Santa Fe Scenic
Overview
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Enjoy all the beauty New Mexico has to offer on our Scenic Train ride!
New Mexico is known around the world for its beautiful landscapes. So why not take in those gorgeous views from the comfort of our beautifully restored passenger cars. You and your family can enjoy first class service and amazing vistas while our train takes you out across the high desert to the views overlooking the Galisteo Basin.
The Santa Fe Scenic Train departs and returns to the Santa Fe Depot. Each ticket includes a seat in our enclosed train cars, a complimentary champagne welcome as the adventure begins, and live entertainment! Additional snacks and drinks can be purchased.
This train has no depot stop, you are onboard the duration of the ride. Outside food and drink are prohibited.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Galisteo Basin Preserve
Want to enjoy all the beauty New Mexico has to offer? This adventure is for you! Take in those gorgeous views from the comfort of our beautifully restored passenger cars.
What‘s Included
Champagne welcome toast included. Additional drinks can be purchased.
Restroom on board
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Options
Santa Fe Scenic
Reviews
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not worth the money!
837leesar,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We were expecting a more “scenic” ride. Much is just through people’s back yards. It was more of a party trip than a guided tour. Not what we expected. Rather pricey for what we experienced.
Wonderful
nun0paul0f,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Experience and I definitely recommend
Santa Fe Scenic Train Ride
Richard E,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The Santa Fe scenic train ride, one of many options, by Sky Rail, was an enjoyable afternoon diversion. The ride takes you to the countrysids south of Santa Fe and includes some native dancing, an opera singer and a guitar playing singer of pop songs. The total time was about 3 1/2 hours and was well worth the money.
Intimate and exquisite
Phish56,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the great emails and directions for arrival, to the welcoming staff at the depot, to the engineers on the waiting line, to the waitstaff in the train cars, this was an exemplary experience. The historic Legacy was touched on, and the venue was intimate and exciting. The live music was stellar, and the selection of Refreshments was superb. The camaraderie between guests and the development of new friendships was quite rewarding. Highly recommended.
Enjoyed the open air rail cars.
F5324STpeterg,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The open air rail cars were a surprise and made the ride a unique way to see the Santa Fe countryside.
Sunset train ride
susanv808,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth it. Book tye First Class Upgrade. It's worth it.
Great ride for train buffs
LeroyEvan C,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I really enjoyed this trip, probably because I love trains of all kinds. This is an out and back trip from Santa Fe to 2 miles this side of Lemy. (I asked the attendant why the train didn’t go all the way to Lemy. She said it is a steep incline and causes a lot of ware on the old brakes and is hard for the engine to push it back up the hill. ) The track is the original spur from Lemy to Santa Fe on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. When they built the railroad the main line bypassed Santa Fe because of the hilly terrain and went straight to Albuquerque even though Albuquerque was a very small town then and Santa Fe was the main town. They have 100 year old coaches which are still very comfortable and two flat cars where you can stand and watch the terrain on all sides. I spent most of the trip there. It’s only about 18 mile trip one way and the train tends to go quite slowly, particularly over the multiple small bridges that cross arroyos. I like New Mexico scenery so it is interesting to me. There are 3 coach cars and 1 first class vintage parlor car. Each has their own live musician. I really liked ours. He played blues on an amplified acoustic guitar. Wasn’t to fond of one of the other musicians. There is a toilet in each car and a bar in each car. There serve 1 glass of complimentary champagne but if you want something else there is a charge. All the staff were really nice. Although it is expensive for a short train trip, I feel like I’m contributing to a good cause to keep the historic tracks and route alive.
Beautiful and relaxing with gorgeous sunset views!
Christiho1974,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful Sunset with live music and excellent bar service from Xeek! Highly recommend, and would do again. Each car has a different experience - one car was doing a Speakeasy, one was Flamenco dancing, mine was just live music, the bar, and the sunset (heavenly!)
Great time!
Edward d,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience. Starting at the train yard located very close to the downtown area. There are restaurant and coffee if you want to eat something before the train. We were upgraded to the wine car in an old train car that was restored really well. The views were amazing and the dancing performance was incredible.
Wedding Reception
laurarC2500QE,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely beautiful! We held our wedding reception on the train and loved every minute! Great music, food and of course drinks!
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