Utah’s Mighty Five and The Rockies featuring 2 days aboard the Canyon Spirit train
Take an awe-inspiring train trip from Denver to Moab aboard Canyon Spirit, and trek across the Southwest as you take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires, and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks. The backdrop of Denver’s Rocky Mountains is the starting point of your journey. Among vistas that evoke the spirit of the Old West, marvel at the unspoiled beauty of Utah’s five national parks. Make your way from Arches and Canyonlands to Capitol Reef, Zion, and Bryce National Park. Discover the bright lights and glitz of Vegas. Explore the kaleidoscope of colors found in America’s rocky western landscapes.
Take an awe-inspiring train trip from Denver to Moab aboard Canyon Spirit, and trek across the Southwest as you take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires, and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks. The backdrop of Denver’s Rocky Mountains is the starting point of your journey. Among vistas that evoke the spirit of the Old West, marvel at the unspoiled beauty of Utah’s five national parks. Make your way from Arches and Canyonlands to Capitol Reef, Zion, and Bryce National Park. Discover the bright lights and glitz of Vegas. Explore the kaleidoscope of colors found in America’s rocky western landscapes.
Highlights
- Take a ride on the Canyon Spirit train! This train company is a family-owned business based in British Columbia. With 41 cars, the train set the Canadian record for the longest passenger train in 1999. Admire the sights around you as you journey through the awe-admiring scenery. You’ll have two days to relax as you’re transported through stunning nature, including the lush farmlands of the Fraser Valley. You’ll also view the Coast Mountains, which extends along the entire British Columbia Coast.
- Spend two nights in the picturesque desert town of Moab, Utah, a popular base camp for those seeking to explore both Arches and Canyonlands national parks. You’ll have ample time to do some exploring of the city and the national parks yourself.
- Located along the Colorado River, Arches National Park contains over 2,000 natural sandstone arches. One of the most famous attractions in the park is Delicate Arch, which is known worldwide. The national park lies atop an underground salt bed, which is the main cause of the formation of the arches. Humans occupied the region from the last ice age 10,000 years ago up until about 700 years ago. Today, visitors come not only for the view but to hike and rock climb as well.
- The Canyonlands National Park preserves a colorful landscape eroded into canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River. The park is divided into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze and the rivers themselves. The park was first established in 1964 and is now visited by over 450,000 people in a year. Canyonlands is a popular recreational destination. The trails are welcome to hikers, mountain bikers, backpackers and four-wheelers, and the rivers are welcome to rafters and kayakers.
- Stand atop the sheer sandstone cliffs of Dead Horse Point State Park, and take in awe-inspiring views of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. Legend says the point was used as a corral for wild mustangs that roamed the mesa top.
- Travel to Capitol Reef National Park, filled with colorful sandstone geological formations, and named in part for the white Navajo Sandstone formations that resemble the U.S. Capitol building.
- A small national park in southwestern Utah, Bryce Canyon is named after the Mormon pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, and became a national park in 1928. Known for its unique geology, consisting of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters, slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called "hoodoos", Bryce is a virtual stone forest tinted with colors too numerous and subtle to name.
- As Utah's first national park, Zion became a national park in 1919. The word Zion translates from Hebrew as a place of safety or refuge. This area has been settled by people since 6000 BC and became home to Mormon pioneers in the 1860s. A staggering mix of canyons and sandstone mountains, Zion today welcomes over 3 million visitors a year and is Utah's most visited national park.
- A desert oasis, Las Vegas is also known as "Sin City". With the legalization of gambling in Nevada in 1931, Las Vegas became a hotspot for casino owners. Today, it bills itself as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" with its mega-casinos and entertainment venues.
