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Enjoy Colorado sightseeing visiting Rocky Mountain and Mesa Verde National Parks, hearing captivating tales of the Gold Rush, and driving the scenic “Million Dollar” and Peak to Peak Highways against the unforgettable backdrop of red-rock country. A ride aboard historic trains celebrates the adventurous spirit of the old West.

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Iconic Train ride aboard the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad, the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Pikes Peak Cog Railway
    • Scenic Drive along Trail Ridge Road, Million Dollar Highway, San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway, Rim Rock Drive, Peak to Peak Highway
    • Visit Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Colorado National Monument, Palisade, Silverton, Durango, Ouray, Mesa Verde National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park Preserve, Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, Olympic City USA, the US Olympic & Paralympic Museum
    • Connect With Locals
    • Stays With Stories
    • Stays With Stories
    • Stays With Stories

What's this trip about?

    Enjoy Colorado sightseeing visiting Rocky Mountain and Mesa Verde National Parks, hearing captivating tales of the Gold Rush, and driving the scenic “Million Dollar” and Peak to Peak Highways against the unforgettable backdrop of red-rock country. A ride aboard historic trains celebrates the adventurous spirit of the old West.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityDenver (CO)
End CityDenver (CO)

Destinations

Attractions

  • Denver
  • Mesa Verde

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Itinerary

Day 1: Good Day Denver

Welcome to Denver, the Mile High City. Spend the day recovering after your travels or visit the Denver Art Museum or Botanical Gardens before joining your Travel Director and fellow travelers this evening for a Welcome Reception.

Day 2: Traverse The Rocky Mountains

The Rocky Mountains may seem larger than life, but your journey to Rocky Mountain National Park will see you come face to face with this extraordinary mountain landscape which snakes along western North America. Drive along the Trail Ridge Road, a designated national ...

Day 3: All Aboard The Georgetown Loop Railroad

Start into the day and Connect with Locals during a guided Make Travel Matter visit to a local urban community farm that is using organic and sustainable farming practices. The 1-hour tour will dive into topics including regenerative agriculture, land conservation, an...

Day 4: Admire Aspen

Head up Colorado's Rocky Mountains to Aspen, known for its high-end boutiques, bars and restaurants. Join your Travel Director for a walk through town. Then an exciting and exclusive experience awaits you as you will be taken by 4WD jeeps from Aspen up Snowmass Mounta...

Day 5: Savour The Flavours Of Colorado

Head for Palisade, known as the 'Peach and Wine Capital of Colorado,' perfectly nestled along the Colorado River. Stop at a local family's orchards, Connect with Locals as you meet with family members and learn about the history of this farming family. Meet the bee-ke...

Day 6: Journey Through The Rustic Rockies

Head up the Western Slopes along the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway and stop in the must-see town of Ouray, nestled in some of the most rugged and towering peaks of the Rockies, and often referred to as the "Switzerland of America.” From Ouray, ride along the famous "Mi...

Day 7: Unmask Mesa Verde National Park

Admire the ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people, carved out of the sandstone of the canyon walls, at the UNESCO-listed Mesa Verde National Park. Several hundred of these dwellings, in addition to thousands of known archaeological sites, are preserv...

Day 8: Discover The Great Sand Dunes

Today's highlight is the Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, a sandbox of epic proportions- 101 square kilometers with the tallest dune towering 229 meters high, making it the largest sand dune in North America. First up, set the scene for the adventure ahe...

Day 9: Traverse To Majestic Pikes Peak

Board the historic Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the world's highest cog railroad, for an unforgettable trip to the 4,302 meters summit of Pikes Peak. Ride past cascading streams and forests of aspen and pine, enjoy the striking panoramas and learn of Pikes Peak connection ...

Day 10: Roam The Garden Of The Gods

Our journey ends today as we say a fond farewell to new friends and depart Colorado Springs for Denver, but not before one last stop at yet another natural wonder of Colorado at the spectacular Garden of the Gods, a registered National Natural Landmark boasting dramat...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,450
Price per day$345
Last Updated: 3/14/2025

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Accommodation

  • The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel
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Meals Included
  • 1 Be My Guest
  • 1 Dinner
  • 1 Farewell Dinner
  • 1 Lunch
  • 1 Welcome Reception
  • 1 Your Choice Dining
  • 9 Breakfasts
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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