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US ROCKY MOUNTAIN TREIN AND SELFDRIVE Denver-Salt Lake City
Journey by train through two days of extraordinary landscapes between Moab, Utah and Denver, Colorado. Vast canyons, inspiring deserts, natural archways and enchanting hoodoos are just a start. Available in SilverLeaf Service, this Rocky Mountaineer rail route is filled with highlights best seen by train, including Ruby Canyon, Mount Logan and crossing the Continental Divide. Besides the journey between Denver and Moab by train – spend another 6 days on a unforgetable roadtrip that will take you from Moab to Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park to Salt Lake City. If you want to explore more, you can also book an alternative program which starts or ends in Las Vegas.
- Day 01: Denver - visit
- Day 02: Denver - cityvisit and environment
- Day 03: DENVER - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER - GLENWOOD SPRINGS
- Day 04: GLENWOOD SPRINGS - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER - MOAB
- Day 05: Moab - Visit of Arches and /or Canyonlands national parks
- Day 06: MOAB - CAPITOL REEF - TORREY
- Day 07: TORREY - CAPITOL REEF - BRYCE CANYON
- Day 08: Bryce Canyon - Zion/St. George
- Day 09: ZION NATIONAL PARK - CEDAR CITY - SALT LAKE CITY
- Day 10: SALT LAKE CITY - City visits
- Day 11: DEPARTURE SALT LAKE CITY - SEE DUTCH/FRENCH VERSION
Denver - visit
1 Day
30 km
The "Mile High City" of Denver is located exactly one mile up, in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Denver combines the charm of a bustling city with the mystery of the Wild West. Once a settlement of gold seekers, the city is now a thriving commercial center. Denver's main sights and attractions are the Denver Zoo, the Denver Botanic Gardens and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The top three free attractions are the Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, the Coors Brewery and the Colorado State Capitol.
Denver - cityvisit and environment
1 Day
40 km
Denver is one of the yougest and most picturesque capitals in the United States, build on the plaines of 1600 meters altitude. The most important attractions are: The Golden Dome Capitol, Lamrimer Square - the heart of the city, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Aquarium, the commercial center Cerry Creek, about 5 km from the city center, the stadiums and sport fiels of the Coors Baseball Field and many more.
DENVER - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER - GLENWOOD SPRINGS
1 Day
260 km
This morning you will board the magnificent Rocky Mountaineer and leave Denver early, heading for Glenwood Springs. While enjoying all the services this magnificent train has to offer, you will travel through a magnificent piece of nature, following the Colorado River for a while and passing impressive canyons. Upon arrival at Glenwoord Springs, transfer to the provided hotel. Lodging.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS - ROCKY MOUNTAINEER - MOAB
1 Day
320 km
Second day aboard the Rocky Mountaineer train. Enjoy the magnificent panoramas that you can admire through the glass domes of your coach, discover the culinary delights of the chef on board, let yourself be carried away by the stories of the staff on board... an extra day to fully enjoy this pleasant train journey. After arrival at MOAB, transfer to the hotel. Lodging.
Moab - Visit of Arches and /or Canyonlands national parks
1 Day
80 km
This morning, pick up of the rental car and then you can visit Canyonlands N.P. and Arches National Park. In Arches NP you can admire dozens of impressive sandstone arches among which Delicate Arch is certainly the most famous. Canyonlands NP offers breathtaking views of the numerous canyons formed by the Colorado River. Discover the meanders of the Colorado River and Dead Horse Point Jeep tours and raft-trips are certainly not to be missed. Lodging.
MOAB - CAPITOL REEF - TORREY
1 Day
260 km
Today we drive further west through the state of Utah for a surprise visit to a somewhat lesser known national park, Capitol Reef. Towers, domes and high cliffs of various colors, this is what the park has to offer. At the visitor center starts a scenic road (13km) that takes you past bright red cliffs and at starting points for many beautiful hikes. Lodging.
TORREY - CAPITOL REEF - BRYCE CANYON
1 Day
180 km
The parks of UTAH continue to amaze as today you will discover the fairy spectacle of red sandstone rock formations, colors that change with the position of the sun and definitely one of the highlights of this trip.
