Quick Details
Adult
Ages 13+
$ 39.99
Child
Ages 2-12
$ 29.99
Infant
Ages 0-1
Free
ADA Adult (Call to Book)
Ages 13+ (Please call 888-286-2737 to book)
$ 39.99
ADA Child (Call to Book)
Ages 6-12 (Please call 888-286-2737 to book)
$ 29.99
Experience the Magic of Christmas on the High Desert Santa Train!
Build a family tradition and create lasting memories your children will treasure forever! Departing from our scenic Antonito, CO station, the Santa’s Holiday Express transforms the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad into a festive journey filled with family fun, laughter, caroling, and cheer.
Escape the frenzy of the season and enjoy uninterrupted, heart-warming time with your loved ones. This 90-minute round-trip adventure glides across beautiful open high-desert scenery dusted with snow, creating the perfect setting for Santa’s grand arrival!
From the moment you board, our cheerful crew and elves fill the beautifully decorated vintage coaches with songs and joy. You might even catch a special sighting of our beloved Cinder Bear! Then, just as the train steams toward Lava, the magic happens — Santa appears, greeting passengers, posing for photos, and reminding everyone that Christmas spirit travels by rail!
Gift your family the magic of the holiday season. Tickets are limited and sell out fast — act now to secure your adventure!
Your Ticket Purchase Includes:
- Hot Cocoa
- Candy Cane
- Holiday Cookie
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.
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Check-in Details
Antonito Station ticket pick up is at the Ticket Office/Gift Shop.
Pick up tickets no later than 30 minutes before departure. Please arrive on time — we cannot wait for latecomers. Free parking is available.
What To Bring
For your comfort, the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad recommends that you consider the following when planning your trip:
- 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.
- If spending time in the open gondola car, it is very important to 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.
- We’d greatly appreciate your donation to help make the holidays brighter for our children and local communities. Please bring an unopened toy or non-perishable canned food item.
