| TRAINS OF THE COLORADO ROCKIES:
DENVER | ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK | GEORGETOWN LOOP RAILROAD | GRAND JUNCTION |
COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT | DURANGO & SILVERTON RAILROAD | DURANGO | MESA VERDE
NATIONAL PARK | ROYAL GORGE RAILROAD | COLORADO SPRINGS | PIKE'S PEAK COG RAILWAY | GARDEN
OF THE GODS
COLLETTE EXPERIENCES
Ride aboard the famous Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad through southwestern
Colorado's San Juan Mountains.Journey on the world's highest cog railroad to Pike's
Peak, a stunning backdrop for Colorado Springs.
Spend two nights in Durango, a fun-filled cowboy town where you can relive the
excitement of the Old West. |
YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
Day 1-3 Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech, Denver, Colorado
Day 4-5 Grand Vista Hotel, Grand Junction, Colorado
Day 6-7 Holiday Inn or Strater Hotel, Durango, Colorado
Day 8-9 Colorado Springs Marriott, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Day 10 In flight |
Day 1: ARRIVE DENVER, COLORADO
Traverse the Colorado Rockies with Collette Worldwide Holidays as you journey through the
beauty of nature with alpine lakes, towering peaks and rolling meadows at every turn. Your
tour begins in the 'Mile High City' of Denver, Colorado.
Day 2: ARRIVE DENVER, COLORADO Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore
Denver independently. Today dinner will be included.
Day 3: DENVER - BOULDER - ESTES PARK - ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK - DENVER
Travel to the resort village of Estes Park, famous for its Stanley Hotel, the inspiration
for Stephen King's novel The Shining. Enjoy leisure time to meander among its unique shops
and fine galleries. * Next stop is Rocky Mountain National Park where you'll discover the
true meaning of 'panoramic' as you experience incredible views.* Then, travel across the
famed Trail Ridge Road* which forms the highest continuous highway in America reaching
heights of 12,183 feet. This celebrated 'Roof of the Rockies' offers views of massive
peaks, rugged canyons and thundering waterfalls as you cross the continental divide. Today
breakfast will be included.
Day 4: DENVER - GEORGETOWN -GRAND JUNCTION Travel through the Rocky
Mountains on a scenic and historic train ride aboard the Georgetown Loop Railroad.*
Completed in 1884 as a means to transport silver in and out of the region, this
spectacular stretch of narrow gauge railroad is an engineering marvel and features several
horseshoe curves and bridges including the Devil's Gate High Bridge. A lunch stop will be
made at the picturesque Alpine village of Vail. Lined with chalets, outdoor cafes and
intriguing shops and galleries, Vail is one the finest resort destinations in the world.
Later, arrive in Grand Junction, your home for the next two evenings.Today breakfast will
be included.
Day 5: GRAND JUNCTION - COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT - GRAND JUNCTION Today
visit one of the grand landscapes of the American West - Colorado National Monument.
Travel along the Rim Rock to see a colourful panorama of deep, sheer-sided canyons and
high rock towers. Later, journey to Colorado's wine country to learn about one of the
region's finest vineyards and sample the fruits of its labours. * Tonight's winemaker's
dinner at a lovely vineyard will be an exceptional experience where you can relax and
enjoy the company of your fellow travellers.* Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: GRAND JUNCTION - SILVERTON - DURANGO Today, drive south to the
small mining town of Silverton, a national historic landmark. Hidden high in the San Juan
Mountains, this town offers spectacular scenery, Victorian charm and historic architecture
built between 1882 and 1910. *Then it's 'all aboard' the Durango and Silverton Narrow
Gauge Railroad. This 1881 coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive was built to haul silver
and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains...but you will soon realize it is the view that
is truly precious.* Today breakfast will be included.
Day 7:DURANGO - MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK - DURANGO An incredible day
awaits at Mesa Verde National Park which preserves the one thousand year culture of the
remarkable Anasazi Indians. Visit the fascinating Spruce Tree Cliff Dwellings to see two
of the largest cliff dwellings built between AD 1211 and 1278 by ancestors of the Pueblos.
This evening, enjoy an Old West adventure filled with traditional cowboy food and
entertainment**. Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day8:DURANGO - CANON CITY - COLORADO SPRINGS Travel east across southern
Colorado to Canon City's Royal Gorge Railroad. * Board the train
for a 24-mile ride beneath the highest suspension bridge in the world, the Royal Gorge
Bridge, which spans the gorge 1,053 feet above the railroad tracks.* This is some of the
most spectacular scenery you will ever see. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 9: COLORADO SPRINGS - MANITOU SPRINGS - COLORADO SPRINGS Depart for
Manitou Springs, home of Pike's Peak, the legendary symbol of the 1859 Gold Rush. Embark
on Pike's Peak Cog Railway, the world's highest cog railroad, for an 8.9 mile journey to
the top of Pike's Peak (approx. 14,110 ft.). During the journey you will see magnificent
views and perhaps animals in their native habitat. Later, travel to the Garden of the
Gods, on the National Register for Historic Places, to view the towering sandstone
formations and a wonderful view of Pike's Peak. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a
farewell dinner to celebrate a trip filled with scenic delights and railway adventures.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 10: COLORADO SPRINGS - DEPART FOR HOME Your tour ends in Colorado
Springs. Today breakfast will be included.
Day 11: ARRIVE U.K.Click here for dates and prices
EXTEND YOUR STAY: Add pre nights in Denver from only £45 per person, per
night.
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What's Included?
Door to Door Transfer
11 Days, 12 Meals:
8 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners |
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