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10-Day Colorado National Park Tour to Boulder, Palisade, and Durango

Experience Colorado’s wild beauty with visits to Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, and Great Sand Dunes National Parks. Step back in time with captivating Gold Rush stories, ride historic railways through mountain passes, and take in jaw-dropping views along the scenic “Million Dollar” and Peak to Peak Highways—all set against the striking backdrop of red-rock country.

Travel & Accommodation

10 days, 1 country and 14 cities
9 nights accommodation

Meals

9 Breakfasts 1 Lunch 3 Dinners

Activity Level

Dynamic

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Day by day itinerary

Good Day Denver
Day 1
Good Day Denver
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Day 1 : Good Day Denver

Welcome to Denver, the Mile High City. Settle in and explore at your own pace before meeting your Travel Director and fellow adventurers for a welcome dinner this evening.

Accommodation: Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Included Meals: Dinner
Traverse the Rocky Mountains
Day 2
Traverse the Rocky Mountains
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Day 2: Traverse the Rocky Mountains

Venture into Rocky Mountain National Park for alpine vistas and towering peaks. Drive along Trail Ridge Road (seasonal), the highest continuous paved highway in America, and pause in Estes Park for lunch on your own. End the day in Boulder with an evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Embassy Suites, Boulder
Included Meals: Breakfast
Urban Farming and Picturesque Towns
Day 3
Urban Farming and Picturesque Towns
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Day 3: Urban Farming and Picturesque Towns

Start with a guided visit to a community farm and learn about sustainable farming practices. Later, wander the storybook streets of Vail Village before continuing to Glenwood Springs. Tonight, stay in the historic Hotel Colorado, a landmark since 1893.

Accommodation: Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs
Included Meals: Breakfast
Admire Aspen
Day 4
Admire Aspen
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Day 4: Admire Aspen

Head into the Rockies to explore Aspen’s alpine beauty and vibrant downtown on a guided walk. Venture into the surrounding wilderness for sweeping mountain views and a rustic-style lunch before returning to Glenwood Springs for a relaxed evening.

Accommodation: Hotel Colorado, Glenwood Springs
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Savor the Flavors of Colorado
Day 5
Savor the Flavors of Colorado
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Day 5 : Savor the Flavors of Colorado

Travel to Palisade, the “Peach and Wine Capital of Colorado,” to meet local farmers and sample seasonal produce. Then marvel at Colorado National Monument’s towering red rock monoliths and sheer canyons. Tonight, enjoy a wine-paired dinner at Maison La Belle Vie Winery.

Accommodation: Wine Country Inn, Palisade
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Journey Through the Rustic Rockies
Day 6
Journey Through the Rustic Rockies
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Day 6 : Journey Through the Rustic Rockies

Take the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway with a stop in Ouray, the “Switzerland of America.” Continue along the dramatic Million Dollar Highway to Silverton, then board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Ride historic tracks through remote wilderness before arriving in Durango.

Accommodation: Strater Hotel, Durango
Included Meals: Breakfast
Unmask Mesa Verde National Park
Day 7
Unmask Mesa Verde National Park
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Day 7 : Unmask Mesa Verde National Park

Step into the past at Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore ancient cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloans and learn their fascinating history. Enjoy an evening at leisure back in Durango.

Accommodation: Strater Hotel, Durango
Included Meals: Breakfast
Discover the Great Sand Dunes
Day 8
Discover the Great Sand Dunes
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Day 8: Discover the Great Sand Dunes

Journey to Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve, home to the tallest dunes in North America. Visit the park’s visitor center and take in views of the golden sands set against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Continue on to Colorado Springs for the night.

Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn, Colorado Springs Downtown
Included Meals: Breakfast
Traverse to Majestic Pikes Peak
Day 9
Traverse to Majestic Pikes Peak
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Day 9 : Traverse to Majestic Pikes Peak

Explore Garden of the Gods, where dramatic red rock formations frame the Rockies. Then ride the historic Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the 14,115-foot summit for panoramic views of Colorado’s rugged wilderness. Wrap up the journey with a festive farewell dinner.

Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn, Colorado Springs Downtown
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Goodbye, Colorado
Day 10
Goodbye, Colorado
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Day 10: Goodbye, Colorado

Bid farewell to your Rocky Mountain adventure as you transfer to Denver International Airport. Departure Transfer: Arrive at Denver Airport by 10:30

Included Meals: Breakfast

About this trip

Sightseeing Highlights

  • Visit Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verde, and Great Sand Dunes National Parks, plus Colorado National Monument and Garden of the Gods
  • Scenic drives along the Million Dollar Highway, Rim Rock Drive, and the Peak to Peak Highway
  • Ride two iconic railways: the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway
  • View the Cliff Palace dwelling at Mesa Verde National Park

Travel Highlights

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • All transport and transfers shown
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

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