Colorado Mountain Crests & Craft Brews

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This 8-day exploration of Colorado includes breathtaking National Parks, regional culture, history, and - of course - fresh, local craft beer!
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Experiences include: Craft Brewery Tours and Tastings, Maroon Bells Hike or North Fork River Rafting, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Royal Gorge Bridge, Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine

What's this trip about?

    This 8-day exploration of Colorado includes breathtaking National Parks, regional culture, history, and - of course - fresh, local craft beer!

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Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDenver
End CityDenver

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Denver
  • Mesa Verde

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • 7-night accommodation
    • Welcome reception
    • 1 dinner
    • Transportation via air-conditioned small Coach, Sprinter or Van
    • Professional Guide and Beer Aficionado
    • Gratuities for drivers and guides
    • Porterage at all hotels

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Itinerary

DAY 1 Denver

This evening, after checking into our Denver hotel, mingle with other group members at meet and greet reception hosted by our guide, a beer aficionado and destination specialist. We’ll be introduced this 8-day exploration of breathtaking National Parks, regional culture, history, and—of course—fresh, local craft beer!

 

DAY 2 Denver—Snowmass (159mi/254km)

This morning we’ll take a tour through Denver. Catch stunning views of the Rocky Mountains in between stops at historic and cultural locations, emerging neighborhoods and hidden gems of the Mile-High city.

In the brewery district of River North (known as RiNo) ...

DAY 3 Snowmass

This morning choose your included activity. Enjoy a leisurely morning hike through the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. Known as "the most photographed peaks in North America", Be sure to bring your camera as this area is also home to moose and black bear. Or, beginn...

DAY 4 Snowmass —Telluride (200mi/320km)
 

Today we travel through McClure Pass, one of Colorado's most scenic and historic byways. A trip on the West Elk Loop passes through national forest lands, wilderness preserves, state and national parks, quaint small towns and some of Colorado's most majestic scenery...

DAY 5 Telluride—Silverton—Durango (121mi/195km)

We’ll travel along the Million Dollar Highway today between Ouray, a charming town surrounded by steep mountains, and Silverton, an old silver mining town. Much of Silverton is considered a National Historic Landmark and is the depot town of the Durango & Silverto...

DAY 6 Durango—Mesa Verde—Durango (112mi/180km)

Today we’re off to Mesa Verde National Park, the largest archeological preserve in the US. Here we’ll get a look at cave dwellings inhabited by groups of nomadic American Indians as early as 7500 BC. Upon our return to Durango we’ll visit one of the oldest craft breweries in the state. Water born high in the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado makes these hand-crafted brews taste so good.

DAY 7 Durango—Salida—Colorado Springs (300mi/480km)

Depart for Colorado Springs, stopping en route in Salida, a quaint, western style town with a creative arts scene and a selection of breweries, distilleries and wineries. Before arriving in Colorado Springs we’ll visit the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. Hanging high a...

DAY 8 Colorado Springs—Cripple Creek—Denver(159mi/254km)

We begin the day by visiting the historic mining town of Cripple Creek. Old brick buildings along the main streets will take us right back to the Old West. We’ll even have the opportunity to descend 1,000 feet below ground to learn about the workings of the 1890s hard...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,225
Price per day$403
Last Updated: 9/15/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Accommodation

,Denver: Magnolia Hotel Snowmass: Stonebridge Inn Telluride: The Victorian Inn Durango: Strater Hotel Colorado Springs: Cheyenne Mountain Resort *Similar hotels may be substituted on specific dates
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Meals Included

1 dinner

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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