The Canyon Spirit Train
Southwest USA by Rail
Big news is rolling down the tracks for luxury train travel in the American Southwest. Beginning with the 2026 season, Rocky Mountaineer’s U.S. route, Rockies to the Red Rocks, will debut a fresh new identity: Canyon Spirit. This exciting rebrand signals a new chapter for the train experience that travels through some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States.
An elevated rail journey through the American Southwest.
Travel through ancient desert canyons and striking mountain ranges shaped over millennia, offering a unique view of the American Southwest. Follow the Colorado River as it winds toward the Pacific, revealing expansive landscapes where each curve presents a new perspective.
Watch the Canyon Spirit Introduction Video
A New Chapter for Rockies to the Red Rocks
Canyon Spirit Routes
Rocky Mountaineer features three iconic rail routes through Western Canada, each showcasing a unique perspective of the Canadian Rockies and connecting celebrated mountain destinations by daylight rail.
2-Day Rockies to the Red Rocks
Between Denver and Moab
Depart Denver and travel by rail through the Colorado Rockies before descending into the dramatic red rock landscapes of eastern Utah. This two-day journey follows the Colorado River through deep canyons and into the remote beauty of Ruby Canyon, a stretch accessible only by train. The route concludes in Moab, gateway to some of the Southwest’s most iconic national parks. Rail station transfers are included.
3-Day Rockies to the Red Rocks
Between Denver and Salt Lake City
Travel from Denver to Salt Lake City on a three-day rail experience showcasing the diverse landscapes of the American West. After tracing river corridors and canyon walls toward Moab, the journey continues across Utah’s high desert terrain, where expansive horizons and distant mountain ranges define the approach to Salt Lake City. This extended route offers a broader perspective on the region’s striking geography. Rail station transfers are included.
Canyon Spirit Train Schedule
Canyon Spirit’s Rockies to the Red Rocks route offers two distinctive rail journeys through the American West, each revealing a different perspective of the Colorado Rockies and Utah’s red rock landscapes while connecting Denver, Moab, and Salt Lake City by daylight rail.
Denver to Moab
Day 1 – Denver to Glenwood Springs
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT
Day 2 – Glenwood Springs to Moab
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM MT
Moab to Denver
Day 1 – Moab to Glenwood Springs
*Departure 12:00 PM MT / Arrival 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM MT
Day 2 – Glenwood Springs to Denver
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT
*Departures between Oct 28 – Nov 18 will depart at 11:30 AM MT and arrive between 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT.
Denver to Moab
Departing on Tuesdays.
| April | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| May | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| June | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| July | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| August | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| September | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| October | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| November | 3, 10, 17 |
Moab to Denver
Departing on Saturdays.
| April | 11, 18, 25 |
| May | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| June | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| July | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| August | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| September | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| October | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| November | 7, 14, 21 |
Denver to Salt Lake City
Day 1 – Denver to Glenwood Springs
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT
Day 2 – Glenwood Springs to Moab
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM MT
Day 3 – Moab to Denver
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT
Salt Lake City to Denver
Day 1 – Salt Lake City to Moab
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT
Day 2 – Moab to Glenwood Springs
*Departure 12:00 PM MT / Arrival 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM MT
Day 3 – Glenwood Springs to Denver
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT
*Departures between Oct 28 – Nov 18 will depart at 11:30 AM MT and arrive between 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT.
Denver to Salt Lake City
Departing on Tuesdays.
| April | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| May | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| June | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| July | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| August | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| September | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| October | 6, 13, 20, 27 |
| November | 3, 10, 17 |
Salt Lake City to Denver
Departing on Fridays.
| April | 10, 17, 24 |
| May | 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
| June | 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| July | 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| August | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| September | 4, 11, 18, 25 |
| October | 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
| November | 6, 13, 20 |
Denver to Moab
Day 1 – Denver to Glenwood Springs
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT
Day 2 – Glenwood Springs to Moab
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM MT
Moab to Denver
Day 1 – Moab to Glenwood Springs
*Departure 12:00 PM MT / Arrival 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM MT
Day 2 – Glenwood Springs to Denver
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT
*Departures between Oct 28 – Nov 18 will depart at 11:30 AM MT and arrive between 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT.
