Description
Mother’s Day Lunch & Dinner Trains
$109-249+
Per Rider
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend with stunning views and delicious food. Ride and dine Saturday and Sunday, May 9th & 10th! Choose our First Class Lunch or Dinner Train, which includes a 3-course dining experience. Or, book a journey aboard our Vista Dome, Deluxe or Coach cars, then order your favorites from our casual, made-to-order grill menu when booking your ticket or while aboard the train.
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend aboard our three-course gourmet First Class Lunch or Dinner Trains or choose our more casual Vista Dome, Deluxe or Coach experiences
Expansive Cocktail, Mocktail, Wine and Beer Menu
Visit our Open-Air Car at any time throughout your journey
Spectacular Views
Give the Gift Mom Really Wants. Adventure.
Celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend 2026 with the ultimate Royal Gorge ride-and-dine experience, May 9th & 10th. We’re running all weekend with First Class Lunch and Dinner Trains, plus Vista Dome, Deluxe, and Coach options for a more relaxed way to celebrate Mom.
Go all in with our First Class Lunch Trains on Saturday, May 9th or Sunday, May 10th, featuring a three-course gourmet menu. For an unforgettable evening, ride Saturday or Sunday on our First Class Dinner Train and indulge in a special Surf & Turf alongside our classic three-course offerings. Your experience begins with a celebratory glass of sparkling wine, because Mom deserves nothing less. If you ride our aboard our 6:30 departure, you’ll also be treating mom to a laser light show dance party on our open-air car!
Prefer to keep it casual? Choose Vista Dome, Deluxe, or Coach and order from our 403 Grill while enjoying full bar service with cocktails, mocktails, Colorado microbrews, and wines — all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Royal Gorge.
Seating is limited so check availability before we sell out.
Package Info
PRICE:
Mother’s Day Weekend Trains run May 9th-10th on all Classes of Service. Choose our 3-course gourmet dining lunch and dinner experiences for $249 per rider, or go casual and order from our made-to-order fresh grill menu. Click Book Now to check availability, pricing, and dining pre-purchase selections.
INCLUDES:
First Class Lunch or Dinner includes your journey and a three-course Gourmet Dining Experience. Vista Dome, Deluxe, and Coach includes your journey and you may pre-purchase from our grill menu or purchase your favorites while aboard.
TRIP DURATION:
Approximately 2 hours.
Tickets & Dining
Mother’s Day Trains run Saturday, May 9th and Sunday, May 10th
Pricing varies. Click BOOK NOW to check availability, pricing and offerings.
Our First Class Mother’s Day Weekend Experience
Three-Course Gourmet Lunch or Dinner Train for $249/per person | 12:30 p.m. & 6:30 p.m
Choose First Class Vista Dome or First Class Deluxe Dining Car
Includes your Journey and three-course Gourmet Dining Experience
Enjoy a welcoming glass of sparkling wine, followed by a baby wedge salad, warm French rolls with salted butter, and your choice of first class entree. We’ll complete your experience with our Italian Panna Cotta topped with raspberry coulis and fresh whipped cream.
We invite you to order cocktails, mocktails, Colorado draft brews or your favorites from our Conductors Reserve Wine List throughout your journey. All beverages and additional menu offerings are available for purchase.
Ala Carte Mother’s Day Weekend Experience: $109-154/per ticket
Ticket includes journey. Dining and beverages are additional.
Choose Vista Dome, Deluxe or Coach
9 a.m. | 12 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m.
We invite you to indulge in our made-to-order entrees for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from our fresh grill menu and pair it up with our wide selection of cocktails, mocktails, Colorado brews, and fantastic wines. Pre-order while booking your journey and order additional favorites while aboard. 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.
Same-Day & Group Booking
For same day booking please call the reservations department. We assess a $10 per ticket walk-up fee.
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.
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.
Please review our cancellation and reschedule information when booking. We look forward to sharing our slice of Rocky Mountain heaven 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 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.
Dates of Service
Mother’s Day Weekend: Saturday, May 9 & Sunday, May 10, 2026
Click BOOK NOW to check availability and departure times.
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.
As Night Falls, the Canyon Comes Alive!
Mother’s Day Weekend: Saturday, May 9th – 6:30PM Departure
Evening rides feature a spectacular laser light show that illuminates the canyon walls, transforming the Gorge into a dramatic, larger-than-life backdrop. As the train winds its way through the darkness, vibrant beams of light dance across the rock faces, creating a one-of-a-kind nighttime experience you won’t find anywhere else in Colorado.


