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The Durango and Silverton Summer Excursions
Re-live history with the sights and sounds of yesteryear for a truly spectacular journey on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Experience the adventure of traveling aboard an authentic, coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive on the same tracks miners, cowboys and settlers of the old west took over a century ago. The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad winds through spectacular & breathtaking canyons in the remote wilderness of the two-million acre San Juan National Forest for an unforgettable year-round adventure.
There are a variety of classes of service available. To learn more about the different train options and classes of services, click here to view pictures and layout comparisons.
In addition to the variety of classes of service, there are a variety of scheduled departures to choose from. Click here to view the Durango & Silverton Railroad's Schedules and Fares. You can also view specific schedules as below:
Click here to view Round-Trip schedules and fares.
Click here to view the Train Up / Bus Return schedules.
Click here to view the Bus Up / Train Return schedules.
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- Coach Class Cars - There are 2 versions of Coach class cars that accept all ages - The Open Air Gondola or the Vintage Closed Coach cars.
- Deluxe Class - Enjoy upgraded seating including less seats for a roomier ride than the coach classes. Just as in the coach cars, you can choose between the deluxe open air version - the Rio Grande car (ages 12+ only)- or one of 2 closed cars including the San Juan Car (ages 12+ only) and the Prospector Family car which is the only deluxe class car that allows all ages.
- First Class Cars - These options include the open air Silver Vista car (16 years +) which offers a unique glass roof giving you an incredible 180 degree view and the closed version Parlor car (Ages 21+ only) with a private viewing deck from the back of the train. These cars include complimentary non-alcoholic beverages and the Parlor car also includes a full, cash-bar service.
- Presidential Class (ages 21+ only) - The most luxurious of options, the Presidential Cinco Animas car and Nomad car offer two different seating arrangements with only 18 seats per car (compared to 48 in the coach class options) for the most spacious and comfortable seating available. Presidential cars are always the last cars on the train with a private viewing deck from the back so that you enjoy the most unobstructed, magnificent views of the San Juan Mountains available. Of course, these cars also include complimentary non-alcoholic beverages as well as a full, cash-bar service.
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Check out the incredible experience of the Durango & Silverton Train :
While you are riding, be sure to visit the Durango Museum and the Silverton Freight Museum, both of which are included in the price of the ticket! To learn more about the schedules and fares for the various trips, please select from the options below:
Click here to view 2012 Round-Trip schedules and fares.
Click here to view the Train Up / Bus Return schedules.
Click here to view the Bus Up / Train Return schedules.
2012 Summer/Fall Train Round-Trip Schedule and Fares |
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2012 Summer / Fall - Train up/ Bus Return Schedule |
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Enjoy the beautiful ride on the Train to Silverton, a 2 hour layover in Silverton then return to durango aboard a D&SNGRR motor coach along 52 miles of the San Juan Scenic Byway. FARES: Add $17 to Standard and Deluxe Class train ticket fare. Please note: to add the bus upgrade, simply select the Bus Departure / Bus Return Upgrades option and add one "Bus Upgrades ~ Bus From Silverton To Durango" item per person to your itinerary. *Add the bus to your Presidential or First Class train ticket at no additional charge.* |
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2012 Summer / Fall - Bus up / Train Return Schedule |
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Enjoy the morning aboard a D&SNGRR motor coach traveling to Silverton along 52 miles of San Juan Scenic Byway. The morning bus allows guests 3 hours in Silverton before the train departs. FARES: Add $12 to Standard and Deluxe Class train ticket fare. Please note: to add the bus upgrade, simply select the Bus Departure / Bus Return Upgrades option and add one "Bus Upgrades ~ Bus From Durango To Silverton" per person to your itinerary. *Add the bus to your Presidential or First Class train ticket at no additional charge.* |
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Deluxe, First Class and Presidential Private Cars
For a once in a lifetime experience, enjoy your train ride aboard an elegant 1880's upgraded car. These classic cars have been refurbished but still maintain their original, historic charm to allow you the chance of a lifetime to enjoy the Durango & Silverton Railroad in style, providing a very special experience. Want to charter one of the train cars for your own private occasion? Call Durango SIlverton Reservations at (866) 675-6900 for details or click here for more information about the various car options.
