Colorado Active Adventure

Breckenridge: Take on a straightforward yet challenging hike, and stunning 360-degree views of Summit County and its Tenmile Range over a 7 mile round trip.

Breckenridge: Choose a guided hike with a professional guide that shares knowledge of mountain history and geography while you enjoy what Summit County has to offer.

Breckenridge: Try rock climbing and experience a day of rock climbing in the mountains of Summit County with a professionally-certified guide.

: Explore Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum inside Mesa Verde National Park

: View Cliff Palace Overlook, and Spruce Tree House

: Visit Durango, Silverton, Ouray, Breckenridge, Grand Junction, Palisades, Vail, Estes Park

: Scenic Drive Million Dollar Highway, Colorado National Monument Rim Rock Drive, Glenwood Canyon, and Trail Ridge Road

: Hike Mesa Verde National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado National Monument and trails in the Rocky Mountains

Mesa Verde National Park: Kick off the day with the Point Lookout Trail and indulge in breathtaking views of the Montezuma and Mancos Valleys below.

Mesa Verde National Park: Choose between the more challenging Petroglyph Point Trail, or the shorter Farming Terrace Trail located in Mesa Verde National Park.

Silverton: Take off for a spectacular drive on the Million Dollar Highway this morning, offering breathtaking mountain, valley and gorge views.

Ouray: Take a tour of the town, followed by a selection of hiking options. Try Ouray's Perimeter Trail, Box Cañon Falls or the Falls Trail.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: The must-see surreal landscapes comprising ancient rock faces, rugged spires and steep cliffs are just some of the highlights of this canyon, which was carved by the Gunnison River over two million years ago.

Colorado National Monument: Start the day early today to take advantage of the cooler hours of the day for some incredible hiking and activity options: hike Independence Monument Loop or Dinosaur Hill Trailhead or arrange for mountain biking or horseback riding.

Colorado National Monument: Drive along the Rim Rock drive at Colorado National Monument with several stops along the way.

Colorado National Monument: Hike down "the crookedest road in the world," Serpents Trail, a historic trail through Wingate Sandstone.

Rocky Mountain National Park: Drive at 12,183 feet on Trail Ridge Road and cut through the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Mesa Verde: Enjoy an in-depth visit to fascinating Mesa Verde National Park and observe some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the United States.

Mesa Verde National Park: Continue through the Mesa Verde National Park with stops along the way and finally Cliff Palace Overlook.

Mesa Verde National Park: Catch amazing views at the overlooks in Mesa Verde of Spruce Tree House, the third largest and best preserved cliff dwelling in the park.

Silverton: A secluded town that sits at 9,318 feet, Silverton is the perfect combination of supreme natural beauty and magnificent Victorian charm.

Ouray: Visit Ouray, a mountain town at almost 8,000 feet elevation in a river valley, surrounded by the snow-capped San Juan Mountains. Its rich history dates back to 1876 after Colorado became a state.

Fruita: As you approach Colorado National Monument, stop at the Saddlehorn Visitor Center which houses a great exhibition on the history of the monument and the spectacular landscape it encompasses.

Glenwood Springs: Traverse through scenic Glenwood Canyon, a 12.5 mi (20 km) canyon on the Colorado River in western Colorado.

Breckenridge: This mountain town is culturally rich and historically significant, with a Victorian flare that pays homage to the mining spirit of Breckenridge’s past. This Rocky Mountain gem has something for everyone, especially for lovers of all things outdoors.

Colorado River: Take on a Colorado River Rafting experience with an introduction to white water rafting along with a river-side lunch and natural hot springs at certain water flows.

Rocky Mountain National Park: The Alpine Visitor Center is the highest facility of its kind in the National Park Service. Visit this this center in the sky and experience sweeping views of the valleys below, along with access to the alpine tundra in Rocky Mountain National Park a short alpine-tundra trail that makes you feel like you're on top of the world!

Mesa Verde National Park: Visit the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum, one of the oldest in the National Park Service and get an illustrating view of the Ancestral Puebloan life and a chance to discover prehistoric artifacts, a chronology of Ancestral Puebloan culture, and other items related to the park.

Ouray: Take advantage of the hot springs during a stay at the Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs. Offering scenic views right next to Million Dollar Highway, it is the perfect mountain getaway.

Palisade (CO): Travel to Talbott’s Cider Company for a fantastic Be My Guest experience, a sixth-generation family business where your host, a family member, will share life on a farm before a cider tasting.

Rocky Mountain National Park: Join a private presentation from an ambassador of the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center and learn the importance of wildlife conservation while supporting environmental education programs.

1 Welcome Reception (WR)

10 Breakfast (B)

1 Be My Guest (BMG)

4 Lunch (L)

1 Regional Dinner (RD)

1 Farewell Dinner (FD)

Mesa Verde National Park: Enjoy an in-depth visit to fascinating Mesa Verde National Park and observe some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the United States.

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: All porterage and restaurant gratuities

: All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

: Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

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: All transport and transfers shown

: Optional Experiences and free time

Palisade: Travel to Talbott’s Cider Company for a fantastic Be My Guest experience, a sixth-generation family business where your host, a family member, will share life on a farm before a cider tasting.

3 Lunch (L)

Palisade: Connect with Locals during a Be My Guest lunch at Talbott’s Cider Company in Palisades. This sixth-generation family business will be your host, and a family member will be sharing insights into life on a farm before a cider tasting.

Ouray: Visit Ouray, a mountain town at almost 8,000 feet elevation in a river valley, surrounded by the snow-capped San Juan Mountains. In the afternoon you will have the chance to enjoy their many hiking options.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: The beauty of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is something one simply doesn’t forget. You’ll marvel at the overwhelming vastness of the canyon as you tackle a moderate one-mile nature trail along the rim of the canyon. It’s relatively flat leaving you free to soak up the fresh fragrance of the pinyon pine and sagebrush while enjoying the views of the river and sheer canyon walls.

Rocky Mountain National Park: Spend the afternoon exploring the many trails at Rocky Mountain National Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park: Covering the 48 miles between Estes Park on the park's east side and Grand Lake on the west, Trail Ridge Road more than lives up to its advanced billing. Eleven miles of this high highway travel above treeline, the elevation near 11,500 feet where the park's evergreen forests come to a halt. As it winds across the tundra's vastness to its high point at 12,183 feet elevation, Trail Ridge Road (U.S. 34) offers visitors thrilling views, wildlife sightings and spectacular alpine wildflower exhibitions, all from the comfort of their car.