Trains of the Colorado Rockies

Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park, Georgetown Loop Railroad, Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument, Durango & Silverton Railroad, Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, Royal Gorge Railroad, Colorado Springs, Pike's Peak Cog Railway, Garden of the Gods.
11days and 12 meals

Experience the majesty of the Colourado Rockies from four trains that celebrate the can-do spirit of the Old West. Scale Pike’s Peak on the world’s highest cog railway. Climb aboard an 1881 steam train for a journey through the San Juan Mountains. Travel the Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous highway in the U.S., reaching 12,183 ft. Discover the ancient culture of the Anasazi Indians at Mesa Verde National Park. Relish cowboy culture in an evening of authentic dining and entertainment.
11 days, 12 mealsDay 1: Denver, Colourado - Tour Begins
Traverse the Colourado Rockies with Collette Worldwide Holidays as you journey through the beauty of nature with Alpine lakes, towering peaks and rolling meadows at every turn. Your tour begins in the “Mile High City” of Denver, Colourado.
Accommodations

Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech
Colorado, USA

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Day 2: Denver, Colourado
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Denver independently. Your Tour Manager will be on hand to help you plan your day.
Accommodations

Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech
Colorado, USA

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Day 3: Denver - Boulder - Estes Park - Rocky Mountain National Park - Denver
Travel to the resort village of Estes Park, famous for its Stanley Hotel, the inspiration for Stephen King's novel The Shining. Enjoy leisure time to meander among its unique shops and fine galleries. Next stop is Rocky Mountain National Park where you'll discover the true meaning of “panoramic” as you experience incredible views. Then, travel across the famed Trail Ridge Road* which forms the highest continuous highway in America reaching heights of 12,183 feet. This celebrated “Roof of the Rockies” offers views of massive peaks, rugged canyons and thundering waterfalls as you cross the continental divide.
Accommodations

Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech
Colorado, USA

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Day 4: Denver - Georgetown - Grand Junction
Travel through the Rocky Mountains on a scenic and historic train ride aboard the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Completed in 1884 as a means to transport silver in and out of the region, this spectacular stretch of narrow gauge railroad is an engineering marvel and features several horseshoe curves and bridges including the Devil’s Gate High Bridge. A lunch stop will be made at the picturesque Alpine village of Vail. Lined with chalets, outdoor cafes and intriguing shops and galleries, Vail is one the finest resort destinations in the world. Later, arrive in Grand Junction, your home for the next two evenings.
Accommodations

Doubletree Hotel Grand Junction
Colorado, USA

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Day 5: Grand Junction - Colourado National Monument - Grand Junction
Today visit one of the grand landscapes of the American West - Colourado National Monument. Travel along the Rim Rock to see a colourful panorama of deep, sheer-sided canyons and high rock towers. Later, journey to Colourado’s wine country to learn about one of the region’s finest vineyards and sample the fruits of its labours. Tonight’s winemaker’s dinner at a lovely vineyard will be an exceptional experience where you can relax and enjoy the company of your fellow travellers.
Accommodations

Doubletree Hotel Grand Junction
Colorado, USA

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Day 6: Grand Junction - Silverton - Durango
Today, drive south to the small mining town of Silverton, a national historic landmark. Hidden high in the San Juan Mountains, this town offers spectacular scenery, Victorian charm and historic architecture built between 1882 and 1910. Then it's “all aboard” the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This 1881 coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive was built to haul silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains…but you will soon realize it is the view that is truly precious.
Accommodations

Holiday Inn Durango
Colorado, USA

The Holiday Inn is located in historic downtown Durango, just one block off of historic Main Street with easy access to shopping, dining and galleries. The beautiful Animas River flows behind the hotel and offers wonderful scenery as well as a 3-mile river walk. The indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and fitness center are sure to help you to relax and recharge. The Holiday Inn is waiting to take care of your every need.

