Itinerary
- Day 1
Denver
Head to Denver and meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at 6 pm for a welcome drink. You'll have the rest of the evening to yourself to explore the city. Check out one of the local museums, walk the pedestrian mall on 16th Street, or stop by a brewery if that appeals to you.
Optional Activities
- Visit one of Denver's museums
- Stroll the pedestrian mall at 16th Street
- Visit a local brewery on the Denver Beer Trail
- Day 2
Boulder - Estes Park
This morning starts with an orientation tour of Denver including the Colorado State Capitol. From there, you'll go to Red Rocks Amphitheater, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Later head to Boulder for the Flatiron views and another orientation tour, then grab lunch and have time to walk around Pearl Street. By evening you'll drive toward Estes Park, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Orientation tour of Denver
- Visit Colorado State Capitol
- Visit Red Rocks Amphitheater
- Orientation tour of Boulder
- Explore Pearl Street
Landmarks Colorado State Capitol Red Rocks Amphitheater Flatiron Pearl Street 
- Day 3
Vail
Start at the Alpine Visitor Center before exploring Rocky Mountain National Park. Trail Ridge Road takes you across the Continental Divide tundra on America's highest continuously paved road. After that, drive to Grand Lake to see Colorado's largest natural lake surrounded by mountain peaks. You'll finish the day in Vail for dinner and settle in for two nights there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Alpine Visitor Center
- Explore Rocky Mountain National Park
- Cross Continental Divide on Trail Ridge Road
- Visit Grand Lake
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing (elk, moose, bighorn sheep, marmots, black bears)
Landmarks Rocky Mountain National Park Trail Ridge Road Continental Divide Grand Lake - Day 4
Vail
Begin with a guided hike at the Vail Nature Center where you'll see wildflowers, beaver lodges, and learn about the local ecosystem. Next, visit the Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame to check out skiing and snowboarding history. The afternoon and evening are yours to wander Vail's alpine villages, browse galleries, shop, or find a place to eat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike at Vail Nature Center
- Visit Colorado Snowsports Museum & Hall of Fame
Optional Activities
- Stroll Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
- Try goat yoga
- Ride the Copper Mountain gondola and alpine slide
- Explore Lionshead & Vail Villages
Landmarks Vail Nature Center Colorado Snowsports Museum & Hall of Fame Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Copper Mountain - Day 5
Palisade
Leave Vail heading toward Grand Junction and the Colorado National Monument to see red rock canyons and desert landscapes. Stop at a family-owned peach orchard in Palisade and tour Peach Street Distillers to taste their spirits made with Colorado grain and local fruit. Stay overnight at Wine Country Inn to experience the local area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Colorado National Monument
- Visit family-owned peach orchard in Palisade
- Tour Peach Street Distillers with tasting
Landmarks Colorado National Monument Peach Street Distillers - Day 6
Durango
Depart from Palisade and drive to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to see the gorge carved by the Gunnison River. Then head to Silverton to board the Durango and Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad steam train for a scenic ride through Rio de las Animas Canyon to Durango. Settle in for two nights and spend the evening browsing Main Avenue shops or trying a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
- Ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad steam train
Optional Activities
- Browse shops on Main Avenue
- Dine at a local restaurant
Landmarks Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad Rio de las Animas Canyon - Day 7
Durango
Visit Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to see Spruce Tree House and cliff dwellings from 700 years ago. Tour the museum to learn about the Anasazi people and view Cliff Palace. Stop at the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum to explore Ute culture and history. Later visit Ska Brewing Company to learn about their sustainability work and try their beers, then have dinner at a downtown Durango restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant in downtown Durango)
Included Activities
- Visit Mesa Verde National Park
- View Spruce Tree House
- Visit museum at Mesa Verde
- View Cliff Palace
- Visit Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum
- Visit Ska Brewing Company with tasting
Landmarks Mesa Verde National Park Spruce Tree House Cliff Palace Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum Ska Brewing Company - Day 8
Colorado Springs
Leave Durango for Alamosa and spend time at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. The tallest sand dunes in North America rise 750 feet across 30 square miles. From there, continue to Colorado Springs for two nights at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, which has walking trails, pools, a private lake with watersports, golf, spa, and pickleball.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
Landmarks Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Cheyenne Mountain Resort - Day 9
Colorado Springs
Enjoy Colorado Springs your way by choosing one of the included options. Pick the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum to explore Team USA's history, or the Broadmoor Hotel with the Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway for views from the world's oldest cog railway. You could also visit Garden of the Gods for a nature walk through 300-foot sandstone formations and 300 million years of geology. Afternoon leisure time at the resort follows, then a farewell dinner with your group this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with tour group)
Included Activities
- Globus Choice excursion: U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
- Globus Choice excursion: Broadmoor Hotel and Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway
- Globus Choice excursion: Garden of the Gods
Landmarks U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway Pikes Peak Garden of the Gods - Day 10
Denver
Say goodbye to your Tour Director and driver this morning and spend the day exploring Denver on your own schedule. The Mile-High City is yours to discover, and you'll have maps and tips on your GlobusGO mobile app to help plan your route.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions available for purchase with MyGlobus
- Day 11
Glenwood Springs
Depart Denver this morning on the Canyon Spirit train heading west to Glenwood Springs. Breakfast and lunch are included along with snacks and beverages as the train crosses the Continental Divide. You'll see views through White River National Forest and the rugged Rocky Mountains landscape. Arrive in Glenwood Springs for an overnight stay at the historic Hotel Colorado.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served onboard the Canyon Spirit train), Lunch (Lunch served onboard the Canyon Spirit train)
Included Activities
- Canyon Spirit train journey from Denver to Glenwood Springs
Landmarks White River National Forest Continental Divide Hotel Colorado - Day 12
Moab
Leave Glenwood Springs and cross into Utah heading toward Moab, an outdoor hub near several national parks and popular hiking areas. Watch mountain views and red sandstone landscapes come into view as you approach Moab, the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands. Meals are served onboard the Canyon Spirit train as you enjoy panoramic views from the oversized windows.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served onboard the Canyon Spirit train), Lunch (Lunch served onboard the Canyon Spirit train)
Landmarks Arches National Park Canyonlands National Park - Day 13
Salt Lake City
Spend the morning in Moab with free time to explore downtown museums and shops, visit the Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage, bike backcountry trails, or just relax taking in American West scenery. This afternoon board the Canyon Spirit train for Salt Lake City. Late lunch is served as you pass through Castle Gate and Price River Canyon, go through the historic Thistle Tunnels, and travel past Provo before arriving in Salt Lake City.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served onboard the Canyon Spirit train), Lunch (Late lunch served onboard the Canyon Spirit train), Dinner (Dinner served onboard the Canyon Spirit train)
Included Activities
- Canyon Spirit train journey from Moab to Salt Lake City
Optional Activities
- Explore museums and shops in downtown Moab
- Visit Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage
- Bike on backcountry trails
Landmarks Moab Museum of Film and Western Heritage Castle Gate Price River Canyon Thistle Tunnels - Day 14
Salt Lake City
Your trip ends with breakfast this morning. Say goodbye to your Tour Director and driver. Optional extra nights in Salt Lake City are available if you want to stay and explore more.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore more of Salt Lake City with optional extra nights available for purchase
