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The Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains
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Length
9 Days
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Starts in
Denver (Colorado)
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Ends in
Colorado Springs (Colorado)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 8, 2027 to SEP 25, 2027
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Style
Fully-Guided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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$3,999.00
Overview
Experience the majesty of the Colorado Rockies, 3 national parks, and 2 historic trains that celebrate the can-do spirit of the Old West. Marvel at the steep, dramatic majesty of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Journey aboard the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the world’s highest cog railroad, for an 8.9-mile trip to the top of Pikes Peak. Climb aboard an 1881 steam train for a journey through the San Juan Mountains. Drive through the ancient culture of the Ancestral Puebloans at Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO). Enjoy an authentic farm-to-table dinner on a 450-acre, family-owned ranch. From towering peaks to deep canyons and Old West towns to dynamic cities, a region of contrasting beauty and charm awaits.
Visited During Tour
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (Colorado) | Colorado Springs (Colorado) | Denver (Colorado) | Durango (Colorado) | Grand Junction (Colorado)
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Tour Itinerary
Collette Tour Code 282-1
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1Denver, Colorado
Adventure awaits as you explore the towering peaks and rolling meadows of Colorado. As travelers' arrival times vary greatly, we have no group activities planned during the day. This tour (which features 3 national parks) opens in the “Mile High City” of Denver where you will gather for a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Accommodations: Grand Hyatt -
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2Denver - Rocky Mountain National Park - Denver
Travel through Estes Park, a mountain resort town and home of the Stanley Hotel, the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining. Your adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park starts on the Trail Ridge Road, the highest paved, continuous highway in North America. It’s a drive that should be on everybody’s bucket list. At Rainbow Curve, marvel at the majestic mountains that stand in contrast to deep, rugged canyons. Later, return to Denver for a free evening in this dynamic city.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Grand Hyatt -
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3Denver - Colorado National Monument - Grand Junction
The spectacular Rocky Mountains are your traveling companion. Make a scenic drive from Denver to Grand Junction, passing through some of Colorado’s famous ski resorts. This journey also takes you to one of the grand landscapes of the American West, Colorado National Monument. Continue along the monument's historic Rim Rock Drive to see a colorful panorama of deep, sheer-sided canyons and high rock towers. Settle into Grand Junction for an evening at leisure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: SpringHill Suites Downtown -
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4Black 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 traveling along its South Rim. Pause at one of the scenic viewpoints to soak in this stunning wilderness of rock, water, and sky. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking some of the steepest and oldest rock walls in North America, carved over 2 million years by the Gunnison River. Perhaps you’ll even spot a peregrine falcon. This afternoon, it’s your choice! Immerse yourself in the stories of the American West during a tour of the Museum of the Mountain West, a preserved and re-created pioneer town that captures life as it was over a century ago -OR- visit a small-scale hop farm where you learn about Colorado grown hops and taste local beers made from their hops. Gather for dinner at a favorite local hangout in Grand Junction, a town that attracts outdoorsmen, foodies, and all manner of free spirits.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodations: SpringHill Suites Downtown -
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5Grand 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 Gauge Railroad. This 1881 coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive made its name hauling silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains, but you will soon realize it is the view that is its most precious asset. Tonight, enjoy leisure time in the quaint downtown of Durango.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Strater Hotel -
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6Durango - 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-preserved cliff dwellings, and Cliff Palace, the largest in the park. This evening, experience a farm-to-table dinner on a family-owned ranch surrounded by red mountain peaks and lush green pastures.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Strater Hotel -
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7Durango - 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 2 to 3 weeks to cross. Continue on through the Rio Grande National Forest, a vast expanse of wilderness named for the 1800 miles of Rio Grande River that cuts through the forest. Your day concludes with a free evening in Colorado Springs, an artistic and cultural hub.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: SpringHill Suites Downtown -
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8Colorado Springs - Pikes Peak - Colorado Springs
Depart for Manitou Springs, home of Pikes Peak, the legendary symbol of the 1859 Gold Rush. Embark on a journey aboard the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the world’s highest cog railroad, for an 8.9-mile trip to the top of Pikes Peak. During the journey you will see magnificent views and perhaps animals in their native habitat. Later, travel to the Garden of the Gods to take in the view of towering sandstone formations that dot the landscape set in the backdrop of majestic Pikes Peak. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner and celebrate your adventure.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: SpringHill Suites Downtown -
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9Colorado Springs - Tour Ends
Your tour comes to a close in Colorado Springs.
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Grand Hyatt Denver
Price: $190.00 per person
Tour Extensions:
Pre-tour Hotel
Tour extensions are 1-night in length, unless noted otherwise.
Accommodations
Select a destination below to to view the hotel(s) included by Collette in their The Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains tour:
Grand Hyatt
Grand Hyatt
Day 1 to 2
Location: 1750 Welton Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
SpringHill Suites Downtown
SpringHill Suites Downtown
Day 3 to 4
Location: 236 Main Street, Grand Junction, CO, 81501, United States
Strater Hotel
Strater Hotel
Day 5 to 6
Location: 699 Main Ave., Durango, CO, 81301, United States
SpringHill Suites Downtown
SpringHill Suites Downtown
Day 7 to 8
Location: 402 South Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
More Details
Collette is informing us of the following additional details regarding their The Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains tour:
Highlights
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Colorado National Monument
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Mesa Verde National Park (UNESCO)
- Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Must Sees
- 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.
Cultural Experiences
- Spend 2 nights in Durango, a fun-filled cowboy town where you can relive the excitement of the Old West.
- Journey aboard the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the top of Pikes Peak.
Culinary Experiences
- Enjoy an authentic farm-to-table dinner on a 450-acre, family-owned ranch.
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