Quick Details
Infants
Ages 2 & under • In arms or on lap
Free
Tickets
All ages
$ 139
Tickets - Close Encounter Upgrade
All ages
$ 164
Enjoy an amazing night on the Stargazer train ride in Santa Fe, NM!
Join us on the StarGazer as we travel to the Galisteo Basin at night to view the gorgeous New Mexico night sky in all its glory! This celestial rail-run departs from Santa Fe into the beautiful New Mexico night.
Enjoy champagne & live music as you roll away from the lights and into the dark. Step out onto our open-air cars while listening to tales of the stars that have been passed down for hundreds of years and are now shared with you. Special adventures will be made for unique celestial events so keep an eye on our schedule, so you do not miss out.
The StarGazer Train departs and returns to the Santa Fe Depot. Each ticket includes a seat in our enclosed (heated) train cars, access to an outdoor open air flatbed car, a champagne welcome toast as the adventure begins, live music, and presentations by professional guides! Additional snacks and drinks can be purchased. The Stargazer will run rain or shine.
Step aboard Stargazer: Close Encounters, an immersive nighttime journey where suspense, mystery, and the unknown collide beneath the stars. As the train rolls through the dark desert landscape, guests will become part of an unfolding extraterrestrial mystery filled with unexpected moments, eerie discoveries, and cosmic surprises.
Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or simply searching for adventure, this is one encounter you’ll be talking about long after you return to Earth.
From the imaginative world of George R. R. Martin comes Sky Railway’s newest immersive adventure — available on select dates only. Secure your passage before the signal disappears. Close Encounters is a add on experience that happens on the return trip of the StarGazer.
This train has no depot stop, you are onboard the duration of the ride. Outside food and drink are prohibited.
STARGAZER: CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SCHEDULE:
| FRI, AUG 14 | Stargazer: Close Encounters upgrade tickets available |
| FRI, SEP 11 | Stargazer: Close Encounters upgrade tickets available |
| FRI, OCT 9 | Stargazer: Close Encounters upgrade tickets available |
| FRI, NOV 6 | Stargazer: Close Encounters upgrade tickets available |
A TOP-RATED TRAIN RIDE EXCURSION
Our gang of long time friends really enjoyed the sunset tour on a fun vintage train. It was relaxing and the scenery was typically New Mexican, gorgeous. We stood outside on the open air car for most of the ride on a beautiful late afternoon. Would definitely do this again.
– Kerrymac11 • TripAdvisor
Each car has a different theme to it, from history to sunset serenade to a Prohibition-era speakeasy to stargazing. The staff is really fantastic, and each car has musical talent. Bonus: all of the train scenes filmed in "Oppenheimer" were filmed on Sky Railway.
– Garrett P. • Google
The nostalgic Acoma car made for an interesting trip; the staff was pleasant and attentive. Nice to also discover that Sky Railway supports local musicians, wineries and breweries on their trips. Would definitely try some of their other excursions if back in Santa Fe.
– Voyager08205076283 • TripAdvisor
We chartered a train for an event. It was a short moment in time that I will never forget. It was wonderful. Our family and friends enjoyed it so much. Awesome staff. I recommend anyone to do this, well worth it. That New Mexico sky is something special!
– Sonja S. • Google
Our family took Sky Rail Stargazer ride. It was super fun and the lecture on the planets and stars was so interesting. Shout out to Zoe Romero for amazing service and tasty cocktails! We had a super fun time. All the staff was amazing and super friendly.
– Pioneer08726617823 • TripAdvisor
It was so magical, like a couple hours were everything else goes away. Service amazing! And music performer even better! We don't have plans to return to Santa Fe anytime soon, but this was the best part of our vacation. If we did return I would do it again.
– Angel D. • TripAdvisor