Will we be seeing the continental divide

At the Rocky Mountains National park, you can see the Continental Divide very well. So yes, you can see this on this tour.

Do you visit the visitor centers at all 4 national parks (Great Sand Dunes, Mesa Verde, Black Canyon, and Rocky Mtn)?

Yes, you have the opportunity to visit all four visitors centers.

I tried to book on the main website to get the 10% off but the tour was full can I get the discount on tour radar for the 9/20 trip for two people?

We are not able to give out discounts on third party bookings. This tour has only 1 seat left. If it is booked on tour radar we will have to cancel it. We have 6/14, 7/19, and 8/2 open for a minimum of 2 passengers.

Does this tour go to all 4 national parks in colorado. Will there be any other dates in August for this tour?

Yes, this awesome tour does visit all 4 national parks, two national monuments, and other great sties as well: Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Chimney Rock National Monument, Colorado National Monument, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Million Dollar Highway, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Grand Lake, Estes Park. I do have a spot for you on our 8/2/26 tour. Otherwise we have 9/6 and 9/20 available. The solo travelers rate is $4,050.

Is this the only tour of Colorado national parks in august of 2026

I was wondering if you have any later dates in August 2026 for Colorado tour

Do you provide the flight and I contract it by my account? I would need more details about the trip to decide, for that it would be better to talk with some of you.

We do not provide the flights, you have to book those on your own. We do still have availability on this tour. Please let us know if you have any more questions.

We are interested in Rocky Mountain trip. My question about rafting. If we do not want to go, can we get reimburse? We will skip it. Is this OK?

If you do not want to join in on the whitewater rafting tour, you are welcome to stay in Glenwood Springs and explore for the day. Unfortunately there is no refund if you do not take the tour.

I am interested in the national parks of Colorado. Do you have any tours happening in either June or July of 2024?

2024 Departure Dates: June 16, July 14, August 4, August 18, September 15

Am I picked up at the airport to start? Do I get a window seat (can I see a seating chart)? Can I bring a medium suitcase and backpack (with CPAP machine)? Can we have snacks and water in vehicle? Is there a way (FB site) to meet fellow travelers ahead of time?

You will be picked up at the airport. Some days you will get a window seat. The guide rotates guests regularly, but all seats have a full view. Med suitcase and backpack are good. You may bring snacks and water is provided. We do not have anything in place for pre meeting fellow passengers.

I have a question about the National Parks of Colorado tour. The tour includes White Water rafting. Is experience or a certain skill level needed for this? Or can someone with no experience safety participate?

We would love to have you join us on our National Parks of Colorado Tour! You don't have to have any experience to safely participate. The tour includes a certified and professional guide, and you will watch a required safety orientation before departing on the boat.

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8 Days Through Colorado’s National Parks: Mountains, Deserts & Canyons

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Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 13
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Itinerary

Day 1
Denver to Colorado Springs
Start point
DEN Airport - Ground Transportation Pickup/Dropoff, DEN Airport, Denver, Colorado 80249, United States (DEN Airport - Ground Transportation, 01:00 - 01:00)
Included Activities
- Explore Garden of the Gods National Natural Landmark with walks and hikes through the park
Landmarks
Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak
Day 2
Pikes Peak - Alamosa
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pikes Peak Cog Railway journey from 6,300 feet to summit at 14,000+ feet
- Royal Gorge Bridge & Park visit with bridge walk and canyon exploration
Landmarks
Pikes Peak
Royal Gorge Bridge
Arkansas River
Day 3
Great Sand Dunes - Chimney Rock - Durango
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve visit and exploration
- Chimney Rock National Monument archaeological site visit
Landmarks
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Wolf Creek Pass
Chimney Rock National Monument
Day 4
Mesa Verde National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mesa Verde National Park visitor center exhibits and artifacts
- Guided tour through cliff dwellings with knowledgeable local guide
Landmarks
Mesa Verde National Park
Day 5
Ouray - Black Canyon of the Gunnison - Grand Junction
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Picnic dinner in Colorado National Monument)
Included Activities
- Million Dollar Highway scenic drive with stops at overlooks and short hikes
- Box Canyon Falls exploration in Ouray
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park scenic overlooks including Painted Wall
Landmarks
Million Dollar Highway
Ouray
Box Canyon Falls
Red Mountain Pass
San Juan Mountains
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Painted Wall
Colorado National Monument
Day 6
Glenwood Springs - Silverthorne
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Whitewater rafting on Colorado River through Glenwood Canyon with Class II-IV rapids
Optional Activities
- Relax in Glenwood Springs' mineral hot springs
Landmarks
Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Canyon
Colorado River
Shoshone Rapids
Interstate 70
Day 7
Rocky Mountain National Park - Denver
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Special farewell dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Rocky Mountain National Park exploration
- Trail Ridge Road scenic drive with overlooks, short hikes, and wildlife viewing
Landmarks
Rocky Mountain National Park
Grand Lake
Trail Ridge Road
Day 8
Denver
End point
Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Airport, 6851 Tower Rd, Denver, Colorado 80249, United States (Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Garden of the Gods
Pikes Peak

