America's Highest and Longest Narrow Gauge Railroad
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Rail Booking Options
Cumbres & Rio Grande Express
4 days / 3 nights
• 3 hotel nights (2 in Chama, 1 in Alamosa)
• Roundtrip rail Chama to Osier
• Independent exploration of Chama
• Exploration opportunities the San Luis Valley
• Scenic drive between Chama And Alamosa
• Countless photo opportunities
• Independent touring of Alamosa and surrounding area
• Round trip rail Alamosa to La Veta
• Opportunity to explore the Great Sand Dunes National Park
Itinerary
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Day 1: Chama
Check in to Chama after 3:00PM. Chama is New Mexico’s Hidden treasure with outstanding beauty all around and many outdoor activities. The evening is yours to explore great places like Heron Lake, maybe take in some fishing.
Day 2: Chama to Osier to Chama
Board the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad. The longest and highest narrow gauge track around. You will be exceeding 10,000 feet along your journey to Antonito. This is A 6 hour excursion with a one hour lunch stop in Osier. Wildlife abounds on this exploration back in time and is not uncommon to hear the whistle blowing to move animals away from the tracks. Lacking nothing this rail trip is one of the 20 best rail experiences in the world- The Society of International Railway travelers.
Day 3: Chama to Alamosa
Checkout of your Chama Hotel. You have an entire day to enjoy the lakes in Chama. You can take this opportunity and stop in Antonito that has a multitude of small art shops and murals around town. You can check into your Alamosa hotel anytime after 4:00PM. Alamosa is the San Luis Valley's cultural center, with many shops, activities and spectacular backdrop of rugged alpine peaks.
Day 4: Alamosa to La Veta to Alamosa
Take the Rio Grande Scenic railroad over La Veta pass, the highest point which any active standard gauge rail line crosses the Rockies in Colorado. You will stop for 2 hours to sink in the beauty of La Veta and its artistic inspirations. Returning to Alamosa in time for dinner.
Classes Of Service
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Note: Prices are per person in USD and do not include taxes and fees. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Information & Reservations
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Rail News & Updates
2010 is here:
Built 128 years ago and little changed since, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is a 64-mile, fully operational steam railroad jointly owned by the states of Colorado and New Mexico. The railroad operates passenger trains seven days a week from Saturday, May 22 to Sunday, October 24.
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