10-Nights Colorado Active Adventure from $4,150
Trafalgar
OFFER ID 1471453
Colorado Active Adventure
Crafted for hikers and high-altitude fans, this Active Adventure through Colorado National Parks and beyond is the perfect top-of-the-world vacation with canyon and mountain views only fellow hikers get to see. From wildflowers and rafting to magnificent peaks and local flavors.
Dining Summary
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- 3 Lunch (L)
- 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
- 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
- Palisade: Connect with Locals during a Be My Guest lunch at Talbott’s Cider Company in Palisades. This sixth-generation family business will be your host, and a family member will be sharing insights into life on a farm before a cider tasting.
- Mesa Verde National Park: Visit the Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum, one of the oldest in the National Park Service and get an illustrating view of the Ancestral Puebloan life and a chance to discover prehistoric artifacts, a chronology of Ancestral Puebloan culture, and other items related to the park.
- Mesa Verde National Park: Catch amazing views at the overlooks in Mesa Verde of Spruce Tree House, the third largest and best preserved cliff dwelling in the park.
- Silverton: A secluded town that sits at 9,318 feet, Silverton is the perfect combination of supreme natural beauty and magnificent Victorian charm.
- Ouray: Visit Ouray, a mountain town at almost 8,000 feet elevation in a river valley, surrounded by the snow-capped San Juan Mountains. In the afternoon you will have the chance to enjoy their many hiking options.
- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: The beauty of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is something one simply doesn’t forget. You’ll marvel at the overwhelming vastness of the canyon as you tackle a moderate one-mile nature trail along the rim of the canyon. It’s relatively flat leaving you free to soak up the fresh fragrance of the pinyon pine and sagebrush while enjoying the views of the river and sheer canyon walls.
- Colorado National Monument: Start the day early today to take advantage of the cooler hours of the day for some incredible hiking and activity options: hike Independence Monument Loop or Dinosaur Hill Trailhead or arrange for mountain biking or horseback riding.
- Fruita: As you approach Colorado National Monument, stop at the Saddlehorn Visitor Center which houses a great exhibition on the history of the monument and the spectacular landscape it encompasses.
- Glenwood Springs: Traverse through scenic Glenwood Canyon, a 12.5 mi (20 km) canyon on the Colorado River in western Colorado.
- Breckenridge: This mountain town is culturally rich and historically significant, with a Victorian flare that pays homage to the mining spirit of Breckenridge’s past. This Rocky Mountain gem has something for everyone, especially for lovers of all things outdoors.
- Rocky Mountain National Park: Drive at 12,183 feet on Trail Ridge Road and cut through the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Rocky Mountain National Park: The Alpine Visitor Center is the highest facility of its kind in the National Park Service. Visit this this center in the sky and experience sweeping views of the valleys below, along with access to the alpine tundra in Rocky Mountain National Park a short alpine-tundra trail that makes you feel like you're on top of the world!
- Rocky Mountain National Park: Spend the afternoon exploring the many trails at Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Rocky Mountain National Park: Join a private presentation from an ambassador of the Northern Colorado Wildlife Center and learn the importance of wildlife conservation while supporting environmental education programs.
- : Explore Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum inside Mesa Verde National Park
- : View Cliff Palace Overlook, and Spruce Tree House
- : Visit Durango, Silverton, Ouray, Breckenridge, Grand Junction, Palisades, Vail, Estes Park
- : Scenic Drive Million Dollar Highway, Colorado National Monument Rim Rock Drive, Glenwood Canyon, and Trail Ridge Road
- : Hike Mesa Verde National Park, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado National Monument and trails in the Rocky Mountains
- Ouray: Take advantage of the hot springs during a stay at the Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs. Offering scenic views right next to Million Dollar Highway, it is the perfect mountain getaway.
- Colorado River: Take on a Colorado River Rafting experience with an introduction to white water rafting along with a river-side lunch and natural hot springs at certain water flows.
- : 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
- : Optional Experiences and free time
Whats Included
- 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
- Optional Experiences and free time
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10 nights from $4,150 per person
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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