Buffalo Bill would, of course, have ridden the Plains on his steed, but today’s Wild West train traveller would take a three-day train journey and now for the price of two.
Our friends at Canyon Spirit have put together a Black Friday promotion for a savings of up to 18%/£300pp for Red Rocks and Wild West fans.
On the new Rockies to the Red Rocks route from Salt Lake to Denver (or vice versa) in the US from April.
The rail deal
Where you’ll get to soak up the plunging-rugged canyons, spectacular red-rock formations and the winding Colorado River from eye level.
Which will bookend that Papillon Helicopter tour you took back in the day above the Hoover Dam and the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas.
You’ll overnight in Glenwood Springs (the clue is in the name), Colorado and Moab, Utah.
The additional day of train travel will traverse the mountain passes of eastern Utah and the open vistas of the Great Basin.
While connecting to the urban hub of Salt Lake City.
Hosts with the most
And all with your hosts talking you through the destinations through which you pass.
While feasting on the best local fare and beer, wines, and spirits.
The new three-day Rockies to the Red Rocks Extension journey will take off on April 10.
It will travel weekly with one westbound departure from Denver and one eastbound departure from Salt Lake City.
The three-day rail journey, including overnight hotel accommodation in Glenwood Springs and Moab.
Costs from £1,331 pp (was £1,631 pp – saving 18%/£300 pp) with the Black Friday promotion.
The Rocky Mountain high
And if all this looks familiar it’s probably because it’s the new name.
For the luxury train that welcomes travellers to experience the American Southwest by rail.
And which has been operating under the Rocky Mountaineer brand since 2021.