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The Royal Gorge
Our Vista Domes offer the most spectacular views of the breathtaking Royal Gorge and the mighty Arkansas River. Here, guests are invited to ride and dine in comfortable booth-style seating for a relaxing journey through this meandering canyon. You’ll also have direct access to one of our open-air cars, for an up-close-and-personal experience of the 1,000-foot deep Royal Gorge.
During your trip, fresh, delicious, locally sourced ingredients combine to make our 403 menu (named after our 1950’s locomotive) a favorite for breakfast and lunch aboard Vista Dome. Try one of our many popular appetizers and other favorites like our Basil Chicken Panini, grass-fed Angus & buffalo burgers. For breakfast, breakfast burritos, pancakes, and omelets, along with bottomless locally brewed coffee, are among our most favored options.
Our Vista Dome is also the very best way to experience our three-course First Class Dinner Train. Learn more here!
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Experience
Vista Dome Class
Vista Dome Class
Details
Duration of Trip
1 hour 45 minutes – 2 hours
- 9:15 AM, 12:30 PM, & 3:30 PM Departures
2.5 hours
- 6:30 PM Departures
Price Information
9:15 AM // 12:30 PM // 3:30 PM // 6:30 PM
- Non Peak: $84 per adult / $79 per child (ages 3-12)
- Peak: $89 per adult / $84 per child (ages 3-12)
Prices above do not include taxes, fees, gratuity or dining. Order your favorites from the 403 Grill while purchasing your tickets or aboard the train.
Peak pricing applies to all departures throughout the day May 29 – 31, July 2 – 4, Sept. 3 – 6, 2021.
Peak pricing also applies to all 12:30 p.m. departures daily, from May 29 through September 6, 2021.
First Class Dinner Train in the Vista Dome at 6:30 PM
- $179/per person (8 years and older please. This event includes journey and three-course dining experience plus a glass of sparkling wine to begin the evening.
- Pricing for special events varies, like New Year’s Eve, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Wine Dinners and Murder Mystery Trains.
Prices for First Class Dinner Trains do not include taxes, fees or gratuity.
Dates of Service
Dates & times subject to change. Visit BOOK NOW for the most current available journeys!
12:30 PM
- Daily
9:15 & 3:30 PM
- Daily with some exceptions, please click BOOK NOW to see the most current available journeys
6:30 PM
- Saturdays throughout the year
- Fridays, June 19th – Sept. 4th
- Sundays on select weekends throughout the year
The Fine Print
For same day booking please call the reservations department at 888.724.5748
Please note that we seat in parties of 4. In the tradition of railroad fine dining, parties of 2 will most likely be seated across from another couple. Most of our guests enjoy meeting fellow rail fans. When seated with another couple, you and your guest will be seated on the same side. Larger groups will be seated in adjacent rows.
Seating is limited and trains sell out quickly, so make your reservations early online or by calling us at: 888.724.5748.
Every effort will be made to accommodate any special dietary or 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 888.724.5748 prior to booking a reservation on our web site.
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 a representative at 719-276-4000 to book your tickets for the entire party with a wheelchair or movement impaired passenger.
Call our Group Sales Line at 719.276.4004 to book the entire car for your special group.
