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The Colorado Rockies Featuring National Parks And Historic Trains

Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Junction, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Silverton, Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Pikes Peak

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$2,999

9 Days, Guided, 12 Meals

Prices reflect land-only rates.

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Overview

Experience the majesty of the Colorado Rockies, three national parks and two 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 Pike's Peak Cog Railway, the world's highest cog railroad, for an 8.9-mile trip to the top of Pike's 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.

  • DAYS 9 Days, Guided, 12 Meals
  • MEALS 7 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 4 dinners
  • 8 nights accommodation
  • On some dates additional accommodations may be used.
  • Services of a tour manager
  • All on-tour transportations and related fees
  • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
  • Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)

Notes: On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land only, based on October 5, 2024 travel date, Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability

Itinerary

Day 1 - Denver, Colorado - Tour Begins

Day Stop

  • Denver, CO, USA

Hotel(s)

Sheraton Downtown, Denver, CO

Meal(s)

Dinner

Adventure awaits as you explore the towering peaks and rolling meadows of Colorado and Utah. This tour (which features four national parks) opens in the "Mile High City" of Denver where you will gather for a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers. Today dinner will be included.

Day 2 - Denver - Rocky Mountain National Park - Denver

Day 3 - Denver - Colorado National Monument - Grand Junction

Day 4 - Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - Grand Junction

Day 5 - Grand Junction - Silverton – Durango

Day 6 - Durango - Mesa Verde National Park - Durango

Day 7 - Durango - Colorado Springs

Day 8 - Colorado Springs - Manitou Springs - Colorado Springs

Day 9 - Colorado Springs - Tour Ends

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