About the tour
If the closest thing to time travel is train travel, then you’ll love riding the rails into the unspoiled scenic past of Colorado and New Mexico. This off-the-beaten path tour of the U.S. West is just the ticket to chug through the untamed beauty of the Royal Gorge aboard the Royal Gorge Route Railway; through the magnificent mesas and canyons of San Juan National Forest aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad; and through the rugged splendor of the Rockies aboard the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad. You’ll also pick up steam with visits to Colorado Spring’s Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde’s ancient cliff dwellings, Chimayo’s famous pilgrimage site, and Glenwood Spring’s historic Hotel Colorado, a favorite of President Theodore Roosevelt’s. Train buffs will also enjoy time in Durango’s D&SNG Railway Museum, as well as a trolley tour through charming Santa Fe. All aboard!
Meals
Accommodation
Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown or Similar
1 night(s) in Denver
Embassy Suites by Hilton Colorado Springs or Similar
1 night(s) in Colorado Springs
Hilton Santa Fe Historic Plaza or Similar
2 night(s) in Santa Fe
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango or Similar
2 night(s) in Durango
Hotel Colorado or Similar
1 night(s) in Glenwood Springs
Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown or Similar
1 night(s) in Denver
Included in the price
Denver
- We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!
Denver
- We’ve prepared everything you need for the perfect vacation—from hand-selected hotels to expert Local Guides and included VIP sightseeing access to the world’s iconic sites. Your Globus Tour Director is always there to help you make the most out of your free time!
Day-wise Itinerary
ExpandDay 1: Arrive In Denver
Welcome to Colorado! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2: Denver–royal Gorge Route Railroad–colorado Springs
DENVER Scenic drive to Cañon City to board the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. ROYAL GORGE ROUTE RAILROAD Scenic train ride along Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge. COLORADO SPRINGS Guided visit at Garden of The Gods. Free time this evening. (B)
Day 3: Colorado Springs–santa Fe
SANTA FE Free time early evening. Dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 4: Santa Fe. Excursion To Chimayo
SANTA FE Guided trolley tour includes San Miguel Mission, Palace of the Governors, Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, and Loretto Chapel. Free time this evening. CHIMAYO Lunch at the Rancho de Chimayo. Visit to [LF] Santuario De Chimayo. (B,L) ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Santa Fe by visiting the shops and restaurants on the historic plaza. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 5: Santa Fe–bandelier National Monument–taos–durango
BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT Free time to visit Anasazi Puebloan cliff dwellings and the museum. TAOS Free time before driving to Durango. DURANGO Free time this evening. (B)
Day 6: Durango. Excursion To Mesa Verde National Park
MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) Guided visit includes views of Spruce Tree House and free time at the museum. DURANGO Tour the D&SNG Railway Museum with the Curator. Free time this evening. (B)
Day 7: Durango–narrow-gauge Railroad–silverton–glenwood Springs
DURANGO Scenic train trip on the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad through San Juan Mountains en route to Silverton. SILVERTON Free time to explore before a scenic drive to Glenwood Springs. GLENWOOD SPRINGS Overnight stay at [LF] Hotel Colorado. Free time this evening. (B)
Day 8: Glenwood Springs–georgetown Loop Railroad–denver
GLENWOOD SPRINGS Scenic drive through the Rocky Mountains en route to Georgetown. GEORGETOWN Scenic train ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad. DENVER Farewell dinner this evening. (B,D)
Day 9: Denver
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
