Introducing Two New Rockies to the Red Rocks Packages
This season, we are thrilled to introduce two new Rockies to the Red Rocks packages that offer guests extra time in one of our most unforgettable destinations: Rockies to the Red Rocks Glenwood Springs Getaway and Rockies to the Red Rocks Glenwood Springs Classic. For the first time, these two rail journeys offer a round-trip experience between Denver and Glenwood Springs, with two nights to explore and relax in Glenwood Springs at leisure.
En route, you'll see the highlights of Colorado's stunning backcountry by rail. Follow along the Colorado River through a series of towering canyons, cross the Continental Divide, see the engineering marvel of the Moffat Tunnel, and much more.
Glenwood Canyon, Colorado
Rockies to the Red Rocks Glenwood Springs Getaway
THREE DAYS - TWO NIGHTS - TWO DAYS ONBOARD
Perfect for a shorter itinerary, this three-day, two-night package offers a quick getaway to Glenwood Springs. Begin your journey in Denver and travel onboard Rocky Mountaineer to Glenwood Springs, enjoying the stunning landscapes of Colorado. Enjoy two nights in Glenwood Springs at your leisure before boarding the train for your journey back to Denver.
Explore the charming downtown area with boutique shops and restaurants, relax in the world’s largest hot springs pool, and even visit the legendary geothermal Yampah Vapor Caves.
Glenwood Springs train station
Rockies to the Red Rocks Glenwood Springs Classic
FIVE DAYS - FOUR NIGHTS - TWO DAYS ONBOARD
Make the most of your time in Denver and Glenwood Springs with this new five-day, four-night package, offering more free time to explore the highlights of each destination. Spend two days in Denver, then hop onboard Rocky Mountaineer and take in awe-inspiring scenery as you follow along the Colorado River to Glenwood Springs. Stay in Glenwood Springs for two nights, explore at your leisure, then return onboard for the last leg of your journey back to Denver.
Spend time relaxing in one of the 32 different mineral pools along the Colorado River, take a gondola ride to a mountaintop theme park, or explore a scenic trail to the magical Hanging Lake.
To learn more about things to do in Denver, click here to find our top eight attractions you won’t want to miss.
Discover the Charm of Glenwood Springs
Nestled in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains about 160 miles (257 kilometers) from Denver, Glenwood Springs sits at the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork rivers. Surrounded by lush forests and picturesque views, the town has grown into a breathtaking wellness destination and is the overnight midpoint stop on all our Rockies to the Red Rocks packages.
Make the most of your time in town
The town of Glenwood Springs is filled with plenty of things to do. Feel history come alive with a walk across the pedestrian bridge that spans the Colorado River, Glenwood Hot Springs Pool, the train tracks at the station, and over the I-70.
Stroll down 7th Street and you’ll find “restaurant row”, home to al fresco eating establishments offering locally sourced food and drinks galore. Boutiques, local jewelry, art, and souvenirs are all readily available, and a self-guided walk through downtown will give you a glimpse of Colorado history around every corner.
“Taking the waters”
A time-honoured healing tradition, “taking the waters” is still recommended as a remedy for a variety of ailments. The nomadic Indigenous Ute tribe were the earliest known people to soak in the healing hot springs, which retain the original name - “Yampah” (meaning “Big Medicine”).
There are still many places to “take the waters” for yourself as this sacred tradition of relaxation and wellness lives on in Glenwood Springs. Relax in the thermal waters of Glenwood Hot Springs, boasting seven expansive pools heated by the natural mineral waters of the Yampah Spring. The spring also feeds the Yampah Vapor Caves, the only natural vapor caves in North America. Or visit the modern Iron Mountain Hot Springs on the north bank of the Colorado River – a secluded spot to restore and rejuvenate.
Start Planning Your Journey to Glenwood Springs
Explore Glenwood Springs at your leisure on Rockies to the Red Rocks Glenwood Springs Getaway and Rockies to the Red Rocks Glenwood Springs Classic. Departures begin in June 2025.
Guests can also visit this destination as our overnight midpoint stop on every Rockies to the Red Rocks package.