2027 Canyon Spirit Schedule
Denver to Moab
Departing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
| April | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 |
| May | 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 |
| June | 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 |
| July | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 |
| August | 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 |
| September | 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 |
| October | 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 |
| November | 2, 3 |
Moab to Denver
Departing on Saturdays and Sundays.
| April | 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 |
| May | 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 |
| June | 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 |
| July | 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 |
| August | 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 |
| September | 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 |
| October | 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 |
| November | 6, 7 |
Denver to Salt Lake City
Day 1 – Denver to Glenwood Springs
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT
Day 2 – Glenwood Springs to Moab
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM MT
Day 3 – Moab to Denver
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT
Salt Lake City to Denver
Day 1 – Salt Lake City to Moab
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT
Day 2 – Moab to Glenwood Springs
*Departure 12:00 PM MT / Arrival 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM MT
Day 3 – Glenwood Springs to Denver
Departure 9:00 AM MT / Arrival 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT
*Departures between Oct 28 – Nov 18 will depart at 11:30 AM MT and arrive between 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM MT.
2027 Canyon Spirit Schedule
Denver to Salt Lake City
Departing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
| April | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 |
| May | 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 |
| June | 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 |
| July | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 |
| August | 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 |
| September | 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 |
| October | 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27 |
| November | 2, 3 |
Salt Lake City to Denver
Departing on Fridays and Saturdays.
| April | 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 |
| May | 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 |
| June | 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 |
| July | 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 |
| August | 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 |
| September | 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 |
| October | 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 |
| November | 5, 6 |
View a complete overview of upcoming tour dates, seasonal availability, and departure options on the full schedule page. For detailed timing and itinerary-specific departures, please visit the extended schedule here: Canyon Spirit Schedule
Canyon Spirit Train Pricing
Canyon Spirit pricing is structured by service level, travel season, route, and departure date. Fares vary throughout the year, with peak season departures typically reflecting higher demand. Your selected service level is the primary factor influencing overall cost.
2026
| Signature experience | Premier upgrade | |
| April – May | $1809 | +$630 |
| June – August | $1739 | +$600 |
| September – November | $1809 | +$630 |
2027
| Signature experience | Premier upgrade | |
| April – May | $1809 | +$630 |
| June – August | $1739 | +$600 |
| September – November | $1809 | +$630 |
Includes one night of hotel accommodations in Glenwood Springs.
*2027 rates listed are for Denver to Moab. Moab to Denver will follow June – August pricing for the whole season.
2026
| Signature experience | Premier upgrade | |
| April – June | $2529 | +$636 |
| July – August | $2439 | +$600 |
| September – November | $2529 | +$636 |
2027
| Signature experience | Premier upgrade | |
| April – June | $2529 | +$636 |
| July – August | $2439 | +$600 |
| September – November | $2529 | +$636 |
Includes one night of hotel accommodations in Moab and Glenwood Springs.
Prices are per person; children are subject to standard pricing. Rates are estimates and may vary by departure.
For a detailed breakdown of fares, inclusions, and seasonal pricing, please visit the full pricing page. View all current rates and service options here: Canyon Spirit Train Pricing
Levels of Canyon Spirit Train Service
Canyon Spirit offers two service levels: Signature experience and the Premier upgrade. The Premier upgrade includes enhanced comfort, panoramic views, and elevated onboard service. Pricing varies by service level, season, route, and departure period.
Canyon Spirit Signature experience
| COACH STYLE | Custom-designed single-level dome. |
| WINDOW STYLE | Oversized glass-dome windows with top curvature for panoramic views. |
| DINING | Regionally-inspired cuisine with dining service delivered to your seat. |
| SEATING | Reclining and ergonomically-designed seating that is pre-assigned. |
| SERVICE TEAM | Superior service experience with up to three dedicated Hosts. |
| BEVERAGES | Wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. |
| SNACKS | Range of gourmet sweet and savory snacks available. |
| VIEWING AREA | Outdoor viewing area, revealing wide-open, scenic views. |
| STORYTELLING | Hosts share engaging stories about wildlife, scenery, and history en route. |
| LUGGAGE DELIVERY | Luggage meets you at your mid-rail journey overnight accommodation. |
Premier upgrade
- Access to the exclusive lounge car, unlocking more space, views and relaxation.
- Elevated dining experience with expertly-paired wines.
- An expanded service team, with an additional Host in the lounge car.
- Offer of signature cocktails, premium alcoholic beverages, and additional gourmet snacks.
- An additional outdoor viewing area for ample observation opportunities.
- An additional restroom for added privacy, space, and comfort.
Canyon Spirit Vacation Packages
