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Colorful Colorado: Peaks, Parks, and Panoramas
Operated by Globus
Tripcode: ND
Overview
Destination:
United States Of America,
Start:Denver, United States Of America
Finish:Denver, United States Of America
Finish:Denver, United States Of America
Duration:10 days
Type:Group tour (max 44)
Travel Period
May 2026 - September 2026
10 days Denver to Denver
Cross the continental divide and explore the diverse landscape of colorful Colorado on a spectacular 10-day adventure! Your tour through Colorado begins with an overnight stay in the ‘Mile High City’ of Denver—5,280 feet above sea level. Discover the stunning landscapes of all four National Parks in Colorado, including majestic Rocky Mountain National Park and the ancient indigenous dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park. You’ll also explore the natural treasures of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and ride through the magnificent mesas and canyons of San Juan National Forest aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Colorado Springs, so you can plan your day your way.
All This. Included
Special features included in this tour:• Guided sightseeing in Denver with Red Rocks Amphitheater• Boulder and Estes Park • Visit Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Lake• Wildflower walk at Vail Nature Center• Visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park • Guided sightseeing in Palisade including peach farm visit• Tour & tasting at Peach Street Distillers• Visit Durango and ride the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad• Guided sightseeing in Mesa Verde National Park• Great Sand Dunes National Park • Visit Garden of the Gods National Natural Landmark• Globus Choice excursion in Colorado Springs – included in your tour, choose between the Broadmoor Manitou Pikes Peak Cog Railway or visit the US Olympic-Paralympic Museum
Cross the continental divide and explore the diverse landscape of colorful Colorado on a spectacular 10-day adventure! Your tour through Colorado begins with an overnight stay in the ‘Mile High City’ of Denver—5,280 feet above sea level. Discover the stunning landscapes of all four National Parks in Colorado, including majestic Rocky Mountain National Park and the ancient indigenous dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park. You’ll also explore the natural treasures of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and ride through the magnificent mesas and canyons of San Juan National Forest aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Colorado Springs, so you can plan your day your way.
All This. Included
Special features included in this tour:• Guided sightseeing in Denver with Red Rocks Amphitheater• Boulder and Estes Park • Visit Rocky Mountain National Park and Grand Lake• Wildflower walk at Vail Nature Center• Visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park • Guided sightseeing in Palisade including peach farm visit• Tour & tasting at Peach Street Distillers• Visit Durango and ride the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad• Guided sightseeing in Mesa Verde National Park• Great Sand Dunes National Park • Visit Garden of the Gods National Natural Landmark• Globus Choice excursion in Colorado Springs – included in your tour, choose between the Broadmoor Manitou Pikes Peak Cog Railway or visit the US Olympic-Paralympic Museum
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- 8 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Itinerary
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Collapse allARRIVE IN DENVER
Welcome to Denver!
At 6 pm, meet with your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE Denver has something for everyone! Discover one of the city’s great museums, stroll the pedestrian mall at 16th Street or visit a local brewery on the Denver Beer Trail! Your Tour Director has suggestions to make the most of your free time. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for maps, tips, and more.
At 6 pm, meet with your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE Denver has something for everyone! Discover one of the city’s great museums, stroll the pedestrian mall at 16th Street or visit a local brewery on the Denver Beer Trail! Your Tour Director has suggestions to make the most of your free time. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for maps, tips, and more.
DENVER–MORRISON–BOULDER–ESTES PARK
Red Rocks and Mountain Tops
Take an orientation tour of Denver, including the Colorado State Capitol, modeled after the Capitol Building in Washington DC. Visit Red Rocks Amphitheater, an iconic Colorado venue initially created by geologic events. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal project, Civilian Conservation Corps, constructed the amphitheater seating. Continue to Boulder for Flatiron views and an orientation tour. Enjoy lunch and leisure time to explore Pearl Street, a pedestrian walkway in the heart of downtown. Depart Boulder for Estes Park, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLET YOUR LIGHT SHINE Recognized as the “Happiest City in the US,” Boulder boasts more than 300 days of sunshine. Home to University of Colorado Boulder, a tier-one research university also known for the strong Buffaloes football program, and The Sink, a timeless college hangout and the oldest restaurant in Boulder.
