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Colorado: Denver, Boulder & the Rockies

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 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Denver
 Trip Finishes
Denver
8 Day Colorado: Denver, Boulder & the Rockies Itinerary (Tauck)
Countries Explored: USA
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Land Tour
Accommodation
4.5 - 5 Star
Max. Group Size
44
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
CL

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Tauck's 8 Day Colorado: Denver, Boulder & the Rockies. Mother Nature truly swathed the landscapes of Colorado with a colorful brush amidst cultural and artistic riches. From magical Rocky Mountain National Park to the chic alpine resort town of Vail and favorite cities, discover the best of the Centennial State on this ultimate journey of Colorado.

Itinerary

Tour begins: 5:30 PM, Four Seasons Denver. Welcome to the ultimate in extraordinary Colorado vacations! A transfer is included from Denver International Airport or Denver Union Station to Four Seasons Denver, ideally located in the heart of the Mile High City. Settle in for a two-night stay and join us for a welcome reception and dinner. Stay Two Nights: Four Seasons Denver (D)

Explore Denver on a sightseeing tour this morning. A local guide accompanies you and will describe what it's like to live in this popular city, as well as its historical importance. The remainder of the day is free to spend as you please. (B)

En route from Denver to Colorado Springs, enjoy a morning jeep tour to the summit of famous Pike's Peak. After lunch, visit the Garden of the Gods, designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971. Picture a giant 1,300-acre rock garden, composed of towering red sandstone formations sculpted by rain and wind over millions of years, against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak, and you'll have an idea of the wonders you'll discover here. Late afternoon, continue on to Colorado Springs where tonight you'll dine at The Famous Steakhouse restaurant. Stay: The Mining Exchange, A Wyndham Grand Hotel & Spa (B/L/D)

Drive into the mountains, traversing beautiful Wilkerson Pass to the two-mile-high city of Leadville. Isolated ghost towns like Leadville are tucked into the mountains all over Colorado, whispering tales of fortunes won and lost during the heyday of the gold rush days. The discovery of gold in 1859, and later silver and lead, turned Leadville into one of the wealthiest cities in the nation for a time, attracting the rich, the hopeful and the infamous to its streets, show houses, saloons and theatres by the thousands. As one of America's last remaining authentic mining towns, Leadville has a wealth of historical attractions, including the federally chartered National Mining Hall of Fame Museum, the Healy House & Dexter Cabin State Museum, and the Tabor Opera House. Enjoy free time to explore the town's 7-block National Historic Landmark District before continuing through breathtaking alpine passes to the chic resort town of Vail for a two-night stay. Stay Two Nights: Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail (B/D)

The largest single-mountain ski resort in the US, Vail boasts 5,500 acres of wide-open and forested terrain. Embark on a walking tour this morning, accompanied by a local naturalist, to learn about the unique flora and fauna of the Vail region. Following your walking tour, a late-morning visit to the Colorado Snowsport Museum discovers Colorado's long history of taking to the slopes. The remainder of the day is free for you to enjoy Vail as you wish. Popular all year round, in summer Vail tempts with music and dance festivals, mountain biking, hiking, river rafting, horseback riding and myriad culinary diversions. (B/L)

En route to Boulder, drive into Rocky Mountain National Park along the Trail Ridge Road, a designated national scenic byway and the highest continuous paved highway in America, on a head-turning journey through a beautiful alpine wonderland. Look for sightings of the majestic elk that forage in grassy meadows before a picnic lunch. Arrive late afternoon in Boulder, nestled along the foothills of the Flatirons of the Rocky Mountains, and spend the evening as you wish. Stay Two Nights: St. Julien Hotel & Spa (B/L)

If you wish, you have an opportunity to rise early for a hot air balloon ride* and a champagne toast as you soar with views of the Rockies during the dawning of a new day, followed by breakfast back at your hotel (additional cost). After some free time, enjoy an afternoon tour and a tasting at Celestial Seasonings, the nation's leading producer of herbal teas. Spend the rest of the afternoon as you please in Boulder, and join us for a farewell reception and dinner tonight. (B/D)

Tour ends: Boulder. Fly home anytime. Transfers are included from the St. Julien Hotel in Boulder to Denver International Airport or Denver's Union Station. Allow two hours for flight check-in. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Filmed vignettes by Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan share their personal insights and insider stories on the national parks and more
  • A tour and tasting at Celestial Seasonings headquarters in Boulder
  • Two nights in the ski resort village of Vail
  • A jeep tour to the summit of Pike's Peak
  • A drive through Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Multiple nights at premier hotels in Denver, Vail & Boulder

  • Your tour is conducted by a professional, fully trained Tauck Director who remains with the group throughout the tour
  • Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted in the itinerary
  • Service charges, taxes, gratuities to local guides and porterage
  • Complimentary basic Internet where available in hotel rooms (service levels are not guaranteed)
  • Air-conditioned motor coaches for your comfort

  • Tour includes 14 meals (7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches & 4 Dinners)

  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
  • For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day-by-day descriptions, participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required.
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Prices & Dates

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Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Tauck. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Tauck. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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