Country Travel Discoveries 2022
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855-744-TRIP (8747) | 41 US — WEST | COLORADO'S VINTAGE RAILWAYS Preiselbeere/Wikimedia Great Sand Dunes National Park DAY 4—CUMBRES & TOLTEC RAILROAD Return to the exciting days of the Frontier West aboard this stately steam engine the moment it blows its horn! Relax in your comfortable coach or open-air observation car during an unforgettable journey from Antonito to the old stagecoach town of Chama, New Mexico, home to one of the last coal tipples in the country. Mid-way enjoy a delicious lunch stop in the small mining town of Osier. B, L DAY 5—DURANGO YOUR WAY Enjoy a leisurely day in the western town of Durango, which was founded in 1880 by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. You may choose to explore this historic downtown on a walking tour, stroll the Animas River trail, browse the shops or take an exciting optional excursion. B Option—Mesa Verde National Park Travel deep into Mesa Verde National Park to learn about Anasazi Indians. L Price: $85 per person. DAY 6—DURANGO & SILVERTON NARROW GAUGE RAILROAD Immerse yourself in yesteryear with the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum's memorabilia, including full-size locomotives, maps, photos and artwork. Then the 1880s-era coal-fired, steam powered locomotives to travel the same track miners, cowboys and settlers did over a century ago. Gaze in awe while chugging through portions of the magnificent two million acres of remote wilderness that make up the San Juan National Forest! B, D DAY 7—VAIL FREE TIME The junction of the Colorado and Gunnison Rivers formed the fertile soils around Grand Junction. Enjoy the world-famous Vail Mountain Resort on your own and at your own pace. There are countless things to do in this quaint, historic, European-influenced town nestled amongst the Rocky Mountains. En route to Dillon, travel the engineering marvel that is I-70, considered by many the most scenic highway in the U.S. Tonight, we share a farewell dinner together in Dillon. B, D DAY 8—FRONTIER MINING TOWN/TALES OF YORE/GEORGETOWN LOOP R.R. Your day begins in charming Georgetown, which started as a mining camp in 1859 and still maintains much of its 19th century architecture. After a bountiful breakfast, storyteller Leon Joseph Littlebird will perform tales of mountain life and indigenous music. Afterward, experience your final rail adventure aboard the Georgetown Loop Railroad, a narrow gauge line that forms a grand loop high in the Rocky Mountains. Then you'll say good-bye to new friends and take home happy railroading memories! B x Thrilling Views on the Georgetown Loop Discoveries Experience ____________________ 8 Days • 12 Meals Jul 10-17, 2022 Sep 4-11, 2022 Price Per Person: Double: $1,997; Single: $2,515 Pre/Post Hotel: $148/night Depart/Return: Denver, CO Highlights & Inclusions ____________________ • Scenic mountain rail adventures on Royal Gorge, Cumbres & Toltec, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge, and Georgetown Loop Railroads • Great Sand Dunes National Park • Mesa Verde National Park Option • Pike's Peak Cog Railway Option • Guided tour of Garden of the Gods • Pioneer and Native American tales by Leon Joseph Littlebird • Free time in the resort town of Vail • Free airport shuttle or hotel parking • Bag handling (1 per person) at hotels • Fees/tips for included attractions/meals • Welcome reception, 24-hour emergency call service, free bottled water on coach Quality Accommodations ____________________ Night 1: Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Airport Night 2: Hotel Elegante, Colorado Springs Night 3: Fairfield by Marriott, Alamosa Nights 4-5: Holiday Inn Express, Durango Night 6: Grand Vista Hotel, Grand Junction Night 7: Comfort Suites, Dillon CountryTravelDiscoveries.com/CRX