Take a Train Ride through the Royal Gorge

Join us at Echo Canyon and the historic Royal Gorge Route Railroad for a full day of family adventure including whitewater rafting excitement and a train ride through the incredible Royal Gorge. Your day begins with Echo Canyon River Expeditions as you experience the thrills of the rapids in Bighorn Sheep Canyon, a nine mile section of family-class whitewater located just upstream of the Royal Gorge. You will begin your 12 mile Royal Gorge railroad exploration aboard a historic train offering breathtaking views of the chasm.

We offer several options for you to enjoy your scenic Royal Gorge train ride. Choose the morning departure Royal Gorge Raft-n-Rail® Coach Class train; our guest favorite which includes seating in one of the beautifully restored passenger train cars as well as access to the open deck observation train car with 360 degree views of the Royal Gorge as you ride the rails.

Treat yourself to one of our afternoon train departures on the Raft-n-Rail® Vista Dome or Raft-n-Rail® Wine Express. Following your Royal Gorge raft trip with Echo Canyon, Vista Dome service offers reserved seating in the exclusive glass-topped Dome train cars for unobstructed views of the Royal Gorge. A hot meal is served as you enjoy your Royal Gorge train ride in luxury.

The Wine Express also includes a half day of Royal Gorge rafting after which you board the train to enjoy a sampling of four wines from around the world along with specialty cheeses and appetizers. You can choose either Vista Dome train cars or the restored old time Dining Cars for the Wine Express service.

Leave the vacation logistics to us for a day, and join Echo Canyon and the Royal Gorge Route Railroad for a relaxing and enjoyable tour of Colorado’s Royal Gorge!