Classic Trains of the Southwest, Canyon Spirit by Rocky Mountaineer and the Balloon Fiesta

October 4 - 20 (ride), October 7 - 17 (fly), 2026
$8,650 /double • $9,995 /single - airfare included

From the whispering canyons of Utah to the summit of Pikes Peak to the high desert skies of New Mexico, this intimate journey blends two of the American West’s most unforgettable experiences — the Canyon Spirit by Rocky Mountaineer and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

Stand beneath a sky painted with hundreds of vivid balloons drifting over the Rio Grande, then watch sunlight flicker across sandstone cliffs from the panoramic windows of your railcar. Explore Santa Fe’s adobe charm, ride the historic Durango & Silverton through the San Juan Mountains, and trace the Arkansas River to the summit of Pikes Peak. Conclude amid the sculpted red rocks of Moab, where canyons glow at sunset and the Colorado River winds silently below.

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INCLUDED: Airfare to Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) on October 7 and returning from Denver International Airport (DEN) on October 17. Choose to ride both ways for an additional $450 double / $750 single.

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Tour Includes​​​

• Local home pick-up service and luggage handling

• Fully escorted by Globe Treks tour manager

• All meals, attractions, guides, and activities

• Chasers Club admission at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

• Two nights in Albuquerque, steps from Fiesta grounds

• Excursion to Santa Fe with a local expert

• Ride the Sandia Peak Tramway

• Stay at the Strater Hotel in Durango

• First-class seats aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

• Two nights at The Cliff House at Pikes Peak, a 4-diamond historic landmark in Manitou Springs

• Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak on the Cog Railway

• Two-day Canyon Spirit journey (SilverLeaf Plus Service) from Denver to Moab

• Two nights at Red Cliffs Lodge in Moab

• Arches, Canyonlands, and Dead Horse Point State Parks

• Evening Colorado River cruise​​​