Colorado Tours & Trips
Imagine Colorado's imposing national parks, the Garden of the Gods' red rocks near Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak Cog Railway up to the summit, and Mesa Verde's incredible cliff dwellings. Rafting through Glenwood Canyon is something else, go hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park with elk everywhere, and enjoy everything Denver has to offer.
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JD • traveled in October, 2024
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.
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Brad • traveled in September, 2024
The overall experience provided a good sampling of Colorado life.
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Stuart • traveled in September
A well organised tour, with great coverage (for a non-USA person). Heather's background details, and little quizzes, helped me enjoy the tour greatly. Driver Richard was very good and gave us no concern as regards safety - and he joined in the ambience of the group
The Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains (Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CO) (2025)
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- National Parks of Colorado
- Welcome to Colorado
- The Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains (Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CO)
- Colorado Highlights from Denver - USA
- Wild Colorado Explorer - 8 days
- Colorful Colorado: Parks, Peaks & Panoramas with Canyon Spirit
- Railroads of the Old West
- Colorado & Old West Railroads - 6 days
- USA – Colorado Highlights Aspen with Fall Foliage
- USA – Colorado Winter Adventures
National Parks of Colorado
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great trip, great seeing 4 national parks and 2 national monuments, nice hotels, good meals.”
John, traveled in August
Colorado's natural wonders unfold from Garden of Gods to Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge Road. The adventure combines rafting Glenwood Canyon's rapids with visits to Mesa Verde's ancient ruins, while nights are spent at Drury Inn Colorado Springs and Hampton Inn properties.
Duration 8 days Destinations Denver, Colorado Springs, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, Rocky Mountain National Park Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Southwest Adventure Tours From
- US$3,799
Welcome to Colorado
6 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everything was well organized. All where very helpful and friendly.”
William, traveled in July
A grand tour of 13 Colorado cities unfolds over 10 days, from Denver's Mile High city to Aspen's luxury resort town. Historic lodging at Hotel Colorado and The Strater punctuate visits to three national parks. The route features scenic rides on Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Pikes Peak Cog Railway, reaching 4,302 meters summit.
Duration 10 days Destinations Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Boulder, Vail, Glenwood Springs, Aspen, Colorado National Monument, Palisade, Silverton, DurangoSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Trafalgar From $4,050
10% Off- US$3,645You save $405
The Colorado Rockies featuring National Parks and Historic Trains (Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CO)
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Four national parks appear on the route, including Rocky Mountain's Trail Ridge Road at Rainbow Curve and Black Canyon of the Gunnison's 2,000-foot-deep gorge carved by the Gunnison River. Two nights at Durango's historic Strater Hotel include a ride on the 1881 coal-fired steam locomotive through the San Juan Mountains. A local guide leads tours through Mesa Verde's UNESCO-listed Spruce Tree House and Cliff Palace, followed by farm-to-table dinner on a 450-acre family ranch surrounded by red mountain peaks.
Duration 9 days Destinations Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Junction, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Silverton, Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado Springs Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From
10% Off- US$3,499
Colorado's varied terrain spreads from Denver's urban core. Visitors reach Pike's Peak at 14,000 feet, walk through Garden of the Gods' red rock formations, and spot Rocky Mountain National Park's wildlife. The historic Stanley Hotel and charming Estes Park complete the journey.
Duration 5 days Destinations Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Bucket List Group Travel LLC From
10% Off- US$2,590
The route stretches from Denver to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Mesa Verde's ancient ruins. Rapids await in Glenwood Springs, while Garden of the Gods offers red rock formations, and Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge Road reaches 12,000 feet.
Duration 8 days Destinations Denver, Colorado Springs, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Pagosa Springs, Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, Ouray, Colorado National Monument, Grand Junction, Glenwood SpringsSee all destinations Age Range Ages 6+ Operator On The Go Tours From
10% Off- US$4,205
All four of Colorado's National Parks appear on this trip, including Rocky Mountain National Park's Alpine Visitor Center at 11,796 feet and UNESCO-listed Mesa Verde cliff dwellings at Spruce Tree House. The historic Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad runs through Rio de las Animas Canyon, and the Canyon Spirit train travels from Denver to Salt Lake City via Glenwood Springs. Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs offers private lake access, while Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs provides a 125-year-old Rocky Mountain retreat.
