Revised 5/02/26
Apr 25: Prepare to Go, Destination Guide
Guests should print or save their final Canyon Spirit travel documents, emailed 45 days before travel, and keep them accessible throughout their journey. These documents are emailed only to you, their travel advisors, so share them with your clients once received
Complete Check‑In Requirements: Before boarding, all guests must:
• Check in online via the Guest Portal within 7 days of departure date
• Within 2 days or on the morning of the train departure date: Collect their Welcome Package in person, including luggage tags and boarding passes, using either the Guest Center Option or Morning of Departure Option.
May 3: Crawford Hotel: Zimmermans
May 4 (Mon): Crawford Hotel
Evans arrives (uses the RTD A Line train to the Crawford Hotel)
Evans Notes:
- 1:45 PM: Arrives at 3:40,
- 4:30 PM: RTD Train to the Crawford and -arrive a little before noon.
- 5:30 PM: Arrive Crawford
- 6:30 PM: Dinner
May 5 (Tue): Glenwood Station Hotel
Travel by train from Denver to Glenwood Springs
9:00: Estimated departure
Breakfast, lunch, beverages, and snacks on board.
Highlights include crossing the Continental Divide, the historic Moffat Tunnel, and the impressive Glenwood, Gore, and Byers Canyons.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Estimated arrival Glenwood Springs: (rail travel can be subject to unforeseen delays)
Our 3-star accommodation is located either within walking distance or a short drive from the train station. For your convenience, a vehicle transfer will be available. Our luggage will be transported separately and delivered directly to your hotel.
Here is a listing of lodging and restaurants.
- Dinner: On our own
Spend the evening exploring or relaxing in the hotel room.
May 6 (Wed): MOAB Hotel
Travel by train from Glenwood Springs to MOAB. Luggage transferred from room.
9:00 - Estimated departure
Breakfast, beverages, and snacks on board.
Highlights include crossing the Utah-Colorado border, Debeque Canyon, and Ruby Canyon.
No Lunch - Snacks on board
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Estimated arrival MOAB: (rail travel can be subject to unforeseen delays)
Upon arrival in Moab, we are transferred by motorcoach from the train to our 3-star hotel. Our luggage will be transported separately and delivered directly to the hotel.
Here is a listing of lodging and restaurants.
- Early Dinner: On our own - Warren recommends SUNSET GRILL
Spend the evening exploring or relaxing in the hotel room.
May 7 (Thu): Grand American Hotel
Travel by train from MOAB/Thompson Springs to Salt Lake City
AM - Breakfast on our own.
11:30 - Depart by motorcoach to Thompson Springs Station (1 hr & 15 min)
Lunch, beverages, and snacks are included on board.
Highlights include the impressive Castle Gate, the beauty of Price Canyon, the historic Thistle Tunnel, and seeing the Wasatch Mountains as you approach. Provo and head into Salt Lake City.
- 6:25 PM - 7:30 PM Arrive Salt Lake City (rail travel can be subject to unforeseen delays)
Transferred by motorcoach to the Grand American Hotel.
- Dinner: On our own, such as the Laurel in the hotel
May 8 (Fri) - Grand American Hotel
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel
- 9:00 AM: Walk to Radisson for bus tour
- 10:00 AM: Salt Lake City Guided Bus Tour
- 12:30 PM: End of bus tour, walk back to Grand American
- 1:00 PM: Lunch
- 2:30 PM: Walk to the Green TRAX to airport.
The airport from the Grand American Hotel is 8 minutes by car (38 minutes by bus)
