The Best of Colorado
The Best of Colorado
The Best of Colorado
9 Days Starting and ending in Denver (CO)
Visiting: Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument, Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park Preserve, Alamosa, Garden of the God, Colorado Springs
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SCOLZM20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
5 - 52
Age range:
15-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Tour Overview
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.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Denver
Location: Denver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Doubletree By Hilton Denver Cherry Creek
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 favourite pale ale, pilsner or stout. Later you'll meet up with your Travel Director then choose to spend the rest of the evening relaxing or discovering the best of Denver your way.
Day 2: Rocky Mountain National Park
Location: Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Denver
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Doubletree By Hilton Denver Cherry Creek
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 along Trail Ridge Road to the roof of the Rockies where the views are breathtaking, making you feel energized and excited for the next leg of your thrilling Colorado adventure.
Day 3: Denver To Grand Junction
Location: Denver, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tru by Hilton Grand Junction Downtown
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 Colorado Rivers, before continuing to Palisade. We’ll stop at Talbott Farms, a sixth-generation family owned and operated farm where you’ll tour the orchards (seasonal). After, make your way to Grand Junction, known as the ‘River City’, a short hop away from where we kick back for the night.
Day 4: Grand Junction To Durango
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument, Durango
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn & Suites Durango Downtown
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 center, is today’s last stop where you can explore this historic town and have an al fresco dinner.
Day 5: Durango At Leisure
Location: Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, Durango
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn & Suites Durango Downtown
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 dwellings with your Tour Director. The park features some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the US.
Day 6: Durango To Alamosa
Location: Durango, Great Sand Dunes National Park Preserve, Alamosa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hampton Inn by Hilton Alamosa
Meals Included: Breakfast
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. Then it’s back to Alamosa, with its night skies providing a staggering starscape.
Day 7: Alamosa To Colorado Springs
Location: Alamosa, Garden of the God, Colorado Springs
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Woodmen Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 metres) Pikes Peak that will make your jaw drop. Part scenic park and part nature centre, Garden of the Gods is known for incredible formations of massive red rocks rising straight out of the ground. Here, you will enjoy a guided tour exploring human history that dates back 3,000 years and uncovering the secrets of its five different ecosystems. At night you can explore the hip hidden bar scene, a nod to its notorious prohibition past.
Day 8: Colorado Springs Sightseeing
Location: Colorado Springs
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Woodmen Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 Gorge Bridge and Park for a unique experience suspended 995 ft (303.27 m) above ground. Or, choose to visit the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum before bidding farewell to your fellow travellers.
Day 9: Colorado Springs To Denver
Location: Colorado Springs, Denver
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
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 irresistible charm and extend your stay. There’s a complimentary transfer to Denver International Airport with an approximate arrival time of 10:00 am.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Many meals included
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Audio Headsets provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
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Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Optional
Dining Summary
- 1 Iconic Breakfast (IC)
- 5 Breakfast (B)
Essentials
- Visit Rocky Mountains National Park
- Enjoy an iconic breakfast with a view inside the park
- 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 a guided visit of this natural landmark at the foot of Pikes Peak
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
52.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes.
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low.
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Complimentary arrival and departure transfer by shuttle coach is included on the arrival and departure day of your guided holiday. If your flight times do not coincide with the shuttle coach transfer timings you may choose to book and purchase a transfer.
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
No.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.
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