SIGHTSEEING TOURS

Colorado is a dynamic state where you will be inspired by beautiful landscape, charmed by laid back friendliness and amazed by rich culture and history. Here you will find what you’ve been looking for: blue skies, purple sunsets, emerald forests, red rocks, white fluffy snow and a destination proud of its diversity in culture, lifestyle and heritage.

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Rocky Mountain Rendezvous and Historic Estes Park

Saturday, September 17, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (9 Hours)
Monday, September 19, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (9 Hours)
$85

Your tour of the gorgeous Rocky Mountains promises to be one of the most beautiful scenic tours ever taken. You will enter the ancestral Rockies and wind up the spectacular canyon to Estes Park, eastern gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Fall brings clear blue skies and crisp air punctuated with occasional snows, the elk rut and colorful fall leaves to Rocky Mountain National Park. The Aspen Gold Rush starts in late August at higher elevations and the golden leaves work their way down to lower elevations in October. The peak of color in our mountains is usually in late September. Daylight and elevation set the timing of the color season. Rain, snow, cold and wind affect the intensity of color.

In the fall, viewing the elk rut (mating season) is a wonderful opportunity to see and learn about these magnificent large animals. Almost 90% of the park is managed as wilderness, making it a great place to enjoy solitude and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains. We’ll tour the park by motorcoach visiting the most scenic spots and most interested landmarks.

Then, it’s all aboard for the return trip down to the charming and quaint mountain town of Estes Park. You will be given time this afternoon to have lunch, sightsee and browse the myriad shops, quality boutiques and art galleries.

Denver City Swing

Sunday, September 18, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (3 hours)
$36

Take a trip into the heart of the "Mile High City" on a Denver City Swing. Guests tour the downtown finance and business areas as well as the revitalized parts of "old" Denver which have been creatively combined with powerful skyscrapers.

See the spectacular State Capitol Building, one of the many “ooh and aah” stops. Enjoy riding through our lovely mansion areas and parks. A drive through Denver’s City Park, the city’s gem showcases over 370 lush acres of outdoor space, home to the Denver Zoo and Museum of Nature and Science.

Catch a glimpse of the renovated lower downtown (LoDo) district. Virtually forgotten for years, local visionaries have concentrated on the renovation of LoDo buildings with exciting results! Shops and galleries are springing up everywhere and pulsing with life! The block-long Larimer Square is filled with interesting boutiques as well as some of the city’s top restaurants.

A picture stop is made at Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies and one of the top tourist stops in the Denver area. The location of Coors Field has also been credited for spurring the revitalization of this prospering neighborhood of LoDo.

Foothills Fandango — Red Rocks & Coors Brewery

Monday, September 19, 1 – 5 p.m. (4 hours)
Wednesday, September 21, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (4 hours)
$37

We head for the foothills to experience one of Colorado's most photographed and scenic sights — Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre — an experience in itself. Amidst towering cliffs slanting upwards and slabs of red sandstone rising hundreds of feet above you, discover the 10,000 seat Red Rocks Amphitheatre, which has been the site of concerts, musical events and the Easter Sunrise services since the 1940s. It is a true camera buff's delight.

In the nearby town of Golden at the foot of the Colorado Rockies a marvelous tour of the largest single-site brewery in the world awaits. MillerCoors Brewery, founder by Adolph Coors in 1873, can brew up to 22 million barrels annually and produces more aluminum cans than anywhere else in the country. The brewery’s 35-minute self-guided audio tour includes a walk through the malting, brewing and packaging processes. The tour concludes with an opportunity to sample Coors’ fine beers or non-alcoholic products in the hospitality lounge and time to shop in the Coors & Co. gift shop.

Please note: Guests must be at least 21 years of age to taste beer samples and photo identification is required. Non- alcoholic beverages are available at Coors for guests under 21 years of age.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

Monday, September 19, 6:40 p.m. Game Start Time
$25

Watch the Colorado Rockies in an all-American baseball game! Located in the historical part of Lower Downtown (named LoDo by the locals), Coors Field is one of Denver’s most popular tourist attractions. The Rockies were one of two expansion teams added to the National League in 1993 and despite a losing inaugural season, they won the hearts of Coloradoans and received national media attention for their record-breaking attendance. In 2007 the Rockies won the National League pennant for the first time, winning 21 of 22 games to finish out the season and make it to the playoffs.

