USA - WEST Colorado Rockies, Rails & Western National Parks
9 DAYS FROM $3149* pp dbl

 

HIGHLIGHTS 2 Train Experiences - Durango & Silverton Railroad - Royal Gorge Railroad • 4 National Park Visits - Mesa Verde National Park - Arches National Park - Canyonlands National Park - Great Sand Dunes National Park • 2 Nights - Durango, CO • 3 Nights - Colorado Springs • 2 Nights - Grand Junction Vail, CO • Moab, Utah • Denver, CO • Dead Horse Point State Park Garden of the Gods • U.S. Air Force Academy INCLUDES 8 Nights Hotel Accommodations, 11 Meals, Tour Director, Motorcoach Transportation, Sightseeing per Itinerary, Baggage Handling TOUR ACTIVITY LEVEL EASY 1 2 3 4 ACTIVE
Day 6 - Durango - Great Sand Dunes National Park - Colorado Springs Today travel east to Great Sand Dunes National Park, established in 2004 & known for huge dunes and beaches created at the base of the dunes. Stop at a Visitor Center to learn more about this National Park, containing the tallest sand dunes in North America, rising to a maximum height of 750 feet from the floor of the San Luis Valley on the western base of the Sangre de Cristo Range. Later, journey to Colorado Springs, a picturesque city situated at the foot of famous Pikes Peak & check in for a 3-night stay. “The Springs” as it is commonly referred to attracts thousands of visitors each year for its picturesque setting, natural wonders, history & military sights. (B) Day 7 - Pikes peak Cog Rail - GARDEN OF THE GODS - U.S. Air Force Academy This morning board the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the world’s highest cog railroad for an 8.9 mile trip to the summit of Pikes Peak (approx. 14,110 ft.). On a clear day you can see 75 miles to Denver and over 100 miles to New Mexico. Later, visit the famous Garden of the Gods, on the National Register for Historic Places. Located where the Great Plains meet the mighty Rockies, this 1,300-acre park is home to towering sandstone formations. Then visit the U.S. Air Force Academy located at the foot of the majestic Rocky Mountains. The Academy is Colorado’s most frequently visited man-made attraction and home to cadets participating in the officer-training program. Stop at the Visitor Center featuring exhibits on cadet life. (B) Day 8 - Royal Gorge RAILROAD Today travel to see the Royal Gorge and experience some of the most arresting scenery in all of American railroading aboard the Royal Gorge Railroad. The rail journey travels from Canon City to Parkdale along the Arkansas River through the scenic Royal Gorge and features dramatic views of the Royal Gorge Bridge, the world’s highest suspension bridge. Tonight experience a Farewell Dinner at a popular local restaurant in the Colorado Springs area. (B,D) Day 9 - COLORADO SPRINGS - DENVER - FLY HOME† Transfer to the Denver Airport for your flight home filled with wonderful memories of your travel experience. (B) Land only rates do not include hotel transfers. Roundtrip air package includes hotel transfers. Altitude - This tour is spent at some high altitudes. Silverton - 9,000 ft, Durango - 6,500 ft and Colorado Springs/Denver - 6,000 ft range. Other higher altitudes for shorter amounts of time like Pike’s Peak. Day 1 - ARRIVE DENVER† Upon arrival in Denver meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay in the Mile High City. This evening join your Tour Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. (D) Day 2 - Denver - vail - Grand Junction Today travel west of Denver and stop in Vail, a favorite year round resort destination for tourism and outdoor activity. Explore the Vail Village, the downtown district reminiscent of a Bavarian Village includes a clock tower & features diverse shops and restaurants in addition to breathtaking mountain views. Later continue west and arrive in Grand Junction for a two night stay. (B) Day 3 - Grand Junction - Canyonlands & Arches Nat’l Parks - Grand Junction Today travel west into Utah to visit two of our country’s great national parks. This morning visit Canyonlands National Park featuring deeply eroded canyons interspersed with sheer-sided mesas and a variety of spires, arches and unusual rock formations. Then stop at Dead Horse Point State Park for an amazing view of the Colorado River. A short ride brings you to Moab, Utah for lunch on your own in this town famous for western movie making. This afternoon visit Arches National Park to see some of the famous arches (over 2,000 in total) and marvel at other red rock formations and canyons. Return to Grand Junction for an evening at your own pace. (B) Day 4 - Grand Junction - DURANGO & Silverton RAILROAD Today journey south to Silverton, secluded in a mountain valley at an elevation of 9,318 feet to begin a wonderful train experience. It’s all-aboard the 1881 coal-fired, steam-powered Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad for a spectacular rail journey through the San Juan National Forest following the sheer cliffs of Animas River. Arrive in historic Durango for a two night stay. Durango began as a mining town during the gold and silver booms. Today it’s a center of year round tourism, commerce, culture and ranching featuring a Victorian downtown where you can enjoy the spirit of a bygone era. (B) Day 5 - Durango - Mesa Verde National Park - Durango This morning visit Mesa Verde National Park, home to the largest and best preserved Anasazi Indian cliff dwellings in the Southwest including the famous Cliff Palace. Venture out on the Mesa Top Loop Road which winds around overlooks to see some of the 4,000 ruin sites including 600 cliff dwellings. This evening in the Durango area enjoy a fun-filled dining experience at the Bar D Chuckwagon Supper & Western Stage Show. (B,D) Colorado Rockies, Rails & Western National Parks Booking Discount Savings* up to $200 per couple/ $100 per person
2024 Departure Dates* pp double**
June 16 $3149
August 4, 18 $3199
September 8
*2025 tours may have slight itinerary changes or updates
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Accommodations 1 Night - Sheraton or Crowne Plaza, Denver 2 Nights - DoubleTree by Hilton, Grand Junction 2 Nights - Rio Grande Inn, DoubleTree or The Strater Hotel, Durango 3 Nights - Hilton Garden Inn or Wyndham Antler’s Hotel, Colorado Springs
2025 Departure Dates* pp double**
June 15, 22 $3325
July 13 September 7 $3425
August 3, 17
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