The Extended Colorado (12+ Days)

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 Welcome to the mile high city! It is rich in history, culture, and arts, with a vibrant food scene and popular craft breweries. Here, you'll find our major sports team arenas, concert venues, museums, and the downtown skyline backdropped by the Rocky Mountain range! 

Colorado's most popular National Park for a reason. Known for its picturesque landscapes and abundant wildlife, enjoy a day hiking in the Rocky Mountains. This day is for the mountain lovers! Afterall, you ARE in Colorado!

Known for its ski resort, but offers so much more than skiing! Enjoy hiking, biking, and whitewater rafting here. Or simply stroll through this quintessential Colorado village for shopping or indulge at a mountain view restaurant! 

A city named after the native white trunk trees, Aspen is not to be missed. It is a favorite to all ski lovers and outdoor enthusiasts! Marvel at the panoramic view of the Continental Divide on the famous Independence Pass. Be sure not to miss the beloved Maroon Bells too!

An array of unique activities are available here, from kayaking through Glenwood Canyon, exploring the caverns, soaking in the hot springs, chasing thrills at the adventure park, or hiking up to the turquoise waters of Hanging Lake.

 Marvel at the towering canyon walls that rise dramatically above the Gunnison River. Experience the gorge from above, gazing down into its vast depths, or venture to the river trails below for a breathtaking view from the bottom up!

This archaeological preserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and petroglyphs where thriving communities once lived! 

Most well known for its historic narrow gauge railroad winding through the incredible mountain ranges. No different from the rest of the state, Durango also offers an abundance of outdoor activities.

Home to the mineral-rich waters of the world's deepest hot spring and abundant sunshine year-round, the town offers plenty of opportunities to adventure outside, soothe the soul and take in the majesty of the Rocky Mountains.  

View the extraordinary formation of huge sand dunes right at the foot of the mountains! Enjoy the day sand sledding, camping, or hiking the nearby Zapata Falls.

Colorado isn't just full of mountains, its beauty expands to magnificent canons and gorges, with the highest suspension bridge in the US. Perhaps, you'd rather explore from the bottom, on a train ride along the river as you gaze up at the canon walls!

Experience views from a 14,115 ft mountain summit! Walk through the unique vertical red rocks known as the Garden of the Gods. Enjoy the quaint downtown or the nearby historic town of Manitou Springs.