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Great Sand Dunes
National Park & Preserve

Colorado & the Rocky Mountains

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8 DAYS 10 MEALS FROM $4,799 incl. AIRFARE Moderate Activity Level ●●●○○
ATTRACTIONS & HIGHLIGHTS tundra wilderness that surrounds us. Take in thrilling

» Rocky Mountain » Cowboy dinner & show views from over 12,000 feet above sea level, keep your
National Park at Bar D Chuckwagon eyes peeled for majestic wildlife, and learn the history
of this area at the on-site visitor centers. Tonight, we
» Lunch with wine » Wolf Creek Pass check in to our accommodations near the alpine village
tasting at Varaison » Great Sand Dunes of Vail and get to know fellow travelers at an included
Vineyards & Winery National Park
» Colorado National & Preserve Welcome Dinner. MEALS B+D
1 night at Highline Vail - a DoubleTree by Hilton
Monument » The Broadmoor
» Million Dollar Highway Manitou & Pikes Peak Day 3: Colorado National Monument
» Durango & Silverton Cog Railway Today’s travels take us westbound to the Grand Valley,
Narrow Gauge Railroad » Garden of the Gods home to the state’s wine country and marvelous

» Mesa Verde National guided tour red cliffs. We visit Varaison Vineyards and Winery in
Palisade, a rich agricultural area that’s renowned for
Park guided tour
its peaches, to indulge in a tasting of locally crafted
vinos and an included lunch. Next, enjoy a scenic drive
Day 1: Fly to Colorado through one of the great landscapes in the American
Upon arriving in Denver, we check in to our overnight West, Colorado National Monument. As we venture along
accommodations and settle in for a restful evening. Rim Rock Drive, soak up vistas of imposing monoliths,
1 night at Hampton Inn & Suites Denver - Cherry Creek red rock canyons, and wildlife, such as bighorn sheep
and eagles. This evening, our accommodations are in
Day 2: Rocky Mountain National Park Grand Junction. MEALS B+L
Our adventure begins by heading into Rocky Mountain 1 night at SpringHill Suites Grand Junction Downtown
National Park. Enjoy sweeping overlooks of Trail Ridge
Road as we wind across the highest paved highway Day 4: Silverton Train Ride
in the country and gaze in wonder at the expansive This morning, we head south towards Silverton on the

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