Description
Twilight Train
The most romantic time to ride through the Royal Gorge.
Our Twilight Train takes you on an evening journey through the Royal Gorge. So grab your favorite people, and book your ride to experience the canyon like never before. The lighting is gorgeous until the sun goes down, when we turn up the energy on the open-air car with a laser light show choreographed to music.
Ride and dine aboard Vista Dome, Deluxe or Coach. This is the most romantic journey of the day through Colorado’s grandest canyon!
Expansive Cocktail, Mocktail, Wine & Beer Menu
Access to our Open-Air Car throughout your journey, where you’ll enjoy an epic laser light show and dance party!
Spectacular views from your seat and on the open-air car
Laser Light Dinner Train
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Laser Light Dinner Train
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Laser Light Dinner Train
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Laser Light Dinner Train
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Laser Light Dinner Train
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Laser Light Dinner Train
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Laser Light Dance Train Under the Stars!
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind, high-voltage adventure through the Royal Gorge like you’ve never experienced! We’re turning up the volume and lighting up the canyon walls for the ultimate Colorado party experience. There is nothing like this. Anywhere.
This is full-on open-air dance party aboard the Royal Gorge Route, right in the middle of Colorado’s grandest canyon. You have to experience it to understand the unbelievable immersive vibe of this Rocky Mountain dance party in the middle of Colorado’s stunning Royal Gorge. Imagine yourself on the open-air dance floor, watching the laser lights against the sheer rock walls, along with friends, getting lost in the music and dancing the night away!
It’s all happening aboard our Twilight Train, departing at 6:30 or 7 p.m. throughout year — and you’re invited.
Package Info
PRICE:
Vista Dome, Deluxe & Coach Cars: $124+ per person
INCLUDES:
Vista Dome, Deluxe, and Coach includes your journey and the laser light show experience. We invite you to pre-purchase your dinner when booking, and your first drink will be on us (beer, wine or soft drink) – plus you’ll get a limited edition commemorative pint glass with it!
DATES OF SERVICE:
Twilight Train runs at 6:30 or 7 p.m. on select dates throughout the year
Your Itinerary
- Arrive approximately 60 minutes prior to departure.
- Visit the Santa Fe Depot to pick up your tickets to ride.
- Shop at our Trackside Mercantile while waiting to board.
- Prepare to board the train approximately 30 minutes before your 6:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. departure.
- Get comfortable in your seats, order a beverage, and prepare for an epic night under the stars!
- Enjoy dinner and drinks which you may order when booking your tickets, or once aboard the train. Our fully stocked bar remains open throughout your journey.
- The Royal Gorge Laser Light Show, orchestrated to your favorite tunes on an unbelievable sound system, will start right around sundown. Join us on the open-air car, drink in hand, and enjoy the show!
- Feel free to remain comfortably seated in your railcar for a more or relaxed vibe.
- After your ride, but before you depart the grounds, you’ll have one last opportunity to spend time in our Trackside Mercantile to pick up gifts, goodies and collectibles.
Tickets & Dining
Twilight Train: $124+/per ticket
Ticket includes journey and laser light show experience.
Dining and beverages are additional – we invite you to pre-purchase your dining when booking and your first drink will be on us (beer, wine or soft drink), plus you’ll get a commemorative pint glass!
Class of Service Options: Vista Dome, Deluxe or Coach
Indulge in our made-to-order entrees for dinner from our fresh grill menu and pair it up with our wide selection of cocktails, mocktails, Colorado brews, and fantastic wines. Enjoy your drinks at your table or anytime aboard our open-air car, where you can soak in the breathtaking scenery.
Dining – Special Offer
Your First Pour, Our Treat!
- Pre-purchase your meal and enjoy a complimentary drink—your choice of draft microbrew, glass of wine, or soft drink—paired with a limited-edition commemorative pint glass to take home. Select your entrée onboard from our popular grill menu, where all of our delicious entrees are prepared fresh onboard the train. Options include our juicy Angus Burger, Chicken Pesto Panini, Grilled Chicken Bacon Cheddar Sandwich, Turkey Bacon Hoagie, Veggie Wrap, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and Signature Salad. $35 per person.
An expansive list of your favorite cocktails, mocktails, Colorado brews and fantastic wines from around the world are available for order throughout your journey, for an additional price. Enjoy your beverage at your table or aboard our open-air car at anytime throughout your journey!
In keeping with railroad tradition, parties of two might be combined to sit together at a table of four. When seated with another couple, you and your guest will be seated on the same side of the table. Parties of four will always be seated at the same table.
Same-Day & Group Booking
For same-day bookings, please call the reservations department. For walk-ups, we do assess a $10 per ticket fee.
Call our Group Sales team at 719-276-4000 to book the entire car for your special group.
Refund Policy
The Royal Gorge Route has a no refund policy.
We look forward to sharing our slice of Royal Gorge beauty with you!
Seating
Seating is limited and trains sell out quickly, so make your reservations early online or by calling us at 719-276-4000. You may also purchase your tickets on site at the Santa Fe Depot for an additional $10 per ticket walk-up fee.
In the longstanding tradition of railroad dining, please note that we seat in parties of 4. Parties of 2 will most likely be seated across from another couple. This is an incredible opportunity to meet fellow rail fans, travelers, and new friends. When seated with another couple, you and your guest will be seated on the same side. Larger groups will be seated in adjacent rows.
Every effort will be made to accommodate physical needs. For questions about the accessibility of the train, its different classes, or if you would like to be seated with another party, please call the reservations department at 719-276-4000 prior to booking a reservation on our web site.
Dietary Accommodations
We offer full menu options to accommodate any dietary restrictions our passengers might have. Every effort will be made to accommodate any special dietary or physical needs. For serious allergies, please call our reservations line at 719-276-4000 in advance of your ride to ensure our team is aware of your needs. However, because we serve known allergens, please be advised that we cannot guarantee the absence of cross-contamination.
Wheelchair Accessibility
The train only can accommodate a limited number of wheelchair patrons per each train departure. The Vista Dome is not accessible to wheelchairs. Guests must be able to climb 14 steps themselves in order to sit in the Dome Cars.
Please call Reservations if you have a wheelchair (24″maximum at base), walker, or difficulties climbing stairs. For questions about the accessibility of the train and its different classes, please call prior to booking a reservation on our website. All seating is assigned/reserved and cannot be guaranteed. Please call a representative at 719-276-4000 to book your tickets for the entire party with a wheelchair or movement impaired passenger.
Laser Lights. Dance Beats. First Class Dinner Experience.
Running on Every Evening Departure
- Departs at 6:30 p.m. or 7 p.m.— just in time for sunset, starlight, and non-stop fun.
- Savor an unforgettable dining experience. Check out our Grill Menu.
- Feel the pulse of the Open-air dance floor, with laser lights choreographed to your favorite hits — projected directly onto the Gorge’s massive canyon walls.
- Dance under the open sky in our open-air car — this is your night to shine and unwind.
- Sip handcrafted cocktails and mocktails from our full-service bar, open all evening long.
- Seats are limited. 👉 Book now and get ready to enjoy the show!
If you’re even a bit curious about why we launched Laser Lights in the Royal Gorge, read the origin story here. Think GenX dating nostalgia meets the great outdoors for a ride you’ll never forget.