Landmarks
Pikes Peak
Royal Gorge Bridge
Arkansas River

Landmarks
Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Wolf Creek Pass
Chimney Rock National Monument

Landmarks
Mesa Verde National Park

Landmarks
Million Dollar Highway
Ouray
Box Canyon Falls
Red Mountain Pass
San Juan Mountains
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Painted Wall
Colorado National Monument

Landmarks
Glenwood Springs
Glenwood Canyon
Colorado River
Shoshone Rapids
Interstate 70

Landmarks
Rocky Mountain National Park
Grand Lake
Trail Ridge Road

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Overall rating based on 5 Reviews

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5.0
Accommodation
4.8
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J
JD
October 3rd, 2024
5.0
Visiting the National Parks of Colorado on a Southwest Adventure Tour was super. We take a Southwest Adventure Tour...
Visiting the National Parks of Colorado on a Southwest Adventure Tour was super. We take a Southwest Adventure Tour every year, and they are all wonderful. This time I even white-water rafted ... and enjoyed it! For this tour, every place our outstanding guide, Sarah, took us to, maybe it had been raining or foggy; we arrived and it was miraculously fine. We were really fortunate: with the lovely weather; with a knowledgeable, careful, caring and fun guide – who, incidentally, picked superlative restaurants and sandwich shops for our meals and picnics (e.g., the wonderful Blue Water Bakery in Grand Lake, CO); and with a friendly tour group. On our last tour day a foot of snow was forecast in the Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park, but it turned out that the precipitation didn’t start up until after dark so we even got to climb to Adams Falls (in the clear, warm morning sun) and to see Longs Peak (from a blustery, clouded overlook near that 14,259-ft Peak around 2:30 p.m.) before heading on to Denver and our flights home the following day.Show more
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Theresa
September 23rd, 2024
5.0
An excellent experience. South Western Adventure Tours were extremely professional and the entire trip was seamless....
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Lisa
September 27th, 2023
2.0
Highly disorganized, guide was not informed about itinerary timing to get into parks, where food would be available...
Highly disorganized, guide was not informed about itinerary timing to get into parks, where food would be available for purchase and on and on. We missed seeing things because of SWAT’s inability to set up this tour properly or properly train our guide, they also did not take into account the shorter days in September. Missed seeing things because it was dark. It’s an amazing tour to see all these places, just VERY poorly organized and set up, we have been on many tours with many tour companies, this by far was the worst!Show more
Traveled in September 2023
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John
August 21st, 2023
5.0
Great trip, great seeing 4 national parks and 2 national monuments, good guide (Dave Showalter), nice hotels, good...
Great trip, great seeing 4 national parks and 2 national monuments, good guide (Dave Showalter), nice hotels, good meals (except hotel free breakfasts).Show more
Traveled in August 2023
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KatieCampbell
October 2nd, 2022
4.0
Wonderful trip, our guide Vickie went above and beyond. The hotel in Durango was the only low point. It was Too far...
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Adam
Asked on January 31st, 2026
Will we be seeing the continental divide
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written February 2026
  At the Rocky Mountains National park, you can see the Continental Divide very well. So yes, you can see this on this tour.
A
April
Asked on January 21st, 2026
Do you visit the visitor centers at all 4 national parks (Great Sand Dunes, Mesa Verde, Black Canyon, and Rocky Mtn)?
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  Yes, you have the opportunity to visit all four visitors centers.
A
Ahmed
Asked on January 4th, 2026
I tried to book on the main website to get the 10% off but the tour was full can I get the discount on tour radar for the 9/20 trip for two people?
Price / Availability
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written January 2026
  We are not able to give out discounts on third party bookings. This tour has only 1 seat left. If it is booked on tour radar we will have to cancel it. We have 6/14, 7/19, and 8/2 open for a minimum of 2 passengers.
L
Lynda
Asked on October 22nd, 2025