Bryce Canyon - Zion/St. George
1 Day
210 km
In the morning, a long walk and visit of Bryce Canyon. Afterwards, you travel via Mount Carmel Junction through the quiet and green Zion National Park te end the day in a little Mormon town, St. George.
ZION NATIONAL PARK - CEDAR CITY - SALT LAKE CITY
1 Day
510 km
You leave the beautiful parks of Utah and travel further north towards Salt Lake City. Along the way you can stop at Cedar City and Cedar Breaks National Monument, the little brother of Bryce Canyon NP. When approaching Salt Lake City, you can already see the imposing Mormon temple from afar. Lodging.
SALT LAKE CITY - City visits
1 Day
45 km
Full day to explore "THE" Mormon city... visit the Capitol, Temple Square and the famous Tabernacle, the Family History Library where you will find the largest genealogical library in the world, Beehive House, the old home of Brigham Young; founder of the Mormons, and much more. Take a trip to the mountain town of Park City or enjoy a few hours of shopping at the end of this wonderful tour. Lodging.
Standard hotels (0US00041)
is available starting at 4334 EUR
| Rooms | 16.04.24 - 30.06.24 | 01.07.24 - 31.08.24 | 01.09.24 - 31.10.24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOUBLE ROOM 1 BED (K21) | 4334 | 4413 | 4334 |
| QUADRUPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K42) | 3366 | 3397 | 3366 |
| TRIPLE ROOM 2 BEDS (K32) | 3683 | 3731 | 3683 |
| SINGLE ROOM (K11) | 6604 | 6747 | 6604 |
Included
10 nights in 3 to 4 star hotels, accommodation and taxes. In certain hotels, breakfast is sometimes offered "for free" by the hotelier - in which case this info will be mentioned in the confirmation.
Rocky Mountaineer train trip in SILVER LEAF CLASS from DENVER to MOAB, all meals on board.
Transfer from the train station in Glenwood Springs to the hotel and back and transfer upon arrival in Moab from the train station to the hotel.
Car rental with ALAMO from MOAB AIRPORT to SALT LAKE CITY AIRPORT for 6x24h. - formula FULLY INCLUSIVE + GPS (1 driver)
Single and double : COMPACT 2/4DRS
Triple : INTERMEDIATE 2/4DRS
Quadruple : FULL SIZE 2/4 DRS
Local city and state taxes for the rental car.
Roadbook for the route from Moab to Salt Lake City.
Not Included
All services NOT mentioned such as:
- International passport and charges for ESTA = USA and or ETA = Canada.
- Airline tickets, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, security fee, and more.
- Meals at the hotels except if confirmed differently at time of confirmation.
- Resort fees, Urban fees, Facility fees and other fees charged by some hotels and to be paid locally.
- Eventual cost for a (new) Belgian - European drivers licence, if the current one does not state "Drivers Licence" in English.
- Warrant/Security Deposit/Guarantee cost for rental cars, motorhomes, motorbikes, hotels and more.
- Fuel for the vehicles and parking costs.
- Charges for tollroads en toll bridges
- Insurances (cancellation insurance, travel and assistance insurance, luggage insurance, etc).
- Admissions to the national parks, to attractions, extra excursions, etc.
- All personal expenses (Food & Drinks), souvenirs and more.
Good To Know
FLIGHTS:
Wings ‘n Wheels is offering a large choice of European and American carriers which operates daily flights to and from the USA and Canada, starting from Brussels and as well as from the main airports in neighboring countries.
International and eventual domestic flights are not included. Airlines work with flexible prices and availability does change quickly. Use the contact form below and send it to your travel agent (enter your postal code or city name or the name of your travel agency) and indicate accurately your travel dates (departure and return) together with the surname (family name), first name and date of birth of each traveler and Wings ‘n Wheels will search for the best deals, considering itinerary and pricing.
A-LA-CARTE - TAILOR MADE:
All self-drive itineraries can be amended and tailormade “ à la carte” to your wishes.
CARRENTAL - DRIVERS LICENCE:
It is mandatory to present a NATIONAL driving licence with on the front side "Driving Licence". An international drivers licence is a translation only and not a valid document to rent a vehicle.
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