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The Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains (Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CO) (2025)

9 days

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From Denver to Colorado Springs

4.6

82 traveler reviews

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A well organised tour, with great coverage. Heather's background details, and little quizzes, helped me enjoy the tour greatly.
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Gold Operator: Collette
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Denver
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks
Denver
Day 2
Estes Park - Rocky Mountain National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Boulder
- Stop in Estes Park
- Rocky Mountain National Park exploration via Trail Ridge Road
- Rainbow Curve viewpoint visit
Landmarks
Flatirons
Stanley Hotel
Rocky Mountain National Park
Trail Ridge Road
Rainbow Curve
Day 3
Denver to Grand Junction
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a favorite local hangout)
Accommodation
Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Junction Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Colorado's ski resorts
- Colorado National Monument exploration
- Rim Rock Drive scenic tour
- Dinner at a favorite local hangout
Landmarks
Colorado National Monument
Rim Rock Drive
Day 4
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch overlooking the steepest and oldest rock walls in North America)
Accommodation
Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Junction Hotel)
Included Activities
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park South Rim exploration
- Scenic viewpoint visits
- Picnic lunch overlooking the canyon
- Museum of the Mountain West tour
Optional Activities
- Peregrine falcon spotting (wildlife viewing)
Landmarks
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Museum of the Mountain West
Day 5
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Strater Hotel)
Included Activities
- Travel to Silverton
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad journey
Landmarks
Silverton
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
San Juan Mountains
Day 6
Mesa Verde National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farm-to-table dinner on a family-owned ranch surrounded by red mountain peaks and lush green pastures)
Accommodation
Hotel (Strater Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided drive through Mesa Verde National Park
- Spruce Tree House viewing
- Cliff Palace viewing
- Farm-to-table dinner on family-owned ranch
Landmarks
Mesa Verde National Park
Spruce Tree House
Cliff Palace
Day 7
Durango to Colorado Springs
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Embassy Suites by Hilton)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from San Juan National Forest to Wolf Creek Pass
- Continental Divide crossing
- Rio Grande National Forest scenic route
Landmarks
Wolf Creek Pass
Rio Grande National Forest
Continental Divide
Day 8
Pikes Peak - Garden of the Gods
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner to celebrate your adventure)
Accommodation
Hotel (Embassy Suites by Hilton)
Included Activities
- Pikes Peak Cog Railway journey to summit
- Garden of the Gods exploration
- Farewell dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks
Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Garden of the Gods
Manitou Springs
Day 9
Colorado Springs

Landmarks
Denver

Landmarks
Flatirons
Stanley Hotel
Rocky Mountain National Park
Trail Ridge Road
Rainbow Curve

Landmarks
Colorado National Monument
Rim Rock Drive

Landmarks
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Museum of the Mountain West

Landmarks
Silverton
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
San Juan Mountains

Landmarks
Mesa Verde National Park
Spruce Tree House
Cliff Palace

Landmarks
Wolf Creek Pass
Rio Grande National Forest
Continental Divide

Landmarks
Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Garden of the Gods
Manitou Springs

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Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
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Traveler Reviews

4.6

Overall rating based on 82 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
4.5
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.4
Food
3.5
Tour Operator
4.6

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Maryellen Kupersmith
November 7th, 2025
4.5
great variety of scenic Colorado sites!
Traveled in June 2025
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Diane Spaulding
November 7th, 2025
4.5
The planned lunch stops were outstanding little towns and views! Plenty of comfort stops and clean enough. Even the...
The planned lunch stops were outstanding little towns and views! Plenty of comfort stops and clean enough. Even the pit toilets were pretty ok! Heather always checked in with individuals if she was proposing any change in the traveling time( like push through another 30 minutes or earlier lunch and have more time at a view). Heather and Glen were a great team and the talking history she gave was A+. The afternoon was â€œnap time â€œ for many folks and Heather was very considerate of those snoozing even gently beginning to talk and waken them.Show more
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Kathleen Reitz
November 7th, 2025
5.0
Pikes Peak was great. The national parks were also great. Haydee thr tour manager was so informational, couldn't ask...
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Susan Lamere
November 7th, 2025
4.5
Awesome trip from start to finish!! Great tour manager and other travelers were so friendly and helpful! Already...
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Shirley Smith
November 7th, 2025
5.0
The tour was great. The weather was hot even in the mountains. Tour manager great at his job. Durango was my...
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Eileen Seglem
November 7th, 2025
4.5
The scenery was magnificent! We have a beautiful State of Colorado. Because of the wild fire in Black Canyon of the...
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Adrien Doyon
November 7th, 2025
5.0
PIKES PEAK and The arches
Traveled in August 2025
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John Frankforther
November 7th, 2025
4.0
I have never been to Colorado, so this was my first trip there. The vistas were awesome. Even though it was just...
I have never been to Colorado, so this was my first trip there. The vistas were awesome. Even though it was just rocks, pictures do not do it justice, as you have to see it in person to appreciate the Rockies. Bryce Hill, our tour guide, made it very interesting with all the information about the places we visited. I think my favorite location was the Arches National Park. It was unbelievable that all those rock formations were formed millions of years ago. The accommodations and restaurants we ate at were top-notch. Rhonda, our bus driver, was very pleasant and handled the mountain roads like a pro. We met some very nice people on the tour. Unfortunately, I got altitude sickness and had to return home before the end of the tour, but 5 out of the 9 days we were on the tour were breathtaking. Bryce helped immensely in getting me medical help and made arrangements so that we could return home. My wife and I had a great time on this trip, and Bryce and Rhonda ensured we had everything we needed. The rest stops were well planned to allow for bathroom breaks between attractions. At some of the stops, we had time to pick our own place to eat and shop before moving on to the next attraction.Show more
Traveled in August 2025
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Gene Davy
November 7th, 2025
4.7
Our flight to Colorado was a direct flight, so no negotiating airports. Our tour guide greeted us at the luggage...
Our flight to Colorado was a direct flight, so no negotiating airports. Our tour guide greeted us at the luggage pickup and escorted us to our bus for the week. All of the hotels were of high quality and we got good sleep every night. Too many sights to see, the tour hit most of the highlights. In my opinion, the Arches National park and Pikes Peak were the highlights for me. Our tour manager, Curtis, prepared us for what to expect the next day as far as sights to see, itinerary changes and the expected weather. Sometimes we had to change plans because of unexpected delays, but this is to be expected. I would recommend this tour for anybody wanting to see Colorado at it's finest.Show more
Traveled in August 2025
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Laura Woodard
November 7th, 2025
5.0
All of the many western sites. Too many to mention.
Traveled in August 2025
Review collected by Collette

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