OVERVIEW
Join us for a smll-group, curated, 10-day tour of Colorado. Our expert guides will lead you as we explore Rocky Mountain National Park, Glenwood Springs, Ouray and Pagosa Springs hot springs. Colorado is one of the most beautiful states in the country with rugged mountains and adventure around every corner. A must see in the summer time.
Arrival Day: Denver, CO
After you arrive in Denver CO you will transfer to your hotel for the evening. The tour starts first thing the following morning.
Overnight Denver, CO.
Day One:
After breakfast, we spend a little time exploring Denvers must see sites before we depart for Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Overnight Estes Park, CO.
Day Two: Rocky Mountain National Park and Steam Boat Springs.
We make our way through Rocky Mountain National Park as we travel over the Trail Ridge Road. Ridge Road offers spectacular view of the Rockies and we will have some of the best views as we travel over two 12,000 foot plus passes! Enjoy the beauty of the natural forests and expansive views from some of the highest view points in the country.
Overnight Stemboat Springs
Day Three: Steamboat Springs
Overnight Steamboat
Day Four: Glenwood Springs
Overnight Glenwood Springs
Day Five: Glenwood Springs
Overnight Glenwood Springs
Day Six: Ouray, CO
Overngiht Ouray
Day Seven: 4X4 Adventure, Explore Ouray
After Breakfast we will take a day trip into the mountains surrounding Ouray. Once these mining roads carried millions of dollars in gold and silver ore. Now they serve as pathways for more modern vehicles and give us the chance to see some of those old mines up close. We will travel with one of the best tour companies that has been serving the area for 40 years.
That evening you will be able to explore the town and restaurants at your leisure.
Overnight Ouray, CO
Day Eight: Milion Dollar Highway, Silverton and Pagosa Springs, CO
We will stay in the town of Pagoas Springs, CO. This small town located near the border of New Mexico has one of the deepest Hot SPrings in the country. Over the centuries it had been a point of contention between Native-American tribes until a peace was formed. From then on the area became a place to put hostility aside and gather to enjoy the warm waters. We will have the opportunity to visit the hot springs and take a dip in some of the soaking pools.
Explore the quaint downtown and stop into Goodmans department store. This family owned establishment has been providing for the needs of the community for over 100 years.
Overnight Pagosa Springs
Day Nine: Treasure Falls,
Day Ten: Bryce Canyon and Return To Las Vegas
For those who want to get up early and see the sunrise at Bryce, you are in for a real treat. The early morning sun lights up the pink cliffs and hoodoos and offers a stunning visual experience.
We will then return to our hotel to have breakfast and pack our things for the final leg of our trip to Las Vegas.
We will take the scenic Cedar Mountain route, which offers a great view of Zion National Park from a distance, as well as several high alpine meadows. We will take a brief lunch stop in St. George, Utah. From there we travel the last few miles to Las Vegas, generally arriving around 5:00 pm.
*On dates prior to May 15 or after Oct 15 day 2 and 3 may be adjusted as the North Rim is closed between Oct 15 and May 15 of each year. On tours that travel during this time, Day 2 will travel to Page AZ for all of our activities in the Page area (Antelope Canyon, Float Trip, etc.). Day 3 we will travel south to Visit the South Rim of the Grand Canyon overnight in Tusayan and then be back on schedule traveling to Monument Valley on Day 4.
In the spring (prior to May 5, the train ride on Day 6 will travel to Cascade Canyon instead of Silverton due to track closures for the winter season