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- Globus
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 8 - 30
- Age range 5 to 80
Highlights
- Meet and greet with a welcome drink in Denver
- Ride the Royal Gorge Route Railroad
- Explore Santa Fe's rich art and history
- Visit Bandelier's ancient Pueblo dwellings
- Travel on the Durango & Silverton Railroad
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVE IN DENVER, COLORADO
- Day 2 DENVER–ROYAL GORGE ROUTE RAILROAD–COLORADO SPRINGS
- Day 3 COLORADO SPRINGS–SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO
- Day 4 SANTA FE. EXCURSION TO CHIMAYO
- Day 5 SANTA FE–BANDELIER NATIONAL MONUMENT–TAOS–DURANGO, COLORADO
- Day 6 DURANGO. EXCURSION TO MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK
- Day 7 DURANGO–NARROW-GAUGE RAILROAD–SILVERTON–GLENWOOD SPRINGS
- Day 8 GLENWOOD SPRINGS–GEORGETOWN LOOP RAILROAD–DENVER
- Day 9 DENVER
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Globus
Number of tours
410
Age Range
5 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
100%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- ALeonard· September 24th, 2023Would have liked more time at Bandelier to be able to walk the entire trail and take pictures. A second night at Glenwood Springs would be nice. Overall the trip was terrific! Jason "Cap" is a great tour guide, giving up to date and historical info. Mitch, the bus driver did a great job maneuvering the bus, and actually helped avoid a serious accident when some moron tried to pass us with oncoming traffic way too close. Both Mitch and oncoming drivers had to brake and swerve in opposite directions so the moron didn't hit someone head on! We are already looking into another trip out west with Globus. Had a great time!Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- AKenneth· September 23rd, 2023The tour was great. The tour director Jason and the bus driver Mitch were about the best we've ever had. the Double Tree and the Hotel Colorado had a limited breakfast selection. The quality of the breakfast food at all the hotels was very good. The Georgetown Loop train ride was not as good as the previous train rides. Maybe replace it with the Pikes Peak Ride. Overall a wonderful trip.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- AWilliam· September 23rd, 2023Great hotels, great guides, and learned and received more than I expected.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- ABecky· September 23rd, 2023Jason, our tour guide, was excellent! He provided us with interesting bits of information and history!! The hotels were great! Our meals were delicious! Mitch, our driver, was fabulous! We're already thinking about future tours.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- AJeffrey· September 23rd, 2023Great historic perspective on indigenous cliff dwelling populations of Colorado and New Mexico.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- AWilliam· September 22nd, 2023To make it even better would be to add airport transfers.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- AWilliam· September 22nd, 2023nice to have more free meals, should not count last day as the 9th day of trip. nice to have transfers included.Jason was verygood as tour guide Mitch did excellent driving.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- AMary· September 22nd, 2023Our driver was outstanding, our guide gave very through information, the hotels were clean and comfortable, and the scenery was spectactular.Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- AMargery· September 21st, 2023Fabulous tour!!Show moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
- ARachel· September 20th, 2023Really well organised, great tour director. Great locations and attractionsShow moreTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Globus
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Antonio
Asked on December 21st, 2024What kind of room is included with this price on the train? If we are sleeping on the train, we would like a room with a bathroom. What is the price for this upgrade? Do you have a drink package? Deposit when and amount, when is the final payment due?
GlobusOperator•Written December 2024All train seats on this tour are in cabin (standard) class and there is no drink package. This tour does not have any overnight stays on a train. Deposit is $250.00 USD per person and final payment is due roughly 2 months prior to departure.
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Roger
Asked on June 30th, 2024What happens if you are older than 80 years? I'm still active and busy throughout the day so why is there an age limit. I'm 79 yrs, and in good health. Isn't this discrimination?
- GlobusOperator•Written July 2024
We are not strict about the maximum age limit. We only require that you are able to keep up with the tour, able to get on and off the motor coach unassisted and walk up or down a full flight of stairs.
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Debra
Asked on April 15th, 2024How long are you on the train each day? Is there air conditioning? Are there bathrooms? Are the seats comfortable?
- GlobusOperator•Written April 2024
Your primary mood of transportation for this tour will be on the motor coach. You will only ride the train on day 6 of the tour when travel from Durango to Mesa Verde National Park.
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Vicki
Asked on June 17th, 2023how percentage of the 9 days is travel by rail? How much is by motor coach? Do we actually travel by rail with the Royal Gorge and Silverton treks?
- GlobusOperator•Written June 2023
You will only be on the motor coach when being transported to and from activities and hotels. Your tour comprise of the train rail system. You will travel this off-the-beaten path tour of the U.S. West chugging 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.
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