GLOBUS: ROUTES OF THE OLD WEST (AU)
11 days from Denver to Denver
Begin your escorted tour in the mile-high city of Denver on this Old West vacation. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Denver then head to Estes Park, gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Marvel at fantastic alpine scenery as you travel along Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous highway in the United States at an elevation of 12,000 feet. Pass Grand Lake, Colorado's largest natural lake, and journey to the resort town of Vail, one of the most popular ski resorts and a popular summer vacation destination. Travel to Moab, Utah, and enjoy a wine tasting, an authentic outdoor Western barbecue, and a visit to Arches National Park with its 2,000 natural sandstone arches and unusual rock formations. Your tour then heads back to Colorado and Mesa Verde National Park. In Mesa Verde, marvel at the cliff dwellings and see how the Ancestral Pueblo people lived for over 700 years. More Western history awaits in Durango with a scenic ride through the San Juan National Forest on the Durango-Silverton train. This legendary steam train hugs steep canyon walls and offers breathtaking beauty. Then journey south to Santa Fe and Taos in New Mexico for walking tours in both cities. Cross back into Colorado and take a walk along the Royal Gorge Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the world. Marvel at the rugged rock walls that plunge more than 1,000 feet down to the Arkansas River. In Colorado Springs, take the cog railway up to the summit of 14,110-foot Pikes Peak for amazing views. The vacation ends back in Denver-a great way to end this spectacular tour through some of the West's most beautiful areas and Old West charm. Special Departures:The 09/25 and 10/02 departures are 13 days and feature the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta.Fall Foliage Departures:Enjoy the spectacular fall colors on our special Fall Foliage departures: September 11-October 2 (if Mother Nature permits).
HOTELS
Denver Westin Tabor Center (MD), Vail Vail Marriott Mountain Resort (SF), Moab Red Cliffs Lodge (F), Durango Doubletree Hotel Durango (F), Santa Fe Hilton of Santa Fe (SF), Colorado Springs Doubletree Colorado Springs (F)
HOTELS
Denver Westin Tabor Center (MD), Vail Vail Marriott Mountain Resort (SF), Moab Red Cliffs Lodge (F), Durango Doubletree Hotel Durango (F), Santa Fe Hilton of Santa Fe (SF), Colorado Springs Doubletree Colorado Springs (F)
Details
- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Offer
- Offer valid through 11/30/2009
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Denver | Welcome to colorful Colorado! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. |
| Day 2 | Vail | Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Denver this morning, then it's on to the beautiful Colorado mountains. Travel to Estes Park, gateway to ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK. A break at almost 12,000 feet provides fantastic alpine scenery. Continue along scenic Trail Ridge Road, crossing the Continental Divide and passing Grand Lake, Colorado's largest natural lake. Journey to Vail, one of America's most popular mountain resorts. (B)Note: Rocky Mountain National Park is subject to favorable road and weather conditions. |
| Day 3 | Moab | Travel through the massive 1,800-foot walls of Glenwood Canyon to the 'western slope' of Colorado. Then, visit COLORADO NATIONAL MONUMENT, with sightseeing along panoramic Rim Rock Drive. Admire the majestic beauty of Independence Monument and Balanced Rock. Afterward, continue to Moab, Utah, arriving at Red Cliffs Lodge. Enjoy WINE TASTING at your resort's winery, then experience an authentic outdoor Western barbecue. (B,D)Special Feature: Your hotel in Moab is the Red Cliffs Lodge. Offering guests a ranch-like experience amid luxurious Western charm, Red Cliffs Lodge sits high on the banks of the Colorado River surrounded by cliffs and situated where Western favorites such as Wagon Master and Rio Grande were filmed. |
| Day 4 | Moab | This morning, visit ARCHES NATIONAL PARK, a wonderland of magnificent sandstone formations. Balance of the day is at leisure. Relax, swim, play tennis, visit the winery, or explore the museum with memorabilia from the movies filmed at your resort's spectacular location. This evening, enjoy the optional Canyonlands by Night riverboat show. (B) |
| Day 5 | Durango | Head back to Colorado and travel to MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, a World Heritage Site. Stop at Spruce Tree House, one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings. Also visit the museum that depicts the story of the people who once thrived on this 8,000-foot plateau, and stop at a great vantage point for pictures of Cliff Palace (one of the largest of the 700-year-old Anasazi dwellings). Arrive in Durango, a town born in the Gold Rush and silver-mining era. (B,D) |
| Day 6 | Durango | Board the narrow-gauge DURANGO-SILVERTON TRAIN this morning for a scenic ride through San Juan National Forest. The legendary steam train hugs steep canyon walls winding its way through Rio de las Animas Canyon with vistas of snowcapped peaks. Free time in Silverton, once a major mining town which owes its name to the bragging statement by an early miner: 'We have no gold, but silver by the ton!' Return to Durango. (B) |
| Day 7 | Santa Fe | Head to New Mexico and to the charming city of Santa Fe, the oldest seat of government in the United States. Experience Santa Fe up close as you embark on a guided WALKING TOUR of the many historic buildings that reveals the town's Spanish, Indian, and American heritage. Main sights include the San Miguel Mission, the Palace of the Governors, the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, and Loretto Chapel's 'Miracle Stairway.' The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B) |
| Day 8 | Santa Fe | Today, travel to the adobe town of Taos, seated on the high desert mesa at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. On today's WALKING TOUR, learn about its 1,100 years of history and art by visiting PUEBLO DE TAOS, a Native American village inhabited for nearly 700 years. Explore the historic town plaza, offering eclectic galleries, and wonderful shops before seeing the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, one of the highest in the U.S. Return to Santa Fe, stopping for dinner at one of New Mexico's historic restaurants. (B,D) |
| Day 9 | Colorado Springs | Leave Santa Fe and drive north to Colorado Springs, Colorado, stopping at the ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE en route. Walk across the world's highest suspension bridge and marvel at the rugged rock walls that plunge more than 1,000 feet down to the Arkansas River. Continue to Colorado Springs, home to the U.S. Olympic Training Center. (B) |
| Day 10 | Colorado Springs | Visit Manitou Springs and take the COG RAILROAD up to the summit of 14,110-foot Pikes Peak, the place that inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write 'America the Beautiful.' This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D) |
| Day 11 | Denver | Head north to reach Denver International Airport for guests with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after Noon. The motorcoach then continues into downtown, where the vacation ends. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
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- US$ Price Details
Single Room Supplement: $863Triple Room Reduction per person: $187Extra nights per person in Denver:in single room $165; in twin room $103; in triple room $91
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Additional Information:
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-2009, 2010 & 2011 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2010, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.