Take an orientation tour of Denver, including the Colorado State Capitol, modeled after the Capitol Building in Washington DC. Visit Red Rocks Amphitheater, an iconic Colorado venue initially created by geologic events. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal project, Civilian Conservation Corps, constructed the amphitheater seating. Continue to Boulder for Flatiron views and an orientation tour. Enjoy lunch and leisure time to explore Pearl Street, a pedestrian walkway in the heart of downtown. Depart Boulder for Estes Park, the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLET YOUR LIGHT SHINE Recognized as the “Happiest City in the US,” Boulder boasts more than 300 days of sunshine. Home to University of Colorado Boulder, a tier-one research university also known for the strong Buffaloes football program, and The Sink, a timeless college hangout and the oldest restaurant in Boulder.
ESTES PARK–ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK–VAIL
Rocky Mountain Highs
Visit the Alpine Visitor Center and explore Rocky Mountain National Park. Continue to Grand Lake, Colorado’s largest natural lake, framed by magnificent mountain peaks. Travel to Vail, a charming mountain town nestled in the Colorado Rockies, for dinner at a local restaurant and a two-night stay. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHALFWAY TO HEAVEN Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses a variety of mountain range environments with alpine lakes, majestic mountain peaks, and miles of meadows for the wildlife to call home. Cross the tundra of the Continental Divide as it runs through Rocky Mountain National Park on the Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuously paved road in America. Watch for a wealth of wildlife that call the Rockies home—including plentiful elk, moose, big horn sheep, marmots, and maybe a black bear!
Visit the Alpine Visitor Center and explore Rocky Mountain National Park. Continue to Grand Lake, Colorado’s largest natural lake, framed by magnificent mountain peaks. Travel to Vail, a charming mountain town nestled in the Colorado Rockies, for dinner at a local restaurant and a two-night stay. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTHALFWAY TO HEAVEN Rocky Mountain National Park encompasses a variety of mountain range environments with alpine lakes, majestic mountain peaks, and miles of meadows for the wildlife to call home. Cross the tundra of the Continental Divide as it runs through Rocky Mountain National Park on the Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuously paved road in America. Watch for a wealth of wildlife that call the Rockies home—including plentiful elk, moose, big horn sheep, marmots, and maybe a black bear!
VAIL
Bavarian Beauty
Visit the [LF] Vail Nature Center and enjoy a light guided hike to explore the wildflowers, active beaver lodges, and local ecosystem. Continue to the Colorado Snowsports Museum & Hall of Fame and learn the rich history of skiing and snowboarding in Colorado. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. Consider strolling the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, try goat yoga, or enjoy an exhilarating ride on the Copper Mountain gondola and alpine slide. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Vail! Wander and wonder in the charming alpine village—a popular playground for year-round activities—from hiking to biking to skiing. Explore charming Lionshead & Vail Villages to enjoy art galleries, restaurants, and shops. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for maps and suggestions on where to dine and what to see!LOCAL FAVORITE WILDFLOWER WALKS Discover the woods, birds, and meadows at the Vail Nature Center. Walk along the Gore Creek and connect with nature while exploring the unique ecology, wildflowers, and wildlife in the heart of Vail.
Visit the [LF] Vail Nature Center and enjoy a light guided hike to explore the wildflowers, active beaver lodges, and local ecosystem. Continue to the Colorado Snowsports Museum & Hall of Fame and learn the rich history of skiing and snowboarding in Colorado. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. Consider strolling the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens, try goat yoga, or enjoy an exhilarating ride on the Copper Mountain gondola and alpine slide. (B)ENHANCED FREE TIMEEXPLORE MORE in Vail! Wander and wonder in the charming alpine village—a popular playground for year-round activities—from hiking to biking to skiing. Explore charming Lionshead & Vail Villages to enjoy art galleries, restaurants, and shops. Tap your GlobusGO mobile app for maps and suggestions on where to dine and what to see!LOCAL FAVORITE WILDFLOWER WALKS Discover the woods, birds, and meadows at the Vail Nature Center. Walk along the Gore Creek and connect with nature while exploring the unique ecology, wildflowers, and wildlife in the heart of Vail.
