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Exploring the Rockies

Highlights

  • Soak in the hot spring pool at Glenwood Springs, or hike into the undeveloped springs near Aspen for a backcountry soak.
  • Hike or horseback ride into the Maroon Bells Wilderness Area - this is the Colorado you've seen on postcards.
  • Go underground on a guided cave tour at Glenwood Caverns, then play on the zipline or Alpine Coaster.
  • Gaze at the elk, moose and other wildlife, along with the high mountain peaks in Rocky Mountain National Park.
  • Star-gaze (for movie stars) around Aspen.
  • Visit old mines and ghost towns from Colorado's mining heyday.
Season: June to October
Duration: 11 to 14 Nights
Starting from: $4,245

Destinations

  • Denver - 1 night: Denver, known as mile high city, is the capital of Colorado and the beginning of your journey.
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - 1-3 nights: Spectacular Rocky Mountain National Park is renowned for its mountains vistas and abundant wildlife. Miles of hiking trails weave up steep rocky trails, over alpine tundra, and past high-mountain lakes.
  • Glenwood Springs - 1-2 nights: Glenwood Springs offers a variety of activities that include soaking in the famous hot springs, taking a cave tour or guided raft trip.
  • Redstone/Marble - 1-2 nights: Visit trendy Aspen or hike in the Maroon Bells Wilderness.
  • Aspen: Aspen's gondola is open during the summer season for hikers and bikers.  The Maroon Bells area is home to some of the most photographed peaks in the world.
  • Leadville - 1-2 nights: This historic mountain town with its charming Victorian architecture and historic mining era also offers outdoor activities galore.
  • Denver: Drive to Denver to catch your return flight.
  • Friendly guidance from an experienced Trip Planner

  • Personalized Adventure Kit trip portfolio

  • First night accommodation in a 3-4 star hotel in your gateway city
  • Rental of a deluxe RV, sized to suit your group
  • Nightly reservations in carefully chosen campgrounds in or around the National Parks

Glenwood Springs Half-Day Shoshone Raft Trip

This trip offers an exciting day of whitewater thrills through the Shoshone rapids and breathtaking beauty beneath the majestic walls of Glenwood Canyon. Experience the best of the mighty Colorado River! An excellent choice for all experience levels. Perfect for families. There is a minimum weight for children of 35 lbs. to ride any raft, and a minimum weight of 50 lbs. to ride the rapids.   $42/Adults; $30/Child (up to 12 years old).

Buttermilk Horseback Ride - 2 Hour

This 2-hour horseback ride centers in Aspen and Snowmass Village on Buttermilk Mountain. Experience beautiful views of the Aspen Valley while riding through the aspen groves and evergreens. 250 lb weight limit.  Minimum age 6. $70/Adult; $70/Child (ages 6 through 12).

Leadville Scenic Railroad

Originating in "the highest incorporated city in North America," this train takes passengers along the old Denver, South Park & Pacific and Colorado & Southern lines to the Continental Divide. But, as the old adage states, "It's not the destination, but the journey that's important." This journey is full of breathtaking panoramas across the Arkansas River Valley and humorous narratives about Leadville's colorful past. Mining and railroading were a large part of the local history, and today's passengers will find it easy to step back in time.  $32.50/Adult; $19.50/Child (ages 4 through 12).