Duration 14 days Destinations Denver, Boulder, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, Vail, Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument, Palisade, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National ParkSee all destinations Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Globus From
10% Off- US$7,299
Duration 7 days Destinations Denver, Grand Junction, Durango, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Canon City, Colorado Springs Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Southwest Adventure Tours From
10% Off- US$3,799
Four historic steam railroads cross Colorado: Georgetown Loop Railroad winds through silver mining territory, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad follows the Animas River for 45 miles, Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad crosses the Continental Divide, and Pikes Peak Cog Railway climbs to 14,000 feet. The trip goes 500 feet underground into Lebanon Silver Mine to see authentic silver veins and includes the 1,053-foot-high Royal Gorge Bridge suspended above the Arkansas River. 3-star hotels across Denver, Grand Junction, Durango, Alamosa, and Canon City come with 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 1 dinner.
Duration 6 days Destinations Denver, Grand Junction, Silverton, Durango, Canon City Age Range Ages 12+ Operator On The Go Tours From
10% Off- US$4,205
Autumn colors paint Maroon Bells and Aspen Snowmass, with accommodations in Aspen and Glenwood Springs. The route crosses Independence Pass at 12,095ft, includes Hanging Lake Trail, and visits Iron Mountain Hot Springs. Daily breakfast and SUV transport included.
Duration 5 days Destinations Denver, Aspen, Snowmass Village, Glenwood Springs Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Bucket List Group Travel LLC From
10% Off- US$2,990
Winter magic fills Rocky Mountain National Park's snowshoe trails and Winter Park's 3,000-acre ski terrain. Urban charm awaits in Denver, snowmobiling reaches 12,000ft on Continental Divide, and relaxation comes at Hot Sulphur Springs' therapeutic waters.
Duration 5 days Destinations Grand Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, Denver Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Bucket List Group Travel LLC From
10% Off- US$2,590
What our customers ask about Colorado Tours & Trips
What's the best time to enjoy Colorado's outdoor activities?
Summer from June through August is really perfect for hiking Rocky Mountain National Park and hitting the rapids in Glenwood Canyon - you'll see this on our 7-day National Parks tour. Spring is great too around May-June with cooler hiking temps though you might still find snow up high. Fall is absolutely gorgeous especially September and October when the leaves change color along Independence Pass which we feature on our Colorado Highlights Aspen tour.
Do I need to rent a car or are there other ways to get around?
While having your own car gives you freedom there's something really nice about letting someone else handle the driving. Our Rocky Mountain Tour takes care of all the logistics getting you right to amazing trailheads like the Ute Trail at 11400 feet. The historic Durango & Silverton train which we include in our 10-day Welcome to Colorado tour gives you a totally different way to see the landscape.
What are some cool spots in Colorado that most people don't know about?
There's this incredible place called Chimney Rock National Monument where ancient Puebloans tracked lunar movements - we visit on our National Parks tour. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison is mind-blowing when you see how deep the river carved it. And you've got to check out Ouray they call it the Switzerland of America for good reason - both highlights of our National Parks of Colorado experience.
What kind of local cultural experiences can visitors have?
You can have dinner at this amazing family ranch near Mesa Verde surrounded by red mountains part of our Colorado Rockies tour. We'll show you around an urban community farm where they're doing incredible sustainable agriculture work on our 10-day Welcome tour. There's also this fascinating visit to McGraw Ranch from 1884 on our Alpine Peaks tour where you really get what pioneer life was like in Estes Park Valley.
How do I deal with the high altitude when visiting Colorado?
The altitude here is no joke you've really got to take it slow when you first arrive and drink tons of water. We've had travelers on our Colorado Rockies tour mention altitude sickness so we take it seriously. That's why tours like our Rocky Mountain experience start you off easy - like that first day on Ute Trail at 11400 feet where you're only going up and down 600 feet total letting your body adjust naturally.