Rocky Mountains Holidays
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Captivating Colorado Tour
From £1575
Set in the very heart of the Rocky Mountains, the great state of Colorado has so much to offer, and Bon Voyage can ensure you see the best on this superb 13 night suggested itinerary
Highlights:
- Cosmopolitan Denver
- LODO-Lower Downtown historic district of Denver
- Garden Of the Gods
- Pretty town of Aspen
- Pikes Peak and the Cog Railway
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Historic Durango and the Durango-Silverton Steam Train
- Mese Verde National Park
- Historic Telluride
- Grand Junction area and the wineries
- Large variety of wildlife & birds plus endless jaw-dropping scenery
Price per person includes:
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Return flights to Denver, Colorado from the UK
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12 nights accommodation en route in sought after areas
- 13 days mid-size car hire with full insurance cover
- A personalised road book which is a complete guide to travelling within North America and provides bespoke driving instructions for your holiday
Time to visit: April- October
Prices are based on off-season travel. Please call or email for costs for your preferred date of travel.
Day 1 Arrive Denver
Denver, your gateway to the West, offers fantastic opportunities to explore the culture and history of Colorado. Sitting a mile high, Denver has turned its rough-and-tumble western heritage into a glistening setting for sophiscated dining, shopping and entertainment.
Days 2 - 3 Denver to Aspen
Distance: 159 miles
The pretty and historic town of Aspen is nestled high in the Elk Mountains. Its surrounding peaks are some of Colorado's most picturesque.
There's no lack of things to do in Aspen! Visitors can take tours of historic landmarks such as the Wheeler Opera House or the Hotel Jerome, take a relaxing gondola ride, or a western history jeep tour, shop at trendy outlets or smaller eclectic local stores. A selection of art galleries, a theatre, and a concert hall are available for those seeking culture.
The town of Aspen also plays host to a number of festivals, workshops, and competitions during the year, meaning something is nearly always going on.
Day 4 Aspen to Glenwood Springs
Distance: 41 miles
Only a short ride today to one of Teddy Roosevelt's favourite destinations, Glenwood Springs.
Set at the confluence of the Roaming Fork River and the mighty Colorado, Glenwood Springs is home to the worlds largest hot springs swimming pool (soak away your aches and pains in stunning surroundings!) and the Yampah Spa Vapour Caves. Be sure to explore the historic Fairy Caves at Glenwood Caverns after riding the Iron Mountain Tramway.
Days 5 - 6 Glenwood Springs to Grand Junction
Distance: 88 miles
23,000 acres of awe-inspiring scenery sets the backdrop for your visit to Grand Junction!
The hiking is legendary here in the sandstone rock formations, arches, and canyons that date back over l.5 billion years. For the less adventurous view the scenery along the serpentine 23-mile Rim Rock Road.
Colorado wines are nationally acclaimed - come and taste why. It's the lush orchards surrounding Grand Junction that make Colorado's wines so distinctively flavourful. A Colorado wine tour can take you to 17 wineries surrounding Grand Junction, most of the winery tours offer tastings every season of the year. Take a guided limousine to each wine tasting and learn the secrets of growing grapes and making fine wine.
Want to try something different? Well, in their day, dinosaurs loved this area and now their history is yours to explore. A unique experience starts at the Dinosaur Journey Museum of Western Colorado where dinosaur digs are offered two days a week in June, July and August. Spend an unforgettable day with a palaeontologist to discover fossil treasures on a dinosaur dig.
Day 7 Grand Junction to Telluride
Distance: 126 miles
Located in an area of Colorado known as the Switzerland of America, the scenery around Telluride and Ouray is simply stunning. The charming historic town of Telluride (where Butch Cassidy robbed his first bank) is an extremely picturesque and is home to many famous celebs such as Tom Cruise, Ralph Lauren and Christie Brinkley.
Day 8 Telluride to Cortez
Distance: 75 miles
You'll pass through yet more stunning scenery en route to your overnight stop in Cortez, your base from which to explore Mesa Verde National Park.
Day 9 Cortez to Durango
Distance: 46 miles
Historic Durango, born in the gold-rush and silver-mining era, is famous for its Durango-Silverton narrow gauge railroad. An exceptionally scenic, must-do, 3 hour train journey through the Rockies to Silverton (must be booked in advance, call us for details)
Durango has a nationally registered Historic District, whose old storefronts boast eclectic cafes, art galleries, museums, shopping, award-winning restaurants and historic hotels. Don't miss the Victorian Strater Hotel and its famous Diamond Belle Saloon!
Day 10 Durango to Alamosa
Distance: 150 miles
You'll experience true contrasts on your journey today to Alamosa through the San Luis Valley.
Days 11 - 12 Alamosa to Colorado Springs
Distance: 159 miles
Founded in 1871, Colorado Springs, Colorado's second-largest city has evolved from a quaint, Victorian spa resort to a sophisticated city, with a charming "small town" ambiance. With over 50 attractions, Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region are the gateway to Southern Colorado's "Outdoor Adventure Play Land."
Day 13 Colorado Springs to Denver
Distance: 69 miles
End your adventure in cosmopolitan Denver where there's always something to see or do..
We recommend you extend your holiday and spend more time in this lively city. Afterall, Denver boasts 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 40 museums and historic attractions, from Buffalo Bill's Grave & Museum to Daniel Libeskind's amazing new Denver Art Museum.
With over a 150 years of history, Denver is a fascinating city to stroll through, you'll enjoy the pretty parks and quaint tree-lined streets too. Check out LODO, Riverfront and Larimer Square, once abandoned warehouses and rail yards, these areas are now fully restored and feature exquisite Victorian Buildings filled with quirky shops, bars and hip restaurants. Rent a bike and enjoy the 40 miles of bike paths that hug the Riverfront, perfect for a summer's evening..
If you aren't enjoying the Botanical Gardens, lunch in a Brew House, a stroll through the many galleries, shopping for Western gear or visiting The Titanic's unsinkable Molly Brown Museum, then why not enjoy a round of golf or a visit to a sumptuous Day Spa-the perfect end to a perfect trip......