VAIL–GRAND JUNCTION–COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT–PALISADE
Peaches and Vines
Depart Vail for Grand Junction and the Colorado National Monument for red rock canyons and desert landscapes high on the Colorado Plateau. Here, the Rockies meet the American Southwest. Continue to Palisade and visit a family-owned peach orchard. The unique climate, altitude, and rich volcanic soil in the Palisade area are the perfect combination for growing peaches and grapes. Discover creative peach concoctions with a tour and tasting at [LF] Peach Street Distillers, a creative spirits distillery. Enjoy an overnight stay at the Wine Country Inn for an authentic, local wine experience. (B)LOCAL FAVORITECOLORADO PROUD Enjoy the fruits of Palisade peach growers’ labors where a small-batch artisanal distillery uses Colorado grain and local fruit to create a variety of delicious spirits. Tour the production facility and explore the process and barrel aging techniques used to produce the award-winning spirits.
Depart Vail for Grand Junction and the Colorado National Monument for red rock canyons and desert landscapes high on the Colorado Plateau. Here, the Rockies meet the American Southwest. Continue to Palisade and visit a family-owned peach orchard. The unique climate, altitude, and rich volcanic soil in the Palisade area are the perfect combination for growing peaches and grapes. Discover creative peach concoctions with a tour and tasting at [LF] Peach Street Distillers, a creative spirits distillery. Enjoy an overnight stay at the Wine Country Inn for an authentic, local wine experience. (B)LOCAL FAVORITECOLORADO PROUD Enjoy the fruits of Palisade peach growers’ labors where a small-batch artisanal distillery uses Colorado grain and local fruit to create a variety of delicious spirits. Tour the production facility and explore the process and barrel aging techniques used to produce the award-winning spirits.
PALISADE–BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON NATIONAL PARK–SILVERTON–DURANGO
All Aboard!
Depart Palisade for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Enjoy views in the quiet park of the gorge carved by the powerful Gunnison River. Continue to Silverton for a memorable ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Durango for a 2-night stay. Tonight, spend free time browsing the shops on Main Avenue or enjoy regional specialties at a local restaurant. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Board the legendary Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad steam train as it hugs steep canyon walls to wind its way through Rio de las Animas Canyon. Arrive in Durango, a town born in the Gold Rush and silver-mining era.
Depart Palisade for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Enjoy views in the quiet park of the gorge carved by the powerful Gunnison River. Continue to Silverton for a memorable ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to Durango for a 2-night stay. Tonight, spend free time browsing the shops on Main Avenue or enjoy regional specialties at a local restaurant. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTEPIC RIDE Board the legendary Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad steam train as it hugs steep canyon walls to wind its way through Rio de las Animas Canyon. Arrive in Durango, a town born in the Gold Rush and silver-mining era.
DURANGO. MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK
Ancient Mystery
Today, visit Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum and discover the culture and history of the Núuchi (Ute People). This afternoon, visit Ska Brewing Company in Durango for a tasting and to discover their sustainability initiatives. As one of the first craft breweries in the country to package beer in infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, they are committed to reducing waste and continue to create sustainability programs. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in downtown Durango. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTANCIENT DWELLINGS See Spruce Tree House, one of Mesa Verde’s best-preserved cliff dwellings. Also, visit the museum that tells the story of the people who once thrived on this 8,000-foot ancient plateau (now Mesa Verde National Park). Stop at a great vantage point for pictures of Cliff Palace (one of the largest of the 700-year-old Anasazi dwellings).
