9/11/2023     by Jonathan Hermann

Rockies to the Red Rocks

Picture this: You’re relaxing in a spacious, glass-dome coach of a luxurious train, listening to the gentle hum of the engine. You’re wide-eyed with wonder as you wind past expansive rock canyons, through forested mountain valleys and alongside serpentine rivers. Along the way, knowledgeable Hosts bring you handcrafted cocktails and share the history of the rail route and region you're passing through. This is the Rockies to the Red Rocks rail route with Rocky Mountaineer. Read on to experience more of this incredible journey.

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With packages ranging from four to five days including two days onboard Rocky Mountaineer, the Rockies to the Red Rocks route travels through extraordinary landscapes between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah. Ideal for nature lovers and budding photographers, this journey takes you through some of the American Southwest’s most jaw-dropping scenery, including Ruby Canyon and Mount Garfield. The packages also include overnight stays in each city, with add-on options to further explore your passions.

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Enjoy the entertaining and knowledgable Rocky Mountaineer Hosts

Denver to Glenwood Springs

Should you choose to travel Westbound on this route, you'll first board your luxe train in Denver, where you’ll be immediately impressed by the custom-designed, glass-dome ceilings that give you panoramic views of the Mile High City. After the whistle blows, you’ll enjoy a three-course, regionally inspired lunch as your train journeys along the Colorado River. With your eyes peeled for pronghorns, deer and eagles, the darkness of Moffet Tunnel may surprise you — along with its 6.3-mile length — but it takes such measures to cross the Continental Divide. End the day with a relaxing evening in the historic town of Glenwood Springs. 

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Pass by jaw-dropping Ruby Canyon

Glenwood Springs to Moab

The next day you’ll re-board your train and continue west past desert cliffs and sandstone mountains. It will be difficult to concentrate on your two-course hot breakfast as you gaze out at Parachute Creek, Mount Logan and the 15-mile De Beque Canyon, but the excellent meal will hold its own against the majestic scenery. Ruby Canyon, and its stunning red sandstone cliffs, will be a particular highlight as you leave Colorado and head into Utah, where the snow atop 12,726-foot Mount Peale will contrast vividly with the surrounding desert. Keep a lookout for Arches National Park as you approach Moab.

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Silverleaf Service onboard Rocky Mountaineer

Making Your Journey Perfect

Speaking of Arches National Park, exploring it is just one of the many Rocky Mountaineer add-on activities our travel agents can help you book to make your train vacation simply perfect. During this journey, we can also help you raft down the Colorado River, ride mountain biking trails, take in a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, go to a Colorado Rockies baseball game and much more. Our train specialists can also extend this trip to include Salt Lake City or Las Vegas, creating a seamless travel experience you will never forget.

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