Durango
Arrive in Durango and check into your downtown hotel anytime after 3:00 PM. You will find numerous shops, restaurants, art galleries, and a myriad of outdoor activities in and around town. You will have this afternoon and evening to explore the possibilities. Overnight in Durango.
Durango to Silverton to Durango
A short and serene walk brings you to the train station from your hotel. You will have an unforgettable journey by train along the Animas River to the historic mining town of Silverton where you will stop for lunch and time to enjoy the town. Listen for the whistle summoning your return on the afternoon train back to Durango. After a ride back down the mountain, you will have another relaxing evening in Durango- or explore the bustling nightlife. Overnight in Durango.
Durango to Chama, New Mexico
Check out of your Durango hotel by 11:00 AM. Enjoy your drive along some of the most scenic highways of the Southwest to Chama, located in the northern New Mexico Rocky Mountains. Check into your hotel (the Branding Iron) anytime after 3:00 PM. You may have time to stroll the town and train yards where many historic structures still remain. Overnight in Chama.
Chama, New Mexico
This morning, head out on your mesmerizing journey onboard the Cumbres and Toltec Narrow Gauge Railroad where it feels like nothing has changed since 1880. You will stop in Osier for a hot lunch (included in your fare), then return to Chama in the late afternoon. Wildlife abounds on this exploration back in time and you may even see a bear. Overnight in Chama.
Chama to Alamosa, Colorado
Check out of your Chama hotel by 11:00 AM. It's a quick drive to Alamosa, Colorado, but there are many area attractions worthy of your detour along the way. Take your time and enjoy the drive through this remote landscape! Once you have arrived in Alamosa, check-in to your hotel (Holiday Inn Express) anytime after 3:00 PM. Alamosa is literally the town built in a day; buildings were brought in by the Denver Rio Grande Railroad and the same inn that served breakfast in Fort Garland that morning served dinner that night in Alamosa. Overnight in Alamosa.
Alamosa, Colorado
Board your train at 9am and relax as the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad treks to 9,382 feet at the top of old La Veta Pass and then on down to the quaint hidden town of La Veta. Eat lunch and shop a bit, then return again over the pass in the afternoon to Alamosa. This evening take a leisurely stroll through downtown, check out the local shops, and choose from a wide variety of dining options. Overnight in Alamosa.
Alamosa to Canon City, Colorado
Check out of your hotel early this morning and take yourself on a scenic drive past the Great Sand Dunes National Monument en route to Canon City (estimated travel time: 2.5 hours). Upon arrival in Canon City, make your way to historic Santa Fe depot, right behind the Royal Gorge Regional Welcome Center and the Dinosaur Depot Museum. The train departs at 3:30 pm taking you on a 24-mile journey through the 1,000 foot deep Royal Gorge, alongside the raging Arkansas River. Your total ride is 2 hours roundtrip, and there are many upgraded seating options available. Upon the return of the train, check into your hotel (Quality Inn). Overnight in Canon City.
Tour ends in Canon City, Colorado
Check out of your hotel by 11:00 AM, and continue on your own further explorations of Colorado and the American Southwest. For reference, Canon City is only 45 minutes from Colorado Springs and Pueblo and 2 hours to Denver. And while you are in the area, we HIGHLY recommend taking the Pikes Peak cog line. STUNNING!
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Please note that this tour can start from Durango or Canon City and is fully customizable to include additional stopovers, additional nights, and attractions. Feel free to call us today at 1-800-717-0108, to book your unforgettable Colorado railroad adventure.