Hotels
- Grand Hyatt — Denver, CO
- Glenwood Springs hotel** — Glenwood Springs, CO
- Homewood Suites by Hilton — Moab, UT
- Best Western Plus Bryce Canyon Grand Hotel — Bryce, UT
- Hyatt Place — Springdale, UT
- Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino — Las Vegas, NV
Details
- Tour Operator
- Collette
- Start City
- Denver, CO
- End City
- Las Vegas, NV
- Duration (Days)
- 9
- Activity Level
- Level 2
What's Included
- 12 meals included
- Take a ride on the Canyon Spirit train! This train company is a family-owned business based in British Columbia. With 41 cars, the train set the Canadian record for the longest passenger train in 1999. Admire the sights around you as you journey through the awe-admiring scenery. You’ll have two days to relax as you’re transported through stunning nature, including the lush farmlands of the Fraser Valley. You’ll also view the Coast Mountains, which extends along the entire British Columbia Coast.
- Spend two nights in the picturesque desert town of Moab, Utah, a popular base camp for those seeking to explore both Arches and Canyonlands national parks. You’ll have ample time to do some exploring of the city and the national parks yourself.
- Located along the Colorado River, Arches National Park contains over 2,000 natural sandstone arches. One of the most famous attractions in the park is Delicate Arch, which is known worldwide. The national park lies atop an underground salt bed, which is the main cause of the formation of the arches. Humans occupied the region from the last ice age 10,000 years ago up until about 700 years ago. Today, visitors come not only for the view but to hike and rock climb as well.
- The Canyonlands National Park preserves a colorful landscape eroded into canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River. The park is divided into four districts: the Island in the Sky, the Needles, the Maze and the rivers themselves. The park was first established in 1964 and is now visited by over 450,000 people in a year. Canyonlands is a popular recreational destination. The trails are welcome to hikers, mountain bikers, backpackers and four-wheelers, and the rivers are welcome to rafters and kayakers.
- Stand atop the sheer sandstone cliffs of Dead Horse Point State Park, and take in awe-inspiring views of the Colorado River and Canyonlands National Park. Legend says the point was used as a corral for wild mustangs that roamed the mesa top.
- Travel to Capitol Reef National Park, filled with colorful sandstone geological formations, and named in part for the white Navajo Sandstone formations that resemble the U.S. Capitol building.
- A small national park in southwestern Utah, Bryce Canyon is named after the Mormon pioneer Ebenezer Bryce, and became a national park in 1928. Known for its unique geology, consisting of a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters, slot canyons, windows, fins, and spires called "hoodoos", Bryce is a virtual stone forest tinted with colors too numerous and subtle to name.
- As Utah's first national park, Zion became a national park in 1919. The word Zion translates from Hebrew as a place of safety or refuge. This area has been settled by people since 6000 BC and became home to Mormon pioneers in the 1860s. A staggering mix of canyons and sandstone mountains, Zion today welcomes over 3 million visitors a year and is Utah's most visited national park.
- A desert oasis, Las Vegas is also known as "Sin City". With the legalization of gambling in Nevada in 1931, Las Vegas became a hotspot for casino owners. Today, it bills itself as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" with its mega-casinos and entertainment venues.
Pricing
| Option | Price | Departure | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double | USD 5,999.00 | 2026-05-18 | |
| Single | USD 7,199.00 | 2026-05-18 | |
| Triple | USD 5,899.00 | 2026-05-18 | |
| Double | USD 5,999.00 | 2026-06-01 | |
| Single | USD 7,199.00 | 2026-06-01 | |
| Triple | USD 5,899.00 | 2026-06-01 | |
| Double | USD 6,199.00 | 2026-07-13 | |
| Single | USD 7,449.00 | 2026-07-13 | |
| Triple | USD 5,999.00 | 2026-07-13 | |
| Double | USD 6,199.00 | 2026-07-27 | |
| Single | USD 7,449.00 | 2026-07-27 | |
| Triple | USD 5,999.00 | 2026-07-27 | |
| Double | USD 6,199.00 | 2026-08-10 | |
| Single | USD 7,449.00 | 2026-08-10 | |
| Triple | USD 6,099.00 | 2026-08-10 | |
| Double | USD 6,199.00 | 2026-10-05 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-10-05 | |
| Triple | USD 6,199.00 | 2026-10-05 | |
| Double | USD 5,999.00 | 2026-05-11 | |
| Single | USD 7,249.00 | 2026-05-11 | |
| Triple | USD 5,899.00 | 2026-05-11 | |
| Double | USD 6,499.00 | 2026-09-28 | |
| Single | USD 7,799.00 | 2026-09-28 | |
| Triple | USD 6,399.00 | 2026-09-28 | |
| Double | USD 6,199.00 | 2026-10-12 | |
| Single | USD 7,499.00 | 2026-10-12 | |
| Triple | USD 6,199.00 | 2026-10-12 |
Itinerary
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Day 1: Denver, Colorado
Set out for an awe-inspiring train trip from Denver to Moab aboard Canyon Spirit and trek across the Southwest as you take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires and desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks. Your journey begins in the mile-high city of Denver – an urban gateway to America’s natural beauty. As travelers' arrival times vary, we have not included any sightseeing today. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently.
