Visitors board our historic railroad partner The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad narrow-gauge steam locomotives for a ride filled with unsurpassed views of mountain landscapes and gently sloping basins brimming with the wildlife and wildflowers, autumn gold, or pristine winter snow for which the southern Rocky Mountains are so famous. You will be met at designated points en route by experienced guides to lead you in a choice of available activities, which depending on your pleasure may include, but are not limited to:

Spring/Summer/Fall Ranch Activities

• ATV tours
• Photography
• Plein-air outdoor landscape painting
• Fly-fishing
• Wildlife viewing and birding
• Stargazing
• Horse activities may be available upon request
• Available hunting for elk, deer, grouse, turkey, & buffalo
• Arranged cattle drives may be available upon request
• 4 wheel drive vehicle tours
• Hiking/mountain biking the Continental Divide Trail
• 4-star meals are available, including picnics
• Whitewater rafting under the spectacular Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
• Whitewater rafting at Pagosa Springs on the San Juan River
• Natural mineral hot springs are nearby in Pagosa Springs, Colorado and Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
• Mineral rights prospecting trips
• Several outstanding golf courses are located within a 120 mile radius.
• Multi-day tours available

Winter/Spring Activities

Available winter and spring activities in the region include snowmobile tours, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.

Downhill skiing and snowboarding await you at world-class Taos Ski Valley, Wolf Creek Ski Area, Angel Fire Resort, Red River Ski Area. and Durango/Purgatory Resort, all conveniently located within a 120 mile radius.

Please note:
The above activities are optional and at additional cost to your Cumbres & Toltec Railroad ticket fee. Featured activities are seasonal, have exclusive availability, and advance booking is required.

ALTITUDES

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When in Taos ...

For guests with a keen interest in the rich history and cultural legacy of the Taos area, private guided tours of Taos Pueblo and the Taos area can be arranged. Numerous museums, including the Kit Carson Home & Museum, the Millicent Rogers Museum, and the Hacienda de los Martinez, offer both guided and self-guided tours. When in Taos, guests will stay exclusively at our partner hotel – The Historic Taos Inn. The Taos Inn provides deluxe, yet reasonably priced, Southwestern lodging with fireplaces in room, a Wine Spectator list of wines, affordable quality dining at Doc Martin's Restaurant and award–winning margaritas with live music at the Adobe Bar.