The Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains - 2025

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Take in the majesty of the Colorado Rockies and celebrate the freedom loving spirit of the Old West.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

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    • Journey aboard the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway to the top of Pike’s Peak.
    • Spend two nights in Durango, a fun-filled cowboy town where you can relive the excitement of the Old West.
    • Explore the massive and rugged Rocky Mountain National Park.
    • Travel to a vertical wilderness at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
    • Ride a historic, narrow-gauge train from Silverton to Durango.

What's this trip about?

    Take in the majesty of the Colorado Rockies and celebrate the freedom loving spirit of the Old West.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range36 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityDenver, CO
End CityColorado Springs, CO

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Denver

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Denver, Colorado

Adventure awaits as you explore the towering peaks and rolling meadows of Colorado. This tour (which features four national parks) opens in the “Mile High City” of Denver where you will gather for a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 2 Denver - Rocky Mountain National Park - Denver

Travel through Boulder, a scenic university town known for its iconic landmark... the striking, reddish-brown foothills known as the Flatirons. Stop in Estes Park, a mountain resort town and home of the Stanley Hotel, the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining. Yo...

Day 3 Denver - Colorado National Monument - Grand Junction

The spectacular Rocky Mountains are your traveling companion. Make a scenic drive from Denver to Grand Junction, passing through many of Colorado’s famous ski resorts. This journey also takes you to one of the grand landscapes of the American West – Colorado National ...

Day 4 Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - Grand Junction

Today, venture to another amazing national park – Colorado’s own “Grand Canyon”! Marvel at the steep-walled gorge and dramatic views of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park while travelling along its South Rim. Pause at one of the scenic viewpoints to soak in th...

Day 5 Grand Junction - Silverton - Durango

Head south to Silverton, a former silver mining town and now a National Historic Landmark. Hidden high in the San Juan Mountains, this town blends spectacular scenery, Victorian charm and historic architecture. Then it's “all aboard” the Durango & Silverton Narrow...

Day 6 Durango - Mesa Verde National Park - Durango

An incredible day awaits in Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO), home of the ancient Ancestral Puebloan civilization. Join a local guide on a drive through the park making several photo stops including views of the famous Spruce Tree House, one of Mesa Verde’s best pres...

Day 7 Durango - Colorado Springs

Sit back and relax during a scenic ride to Colorado Springs. En route, marvel at the landscape as you make your way from the San Juan National Forest and across Wolf Creek Pass, a section of the Continental Divide that would take pioneers two to three weeks to cross. ...

Day 8 Colorado Springs - Manitou Springs - Colorado Springs

Depart for Manitou Springs, home of Pike’s Peak – the legendary symbol of the 1859 Gold Rush. Embark on a journey aboard the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, the world’s highest cog railroad, for an 8.9 mile trip to the top of Pike’s Peak. During the journey you will see magn...

Day 9 Colorado Springs - Tour Ends

Your tour comes to a close in Colorado Springs.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,149
Price per day$350
Last Updated: 3/9/2025
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09 May 2025
18 May 2025
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30 May 2025
08 Jun 2025
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06 Jun 2025
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$3,399
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13 Jun 2025
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27 Jun 2025
06 Jul 2025
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11 Jul 2025
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18 Jul 2025
27 Jul 2025
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25 Jul 2025
03 Aug 2025
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01 Aug 2025
10 Aug 2025
$3,299
$4,299
08 Aug 2025
17 Aug 2025
$3,199
$4,199

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    • The land price does not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure taxes, transfers, visas, customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers, cruise ship waitstaff, and any incidental charges.

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Meals Included
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Age Requirements
36 years and up
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Trip ID
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