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7-Day Railroads of the Old West | Colorado

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Start and end in Denver
4.7
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  • Historic steam train chugs through a narrow rocky canyon surrounded by colorful autumn foliage.
  • Mountain peak with autumn trees and cloudy sky.
  • Horse-drawn carriage passing a historic red brick building.
  • Street view with shops and fall foliage, backed by mountains.
  • Expansive sand dunes under a cloudy sky.
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  • Sand dunes with snow-capped mountains in the background.
  • Classic steam train with autumn foliage in the background.
  • Train traveling through a scenic rocky canyon.
  • Mountain view with trees and a wooden bridge.
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 14
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Denver

    Optional Activities

    • Train ride from Denver Airport to Union Station
    Landmarks
    Denver International Airport
    Union Station
  2. Day 2

    Denver to Colorado Springs - Manitou Springs - Canon City

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Pikes Peak Cog Railway ride
    • Free time in historic Manitou Springs
    Landmarks
    Pikes Peak Cog Railway
    Manitou Springs
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  3. Day 3

    Canon City - Royal Gorge - Leadville - Alamosa

    Meals
    Breakfast (Catered breakfast aboard Royal Gorge Route Railroad with made-to-order breakfast entrees from fresh grill menu), Lunch (Lunch en route)

    Included Activities

    • Royal Gorge Route Railroad ride in Vista Dome car with catered breakfast
    • Leadville Railroad scenic train ride in Lounge Car
    • Scenic drive to Alamosa with views of Great Sand Dunes National Park

    Optional Activities

    • Specialty drinks, beer, and wine purchases aboard Royal Gorge Railroad
    • Drinks and snacks available for purchase aboard Leadville Railroad
    Landmarks
    Royal Gorge Route Railroad
    Royal Gorge
    Leadville Railroad
    Great Sand Dunes National Park
    Sangre de Cristo Mountains
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  4. Day 4

    Cumbres & Toltec Railroad - Chama to Durango

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at historic Osier Dining Hall)

    Included Activities

    • Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad full-day ride in Deluxe Cars
    • Lunch at historic Osier Dining Hall
    Landmarks
    Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
    Cumbres Pass
    Osier Dining Hall
    Chama, New Mexico
    San Juan Mountains
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  5. Day 5

    Durango & Silverton Railroad - Corkscrew Pass - Ouray

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Silverton at one of the town's historic restaurants)

    Included Activities

    • Durango & Silverton Railroad ride in Deluxe Class San Juan car
    • Free time in Silverton for lunch
    • Three-hour Jeep tour over Corkscrew Pass and Red Mountains

    Optional Activities

    • Hot springs soak in Ouray
    Landmarks
    Durango & Silverton Railroad
    Silverton, Colorado
    Animas River Valley
    Horseshoe Curve
    High Bridge
    Animas River Gorge
    Corkscrew Pass
    Red Mountains
    Ouray, Colorado
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  6. Day 6

    Ouray to Denver via Rocky Mountains - Georgetown Loop Railroad

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a favorite local spot)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Rocky Mountain drive across Continental Divide
    • Lunch at local spot
    • Georgetown Loop Railroad ride between Georgetown and Silver Plume
    • Lebanon Silver Mine guided tour
    Landmarks
    Georgetown, Colorado
    Georgetown Loop Railroad
    Lebanon Silver Mine
    Silver Plume, Colorado
    Continental Divide
  7. Day 7

    Denver

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Denver International Airport

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    What is the hotel we would be staying?

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    • Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written April 2026

      We are excited that you are interested in our adventure the Railroads of the Old West. I have listed the hotels below.

      Pre Night: Home 2 Suites - Dual Property TRU by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center
      Day 1: Home 2 Suites - Dual Property TRU by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center
      Day 2: Best Western
      Day 3: Hampton Inn
      Day 4: Hampton Inn Downtown Durango
      Day 5: Quality Inn - Ouray
      Day 6: Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Denver Airport at Gateway Park

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      What airports would be available to us to fly out of?

    • Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written April 2026

      We have listed the inclusions below. Inclusions: Services of a Southwest Adventure Tours tour director – a professional tour guide, Comfortable transportation in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van, 6 nights hotel accommodations, 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 1 dinner, Entrance fees to attractions and activities listed in the itinerary, Georgetown Loop Railroad, Jeep tour through the San Juan Mountains, Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Durango and Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad, Leadville Railroad, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Park entrance fees, Water, Gratuities for included meals and activities, Applicable taxes and fees

    • Southwest Adventure ToursOperator•Written April 2026

      There are flights coming out of Green Bay Wisconsin straight into Denver.

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