Coors Field is a must see to anyone that visits the Denver area. This baseball stadium is in the heart of LoDo and supports 50,000 seats for its rowdy Colorado fans. It was built to accurately resemble the old- time stadiums like Wrigley Field, and at the same time cater to private events.

Let Coors Field be your Ballpark for the evening. This activity is guaranteed to be a success as your guests enjoy the breathtaking (sunset) views of the “field of dreams” and the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

Please note: Transportation is not included.

Discover Colorado Springs — Air Force Academy, Garden of the Gods & Pikes Peak Cog Railway

Tuesday, September 20, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (9 Hours)
$122 per adult, $108 per child (3–12 years)

Your first stop is one of Colorado's prime scenic areas and top tourist attractions —the United States Air Force Academy, located on 18,000 acres of rolling pine-covered foothills. Your tour includes a stop at the soaring 17-spire Cadet Chapel and the Barry Goldwater Visitors Center, a spacious facility housing a gift shop, restaurant and displays.
There is ample opportunity to take pictures as the tour heads for nearby Garden of the Gods. Stop at the Visitor Center and then continue on through terrain composed of huge slabs of red sandstone rising vertically hundreds of feet out of the ground. The Garden of the Gods is considered by the Ute Indians to be ancient mythical burial grounds for the Gods.

Next, take a ride to the clouds! Board the Pikes Peak Cog Railway for a trip you’ll never forget. Known as the world’s highest cog railway, it is nine miles long and climbs from a starting elevation of 6,571 to 14,110 feet at the summit of Pikes Peak. Enjoy a delicious boxed lunch as you ride along the railway.

Georgetown, “Silverqueen” of the Rockies

Tuesday, September 20, 9:45 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (6.5 Hours)
$89 per adult, $79 per child (15 and under)

Enjoy an excursion into the high Rockies to Georgetown, an old silver mine “Boom Town” of the 1860s and 1870s. Once the number one silver producer in the world, today Georgetown, with its beautifully preserved Victorian dwellings and true western main street, has an aura all its own. The proud residents of Georgetown, many of them descendants of old mining families, extend a generous welcome to this high country valley.

You’ll experience the thrill of riding the Colorado Historical Society’s Georgetown Loop Railroad. This one-hour-and-ten-minute roundtrip ride travels between the towns of Georgetown and Silver Plume, takes you over the reconstructed Devil’s Gate High Bridge and through the same spectacular Colorado mountain scenery that visitors of yesteryear enjoyed.

We’ll also have time to wander through the interesting old shops, many of them harboring antique artifacts of a colorful past. See the Old Hose Company Fire Brigade Headquarters, the placid Village Green, the quaint homes and gardens in their unchanged setting.

Please note: Georgetown is at an elevation of 8,500 feet above sea level.

Best of Boulder

Wednesday, September 21, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. (5 hours)
$38

Boulder is a dynamic university community, nestled near the base of the scenic Flatiron Mountains, offering breathtaking views. Your tour takes you to the famous Celestial Seasonings facility to see, taste, and smell the world of teas. Guests learn how the company grew from its "cottage industry" roots to become the largest U.S. herbal tea manufacturer. There is an informative tour and a delightful gift shop with "Tea" shirts, whimsical gifts with the famous "Sleepy - Time Bear" and a variety of tea accouterments.

We then visit the famous Pearl Street Mall, an outdoor mall with very unique character. The Mall is home to a wide variety of fascinating shops and delicious dining. It is easy to see why Pearl Street was selected as a recipient of HUD's award for Urban Renewal Design and why it is the nation's most successful outdoor mall. Guests will be given time for lunch on their own on the Mall before we drive through the University of Colorado's expansive campus to see beautiful historical buildings and gorgeous landscaping on the way back to Denver.

Please note: Children must be 5 years old to tour Celestial Seasonings.