Antonito, Colorado: Santa’s Holiday Express

Ride the Rails With Santa Aboard America’s #1 Scenic Train Ride!

Bring the family together for a special Christmas journey aboard Santa’s Holiday Express from Antonito, Colorado.

For one festive weekend in December, the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad — voted USA TODAY 10Best’s #1 Best Scenic Train Ride — welcomes families aboard for a holiday adventure across the winter landscape of the San Luis Valley.

Your round-trip journey travels from Antonito to Lava and back, with hot chocolate, holiday treats and plenty of Christmas cheer along the way.

Best of all, Santa joins the fun onboard! Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa during the journey, giving families the chance to capture a special Christmas memory together.

Santa’s Holiday Express Highlights

Your Ticket Includes:

• Round-trip Christmas train ride from Antonito to Lava
• A special onboard visit with Santa
• Hot chocolate
• Holiday cookies
• Candy canes
• Festive refreshments
• Affordable Christmas family fun

Train Car Information

Coach Class

Relax together aboard our historic passenger coaches as you enjoy the ride and holiday activities.

Adults ages 11+: $25
Children ages 3–10: $15
Infants ages 2 and under ride free when seated on a parent or guardian’s lap.

Deluxe Class

Make your holiday ride even more special aboard our Deluxe Car.

$50 per person

Deluxe guests receive upgraded accommodations and one beverage ticket. Alcoholic beverages are available to guests ages 21 and older with valid identification.

Check-In Details

Please plan to arrive at the Antonito Depot at least 30 minutes before departure for ticket pickup and boarding. Trains depart on schedule and cannot be held for late arrivals.

What to Bring

• The mountains can bring about sudden changes in the weather. It is important to wear layered clothing. Bring a warm coat, hat, and gloves!
• Wearing sturdy, closed-toe shoes is also important to protect your toes and ankles when in the yard and on the train.
• When spending time in the open-air gondola car, wear protective eyewear to protect against cinders getting into your eyes. Sunglasses and prescription glasses are fine. We also sell safety glasses for your convenience.

Help Us Make the Holidays Brighter for Our Communities!

We’re collecting donations of unopened toys and non-perishable canned food items for local food pantries and children’s charities.