Durango: Round-Trip Train Ticket to Silverton
🏎 Why We Picked This
gygCulture experiences like this one are ideal for free mornings before Friday practice or the quiet Sunday morning before the race — you get depth without eating into race day.
⚡ Race-week favourite — books out early
Durango: Round-Trip Train Ticket to Silverton
From $299 per person
About this experience
Take a round-trip, first-class train ride to Silverton on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Journey through the mountains of San Juan National Forest, Animas River Gorge, and High Bridge.
Escape into the stunning mountains of the San Juan National Forest with a round-trip, deluxe-class train ticket from Durango to Silverton. Take in unforgettable views of the Animas River Gorge, Horseshoe Curve, High Bridge, San Juan National Forest, and more, from the comfort of a luxury train car. Depart the Durango Depot at 8:15am SHARP (boarding time 7:45am) and into the mountains of the San Juan National Forest for a 3.5-hour train ride on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Get comfortable in your cozy train car on this iconic train, which has been running since 1882 through the untouched mountain terrain. Pass the Animas River Gorge, Horseshoe Curve, and High Bridge before arriving in the historic mining town of Silverton. Wander the town's quaint alcoves and learn about its rich history before returning to the train two hours later to head back to Durango.
Highlights
- ✓Feel cozy, comfortable, and luxurious with a first-class, round-trip train ride
- ✓Discover the rugged, untouched terrain and local wildlife of the Rocky Mountains
- ✓Take a photo of the Horseshoe Curve, High Bridge, and Animas River Gorge
- ✓Feast your eyes on the stunning vistas of the San Juan National Forest
- ✓Explore the charming town of Silverton and learn about it's mining history
What's included
- ✓Round-trip train ticket
- ✓Deluxe class red train car
- ✓Passage through the San Juan National Forest
Not included
- ✕Food and drinks
- ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
• The train departs Durango at 8:15am (boarding time 7:45am) • The train ride is 3.5 hours each way • There is a concession car on the train with food, drinks, and souvenirs for purchase. Restrooms are available on the private train car • Approximate time in Silverton is 2.5 hours to enjoy shopping, restaurants, and the quaint ambiance of a historic mining town
Getting there
Look for and board the red "Tall Timber" train car at 7:45am. Check in with Train Attendant outside the Tall Timber car for your seat assignment. The train conductor may not recognize your voucher. Inform them you booked through Soaring Tree Top Adventures.
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“The Private train car was absolutely beautiful and really comfortable…. 😌💙🚂💙😌 The staff were all really kind and helpful. 🙏🏻”
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The Private train car was absolutely beautiful and really comfortable…. 😌💙🚂💙😌 The staff were all really kind and helpful. 🙏🏻