7 Day Excursion -Denver to Salt Lake City Train Tour

Explore the highlights of the Southwest by motorcoach and rail. This journey includes a scenic motorcoach sightseeing transfer from Moab to Salt Lake City, and two days of extraordinary landscapes onboard the Rocky Mountaineer. Includes overnight stays in Denver, Glenwood Springs, Moab and Salt Lake City.

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

2024 Denver to Salt Lake City7-Day Tour Schedule


April 22, 26, 29
May 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
June 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28
July 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
August 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
September 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
October 4, 7, 11, 14, 18

Starts on Mondays and Fridays

2025 Denver to Salt Lake City7-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
September 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
October 3, 6, 10, 13, 17

Starts on Mondays and Fridays

2024 Denver to Salt Lake City7-Day Tour Schedule


April 22, 26, 29
May 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31
June 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28
July 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
August 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30
September 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
October 4, 7, 11, 14, 18

Starts on Mondays and Fridays

2025 Denver to Salt Lake City7-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
September 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
October 3, 6, 10, 13, 17

Starts on Mondays and Fridays


Route Itinerary & Map

7 day map of denver to moab train
  • Day 1: Denver Arrival - overnight in Denver
  • Day 2: Free Day to Explore Denver - overnight in Denver
  • Day 3: Rocky Mountaineer from Denver to Glenwood Springs - overnight in Glenwood Springs
  • Day 4: Rocky Mountaineer from Glenwood Springs to Moab - overnight in Moab
  • Day 5: Free Day to Explore Moab - overnight in Moab
  • Day 6: Transfer to Salt Lake City - overnight in Salt Lake City
  • Day 7: Salt Lake City Departure

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Denver

Arrive in Denver independently and explore the Mile-High City if time permits. For information on flying into Denver or arriving by other means, visit Planning Your Trip to Denver

For sightseeing tour options and other things to do around the Denver visit Denver Information Center

Overnight in a Denver hotel.

Day 2 - 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 Denver visit Denver Information Center

Overnight in a Denver hotel.

Day 3 - Rocky Mountaineer from Denver to Glenwood Springs

Please make your way from your independently booked hotel to Denver Union Station on the morning of departure.

For information on arriving into Denver and Denver hotels visit Planning Your Trip to Denver

From Union Station, you will be greeted by a Rocky Mountaineer host and a motorcoach transfer will be provided to bring you to the Rocky Mountaineer departure location.

Depart Denver on the Rocky Mountaineer and travel towards your destination for the evening: Glenwood Springs. As you climb out of Denver and into the Colorado Rockies, you’ll pass through a series of tunnels including the Moffat Tunnel. Cross the Continental Divide as you take in the spectacular views of rugged canyons and the Colorado River before arriving at the resort town of Glenwood Springs.

If time permits this evening, the recommended activity is a visit to the Glenwood Hot Springs, which is the largest hot springs pool in the world!

Overnight in a Glenwood Springs hotel.

For Arrival and Departure times, visit Rocky Mountaineer Schedule

Day 4 - Rocky Mountaineer from Glenwood Springs to Moab

Depart Glenwood Springs in the morning and travel onboard the Rocky Mountaineer for day two of your train journey to Moab. Cross the Colorado-Utah border with stunning mountain views in the background. Red sandstone landscapes emerge as you approach Moab, the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks.
You’ll have the afternoon free to explore Moab. The recommended activity for this afternoon is a tour to Canyonlands 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.

For Arrival and Departure times, visit Rocky Mountaineer Schedule

Day 5 - 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 6 - Moab to Salt Lake City

Travel from Moab to Salt Lake City on a scenic motorcoach transfer. The travel time for this day is approximately 5 hours.

Overnight in a Salt Lake City hotel.

Day 7 - Departure from Salt Lake City

Your journey ends with checkout from your Salt Lake City hotel.

2024 Denver to Salt Lake City Excursion Pricing

Seven Day Tour Price

Single Occupancy
$4049Per Person
  • $570 Upgrade to SilverLeaf Plus

Seven Day Tour Price

Triple/Quad Occupancy
$2549Per Person
  • $570 Upgrade to SilverLeaf Plus

Prices are per person and are subject to an additional sales tax. Children are subject to standard pricing.
Prices are an estimate and may vary slightly from departure to departure. Please contact us for an exact quote and availability.

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.