Colorado Rail Experience

Duration
8 days

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Tour code
CRE27

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Delve into the rugged landscapes of Colorado and the Rocky Mountains, uncovering evocative Gold Rush history in the heart of the Old West

Experience untamed Colorado on this escorted Rocky Mountain holiday, featuring nostalgic journeys on six of the state's most scenic heritage rail routes.

Uncover stunning landscapes from the heights of Pikes Peak and the depths of Royal Gorge. Explore Colorado's fascinating history aboard the Georgetown Loop, the Leadville, Colorado & Southern, and the Cumbres & Toltec railroads.

Embrace the film-set beauty of the Old West, travelling through Gold Rush scenes on the Durango & Silverton Railway, and marvel at the awe-inspiring Garden of the Gods on a driving tour.

Unforgettable Experiences

Riding the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Spend a day aboard one of Colorado’s most scenic railways, journeying along the Animas River through the Animas Gorge and San Juan Mountains, as you travel between historic boomtowns.

Boarding the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

Cross the border between Colorado and New Mexico 13 times while riding North America's longest and highest narrow-gauge steam rail route, the incredible Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.

Admiring scenic views on the Royal Gorge Route Railroad

Watch the incredible landscapes surrounding the Arkansas River unfold from your seat in the First Class vista-dome car on the Royal Gorge Route Railroad.

Ascending ‘America’s Mountain’ on the Manitou & Pikes Peak Railroad

Travel by train to the summit of ‘America’s Mountain’, Pikes Peak, with time to enjoy panoramic views over the Colorado Rockies from the summit.

Touring the astounding Garden of the Gods

Marvel at the dramatic red sandstone formations set against vast blue skies and emerald-green pines during a drive through the Garden of the Gods.

Discovering Colorado’s history on the Georgetown Loop Railroad

Get a first-hand look at Colorado’s mining past while riding the Georgetown Loop Railroad, a scenic railway that has operated since the 1880s.

Journeying on the beautiful Leadville Railroad

Look upon the lush San Isabel National Forest, the mighty Arkansas River and a plethora of fantastic mountain peaks while riding the Leadville Railroad across the Continental Divide.