Best of Colorado

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Indulge your spirit of adventure on this Colorado trip across red-rock, prairie and plains-filled landscapes including Rocky Mountain National Park and Colorado National Monument, then go back in time in Durango and Ouray. Wild West railroads and Gold Rush towns dot this fun-filled journey through landscapes only found in Colorado.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • View alpine lakes, mountains, wooded forests, and a variety of wildlife
    • Visit European-style resort towns
    • Visit, learn about, and enjoy seasonal local produce from Clark Family Orchards
    • Enjoy an Iconic Breakfast with a view inside the park
    • View the largest sand dunes in North America towering over 750 feet (229 m) tall
    • Enjoy a guided visit of this natural landmark at the foot of Pikes Peak

What's this trip about?

    Indulge your spirit of adventure on this Colorado trip across red-rock, prairie and plains-filled landscapes including Rocky Mountain National Park and Colorado National Monument, then go back in time in Durango and Ouray. Wild West railroads and Gold Rush towns dot this fun-filled journey through landscapes only found in Colorado.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityDenver (CO)
End CityDenver (CO)

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Trip includes

    • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • Many meals included
    • Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
    • Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
    • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive Denver

Fill your lungs with that crisp Rocky Mountain air on this Colorado trip! You’ve arrived in Denver, the ‘Mile High City’, which has more than a hundred breweries and tap rooms, giving you a chance to find your new favorite pale ale, pilsner or stout. Later you'll meet...

Day 2: Rocky Mountain National Park

You’ll feel like you can touch the sky during your visit to Rocky Mountain National Park, a sky-high showcase of 60 epic peaks. This Colorado highlight is a wilderness of luscious landscape unfolding throughout the day. You’re in for an amazing treat as you travel alo...

Day 3: Denver to Grand Junction

Today starts at the picture-perfect village of Vail where you'll stroll along the pedestrian village offering a unique mix of shops, restaurants, pubs, and cafes. Next up is the historic Glenwood Springs, where you’ll find the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Colora...

Day 4: Grand Junction to Durango

Enjoy your Iconic Breakfast with a view at the Colorado National Monument, totally immersed in beautiful nature. Next stop: Ouray, the ‘Switzerland of America’ in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, before the Wild West calls. Durango, a former mining town and rail c...

Day 5: Durango at Leisure

You’ll have the whole day to ride, hike, explore and even get your feet wet during our Choice Optional Experience rafting adventure on the Animas River. Or, if you prefer a more relaxed Optional Experience, visit Mesa Verde National Park’s breath-taking cliff dwelling...

Day 6: Durango to Alamosa

We leave the railroad town of Durango to Alamosa with a stop in Pagosa Springs to admire the stunning views overlooking the San Juan River. Once in Alamosa, there’s time for lunch before letting loose your inner child at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Reserve....

Day 7: Alamosa to Colorado Springs

The sightseeing loop brings you for two nights to Colorado Springs, where the foothills of the Rockies provide a stunning backdrop, but it’s the 14,115-foot (4302 meters) Pikes Peak that will make your jaw drop. Part scenic park and part nature center, Garden of the G...

Day 8: Colorado Springs Sightseeing

It’s your final day in Colorado, so make every second count; whether you tackle one of the endless outdoor activities or explore the city’s vibrant culture. Or hop on one of our epic Choice Optional Experiences – you can do both in one day! Visit the iconic Royal Gorg...

Day 9: Colorado Springs to Denver

The beauty of Colorado and all you’ve seen and experienced the past few days will linger long after you leave Denver, where our wonderful Colorado trip comes to an end. It’s time to say goodbye to new friends as you prepare to return home or surrender to Denver’s irre...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,145
Price per day$238
Last Updated: 2/27/2025
Departure Date
Finish Date
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Availability
22 Mar 2025
31 Mar 2025
$3,950
29 Mar 2025
07 Apr 2025
$3,950
29 Mar 2025
04 Apr 2025
$1,595
05 Apr 2025
14 Apr 2025
$3,950
12 Apr 2025
21 Apr 2025
$4,050
03 May 2025
09 May 2025
$1,595
24 May 2025
30 May 2025
$1,595
24 May 2025
01 Jun 2025
$2,075
07 Jun 2025
15 Jun 2025
$2,125
14 Jun 2025
22 Jun 2025
$3,130

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Logistics

Accommodation

  • Doubletree By Hilton Denver Cherry Creek
  • Tru by Hilton Grand Junction Downtown
  • Holiday Inn & Suites Durango Downtown
  • Hampton Inn by Hilton Alamosa
  • Woodmen Inn
Travel Insurance
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Meals Included
  • 1 Iconic Breakfast (IC)
  • 5 Breakfast (B)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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Trip ID
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