National Parks of Colorado

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From 14000 ft mountain peaks to beautiful hidden valleys and from Historic Trains to Ancestral Pueblo Ruins Colorado is full of opportunities to explore and engage your sense of adventure.  Starting in the Metropolitan areas of Denver and Colorado Springs and traveling through the Rocky Mountains to the Western Range, you will explore this area through a myri...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Rocky Mountain National Park
    • Great Sand Dunes National Park
    • Mesa Verde National Park
    • Colorado National Monument
    • Glenwood Springs Adventure Park, Rafting, and Gondola Ride
    • Royal Gorge Railroad along the Arkansas River Gorge
    • Cumbres & Toltec Historic Railroad Ride over the Continental Divide
    • Durango Silverton Railroad Ride along the Animas River Gorge
    • Million Dollar Highway
    • Royal Gorge Park and Bridge

What's this trip about?

    From 14000 ft mountain peaks to beautiful hidden valleys and from Historic Trains to Ancestral Pueblo Ruins Colorado is full of opportunities to explore and engage your sense of adventure.  Starting in the Metropolitan areas of Denver and Colorado Springs and traveling through the Rocky Mountains to the Western Range, you will explore this area through a myriad of activities. 

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityDenver
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • North America
  • United States

Attractions

  • Denver
  • Mesa Verde
  • Westminster Abbey

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Rafting
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Say farewell to Colorado as you transfer to the Denver Airport for your flight home.
    • 7 nights accommodations
    • Comfortable Transportation (Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van or similar)
    • Services of a professional Southwest Adventure Tours tour director
    • 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
    • Entrance fees to attractions, National Parks and Monument as mentioned in itinerary
    • Royal Gorge Route Railroad
    • Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
    • Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    • Royal Gorge Park & Bridge
    • Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
    • Whitewater rafting
    • Tips for included meals
    • Luggage handling (1 suitcase per person)

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Denver - Colorado Springs (Sat)

Meals: Dinner

Arrive in Denver by 1:00 pm. (*Please arrive at the Denver Airport before 1:00 pm.) Meet your tour director and begin your Colorado experiences as you travel south to Colorado Springs for touring of Garden of the Gods.  The park contains wide vari...

Day 2: Royal Gorge – Great Sand Dunes - Alamosa (Sun)

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Today will be a day of rails and parks.  Start your morning off with the Royal Gorge Route Railroad for a vintage train ride along the beautiful Arkansas River deep within Royal Gorge.  After a great ride, visit Royal Gorge Park &...

Day 3: Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railway (Mon)

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, considered the finest remaining example of a once vast network of narrow gauge rail lines in Colorado, is your destination this morning.  This well preserved  railroad has been called by author ...

Day 4: Mesa Verde (Tue)

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, travel to nearby Mesa Verde National Park for a day of exploration.  Visit cliff dwellings built by the Anasazi culture that once thrived in the Four Corners region but suddenly disappeared leaving a mystery of what happened to...

Day 5: Durango & Silverton Railroad (Wed)

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

This morning ride the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, one of the last such railroads operating in the United States.  The high peaks of the Rockies, alpine meadows and the beautiful Animas River make of the wonderful scenery...

Day 6: Glenwood Springs (Thu)

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, travel east to Glenwood Springs and arrive Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park for a scenic gondola ride up the mountain with incredible views of the Roaring Fork Valley, Mt. Sopris and Colorado River.  Enjoy a guided tou...

Day 7: Rocky Mountain – Westminster (Fri)

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Depart Glenwood Springs for a scenic drive through the heart of the Colorado Rockies passing through the towns of Vail and Silverthorne on your way to Grand Lake Lodge for lunch on your own with an amazing view.  Then enter Rocky Mou...

Day 8: Journey Home (Sat)

Meals: Breakfast

Say farewell to Colorado as you transfer to the Denver Airport for your flight home.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,980
Price per day$373
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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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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Our mission:

To provide others with the opportunity to explore and experience the Southwestern US with professional knowledgeable guides and access to quality of service expected from a first class destination management company.

Services Provided:

Professional Tours and Step-On Guides

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Premade and Custom Itineraries With Activities For Small and Large Groups

Airfare, Lodging, Meals, Local Activities, and Entertainment

Why Tour With Us:

We only use local guides and have strategic partnerships with companies who possess first hand knowledge and experience in the areas we travel into.

We continually strive to find unique and interesting points of interests to provide our guests with a great experience!

Working and traveling throughout the Southwestern US for years, we have the knowledge to build itineraries so your experience will exceed your expectations.

Business Owner: Jason Murray

Our Guides:

Dennis Bailey

Kirk Douglas

Phil Douglass

Ann Evans

Shawn Horman

Madison Lenhart

Robin Luse

Shybree Richens

Chris Vander Wilt

 

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Airfare
    • Meals (other than mentioned in the itinerary)
    • Optional activities
    • Items of a personal nature (i.e., room service, telephone, liquor, etc.)
    • Customary gratuities for the tour director, driver, local guides and outfitters
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Meals Included
  • 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 4 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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