Saturday, September 15 to Sunday, September 23, 2012
Trains and Parks of Colorado

Tentative Itinerary:
Day 1: Sat., Sept. 15 –The tour will depart from Orillia, Barrie, Kozlov Mall & the Tour Office. (Overnight parking is available at our Tour Office).  We will travel to Pearson International Airport for our morning flight to Denver.
Arrive in Denver, The Embassy Suites Hotel Welcome to Denver, Colorado, the "Mile High City." Our first night stay will be at the Embassy Suites, Denver. A welcome reception will be followed by a get-acquainted dinner with your fellow travelers hosted by Mark Warther.   Dinner Included
Day 2: Sun., Sept. 16 –Palisade, Co.  Two night stay at Wine Country Inn.
This morning we depart Denver heading west with our first stop the “Georgetown Loop Railroad”. This railroad connected the thriving mining towns of Georgetown and Silver Plume with horseshoe curves, grades of up to 4%, and four bridges across Clear Creek, including the massive Devil’s Gate High Bridge.  Today, lunch will be on your own in historic Georgetown. On our way to Colorado’s wine country we will visit Glenwood Canyon and even dip our toes in the Colorado River. Glenwood Canyon is one of the most scenic sections of roadway in the country, and one of the last sections of Interstate Highway to be built. Tonight we will experience a winemaker’s dinner at the award winning Wine Country Inn, which is set amid acres of vineyards. This is where we will be staying for two nights. (B & D)
Day 3: Mon., Sept. 17 - Palisade, Co.   Wine Country Inn
Today we visit one of the grand landscapes of the American West - Colorado National Monument. We will be awed as we take in breath taking views of deep, sheer-sided canyons and high rock towers. A special evening awaits us, an outdoor sunset dinner served with the most breath takings views of the west, will be served on the rim of the Colorado’s National Monument. (B & D)
Day 4: Tues., Sept. 18 – Durango, Co. Two night stay at Hampton Inn
This morning we will depart Colorado’s wine country and head to the high country. The San Juan Mountains are a rugged mountain range in southwestern Colorado, and to get there we will traverse the famous million dollar highway, in which Charles Kuralt called, “the most beautiful in all the U.S..”  Silverton is an old mining town in the heart of the San Juan Mountains and home to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. This railroad has been voted one of the "Top Ten Most Exciting Train Journeys in the World" by the Society of American Travel Writers. This amazing train winds through spectacular & breathtaking canyons in the remote wilderness of the two-million acre San Juan National Forest for an unforgettable adventure. Dinner tonight is at the famous Palace restaurant in Durango.  (B & D).
Day 5: Wed., Sept. 19 – Durango. Hampton Inn
Today is for Durango. From local history and railroad museums of historic downtown Durango to the ancient cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park, Durango is truly where the old west survived, and where the new west thrives.  Steeped in history as Durango’s most prominent downtown landmark, the Historic Strater Hotel is our place for dinner tonight.  After dinner we will view the “Durango Melodrama & Vaudeville” show, in the Henry Strater Theatre, in which National Geographic calls one of the top places to experience in the USA!  (B & D)
Day 6: Thurs., Sept. 20 -Alamosa, Co.  Inn of the Rio Grande
Today’s adventure includes lunch on the mountain as we chug along America's highest and longest narrow gauge railroad, the Cumbres & Toltec. The scenic journey unfolds as soon as the train, pulled by its powerful locomotive, leaves the Chama, New Mexico station. In just moments, the gradual climb into the mountains begins and another day of memories is born. (B & D)
Day 7: Fri., Sept. 21 –Colorado Springs. Two night stay at the Cliff House
Today we visit the stunning Garden of the Gods, a 1300 acre park where flora and fauna reflect the rich diversity of the terrain, and red sandstone formations tell a unique geological story. This afternoon we check into the “Cliff House”, a “Four Diamonds" Historic Country Inn at the base of Pikes Peak. This Quality Inn, Travel + Leisure Magazine ranked #80 on the Top 100 list of worldwide places to stay.  The afternoon is yours to enjoy and also shop in Manitou Springs.   (B & D).
Day 8: Sat., Sept. 22 –Colorado Springs.  Cliff House
"Ride to the Clouds!" aboard the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the highest cog railroad in the U.S. which stretches nine miles long as it vertically climbs to almost 8,000 feet. Next, we travel aboard our motor coach to the U.S. Air Force Academy and its famous Cadet Chapel (when available).This evening we assemble for a farewell dinner at an old fashioned railroad depot, sharing memories of this unforgettable journey of Colorado.  (B & D)
Day 9: Sun., Sept. 23 –Transfers to the airport and enjoy your trip home! (Breakfast Included)

Complete details will follow late January 2012.

Cost per person:
Twin $TBC
Single $TBC

A Valid Canadian Passport is required for this tour

An initial deposit of $1000.00 is required at time of booking.
A second deposit of $1000.00 is due on April 1 with the balance due in full by July 1, 2012

RBC Travel Insurance is available through our office at the time of booking at an additional charge.