The air is crisp, the aspens are turning, and the mountain slopes are ready for their golden close-up! There is so much to love about Fall in Alamosa, but for an unforgettable leaf-peeping experience, you need to head just 30 minutes outside of town to Antonito, CO.
Get ready to climb on board the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad!
The fall excursions are some of the most popular rides of the year—and it’s easy to see why. The fall landscape completely engulfs the train as you wind your way through the high country toward New Mexico. Picture windows and open-car options offer incredible, up-close encounters with the season’s colors. As a bonus, passengers frequently spot wildlife! Keep your camera ready for deer, elk, and various bird species along the way.
Travel Your Way
More than just the ride, you can take part in the onboard refreshments as well as a provided hot meal at the arrival station! (Excluding the open air gondola ticket) Choose to make your way back on the train or select a ticket that will bring you back to Alamosa by bus if you are looking to shorten the journey and get back to home base more quickly! There is sure to be a ride option that suits every itinerary!
The Perfect Excursion for Every Person and Any Group
There are four excursion options to choose from this fall season including:
- All aboard Antonito
- Experience the full line on this almost 8 hour adventure!
- Antonito Limited
- Experience half of the line as you journey to the mid-way point at Osier Station over 7 hours
- Antonito to Cumbres
- This shortened tour is perfect for a quick, but unforgettable experience taking just under 5 hours to complete
- Antonito One Way
- Get to Chama from Antonito in style in just over 6 hours–but keep in mind that this option only gets you to the Chama station and not back! Be sure to plan accordingly
All Aboard! Pick the Best Car for Your Trip:
- Parlor Car
- Victorian era elegance, First Class Service cars
- Opening Windows
- The ticket includes a light breakfast, lunch buffet as well as an afternoon snack and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages and souvenirs!
- 21 and up only
- Premium Car
- Featuring individual chairs with widow seats for all passengers!
- Capacity for this car is 20 giving extra room for all guest to enjoy unobstructed views the entire trip!
- Ticket includes a morning pastry, lunch buffet and an afternoon snack as well as unlimited non-alcoholic beverages as well as a couple of souvenirs
- 21 and up only
- The Deluxe Car
- Enjoy your ride in a cafe style setting featuring individual seating at either a two or four top table.
- Your ticket includes a morning and afternoon snack as well as a lunch buffet and unlimited non-alcoholic beverages as well as a souvenir.
- Enjoy a personal on board attendant, there to take orders and talk about the history of the line for the duration of your journey
- All ages are welcome in this car
- Coach Car
- Featuring traditional padded train seats and made to accommodate more guests, these cars are perfect for large groups and families!
- Enjoy access to the open air gondola and access to the on board concession car
- Ticket includes lunch buffet
- Open Air Gondola
- This area is standing room only and allows passengers to enjoy the ride with zero obstruction or distractions! Nothing but you and the cool fall air! Do Remember to bring layers and appropriate clothing, as Colorado’s weather is constantly changing!
Extend your stay and enjoy all that Alamosa and the surrounding area has to offer! Explore more and experience fall differently as you take in crisp mountain air and forget about all of your worries and problems, if only for a minute as you escape into the fall wonderland of your dreams! Visit Alamosa.org to start planning your trip today!
* All Information and package choices based on publication date of 10/1/2025. Always check the Cumbres & Toltec Website for all of the most current information about offerings!*
