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Historic Trains of the Colorado Rocky Mountains

9 days
Start and end in Denver
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 24 - 34
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Denver

    Start point
    Denver International Airport (DEN), 8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, Colorado 80249, United States (Baggage Claim, 15:00 - 15:00)
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Meridien Denver Downtown)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Denver
    • Welcome dinner
    Landmarks
    Denver
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  2. Day 2

    Denver to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Le Meridien Denver Downtown)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Flatirons foothills
    • Drive Trail Ridge Road
    • View Rainbow Curve
    • Guided Rocky Mountain National Park tour with Rocky Mountain Conservancy
    Landmarks
    Flatirons
    Estes Park
    Rocky Mountain National Park
    Trail Ridge Road
    Rainbow Curve
    Stanley Hotel
  3. Day 3

    Denver to Grand Junction via Colorado National Monument

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local hangout)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Junction Downtown/Historic Main Street)

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Continental Divide
    • Visit Colorado National Monument
    • Drive Rim Rock Drive scenic highway
    • View Balanced Rock
    • View Grand View Overlook
    • View Artists Point
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Continental Divide
    Colorado National Monument
    Rim Rock Drive
    Balanced Rock
    Grand View Overlook
    Artists Point
    Grand Junction
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Black Canyon and Museum of the Mountain West

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch overlooking the Black Canyon)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (SpringHill Suites by Marriott Grand Junction Downtown/Historic Main Street)

    Included Activities

    • Travel along Black Canyon Southern Rim
    • Stop at multiple Black Canyon viewpoints
    • Picnic lunch overlooking Black Canyon
    • Tour Museum of the Mountain West
    • Explore historic log cabins and Western buildings at museum
    Landmarks
    Black Canyon
    Gunnison National Park
    Gunnison River
    Museum of the Mountain West
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  5. Day 5

    Silverton and Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Board Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    • Narrated train ride through San Juan National Forest
    • Travel along the Animas River by train
    Landmarks
    Silverton
    Red Mountain
    Molas Pass
    Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
    San Juan National Forest
    Animas River
    Durango
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  6. Day 6

    Mesa Verde National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a family-owned ranch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Mesa Verde National Park
    • View cliff dwellings
    • Dinner at family-owned ranch
    Landmarks
    Mesa Verde National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Durango to Colorado Springs

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through San Juan National Forest
    • Drive through Rio Grande National Forest
    Landmarks
    San Juan National Forest
    Rio Grande National Forest
    Colorado Springs
    U.S. Olympic Committee Headquarters
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  8. Day 8

    Pike's Peak and Garden of the Gods

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites)

    Included Activities

    • Broadmoor Manitou and Cog Railroad to Pike's Peak
    • View from Pike's Peak summit
    • Visit Garden of the Gods
    • Explore Garden of the Gods trails and rock formations
    • Visit Garden of the Gods Visitors Center
    • Farewell dinner
    Landmarks
    Pike's Peak
    Broadmoor Manitou and Cog Railroad
    Engleman Canyon
    Pike National Park
    Inspiration Point
    Garden of the Gods
  9. Day 9

    Departure from Colorado Springs

    End point
    8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, Colorado 80249, United States (Departures Level, 09:00 - 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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    Asked on January 10th, 2026

    Flights included? Do you fly in and out of Nashville, TN for free?

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    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten January 2026

      Yes, the flights are included and that would mean you can fly out of Nashville.

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    Are there any September departures in 2026 for the Historic Trains of the Colorado Mountains tour?

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    • Tours of DistinctionOperatorWritten June 2025

      The 2026 are not out yet but will be released in the next couple of weeks. Keep any eye on the trip page for the 2026.

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