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Experience the stunning scenery of America’s West
As you drive this magnificent route you will discover beautiful mountain ranges, spend a week on a genuine guest ranch, explore three National Parks, attend a rodeo and explore towns and cities. This is a great way to experience the real America.
This itinerary is flexible and can be tailor-made to suit you; if you want to add extra days in one area, extend the holiday or maybe change the direction of travel. Talk to one of our experts about how to make this holiday the perfect one for you.
Rockies To The Red Rocks
Following the phenomenal success of the Rocky Mountaineer train in Canada, the Armstrong Collective company have have now landed in Colorado with the Canyon Spirit train and can be added to any holiday starting or ending in Denver.
The Canyon Spirit is a luxury train service that offers passengers a unique way to experience the American Southwest. The train travels through some of the most stunning scenery in the region, including the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado River, and the red rock canyons of Utah.
The Canyon Spirit travels between Denver, Colorado, and Moab, Utah. The rail journey takes two days with an overnight in Glenwood Springs plus two in Moab where we have included a tour of the Arches, but if you want something more exciting, we can organise an excursion for you by air, mountain bike, 4×4, light aircraft or jetboat
SilverLeaf passengers sit in a single level dome car with panoramic windows where delicious meals and snacks will be delivered to your seat. You will be kept entertained and informed by three onboard hosts and you can access the Outdoor viewing area. For a small supplement, you can buy SilverLeaf Plus which will give you access to the lounge car, signature cocktails and premium alcoholic drinks, as well as an elevated dining experience with wine pairings and an additional host.
No matter which service level you choose, you are sure to enjoy the stunning scenery and the comfortable accommodations on the Canyon Spirit train. The train hosts are friendly and attentive, and they are happy to answer any questions you may have about the journey.
NB: GoldLeaf is not available as the two-level carriages will not fit through the US tunnels.
This memorable journey can be added on to any itinerary starting or ending in Denver. There are also some escorted Canyon Spirit holidays linking the train with a bus excursions starting in Salt Lake City or Las Vegas.
Frontier’s Personal Experience
More About This Expert“I love this route! I always have a few nights in Denver, as its such a walkable and interesting city, prior to driving into Estes Park – the gateway into the Rocky Mountain National Park. The scenery is so pretty in Colorado and Wyoming and including a ranch, the cowboy town of Cody and the rodeo (which are high on most folk’s bucket list) along with Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons make this route perfect.”
Joanne Moores,
Frontier Canada
Itinerary (18 Nights)
Here’s a day-by-day guide to your itinerary. Feel free to ask us to add other days or ideas and excursions by contacting us directly, so we can give you the best price.
Days 1-2
Fly into Denver International Airport in Colorado. Spend the day in Denver and visit its...
Days 1-2
Denver
Fly into Denver International Airport in Colorado.
Spend the day in Denver and visit its outstanding collection of museums as well as exploring the excellent shopping in Cherry Creek Shopping Center and Larimer Square. LoDo is a 28-square block area of restored Victorian buildings that has been converted to a shopping and eating paradise.
2 nights in Denver
Days 3-4
Denver to Estes Park
Collect your hire car and head north out of Denver through the interesting town of...
Days 3-4
Denver
to Estes Park
Collect your hire car and head north out of Denver through the interesting town of Boulder where you might stop for lunch to visit the Museum of Natural History or one of the many galleries in town before arriving in Estes Park on the edge of the Rocky Mountain National Park. The park encompasses 415 square miles of mountains, forests, and alpine tundra, known for its stunning scenery, abundant wildlife, and challenging hiking trails.
2 nights Estes Park
Day 5
Estes Park to Cheyenne
Just two hours will find you in the Wyoming state capital: Cheyenne. Pay a visit...
Day 5
Estes Park
to Cheyenne
Just two hours will find you in the Wyoming state capital: Cheyenne. Pay a visit the Old West Museum and learn about the one of the oldest annual rodeos in the country, the Frontier Days. Other sights include the Transportation Museum, the State Capitol, and the Frontier Mall.
1 night in Cheyenne
Days 6-11
Cheyenne to Vee Bar Guest Ranch
A great guest ranch – Vee Bar Ranch – has comfortable cabins and riverside suites, riding...
Days 6-11
Cheyenne
to Vee Bar Guest Ranch
A great guest ranch – Vee Bar Ranch – has comfortable cabins and riverside suites, riding to suit all levels with loping rides for those that wish. The ranch is well-known for a unique riding program where guests ride in varied terrain and do NOT ride nose-to-tail! Guests also do cattle work on horseback, which is a highlight during the week.
6 nights at the ranch
Days 12-13
Vee Bar Guest Ranch to Cody
With much regret, it is time to leave the ranch and head 5 hours north...
Days 12-13
Vee Bar Guest Ranch
to Cody
With much regret, it is time to leave the ranch and head 5 hours north to Cody, but you have not left the Wild West behind you, because in (June-August) you will be attending the Rodeo for which Frontier America will include tickets in the price of your holiday. Cody is named after Buffalo Bill Cody, today you can walk through Old Trail town to see the 1890s frontier buildings that made up the original town site. A stay at the historic Irma Hotel—once owned by Buffalo Bill himself— is a must. Catch the nightly rodeo and experience a thrilling blend of tradition and adrenaline: bronc busting, bull riding, barrel racing, and team roping, all performed by both seasoned pros and gutsy newcomers.
2 nights Cody
Days 14-16
Cody to Yellowstone National Park
After your stay in Cody, you will continue on and enter the park from the...
Days 14-16
Cody
to
Yellowstone National Park
After your stay in Cody, you will continue on and enter the park from the north by Yellowstone Lake and make your slow way to your accommodation. Slow, because the speed limit within the park is 20 miles per hour and you often don’t achieve that because of the various traffic jams caused by animal sightings! Yellowstone, the oldest and most famous of the US National Parks, is full of awesome sights: hot springs, geysers and dozens of animal species.
3 nights in Yellowstone National Park
Days 17-18
Yellowstone National Park to Jackson Hole
Make your way to south to Jackson Hole marvelling at the glorious Teton Mountain Range...
Days 17-18
Yellowstone National Park
to Jackson Hole
Make your way to south to Jackson Hole marvelling at the glorious Teton Mountain Range on your right as you drive. ‘Cosmopolitan western’ Jackson features wooden sidewalks, elk antler arches and shops that range from the chic to the traditional; Enjoy dancing and live entertainment at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar or the Silver Dollar Bar in the historic Wort Hotel.
Grand Teton National Park is dominated by the Teton mountain range, a 40-mile stretch that is part of the famed Rocky Mountains. Spend a day driving the 42-mile Scenic Loop which includes both Jenny Lake and the Jackson Lake Dam, visit Grand Teton National Park Visitors Center, or take the Aerial Tram. Frontier can arrange a guided hike or wildlife safari if you wish.
2 nights in Jackson Hole
Days 19
Jackson Hole
Head back to Jackson Hole Airport to drop your car and for your flight back...
Days 19
Jackson Hole
Head back to Jackson Hole Airport to drop your car and for your flight back to the UK.
Frontier’s Personal Experience
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