You can also visit the Colorado Rockies via an Amtrak railway. The train does not go directly to Rocky Mountain National Park because the park does not allow for air, train or bus service, but you can get within reasonable distance by stopping at Granby. The Amtrak trains have full service sleeping accommodations if your travel time is designed to be overnight. There is also a train route that uses the Moffat railroad tunnel and travel from Denver to Grand County via the historic tunnel.

You can also take a Colorado Rocky Mountain excursion through Cripple Creek, which will allow you to visit the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine. There are also other historic train tours in the area that will take you through narrow passages that were originally built to carry mined silver. You can also take the Swiss cog train to the top of Pike’s Peak to see a truly spectacular vista. Most of the mountain train tours and vacation trips are designed to take you through the old west frontiers of the region.

If you are a history buff of the old west then the train ride vacations in rocky mountains will amaze your sense of wonder. The mountains also present a spectacular image with the vibrant colors of the mountain foliage. You can also find winter rail rides to take you to your favorite mountain ski resort. The prices of the package trips for train rides vary according to the length of the trip and the stops along the way. You can contact any rail service in the area for more information regarding scheduled trips and prices.

The Rocky Mountaineer specializes in train vacations to the Rocky Mountains. They have been in business for over 20 years and they offer over twenty packages taking four different routes. Most vacation packages begin in April and end in October. There will still be some snow to see as well as vibrant fall and spring colors but the worst of the winter weather is avoided. A 2 day, 1night package starts as low as $609 per person and includes meals, snacks and accommodations. Dinner is not all included and accommodations are not on the train.

AffordableTours.com is a travel agency that offers 11 day Rocky Mountain train vacations for as little as $1,799. They also offer 10% for kids under 18 and 25% off the second vacation package booked with them. This package is called the Canadian Train Odyssey 2010.

Canadian Railway Journeys can be booked at www.railsnw.com. They offer luxury tours of the Rocky Mountains starting at $8,000 per person for 6 days and 5 nights of experience never to forget. Three nights are spent in the train’s perfectly restored vintage sleeper trains and 2 nights are at luxury hotels. Chauffeuring, guided tours and personal exploration are enhanced by exquisite meals.

Canada has some inaccessible terrain that is only reached by rail. The trains that go through these areas are designed to give travelers the best possible unobstructed views. They are luxuriously furnished for a comfortable ride and climate controlled to maintain the perfect temperature no matter what the weather is like.

With some packages, passengers do not have access to their luggage even if there is an overnight accommodation included in the package. So be sure to read the fine print and have an overnight bag with clothes, toiletries and medications. In addition, even though Canada is our close neighbor it is a separate country and it will be necessary to obtain the appropriate travel documents and currency.

Train packages are available one way to have some individual exploring time. There are also fly-fishing packages that will stop at pristine lakes and includes fly-fishing instructors.

When taking a Rocky Mountain train vacation is sure to bring a camera and binoculars. Not all only are there incredible views but there is also abundant wild life. A Rocky Mountain Train vacation gets you up close to Canada’s wild beauty without getting too personal with the wildlife and terrain.

Now you have the opportunity again to travel by train. There are a number of train vacation packages available to you.

One of the most popular packages is a twelve day trip to and through the Canadian Rockies. Beginning at Seattle, a tour of the city including the Space Needle gets your trip off to an interesting start. This tour goes through the Cascade Mountains to Leavenworth, then on through the largest fruit and wine producing area of Canada. Of course tasting the perfect fruits and scrumptious wines is part of this tour. Glacier National Park is a stop you will remember forever. Standing in a glacier in your shorts with lovely alpine flowers blooming in the nearby meadow is a sensation like none other. The other national parks of Canada are equally marvelous. Traveling through the Rockies by train offers spectacular views at almost every turn. This particular tour for two is $3259.

A four-day train trip from Boston to New York features a carriage ride through Central Park, a tour of the City including the upper west side, Little Italy, Chinatown, specialty foods and candies from divers places, a Broadway show and a tour of the NBC studio. This memorable package for two costs $1199.

Traveling from Chicago to the Southwest on Amtrak you will have a choice of a comfy reclining seat with leg rest or an upgrade to a private room. You will have access to the Sightseer Lounge with its glass walls. This tour will take you through snow-capped mountains and through Arizona and New Mexico. Touring the Grand Canyon by train will be one of the most memorable of your stops along the way. You will have an entire day to explore the Grand Canyon, and then it is on to Hollywood where you will have the opportunity to see Universal Studios, Warner Brothers Studios and Disneyland! The tour from Chicago to the Grand Canyon to Hollywood will cost $809 a person.

New England in autumn offers a plethora of colors as the trees lose their chlorophyll and show off the underlying colors from golds to yellows to oranges to reds and even some purples. If you have ever driven through those New England Mountains, the ease of travel of a train will especially thrill you while you get to see the lovely autumnal sights. A ten day tour will cost you $3099 for double occupancy.

No matter where you want to go in the Continental United States or Canada, there is a train tour available at a reasonable price for you. Enjoy your vacation without rushing from here to there and without the strain of driving yourself. A comfortable, leisurely train ride is waiting for you.