Hotel Room Amenities
Air Conditioned Room
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hairdryer
Handicap Rooms with roll in Shower 2 rooms available
Internet Access
Irons
Safe safety deposit boxes available at front desk
Smoking Rooms
Telephone
Television
Triple Rooms w Cot
Wake Up Call

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Internet Access
Laundry
Pool indoor
Restaurant
Room Service
Fitness Centre
Maximum Room Occupancy 4

Day 7: Durango - Mesa Verde National Park - Durango
An incredible day awaits at Mesa Verde National Park which preserves the one thousand year culture of the remarkable Anasazi Indians. Visit the fascinating Spruce Tree Cliff Dwellings to see two of the largest cliff dwellings built between AD 1211 and 1278 by ancestors of the Pueblos. This evening, enjoy an Old West adventure filled with traditional cowboy food and entertainment**.
Accommodations

Holiday Inn Durango
Colorado, USA

The Holiday Inn is located in historic downtown Durango, just one block off of historic Main Street with easy access to shopping, dining and galleries. The beautiful Animas River flows behind the hotel and offers wonderful scenery as well as a 3-mile river walk. The indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and fitness center are sure to help you to relax and recharge. The Holiday Inn is waiting to take care of your every need.

Hotel Room Amenities
Air Conditioned Room
Coffee/Tea Maker
Hairdryer
Handicap Rooms with roll in Shower 2 rooms available
Internet Access
Irons
Safe safety deposit boxes available at front desk
Smoking Rooms
Telephone
Television
Triple Rooms w Cot
Wake Up Call

Hotel Amenities
Internet Access
Laundry
Pool indoor
Restaurant
Room Service
Fitness Centre
Maximum Room Occupancy 4

Day 8: Durango - Canon City - Colourado Springs
Travel east across southern Colourado to Canon City’s Royal Gorge Railroad. Board the train for a 24-mile ride beneath the highest suspension bridge in the world, the Royal Gorge Bridge, which spans the gorge 1,053 feet above the railroad tracks. This is some of the most spectacular scenery you will ever see.
Accommodations

Colorado Springs Marriott
Colorado, USA

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Day 9: Colorado Springs - Manitou Springs - Colourado Springs
Depart for Manitou Springs, home of Pike's Peak, the legendary symbol of the 1859 Gold Rush. Embark on Pike's Peak Cog Railway, the world's highest cog railroad, for an 8.9 mile journey to the top of Pike's Peak (approx. 14,110 ft.). During the journey you will see magnificent views and perhaps animals in their native habitat. Later, travel to the Garden of the Gods, on the National Register for Historic Places, to view the towering sandstone formations and a wonderful view of Pike's Peak. Tonight, join your fellow travellers for a farewell dinner to celebrate a trip filled with scenic delights and railway adventures.
Accommodations

Colorado Springs Marriott
Colorado, USA

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Day 10: Colorado Springs - Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Colourado Springs.

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Day 11: Arrive Home1 , 2 Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech
Colorado, USA

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Doubletree Hotel Denver Tech, Denver, CO

3 , 4 Doubletree Hotel Grand Junction
Colorado, USA

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Doubletree Hotel, Grand Junction, CO

5 , 6 Holiday Inn Durango
Colorado, USA

Amenities: Air Conditioned Room, Coffee/Tea Maker, Hairdryer, Handicap Rooms with roll in Shower, Internet Access, Irons, Laundry, Pool, Restaurant, Room Service, Safe, Smoking Rooms, Telephone, Television, Triple Rooms w Cot, Alarm Clock, Fitness Center, Maximum Room Occupancy, Wake Up Call,
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Nearest Airport:
Holiday Inn, Durango, CO OROR

5 , 6 Durango Strater Hotel
Colorado, USA

Amenities: Air Conditioned Room, Bar, Coffee/Tea Maker, Elevator, Hairdryer, Internet Access, Irons, Laundry, Restaurant, Room Service, Safe, Shuttle, Telephone, Television, Alarm Clock, Maximum Room Occupancy, Wake Up Call,
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Strater Hotel, Durango, CO

7 , 8 Colorado Springs Marriott
Colorado, USA

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Colorado Springs Marriott, Colorado Springs, CO