4-night Canyon Spirit holiday extension from £2,195pp
Discover the awe-inspiring landscapes of the USA’s Southwest aboard Canyon Spirit – an extraordinary rail journey brought to life by the visionaries behind Rocky Mountaineer. With over 30 years of world-class hospitality expertise, you will have a front row seat to the iconic vistas of this region.
Glide through majestic red rock canyons, vast desert expanses and dramatic cliffscapes, many only accessible by rail. Panoramic glass-dome coaches offer uninterrupted views, while expert onboard Canyon Spirit Hosts share the rich stories and natural wonders of the region.
Travelling in daylight and at a gentle pace, Canyon Spirit invites you to unwind in comfort, indulge in regionally inspired cuisine, and embrace a sense of adventure throughout. This three-day rail extension is available on The Very Best of America’s National Parks tour, and guests have a choice of either Signature, or Premier experience.
Our Holiday Extension to Canyon Spirit is available to add to the end of the following tours:
America's Spectacular National Parks
Breakfast, lunch, PLUS selected onboard drinks included
We Recommend - We Recommend
This morning, we depart from Salt Lake City aboard the Canyon Spirit train. Travel in style as we enjoy breakfast and lunch served to our seat, along with a curated selection of beverages. Enjoy the sights through the panoramic windows including the dramatic Thistle Tunnels, the Soldier Summit, and the spectacular Price River Canyon. As we descend, we are treated to views of the towering Book Cliffs before arriving in Thompson Springs. From here, we transfer to Moab, and our hotel for the night, which will be selected by Canyon Spirit.
Enjoy a morning at leisure, before reboarding Canyon Spirit for the next leg of our journey. As we cross from Utah into Colorado, unwind with a locally inspired dinner onboard, surrounded by the epic vistas of the Southwest. Our onboard hosts share the stories of the land, as we savour a signature cocktail. We arrive in the charming resort town of Glenwood Springs, and transfer to our hotel for our overnight stay, which will be selected by Canyon Spirit.
Dinner, PLUS selected onboard drinks included
Enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard as our train continues through the awe-inspiring Colorado Rockies. We follow the Colorado River, and cross the Continental Divide, all while soaking in dramatic views from our seat and swapping stories with your fellow travellers. We arrive in Denver this afternoon and transfer to the Magnolia Hotel Denver for our overnight stay.
Breakfast, lunch, PLUS selected onboard drinks included
After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for our overnight flight back to the UK.
Breakfast and in-flight meals and drinks included
Departure date | Price (pp) | ||
2026 | |||
All Departures | from £2,195 |
Prices
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
Single occupancy supplement
2026: £275
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