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Trails of the Rocky Mountains 2009
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Highlights Denver
Rocky Mountain National Park
Vail
Colorado National Monument
Moab
Mesa Verde
Durango
Santa Fe
Colorado Springs
Trails of the Rocky Mountains 2009 Whats Included Sightseeing Highlights Rocky Mountain National Park Journey along the dramatic Trail Ridge Road.Vail Explore this quaint pedestrian-only village turned world-class ski resort.Colorado National Monument Drive along the scenic Rimrock Drive.Moab Spend two days exploring this spectacular red rock canyon country.Arches National Park Explore this incredible park, home to over 2000 sandstone arches.Canyonlands National Park Visit this colorful landscape of canyons, mesas and buttes.Telluride Explore this quaint Victorian town, popular with artists and celebrities.Dolores Visit the Anasazi Cultural Center chronicling ancestral Puebloan civilization.Mesa Verde Explore America's premier archaeological site with ancient cliff dwellings.Durango Spend two nights in this attractive western town and enjoy a host of activities.Silverton Explore this isolated mining town, now a designated National Historic District.Santa Fe Spend a relaxing two-night stay in this gem of Southwestern art and culture.Pecos National Historical Park Learn of the pueblo of Pecos, Spanish colonial missions and Santa Fe Trail.Colorado Springs Explore the Garden of the Gods and US Air Force Academy.Dining Highlights 1 Welcome Reception with your Tour Director in Denver10 full breakfasts1 dinner in the hotel2 specialty dinners at local restaurants in Moab and Santa FeFarewell Dinner with wine in Colorado Springs14 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)First Class Travel Highlights The services of one of Trafalgar's professional Tour Directors.Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from Denver International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in Denver and on Day 11 from Colorado Springs to Denver International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Denver.Travel on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.Stay in two-bedded rooms with private facilitiesAll hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxesFarewell Dinner with wine in Colorado SpringsThe Autumn Leaves
Enjoy the stunning colours of "Fall Foliage" in Colorado on our departures September 13 and 27 (as determined by Mother Nature). |
| Call (281) 492-2600 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7269970 | | Trafalgar Tours | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Denver | Arrive Denver
: Welcome to Denver, the "Mile High City!" A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to welcome you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
Hotel: Sheraton Denver Hotel | | Day 2 | Denver - Rocky Mountain National Park - Vail | Denver - Rocky Mountain National Park - Vail
: Drive to the picturesque town of Estes Park and enter Rocky Mountain National Park, a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Travel along Trail Ridge Road enjoyingmajesticmountain views and abundant wildlife.Cross the Continental Divide, drive along the Blue River and over Vail Pass to arrive at
the famed alpine village of Vail. The rest of the day is at leisure. Wander the quaint pedestrian-only alleys lined with shops, restaurants and caf's (WhenTrail Ridge Road is closed due to weather conditions, travel over Berthoud Pass) (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Holiday Inn Apex Vail | | Day 3 | Vail Colorado National Monument - Canyonlands National Park (2 nights) | Vail Colorado National Monument - Canyonlands National Park (2 nights)
: Travel along the Colorado River enjoying the grand landscape of the Rocky Mountains. This afternoon enter Colorado National Monument and follow the scenic Rim Rock Drive viewing sheer-walled canyons, towering monoliths, desert bighorn sheep and soaring eagles.Then visit Canyonlands National Park
and stop at Island in the Sky, a mesa resting on sheer sandstone cliffs over 1,000 feet above the surrounding terrain and offering a breathtaking panorama. This evening, watch the spectacular sunset and enjoy dinner with breathtaking views over some of Utah'smost unique sights. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Ramada Inn | | Day 4 | Arches National Park excursion & Moab at leisure | Arches National Park excursion & Moab at leisure
: Visit Arches National Park, home to over two thousand natural sandstone arches including the famous Double Arch. Journey along Scenic Drive, making stops to view some of the park's most striking features. This afternoon, those with a sense of adventure might want to join an optional Hummer tour through Moab's incredible red rock backcountry or perhaps join an optional jet boat ride on the great Colorado River, where you learn about the geology, wildlife, and culture of Moab and the river. (Full Breakfast) | | Day 5 | Moab - Telluride - Mesa Verde National Park | Moab - Telluride - Mesa Verde National Park