Today, visit Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to the Southern Ute Cultural Center & Museum and discover the culture and history of the Núuchi (Ute People). This afternoon, visit Ska Brewing Company in Durango for a tasting and to discover their sustainability initiatives. As one of the first craft breweries in the country to package beer in infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, they are committed to reducing waste and continue to create sustainability programs. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in downtown Durango. (B,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTANCIENT DWELLINGS See Spruce Tree House, one of Mesa Verde’s best-preserved cliff dwellings. Also, visit the museum that tells the story of the people who once thrived on this 8,000-foot ancient plateau (now Mesa Verde National Park). Stop at a great vantage point for pictures of Cliff Palace (one of the largest of the 700-year-old Anasazi dwellings).
DURANGO–GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK–COLORADO SPRINGS
Peak Perfection
Depart Durango for Alamosa and visit Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Reaching 750 feet high across 30 square miles, the Great Sand Dunes of Southern Colorado amaze as the tallest sand dunes in North America. Surrounded by a backdrop of forest, mountains, and wild grassland, this natural wonder creates a visual masterpiece of natural beauty. Continue to Colorado Springs for a 2-night resort stay. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Discover Rocky Mountain serenity at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, located in the foothills of the Rockies, for the ultimate mountain experience. Relax onsite with resort amenities including walking trails, indoor and outdoor pools, a private lake with watersports, golf, spa, and even pickleball courts!
Depart Durango for Alamosa and visit Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Reaching 750 feet high across 30 square miles, the Great Sand Dunes of Southern Colorado amaze as the tallest sand dunes in North America. Surrounded by a backdrop of forest, mountains, and wild grassland, this natural wonder creates a visual masterpiece of natural beauty. Continue to Colorado Springs for a 2-night resort stay. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHTACCOMMODATION HIGHLIGHT Discover Rocky Mountain serenity at Cheyenne Mountain Resort, located in the foothills of the Rockies, for the ultimate mountain experience. Relax onsite with resort amenities including walking trails, indoor and outdoor pools, a private lake with watersports, golf, spa, and even pickleball courts!
COLORADO SPRINGS
Spend your day your way in Colorado Springs
Explore more of Colorado Springs with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Visit stunning Garden of the Gods for a gentle nature walk to explore 300 million years of geological history amid its 300-foot towering sandstone rock formations. Marvel at the otherworldly beauty of this geological wonder against a Colorado “bluebird” sky above the snowcapped summit of Pikes Peak. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure at the resort. This evening, gather with your fellow travel companions and Tour Director for a farewell dinner. (B,D)
Explore more of Colorado Springs with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
AMERICA'S MOUNTAIN
Visit the Broadmoor Hotel and take a ride on the Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway for a memorable ride on the world¿s oldest cog railway. Travel from Manitou Springs to the summit that inspired the song, America the Beautiful, for panoramic views of rich forests, canyons, and snow-capped mountains.
GOING FOR GOLD
Experience an immersive look into the training of America¿s greatest athletes and rich Olympic history with a visit to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Discover interactive exhibits, innovative displays and an impressive artifact collection on Team USA.
COLORADO SPRINGS–DENVER
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule departing flights from Denver International Airport after 12:30 pm. Want to explore more of Denver? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. Schedule departing flights from Denver International Airport after 12:30 pm. Want to explore more of Denver? Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)
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At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way travel makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures you’ll want to re-live forever. Our story began more than 90 years ago, when a young Swiss Antonio Mantegazza began transporting tourists across Lake Lugano on his rowboat, sharing stories and revealing local secrets along the way. On that lake, Globus was born. Discovering a passion for tourism and a knack for business, Antonio’s services expanded beyond river transport to bus touring, from Switzerland to Europe and then, the world. After 90 years curating travel wonderment, our passion for curating the perfect trip remains. At Globus, we have the experience and local knowledge to craft immersive adventures that make you feel alive. Expect to see all the major sites, but then go deeper, to the beating heart of every new discovery. As they say, when you’re in the moment, it’s not what you know, but who you know, and you’ll quickly discover our Tour Directors know all the local secrets and insider tips. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination. It's time to tour with Globus.
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