FROM THE ROCKIES TO THE RED ROCKS: SEPTEMBER 19-25, 2027

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

• 12 Meals: 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners
• Round trip airport transfers
• Spend two nights in Denver, the “The Mile-High City”
• Special group dinner at the historic Buckhorn Exchange
• Visit Rocky Mountain National Park, with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet on the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak.
• Spend a glorious day abroad the Canyon Spirit across Colorado with spacious, reclining seats and oversized glass-dome windows, crossing the Continental Divide and travel the six-mile-long Moffatt Tunnel
• Continue aboard the Rocky Mountaineer’s Canyon Spirit in Silver Leaf lass from Glenwood Springs to Moab following the Colorado River and passing beautiful red rock formations, desert cliffs and canyons
• Tour Arches National Park to see the largest concentration of stone arches in the world
• See the “Pink Cliffs” of Bryce Canyon National Park with vividly-colored rock formations called “Hoodoos”
• Explore Utah’s canyonlands and red rocks on an open air tram tour through awe-inspiring Zion National Park
• Spend one night in Las Vegas. “The Entertainment Capital of the World”

Tour Itinerary

Itinerary is subject to change.

DAY 1 – Arrive in Denver

Arrive today in “The Mile-High City” Colorado’s Denver. Transfer to your hotel and get acquainted with your new surroundings. Tonight, your Tour Manager hosts a welcome dinner. Meal: D

DAY 2 – Rocky Mountain National Park

This morning, venture into Rocky Mountain National Park, a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet on the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged top of Longs Peak, the park is filled with breathtaking scenery and experiences. Following the Trail Ridge Road a stop at the Alpine Visitor Center offers an opportunity to learn more about this fascinating place. Return to Denver where a local guide conducts a narrated tour. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the historic Buckhorn Exchange. Meals: B, D

DAY 3 – Ride the Rocky Mountaineer;s Canyon Spirit to Glenwood Springs

A full day aboard the Rocky Mountaineer’s Canyon Spirit is the plan for the day. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the comfort of your spacious, reclining seats and through the train’s oversized glass-dome windows. The onboard culinary experience highlights cuisine and ingredients local to the Southwestern U.S. From dense wooded forests and white-capped mountains of White River National Forest, to the picturesque Byers and Gore Canyons and the
raging rivers and tranquil mountain lakes of Arapahoe National Forest, this journey is a joy. Cross the Continental Divide with a sparkling wine toast while cutting through the six-mile-long Moffatt Tunnel.

Meals: B, L

DAY 4 – Ride the Canyon Spirit and Arches National Park

This morning, board the famed Canyon Spirit in Silver Leaf Class and continue the journey westward and travel through Colorado Canyons National Conservation Area. See Parachute Creek and Mount Logan while following the scenic Colorado River while taking in beautiful red rock formations, desert cliffs of Ruby Canyon and mountain vistas. Spend the afternoon in Arches National Park which contains the largest concentration of stone arches in the world. The park has over 2,000 natural stone arches, in addition to hundreds of soaring pinnacles, massive fins and giant balanced rocks. A local guide shows you the massive red sandstone arches and describes the culture of those that have occupied the region. Overnight is in Moab, Utah. Meals: B, D

DAY 5 – Bryce Canyon National Park

This morning, venture to Bryce Canyon City, the gateway to Bryce Canyon National Park. Here, see the park’s famed pink cliffs. Follow the Rim Drive to view the vividly-colored, fantastic rock formations approximating castles, temples and even whole cities sculptured in stone! Bryce’s endless concentration of “Hoodoos” – irregular columns of rock, is the largest collection in the world. Meals: B, L

DAY 6 – Zion National Park and Red Rock Country

Tour the awe inspiring Zion National Park, where the Virgin River has cut a dramatic rugged gorge through multi-hued sandstone, shale and limestone. Look up at the towering rock walls surrounding you on all sides as you tour this incredible natural wonder aboard an open-air sightseeing tram. Feel free to hop-off and hop-on as you make your way through the canyon. Later, arrive in “The Entertainment Capital of the World” exciting Las Vegas. Tonight, your Tour Manager hosts a farewell dinner leaving you plenty of time to enjoy this glittering city. Meals: B, D

DAY 7 –Homeward Bound

This morning a group transfer to Harry Reid International Airport is available for flights home departing after 12:00 p.m.  Meals: B

Itinerary is subject to change.

Prices

Pricing includes $100 non refundable booking fee and FREE Airfare from Albany, NY when booked by 12/31/2026

Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline for the entire group and may not be available until airport check-in. Seat changes an only be attempted at the airport and may not be possible. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommend booking air on your own rather than booking air with the group.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Days 1 and 2 – Tru by Hilton, Denver, Colorado
Day 3 – Hotel Colorado or similar, Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Day 4 – Aarchway Inn, Moab, Utah
Day 5 – Hampton Inn, Springdale, Utah
Day 6 – Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, Nevada