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Day 2: Denver - Canyon Spirit - Glenwood Springs, Colorado
It’s all aboard for a two-day train journey on the luxurious Canyon Spirit! Take in spectacular views of rugged canyons and valleys, cross the Continental Divide, and pass the Colorado River before arriving at the resort town of Glenwood Springs. Located at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork Rivers, this historic town is famous for the hot springs at its center. This evening, enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers at a local restaurant.
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Day 3: Glenwood Springs - Canyon Spirit - Moab, Utah
Back onboard Canyon Spirit, continue your scenic train ride enjoying stunning mountain views as you cross the Colorado-Utah border. Red rock sandstone landscapes emerge as you make your way to Moab, Utah’s outdoor adventure center and the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
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Day 4: Moab - Arches - Canyonlands - Dead Horse Point - Moab
Journey through the otherworldly oases of two national parks. Hike* along red rock features as you make your way through Arches National Park. Continue to Canyonlands National Park, resting in the heart of the Colorado Plateau, and discover a world of mesas and canyons. Close by, at the Island in the Sky, look out over a landscape of ethereal valleys and dreamy horizons. Today’s park pilgrimage ends atop the sheer sandstone cliffs of Dead Horse Point State Park.
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Day 5: Moab - Capitol Reef National Park - Bryce
Travel through the dramatic Utah desert on Scenic Byway 24. Visit Capitol Reef National Park, named for the curved white walls that resemble the U.S. Capitol building. On the Million Dollar Road, take in views of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, where layers of warm reds and oranges melt into smooth sided peaks. Spend the night in Bryce Canyon City, your jumping-off point to Bryce Canyon National Park.
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Day 6: Bryce Canyon National Park - Springdale (Zion)
Spend the day in Bryce Canyon National Park and see the famous hoodoos – vibrant rock formations likened to fairy chimneys. Perhaps you’ll start your morning with a hike,* getting up-close and personal with the graceful geology. Take in the sprawling vistas as you walk along Sunset Point, leading into Sunrise Point Rim Trail. As the day draws to a close, settle into Springdale, a small town perched just outside of Zion National Park.
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Day 7: Springdale - Zion National Park - Springdale
There are few places on earth that match the beauty of the red and white sandstone cliffs of Zion. Make the most of an entire day exploring this rock-ridden paradise. On Zion’s open-air tram, wind along the Virgin River through the 2,400-foot deep, half-mile wide Zion Canyon. Choose how you spend the afternoon because it’s your choice! Hike* independently -OR- visit Zion’s Human History Museum.
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Day 8: Springdale - Las Vegas, Nevada
Age-old nature is replaced with captivating energy, vibrant lights, and endless excitement in Las Vegas. Toast with your travel companions at a farewell lunch. Then, the evening is yours – spend your time along the neon-lit strip however you please.
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Day 9: Las Vegas - Tour Ends
Say goodbye to Las Vegas and the painted canyons of the west as you depart for home.