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The Best of Colorado
Tour Description:
Indulge your spirit of adventure on this Colorado trip across red-rock, prairie and plains-filled landscapes including Rocky Mountain National Park and Colorado National Monument, then go back in time in Durango and Ouray. Wild West railroads and Gold Rush towns dot this fun-filled journey through landscapes only found in Colorado.
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Dates & Pricing
| Saturday 25 May 24 — Sunday 02 Jun 24 | Starting at $1,931 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 13 Jul 24 — Sunday 21 Jul 24 | Starting at $2,145 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 20 Jul 24 — Sunday 28 Jul 24 | Starting at $2,145 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 17 Aug 24 — Sunday 25 Aug 24 | Starting at $2,145 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 14 Sep 24 — Sunday 22 Sep 24 | Starting at $1,955 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 28 Sep 24 — Sunday 06 Oct 24 | Starting at $1,935 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 24 May 25 — Sunday 01 Jun 25 | Starting at $2,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 07 Jun 25 — Sunday 15 Jun 25 | Starting at $2,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 21 Jun 25 — Sunday 29 Jun 25 | Starting at $2,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 12 Jul 25 — Sunday 20 Jul 25 | Starting at $2,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 19 Jul 25 — Sunday 27 Jul 25 | Starting at $2,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 16 Aug 25 — Sunday 24 Aug 25 | Starting at $2,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 13 Sep 25 — Sunday 21 Sep 25 | Starting at $2,095 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Saturday 27 Sep 25 — Sunday 05 Oct 25 | Starting at $2,075 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
ITINERARY
ITINERARYArrive Denver
Fill your lungs with that crisp Rocky Mountain air on this Colorado trip! You’ve arrived in Denver, the ‘Mile High City’, which has more than a hundred breweries and tap rooms, giving you a chance to find your new favorite pale ale, pilsner or stout. Later you'll meet up with your Travel Director then choose to spend the rest of the evening relaxing or discovering the best of Denver your way.
Rocky Mountain National Park
You’ll feel like you can touch the sky during your visit to Rocky Mountain National Park, a sky-high showcase of 60 epic peaks. This Colorado highlight is a wilderness of luscious landscape unfolding throughout the day. You’re in for an amazing treat as you travel along Trail Ridge Road to the roof of the Rockies where the views are breathtaking, making you feel energized and excited for the next leg of your thrilling Colorado adventure.
Denver to Grand Junction
Today starts at the picture-perfect village of Vail, followed by historic Glenwood Springs, where you’ll find the confluence of the Roaring Fork Rivers, before continuing to Palisade. During summer, we’ll stop at Clark Family Orchards, a seven-generation farm where you’ll tour the orchards. In cooler months you’ll visit another local fruit store for tasty seasonal picks. The ‘River City’ is just a short hop away where we kick back for the night.
Grand Junction to Durango
Enjoy your Iconic Breakfast with a view at the Colorado National Monument, totally immersed in beautiful nature. Next stop: Ouray, the ‘Switzerland of America’ in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, before the Wild West calls. Durango, a former mining town and rail center, is today’s last stop where you can explore this historic town and have an al fresco dinner.
Durango at Leisure
You’ll have the whole day to ride, hike, explore and even get your feet wet during our Choice Optional Experience rafting adventure on the Animas River. Or, if you prefer a more relaxed Optional Experience, visit Mesa Verde National Park’s breath-taking cliff dwellings with your Tour Director. The park features some of the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan archaeological sites in the US.
Durango to Alamosa
We leave the railroad town of Durango to Alamosa with a stop in Pagosa Springs to admire the stunning views overlooking the San Juan River. Once in Alamosa, there’s time for lunch before letting loose your inner child at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Reserve. Then it’s back to Alamosa, with its night skies providing a staggering starscape.
Alamosa to Colorado Springs
The sightseeing loop brings you for two nights to Colorado Springs, where the foothills of the Rockies provide a stunning backdrop, but it’s the 14,115-foot (4302 meters) Pikes Peak that will make your jaw drop. Part scenic park and part nature center, Garden of the Gods is known for incredible formations of massive red rocks rising straight out of the ground. Here, you will enjoy a guided tour exploring human history that dates back 3,000 years and uncovering the secrets of its five different ecosystems. At night you can explore the hip hidden bar scene, a nod to its notorious prohibition past.
Colorado Springs Sightseeing
It’s your final day in Colorado, so make every second count; whether you tackle one of the endless outdoor activities or explore the city’s vibrant culture. Or hop on one of our epic Choice Optional Experiences – you can do both in one day! Visit the iconic Royal Gorge Bridge and Park for a unique experience suspended 995 ft (303.27 m) above ground. Or, choose to visit the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum before bidding farewell to your fellow travelers.
Colorado Springs to Denver
The beauty of Colorado and all you’ve seen and experienced the past few days will linger long after you leave Denver, where our wonderful Colorado trip comes to an end. It’s time to say goodbye to new friends as you prepare to return home or surrender to Denver’s irresistible charm and extend your stay. There’s a complimentary transfer to Denver International Airport with an approximate arrival time of 10:00 am.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
