At a Glance
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ROUTE: Denver – Glenwood Springs – Moab
Be immersed in the majesty of the American Southwest onboard the opulent Rocky Mountaineer’s newest train route, Rockies to the Red Rocks. Embark on a journey of luxury and romance from Denver to Moab unlocking vast canyons, inspiring deserts, natural archways and enchanting hoodoos on this exquisite 4 day voyage in America's Unseen West.
Your unforgettable adventure begins in the 'Mile High City' of Denver where you step onboard the opulent Rocky Mountaineer and embark on a 2-day rail journey like no other from Denver to Glenwood Springs and ending in Moab. Relish some of the West’s best-kept secrets as you traverse breathtaking plains, mountain vistas and chromatic deserts alongside towering canyons that have been carved away by the Colorado River and red sandstone mountains. ...
Trip Highlights
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What's Included
- 3 nights accommodation on a twin share basis in picturesque hotels
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks onboard Rocky Mountaineer SilverLeaf Service
- Luggage and rail station transfers in Moab, Glenwood Springs, and Denver
Itinerary
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Arrive in Denver and spend time exploring the scenic and exciting city where you'll overnight in Denver. Be enchanted as soon as you arrive in Denver. You’ll be staying at posh Crawford Hotel located right above the iconic Denver Union Station offering easy access to restaurants, shops and the likes. Relax and unwind in your expensively furnished room or take advantage of the elite spa facility for a healing treatment. Enjoy a complimentary craft beer at the Terminal Bar or relish a soothing cold delight melt in your mouth with a taste of ice cream at the Milkbox ice creamery. Your accommodation is just a leg span from a plethora of Denver diversions. Take to the amazing number of thrills on a complimentary tesla ride offered by the hotel (Rides only within a 3 km/2-mile radius). |
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Today, aboard the opulent Rocky Mountaineer as we journey across the Utah-Colorado border. Arriving onboard, you are welcomed into luxury by your amiable hosts. Settle in the custom-designed glass-dome coaches and be left in awe as you encounter postcard-perfect views of the American Southwest past mountain vistas, desert cliffs, and vibrant sandstone mountains. Before long, you’ll have more than a feast for your senses as you will be served a mouth-watering lunch. |
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Relish scenic panoramas, including heart-stopping mountain views of Mount Garfield. At 6,765 feet, it’s the highest point of the Book Cliffs so it should be easy to spot! These sandstone mountains stretch nearly 200 miles from west to east. The route continues to follow the Colorado River as you approach one of the most majestic and colourful canyons along the journey. Admire the stunning red sandstone cliffs of Ruby Canyon, accessible only by train or from the river. This canyon is 25 miles long and is appropriately named after the vibrant ruby-toned cliffs that line the canyon walls. Today's journey ends in the historic town of Glenwood Springs. Enjoy your evening at your own leisure in this true Wild West town, before relaxing in your cozy hotel. |
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Depart from the stunning resort town fully rested as you continue the magic from where you left off yesterday. Settle in the Rocky Mountaineer and enjoy a delectable two-course hot breakfast, perfect to go with the extraordinary vistas. Marvel at stunning mountain views in the background and red sandstone landscapes emerging as you approach Moab, the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks |
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You’ll stay at the Hyatt Place Moab Hotel, located in the heart of canyonland offering spectacular views of majestic mountains. Immerse in the shimmering waters of the pool and bask in the serenity of the atmosphere. |
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Soak in as much of Moab as you can. Leaving in astonishment from your memorable adventure, bid farewell to your hosts, friends and acquaintances made on the journey before checking out from your accommodation. NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation. |
Accommodation
Dates & Prices
Scheduled departures from April to October only. Train not available in winter season from November to March. The price is based on SilverLeaf. Upgrade to SilverLeaf PLUS is available at an additional charge. Please contact us for upgrading and prices.
More Info
- The departure point is Moab
- The finish point is Denver
- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Moab. The closest major airport is Canyonlands Field and is 28.9km (18 miles) from the centre of Moab.
The American Southwest might evoke images of a hot, dry landscape—a land of rock, canyons, and deserts baked by the sun. Indeed, much of this region has low annual rainfall and seasonally high temperatures that contribute to its characteristic desert climate.
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SilverLeaf Is paired with hotel accommodation in a standard room at a comfortable hotel with restaurants onsite or a stroll away. Features:Length: 26m (85ft). Width 3m (10ft). Height 4.3m (14ft) Capacity: 56 seats Coach style: Custom designed single level dome Window style: Oversized glass dome windows for taking in spectacular views Dining: Regionally inspired breakfast and lunch served in the comfort of your seat. An elevated dining experience with SilverLeaf Plus* Seating: Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating with ample leg room Number of Hosts: 2 hosts plus 1 culinary team member. One additional host in Lounge Car with SilverLeaf Plus* Viewing Area: Small outdoor viewing area. Access to Lounge Car with SilverLeaf Plus* Beverages: Complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic Snacks: Gourmet sweet and savoury included Storytelling: Engaging Hosts with stories on historic sites, scenery and wildlife Baggage Delivery: Complimentary baggage delivery to specified overnight hotels *SilverLeaf Plus only available on Rockies to Red Rocks Rail Route.
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SilverLeafPlus An exclusive service only available on the Rockies to Red Rocks rail route. SilverLeaf Plus Service includes all the benefits available on SilverLeaf Service and more. Additional features: Exclusive Lounge Car Access: enjoy additional space indoors to relax and soak in the scenery, as well as a small outdoor viewing area Elevated dining experience: enjoy an elevated dining experience including wine pairings and premium alcoholic beverages available in the lounge car and at your seat Signature cocktails: Enjoy carefully hand-crafted signature cocktails while taking in the scenic views from our spacious lounge car |
Moab
Home to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Moab is surrounded by some of the world’s most incredible natural red sandstone landscapes and offers charming small-town hospitality.
Glenwood Springs
Famous for its geothermal hot springs and year-round outdoor activities, it’s a charming historic town with plenty of scenic trails and a dynamic dining and entertainment scene.
Denver
Nicknamed the Mile High City for its elevation one mile above sea level, Denver’s diverse attractions offer unforgettable experiences, from a thriving arts and culture scene to sports and recreation and endless outdoor activities.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.
Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.
A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.
Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.
General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance
Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.
Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.
Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.
Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.
Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.
Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.
Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.
Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.
Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.
Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.