Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad in Canon City provides the best experience of the Royal Gorge. Since 1879 – Colorado’s oldest scenic line combines history, excitement, excellent service and delicious food & entertainment.
To experience the Royal Gorge, you’ve got to get down into it. The train takes you there! The Historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad is considered to be one of the most scenic train rides in the world. The train takes you on a 24-mile journey through the 1,000-foot-deep Royal Gorge, alongside the raging Arkansas River, where you’ll have the opportunity to observe Bald Eagles, Blue Heron, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, and flora, native to the gorge. The Royal Gorge Route has combined a Colorado nature show with classes of service and comfort for every budget from Coach class to glass-topped Vista Domes, Gourmet Dinner Trains, holiday trains, and more. Visitors from around the world make the Royal Gorge Route Railroad a must stop when visiting Colorado.
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- Coach Class: Comfortable seats in classic 1950’s vintage railcars. Coach guests have access to open-air cars, concession and bar cars. $114.00 per person
- Deluxe Class: While riding aboard any deluxe-class cars, you’ll experience comfortable table seating, top-quality service, full-service dining and front-row views of the dazzling canyon. $144.00 per person
- Vista Dome Class: Experience the best the Royal Gorge has to offer in beautiful full-length glass-topped dome cars. This is what made rail travel famous. Order delicious food and drink while on board and enjoy the magnificent views of the Royal Gorge. $144.00 per person.
- First-Class Dinner Train: Take in the majestic soaring views of the Royal Gorge while enjoying a fantastic First-Class Dinner experience featuring the very best ingredients Colorado has to offer. Enjoy a delicious three-course First Class Dinner and impeccable service in the elegant dining car, offering private comfortable booth-style seating. Start with a glass of champagne, fresh salad, and warm rolls, then indulge yourself with your choice of entrée such as: Pork Osso Bucco, Grilled Colorado Red Bird Chicken Breast, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Chef’s fresh fish selection, or a delicious Vegetarian entree. Your dinner is completed with a delightful dessert. $214 per person. Shared table. Dinner train is only offered on select weekends, call for availability to book this special train.
*Please note that there are some days that train prices are higher due to a special event on the train. If trains are priced differently than when you book, we will notify you before we reserve your train ride and give you the option to keep it or cancel it at no cost to you.
You will be billed directly by the railroad and receive a receipt from them. See cancellation policies in your train confirmation email.