Does this tour go to all 4 national parks in colorado. Will there be any other dates in August for this tour?
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written October 2025
  Yes, this awesome tour does visit all 4 national parks, two national monuments, and other great sties as well: Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Chimney Rock National Monument, Colorado National Monument, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Million Dollar Highway, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, Grand Lake, Estes Park. I do have a spot for you on our 8/2/26 tour. Otherwise we have 9/6 and 9/20 available. The solo travelers rate is $4,050.
P
Paula
Asked on September 10th, 2025
Is this the only tour of Colorado national parks in august of 2026
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  Paula
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  I was wondering if you have any later dates in August 2026 for Colorado tour
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  We have September 20, 2026 available for the National Parks of Colorado. Will that work for you?
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  Paula
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  No. I am a teacher and will be back to school. This one was perfect except for the date. Thank you for checking
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written September 2025
  Yes, unfortunately just the Aug. 2nd departure date. However, we also have a July 19th departure date that we would love to have you join us on!
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Sylvia
Asked on February 28th, 2025
Do you provide the flight and I contract it by my account? I would need more details about the trip to decide, for that it would be better to talk with some of you.
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written February 2025
  We do not provide the flights, you have to book those on your own. We do still have availability on this tour. Please let us know if you have any more questions.
E
Elaine
Asked on March 18th, 2024
We are interested in Rocky Mountain trip. My question about rafting. If we do not want to go, can we get reimburse? We will skip it. Is this OK?
Tour Details
Transport
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written March 2024
  If you do not want to join in on the whitewater rafting tour, you are welcome to stay in Glenwood Springs and explore for the day. Unfortunately there is no refund if you do not take the tour.
L
Lindsay
Asked on June 29th, 2023
I am interested in the national parks of Colorado. Do you have any tours happening in either June or July of 2024?
Tour Details
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written June 2023
  2024 Departure Dates: June 16, July 14, August 4, August 18, September 15
R
Robin
Asked on May 30th, 2023
Am I picked up at the airport to start? Do I get a window seat (can I see a seating chart)? Can I bring a medium suitcase and backpack (with CPAP machine)? Can we have snacks and water in vehicle? Is there a way (FB site) to meet fellow travelers ahead of time?
Tour Details
Transport
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written May 2023
  You will be picked up at the airport. Some days you will get a window seat. The guide rotates guests regularly, but all seats have a full view. Med suitcase and backpack are good. You may bring snacks and water is provided. We do not have anything in place for pre meeting fellow passengers.
H
Harry
Asked on May 29th, 2022
I have a question about the National Parks of Colorado tour. The tour includes White Water rafting. Is experience or a certain skill level needed for this? Or can someone with no experience safety participate?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written May 2022
  We would love to have you join us on our National Parks of Colorado Tour! You don't have to have any experience to safely participate. The tour includes a certified and professional guide, and you will watch a required safety orientation before departing on the boat.

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8 Days Through Colorado’s National Parks: Mountains, Deserts & Canyons

Itinerary

Denver to Colorado Springs

Included Activities

Pikes Peak - Alamosa

Included Activities

Great Sand Dunes - Chimney Rock - Durango

Included Activities

Mesa Verde National Park

Included Activities

Ouray - Black Canyon of the Gunnison - Grand Junction

Included Activities

Glenwood Springs - Silverthorne

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Rocky Mountain National Park - Denver

Included Activities

Denver

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