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Colorado Historic Trains

Experience SIX scenic rail excursions following historic routes of the Old West. Visit beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park, tour Mesa Verde National Park, visit the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park, & drive through Garden of the Gods Park

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Experience SIX scenic rail excursions following historic routes of the Old West. Visit beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park, tour Mesa Verde National Park, visit the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park, & drive through Garden of the Gods Park

EXPERIENCE SIX SCENIC RAIL EXCURSIONS FOLLOWING HISTORIC ROUTES OF THE OLD WEST & THREE NATIONAL PARKS

 

 

Highlights

Travel along the Arkansas River Valley aboard the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad

 

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, voted one of the “Top Ten Most Exciting Rail Journeys in the World”

 

Ride through the Rockies aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

 

Ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad across the famous Hanging Bridge

 

Relive the gold mining days aboard the Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad 

 

Climb 14,000 feet on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway

 

Visit beautiful Rocky Mountain National Park, a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains

 

Tour Mesa Verde National Park with its amazing cliff dwellings, home to “the Ancient Ones,” the Anasazi Indians 

 

Visit the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park

 

Drive through Garden of the Gods Park with its unique red sandstone formations

 

Tour Option

1 Pre Night in Denver (tax & breakfast included) - $349.00 room rate

 

 

Pricing includes roundtrip airfare from Phoenix.

 

Single Supplement Price $4,898.00

Day One

Welcome to Denver, the “Mile High City.” Meet your fellow travelers at 5:00 p.m. for a getacquainted dinner hosted by your Tour Manager.

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Day Two

Departing Denver, venture into Rocky Mountain National Park, a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet on the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, the park is filled with breathtaking scenery and experiences. Following the Trail Ridge Road a stop at the Alpine Visitor Center offers an opportunity to learn more about this fascinating place.

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Day Three

Today, travel to historic Leadville to board the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad. While onboard, learn about the fascinating history of the railroads and hear ghost stories and tales of the wild from your conductor while traveling north along the Arkansas River Valley. Rising up 1,000 feet from the valley floor you will be greeted by spectacular views of Fremont Pass and the two tallest peaks in Colorado, Mount Massive and Mount Elbert. Later, travel through scenic Monarch Pass and Curecanti National Recreation Area while en route to Montrose.

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Day Four

Today, it’s “full steam ahead” as you board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Voted one of the “Top Ten Most Exciting Train Journeys in the World” by the Society of American Travel Writers, this route winds through the spectacular and breathtaking canyons in the remote wilderness of the two-million acre San Juan National Forest. The locomotives used today remain 100% coal-fired, steamoperated and are maintained in their original condition. Later, check into the Sky Ute Casino Resort.

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Day Five

Visit the land of the ancient Pueblo Indians in Mesa Verde National Park. The fascinating cliff dwellings and culture of these people provide you with a look into a society that existed approximately 1,400 years ago. Building elaborate stone communities, the Pueblo developed their own society that existed for some 700 years, before disappearing. Archeologists called them Anasazi, from a Navajo word translating as “the ancient ones.”

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Day Six

Your day begins as you board the motorcoach and ride to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, the original Rio Grande Line. This is America’s most spectacular narrow gauge steam railroad. Explore 50 miles of wild and rugged territory between Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado, the highest point on the railroad.

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Day Seven

Aboard the Royal Gorge Railroad follow the 12-mile route along the old Denver and Rio Grande Western train line. Ride through the “Grand Canyon of the Arkansas” on an unforgettable journey over the famous Hanging Bridge, which clings precariously to the steep granite walls of Royal Gorge. Then, enjoy a drive through the stunning Garden of the Gods. This 1,300 acre park reflects the rich diversity of the terrain and red sandstone formations tell a unique geological story.

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Day Eight

Begin the day with a “Ride to the Clouds” aboard the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the highest cog railroad in the U.S. which stretches nine miles long as it vertically climbs to almost 14,000 feet. Then ride on the Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad. Scenic wonders await around every curve and this century-old steam locomotive is reminiscent of the gold mining days of the area. This evening assemble for a farewell dinner, sharing memories of this unforgettable scenic rail adventure.

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Day Nine

Following breakfast, say goodbye to Colorado with a group transfer to the Denver International Airport for flights home after 12:00 p.m.

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FB=Full Breakfast, L=Lunch, BL=Box Lunch, D=Dinner

Suggested Packing

-Casual Clothing that can be mixed and layered

-Comfortable walking shoes

-Hat and Sunscreen

-Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)

-Medicine and spare prescriptions

-Extra glasses and/or contacts

-Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle

-Binoculars

-Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade or show)

-Ear plugs and sleep mask

-Mini-Sewing Kit

-Toiletries and Tissues

-Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)

-Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film

 

Average Temperature

Colorado| September| 78 / 44°F

 

Activity Level 4

You’re always on the go, seeking new adventures. You can walk and bike around town, and can easily handle a longer walking tour. You can explore all sorts of terrains—including dusty or uneven paths—with little issue. Plus, you’re comfortable with different temperatures and altitudes, making it easy to enjoy your travel experiences no matter where you go.  Longer touring days with more walking tours mixed with some periods of stand­ing. Expect more of the touring to be over uneven surfaces and involve stairs.

 

Hotel Accommodations

Day 1 – Holiday Inn East, Denver, Colorado

Day 2 – Comfort Suites, Dillon, Colorado

Day 3 – Hampton Inn, Montrose, Colorado

Days 4 and 5 – Sky Ute Casino Resort, Ignacio, Colorado

Day 6 – Hampton Inn, Alamosa, Colorado

Days 7 and 8 – Radisson Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado

 

Inclusions

14 Meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners

Roundtrip airfare from Phoenix Sky Harbor

Round trip airport transfers

 

Exclusions

Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) – $399 per person

 

 

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