I toured first-class cars on the Rocky Mountaineer train, where tickets cost $2,269 and come with a luxe bar that's off-limits to other passengers

• I rode the Rocky Mountaineer, one of the world's most opulent trains, from Colorado to Utah.
• Like many luxury experiences, there are upgrades. In 2024, first-class tickets cost an extra $570.
• I toured the first-class experience, which had flowing signature cocktails and an extra tour guide. 

In May 2022, I rode the Rocky Mountaineer — one of the world's most luxurious trains. The Canadian train company operates four routes, and I was on its US route heading to Moab, Utah, from Denver.