time for?
Day 1 in Moab offers free time for mountain biking, hiking, whitewater rafting, Jeep tours, or exploring galleries and restaurants. Day 4 in Denver is free before your onward travel home.
How many nights do I stay in hotels?
Three nights: one in Moab, one in Glenwood Springs, and one in Denver.

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