7-Day Excursion -Salt Lake City to Denver Train Tour
Explore the highlights of the Southwest by motorcoach and rail. This journey includes a scenic Motorcoach transfer from Salt Lake City to Moab, and two days of extraordinary landscapes onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Includes overnight stays in Salt Lake City, Moab, Glenwood Springs and Denver.
Available in SilverLeaf and SilverLeaf Plus Service, this Rocky Mountaineer rail route is filled with natural marvels best seen by train. Enjoy premium craft cocktails, an elevated food experience, an outdoor viewing platform and a featured lounge car with additional space and a dedicated mixologist.
Rocky Mountaineer:7-Day Rockies to the Red Rocks Train
2025 Salt Lake City to Denver7-Day Tour Schedule
April | 21, 25, 28 |
May | 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 |
June | 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 |
July | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
August | 4, 11, 18, 25, 30 |
September | 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 |
October | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17 |
Starts on Mondays and Fridays
2026 Salt Lake City to Denver7-Day Tour Schedule
April | TBD |
May | TBD |
June | TBD |
July | TBD |
August | TBD |
September | TBD |
October | TBD |
Start Days announced in Fall 2025
2025 Salt Lake City to Denver7-Day Tour Schedule
April | 21, 25, 28 |
May | 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30 |
June | 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 |
July | 7, 14, 21, 28 |
August | 4, 11, 18, 25, 30 |
September | 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29 |
October | 3, 6, 10, 13, 17 |
Starts on Mondays and Fridays
2026 Salt Lake City to Denver7-Day Tour Schedule
April | TBD |
May | TBD |
June | TBD |
July | TBD |
August | TBD |
September | TBD |
October | TBD |
Start Days announced in Fall 2025
Route Itinerary & Map
- Day 1: Salt Lake City Arrival - overnight in Salt Lake City
- Day 2: Transfer to Moab - overnight in Moab
- Day 3: Free Day to Explore Moab - overnight in Moab
- Day 4: Rocky Mountaineer from Moab to Glenwood Springs - overnight in Glenwood Springs
- Day 5: Rocky Mountaineer from Glenwood Springs to Denver - overnight in Denver
- Day 6: Free Day to Explore Denver - overnight in Denver
- Day 7: Denver Departure
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 - Salt Lake City Arrival
Arrive in Salt Lake City independently and explore the city if time permits.
For sightseeing tour options and other things to do around Salt Lake City visit Salt Lake Information Center
Overnight in a Salt Lake City hotel.
Day 2 - Salt Lake City to Moab
Travel from Salt Lake City to Moab on a scenic motorcoach transfer. The travel time for this day is approximately 5 hours.
Overnight in a Moab hotel.
Day 3 - Free Day to Explore Moab
Today you will have a full free day to explore Moab. The recommended activity for today is a tour to Arches National Park which can be booked through the Moab Adventure Center.
Alternatively, renting a car is a great way to see Moab at your own pace. For information on car rentals, visit Planning Your Trip to Moab
Overnight in a Moab hotel.
Day 4 - Rocky Mountaineer from Moab to Glenwood Springs
You’ll have the morning free to explore Moab. The recommended activity for this morning is a tour to Canyonlands National Park which can be booked through the Moab Adventure Center.
Depart Moab in the afternoon and travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for day one of your train journey to Denver. As you cross the Utah-Colorado border you’ll begin the transition from the red sandstone landscapes to stunning mountain views as you approach Glenwood Springs for the evening.
Overnight in a Glenwood Springs hotel.
For Arrival and Departure times, visit Rocky Mountaineer Schedule
Day 5 - Rocky Mountaineer from Glenwood Springs to Denver
Depart Glenwood Springs in the morning and travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for day two of your train journey to Denver. Take in the spectacular views of rugged canyons and the Colorado River before crossing the Continental Divide. Pass through a series of tunnels winding through the Colorado Rockies including the Moffat Tunnel before descending on the other side of the Rockies into the city of Denver.
Throughout the course of the day you climb out of Glenwood Springs and into the Colorado Rockies where you’ll pass through a series of tunnels including the Moffat Tunnel. Cross the Continental Divide as you arrive at the resort town of Glenwood Springs.
Upon arrival in Denver, you will be transported to your Denver hotel.
Overnight in a Denver hotel.
For Arrival and Departure times, visit Rocky Mountaineer Schedule
Day 6 - Free Day to Explore Denver
Today you will have a full free day to explore Denver.
For information on planning your time in Denver, visit Planning Your Trip to Denver
For sightseeing tour options and other things to do around the Mile-High City of Denver visit Denver Information Center
Overnight in a Denver hotel.
Day 7 - Departure from Denver
Your journey ends with checkout from your Denver hotel.
For information on departing from Denver visit Planning Your Trip to Denver
2025 Salt Lake City to Denver Excursion Pricing
Seven Day Tour Price
Single Occupancy starting at- Upgrade to SilverLeaf Plus from $1854
Seven Day Tour Price
Triple/Quad Occupancy starting at- Upgrade to SilverLeaf Plus from $787
The SilverLeaf Plus Upgrade Includes all of the benefits of SilverLeaf Service, plus exclusive access to the lounge car. Featuring signature cocktails, the lounge car offers additional space indoors to relax and soak in the scenery as it passes you by, as well as a small outdoor viewing area. Also, enjoy an elevated dining experience with an additional course during select meals, and premium alcoholic beverages.
*Prices are per person. Children are subject to standard pricing.
**Prices for tour packages on the Rockies to the Red Rocks Rocky Mountaineer route are dynamic and may vary from departure to departure. Typically, rates are higher in April and October as the weather is more mild than the peak summer months of July and August. Rates may also be impacted by the specific hotel properties included in Denver and Moab on your selected departure dates. Please contact us for an exact quote and availability.