The Durango & Silverton Railroad

Narrow gauge train tours in Durango and Silverton Colorado

Durango Express Plus
4 days / 3 nights

Trip highlights and features Round trip train from Silverton to Durango 2 nights hotel accommodation in Silverton 1 night hotel accommodation in Durango Stunning canyon & mountain views Numerous photo opportunities onboard the train Assigned seating onboard the train

Itinerary
Detailed day by day information

Silverton
Arrive in Silverton. Silverton's many attractions are as varied and diverse as the history and people of Silverton. There are places to go and things to see and do for every interest and every age group, such as the Mayflower Mill Tour, Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour, San Juan Historical Society & Museum, and Sky Ute Casino. Overnight at the historic Grand Imperial Hotel in downtown Silverton.

Silverton to Durango
The sound of the train whistle signals your departure from Silverton and a restful trip to Durango. Over the next 3.5 hours you will be treated to spectacular mountain and canyon scenery. Durango is the kind of town you daydream about - there are endless ways to relax, rejuvenate and reinvigorate. The people are friendly and down to earth, the scenery is awe-inspiring, and the variety of world-class attractions and things to do is unparalleled. Overnight at the Holiday Inn or similar downtown hotel in Durango.

Durango to Silverton
Board the train early in the morning for the return 3.5 hr trip to Silverton. Upon arriving, de-board and enjoy the rest of the day in Silverton. Overnight at the historic Grand Imperial Hotel in downtown Silverton.

Silverton
Have breakfast and check out of the hotel. Tour ends.

Summer Schedule

May 3rd to October 31st, 2008

7:30 am*
8:15 am
9:00 am**
9:45 am***

11:00 am
11:45 am
12:30 pm
1:15 pm

1:15 pm
2:00 pm
2:45 pm
3:30 pm

4:45 pm
5:30 pm
6:15 pm
7:00 pm

Note: *7:30 am train operates June 17th - August 8th. Monday thru Friday ONLY. ** 9:00am train operates May 12th - October 11th. *** 9:45am train operates June 2nd - August 13th. Bus service ends Oct. 11th

Hotel
Prices are per person

Summer Season
May 3rd to Oct 31st, 2008

Moderate Hotels

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$366

$222

$173

$159

Children (ages 4-11)

$45

Strater Hotel

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$419

$247

$197

$171

Children (ages 4-11)

$45

Upgrades: Please click on the links below for information about the different classes on the train. Upgrades are tabulated per paying passenger. Children under 4 are free. Taxes & fees are not included.

Coach
Included

Outdoor
Included

Parlor
add $87

Vista Dome
add $87

Presidential
add $107