Journey through stunning landscapes on vintage railways aboard the Cumbres & Toltec, Durango & Silverton, Royal Gorge Route and Amtrak’s California Zephyr!
$2,999
Per Person/Double Occupancy
$3,799
Single Occupancy
Book by January 31, 2026 and save $25 pp!
Final payment due May 22, 2026.
This Tour Includes
9 NIGHTS
Hotel accommodations
19 MEALS
Breakfast (B) daily; 6 lunches (L); 4 dinners (D)
SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES
Guided sightseeing with your Tour Director as outlined in the day-by-day itinerary; visits, admissions and special features are shown in bold.
ROUNDTRIP TRANSPORTATION
Deluxe motorcoach transportation roundtrip from Brainerd with pickups enroute. Contact us for departure points.
PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR
Full time throughout the trip
Tour Highlights
- Screamers Cabaret
- Golden Spike Tower
- Garden of the Gods
- Flying W Ranch
- Royal Gorge Route
- Cumbres & Toltec Railroad
- Durango & Silverton Scenic Railroad
- Bar D Chuckwagon Show
- Amtrak’s California Zephyr from Grand Junction to Denver
Daily Itinerary
Breakfast (B) | Lunch (L) | Dinner (D) | Drury Dinners (DD)
Day 1
BRAINERD – LINCOLN
Depart Brainerd and travel to Lincoln, Nebraska. Enjoy dinner at Screamers Cabaret tonight. (L D)
Day 2
LINCOLN – COLORADO SPRINGS
Travel across Nebraska & visit the Golden Spike Tower overlooking the largest railyard in the USA! (B L)
Day 3
COLORADO SPRINGS
Today we visit the stunning Garden of the Gods, a 1,300+ acre park where flora and fauna reflect the rich diversity of the terrain and red sandstone formations tell a unique geological story. This afternoon we tour the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, where athletes from all over the USA come to train for all Olympic sports. Tonight we enjoy a special treat at the Flying W Ranch for a chuckwagon dinner and singing cowboys! (B L D)
Day 4
COLORADO SPRINGS – ALAMOSA
Today we head into the mountains for a special treat—a journey by train aboard the Royal Gorge Route. We ride through the “Grand Canyon of the Arkansas” on an unforgettable journey over the famous Hanging Bridge, which clings precariously to the steep granite walls of Royal Gorge. Later we enjoy a view from the top of Royal Gorge from the highest suspension bridge in the world. We overnight in nearby Alamosa, Colorado. (B D)
Day 5
ALAMOSA – DURANGO
You’re in for a treat today, as we travel one of the most scenic railways in the USA—the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad. This amazing train snakes its way over the desert and through the mountains to New Mexico. Upon our arrival in Chama, we’ll head to Durango, Colorado for two nights. (B L)
Day 6
MESA VERDE
This morning we’ll have a guided tour of Mesa Verde National Park to see the well-preserved cliff dwellings of the Pueblo Indians, dating back to 1200 A.D. Tonight enjoy a great meal and entertainment beneath Ponderosa pines at the Bar D Chuckwagon Show. (B L D)
Day 7
DURANGO – GRAND JUNCTION
Another magnificent day is yours as we journey aboard the Durango & Silverton Scenic Railroad—voted the #1 scenic train in the USA! Step back in time and enjoy a leisurely excursion to yesteryear onboard this historic train bound for Silverton, Colorado, a small town steeped in western history. After some free time in Silverton, we journey onward to Grand Junction for the evening. (B)
Day 8
GRAND JUNCTION – DENVER
After breakfast this morning, we board Amtrak’s California Zephyr for the trip to Denver! Experienced travellers say it’s the most beautiful train trip in all of North America…and as you climb to the sky through the heart of the Rocky Mountains you’ll find it hard to disagree. For you railfans, we also journey through historic Moffat Tunnel! This tunnel is 6.2 miles long and takes approximately 15 minutes to go through. We transfer to our Denver area hotel upon arrival. (B)
Day 9
DENVER – COUNCIL BLUFFS
Traveling across Nebraska, we’re off to Council Bluffs for the evening. (B)
Day 10
COUNCIL BLUFFS – BRAINERD
Travel to Brainerd today with an included farewell lunch. (B L)
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