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Monument. Continue along the Rim Rock to see a colorful panorama of deep, sheer-sided canyons and high rock towers. Gather for dinner at a favorite local hangout in Grand Junction, a town that attracts outdoorsmen, foodies and all kinds of free spirits. (B, D)
Day 4: Arches National Park - Canyonlands National Park - Grand Junction
Today, one amazing park follows another! In Arches National Park, see the world’s largest concentration of natural sandstone arches. Next up, Canyonlands National Park, a vast landscape of gorges carved by the mighty Colorado River. We top off the day at the Island in the Sky mesa resting on sheer sandstone cliffs over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain. (B)
Day 5: Grand Junction - Silverton - Durango
Head south to Silverton, a former silver mining town and now a National Historic Landmark. Hidden high in the San Juan Mountains, this town blends spectacular scenery, Victorian charm and historic architecture. Then it’s “all aboard” the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This 1881 coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive made its name hauling silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains but you will soon realize it is the view that is its most precious asset. On board, strike up a conversation with “fellow passengers” dressed in 1800s garb who are quick to share their tales straight from the frontier. This evening, experience an Old West adventure filled with traditional cowboy food and entertainment. (B, D)
Day 6: Durango - Mesa Verde National Park Durango
An incredible day awaits in Mesa Verde National Park, home of the ancient Ancestral Puebloan civilization. It’s your choice! Join a local guide on
a drive through the park and make several photo stops before arriving at your destination, the famous Spruce Tree Cliff Dwelling…view this incredible structure; one of the Mesa Verde’s best preserved -OR- if you are feeling more adventurous, join a National Park Ranger on a short hike down the canyon into one of the cliff dwellings; as you walk, soak in views of the valley along with some of the 600 homes carved along the cliffs. (B)
Day 7: Durango - Colorado Springs
Sit back and relax during a scenic ride to Colorado Springs. En route, marvel at the landscape as we make our way from the San Juan National Forest and across the Wolf Creek Pass, a section of the Continental Divide that would take pioneers two to three weeks to cross. Continue on through the Rio Grande National Forest, a vast expanse of wilderness named for the 1,800 miles of Rio Grande River that cuts through the forest. Your day concludes in Colorado Springs, an artistic and cultural hub. (B)
Day 8: Colorado Springs - Manitou Springs Colorado Springs
Depart for Manitou Springs, home of Pikes Peak – the legendary symbol of the 1859 Gold Rush. Take an exhilarating journey aboard the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the world’s highest cog railroad ascending nearly nine miles to the top of Pikes Peak. As you climb higher and higher you will see magnificent views and perhaps some wildlife in its native habitat. Later, travel to the Garden of the Gods to take in the view of towering sandstone formations that dot the landscape set in a backdrop of Pikes Peak. Tonight, join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner and celebrate your adventure. (B, D)
Pikes Peak
DAT E S & PRI CES May - September 2018 May 12, 19, 25, 26 June 1, 8, 15, 16, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 14, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 18, 24 August 31
Double $2649 $2649 $2649 $2649 $2749
Solo $3499 $3499 $3499 $3499 $3649
May - September 2018 September 1, 7, 8, 14, 15 September 21, 22, 28, 29
Double Solo $2749 $3649 $2749 $3649
Triple Room Reduction
(-) $50
Rates are land only, per person. Call about additional dates.
Our air passengers will depart from Denver, CO. All of our transfers will depart Colorado Springs for Denver. Due to tour scheduling, flights home should not be booked prior to 10:00 a.m.
Day 9: Colorado Springs - Tour Ends
Your tour comes to a close in Colorado Springs. (B)
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