: Stop in Telluride, a fashionable mountain resort with a rich Victorian heritage, located in the stunning San Juan Mountains. Enjoy time at leisure to browse the local shops and galleries, or simply relax at an outdoor cafe and enjoy the fresh mountain air. This afternoon stop in Dolores to visit the Anasazi Heritage Center and learn about the people who once inhabited the Colorado Plateau. Arrive at the Far View Lodge, spectacularly situated inside Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Far View Lodge | | Day 6 | Mesa Verde National Park - Durango (2 nights) | Mesa Verde National Park - Durango (2 nights)
: Tour some of the best archeological sites in the U.S. From 600AD through 1300AD people lived and flourished in communities throughout the area, building elaborate "cliff dwellings" - stone villages built inside the sheltered alcoves of the canyon walls. Later, head for the frontier town of Durango, one of the last great cowboy towns left in the Southwest. This evening, as an option, perhaps join a fun stagecoach ride into a secluded canyon, followed by a cowboy dinner. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Doubletree Hotel | | Day 7 | Silverton excursion & Durango at leisure | Silverton excursion & Durango at leisure
: Ride the Narrow Gauge Railroad (optional) or ride aboard the coach along the Million Dollar Highway to the mining town of Silverton, a National Historic District. Step 100 years back in time, as you explore the historic buildings, quaint art shops and learn of the colorful local history. As an option, perhaps experience underground fun and adventure on a guided tour of the Old Hundred Gold Mine before returning to Durango, where the rest of the day is free. (Full Breakfast) | | Day 8 | Durango - Santa Fe (2 nights) | Durango - Santa Fe (2 nights)
: Leave Colorado and enter New Mexico. Travel through the Rio Grande and Santa Fe National Forests to arrive at the state capital city of Santa Fe. Situated in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the foothills of the southern Rocky Mountains, Santa Fe is one of North America's best loved cities. You'll be charmed by its narrow, winding streets, 400 year old adobe buildings, world-renowned galleries, quaint boutiques and inviting restaurants, situated just outside your hotel door. Upon arrival get a good feel for the city aboard a narrated open-air trolley tour which highlights Santa Fe's main points of interest. Dinner tonight is served at a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza | | Day 9 | Santa Fe at leisure | Santa Fe at leisure
: Today you have the entire day to explore the cultural treasures of Santa Fe at your leisure. Discover why UNESCO designated Santa Fe as one of the world's nine Creative Cities with its unique offerings of art, culture and ancient traditions. Perhaps join an optional excursion to Taos for a guided tour to Taos Pueblo, both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Monument. There is also time to explore the shops around the historic plaza in Taos before returning to Santa Fe. (Full Breakfast) | | Day 10 | Santa Fe - Pecos National Historical Park - Colorado Springs | Santa Fe - Pecos National Historical Park - Colorado Springs
: Heading east, visit Pecos National Historical Park, site of an ancient pueblo, two Spanish colonial missions, Santa Fe Trail sites and the Civil War Battle of Glorieta Pass. Traveling north arrive in Colorado Springs, located at the foot of one of America'smost famous landmarks,Pikes Peak,upon the summit ofwhich Katharine Lee Bates was inspired to write America the Beautiful. On the way to dinner, view the stunning sandstone formations at the Garden of the Gods.Then join us for our Farewell Dinner. (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Colorado Springs | | Day 11 | Colorado Springs - Denver | Colorado Springs - Denver
: Visit the US Air Force Academy, the scenic Rocky Mountain campus that is home to America's future Air Force officers. There is time to explore the Visitor's Center with its exhibits on cadet life and short movie highlighting the academy experience, and the stunning Cadet Chapel. Look up and you might see the Air Force Academy's famous parachute team, "The Wings of Blue" or catch a glimpse of F-16s training above. Your tour ends with a complimentary transfer to Denver International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in Denver for passengers extending their stay. (Full Breakfast)
Please do not schedule any flights before 4:00pm |
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