America's only luxury train, Canyon Spirit, is your chariot for this unforgettable rail adventure. Follow its new route from Salt Lake City, through the deserts of Moab, into the peaks surrounding Glenwood Springs, and finally, to Colorado's dynamic capital city, Denver.
Enjoy time to explore Salt Lake City ahead of the journey and daylight-only routes that weave through expanses unseen by any other form of transportation. High-end service, incredible meals and onboard storytelling complement the views, and with stays in a new city each night, your experience is truly unforgettable.
Please Note: Westbound departures are also available.
Unforgettable Experiences
What’s included on the tour?
Itinerary
Imagine the wondrous sights to come as your vacation begins today in Salt Lake City. As you arrive, make your own way to your downtown hotel to check in for the night. Downtown is easily accessible from the airport via Salt Lake City's TRAX line.
Salt Lake City is vibrant and modern yet has a historical undertone that reflects the state's pioneer heritage, and at every turn, the beautiful Wasatch Mountains frame the scenery. You might like to start exploring the city's contrasts, perhaps while wandering between the shops and attractions downtown. The Victorian-era City and County Building features a 256-foot clock tower, and there are plenty of museums, including the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. Of course, the State Capitol Building and Temple Square are favorites with visitors.
For dinner this evening, Salt Lake City has a vast selection of restaurants, with offerings ranging from casual Mexican fare to upscale new American. Overnight Salt Lake City.
Additional information
From the visionaries behind Rocky Mountaineer comes Canyon Spirit, an elevated rail experience through the spectacular landscapes of the American Southwest, connecting Colorado and Utah. Enjoy the same exceptional service, glass-domed coaches and spectacular Southwest scenery that made Rocky Mountaineer famous. Travel through breathtaking landscapes from panoramic windows and choose from all-inclusive Signature service or upgrade to Premier for an enhanced onboard experience.
Reviews
4.9 / 5 · 7 reviews
Pam Dunne
Submitted 21/Aug
Wonderful Experience! This trip is a must !! Our host Mike and hostesses Ryah and Cheyenne were fabulous. Mike is such an asset to your company. He is so knowledgeable, witty and entertaining . The three of them took great care of us the entire trip. Food and drinks were excellent. My compliments to the chef. This company knows how to take care of its guests. They kept us informed of our itinerary and the schedule ran like clockwork. Even at the end of our journey they were there with directions to pick up bags , get to your hotel and information on transportation . My only issue the entire trip is the train was a little too cold for me . In summary, take the trip you won’t regret it
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RAYMOND WHITE
Submitted 7/Aug
outstanding trip. Premier level. Service and accommodations were exceptional. Baggage was delivered room to room, hotels were excellent.. On board meals were excellent with options and there is a club car with snacks and drinks. Commentary on notable sites added to experience. Rail travel is so much easier than air with larger seats for comfort and ability to move around with large windows for scenic views. The personal were welcoming and supportive for the trip. Could not have been better. Highly recommend.
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JAMES MEMMESHEIMER
Submitted 1/Aug
Good food, good views, good people, no complaints at all.
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SteveJ
Submitted 14/Jul
The railroad trip itself was great (with a few rough edges) even as an economy passenger. But all of the actual train time was delightful and the scenery spectacular. Having your luggage show up in your hotel room was a treat. If I were to go again I would book it directly with the company that operates the trip (Armstrong) since I had some questions that I felt were not fully answered by the VBR representative ahead of time in hindsight. In my opinion VBR was not clear about some of the differences between the economy and deluxe bookings. Also I was disappointed with the final hotel (Indigo) in Denver (not VBR's fault). But I would not forego the experience because of various minor bugs and would probably go economy again. We were very pleased overall.
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DEBORAH ELAINE BOND
Submitted 3/Jul
Tristan and his crew took exceptional care of us. The food was incredible and the service was first class. The stories were informative and entertaining. The car was comfortable and clean. The lounge car was luxurious with an outstanding host. We enjoyed having an extra treat in the whiskey tasting event. Our accommodations were top shelf and the staff made it easy to navigate every night. Our every question was answered. Our every whim acquired. Our staff appeared to be enjoying their experience which made our experience much more fun. And the views!!
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Tula Mahl
Submitted 29/May
This trip was great. It was very comfortable. The food was good. The service by the staff was outstanding. The hotel accommodations were nice. I would recommend.
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