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Historic Trains of the Old West | August 2023
9 Day Tour from Denver to Denver
If the closest thing to time travel is train travel, then you’ll love riding the rails into the unspoiled scenic past of Colorado. 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!
Trip Highlights
- Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Royal Gorge Route Railway
- Georgetown Loop Railroad
- Garden of the Gods
- Bandelier National Monument
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Cliff Dwellings and Museum
- Santuario De Chimayo
9-Day, Daily Activity Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Denver
Adventure awaits as you explore the towering peaks and rolling meadows of Colorado and New Mexico. This tour (which features four national parks) opens in the “Mile High City” of Denver where you will gather for a welcome drink with your Bluegreen Host, Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 2 - Denver – Royal Gorge Route Railroad – Colorado Springs
Depart on a scenic drive south to the Royal Gorge for a unique experience on the spectacular Royal Gorge Route Railroad. Later, travel to Colorado Springs to explore Garden of The Gods, featuring 300-foot towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snowcapped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies.
Breakfast Included
Day 3 - Colorado Springs – Santa Fe, New Mexico
Depart Colorado Springs and head south into New Mexico, the “Land of Enchantment,” to the charming city of Santa Fe. Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant. Experience the rich history and richer culture of Santa Fe - home to an abundance of art galleries amid its diverse visual arts scene of ancient traditional art to modern contemporary works that celebrate the desert beauty of this ruggedly beautiful landscape.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 4 - Santa Fe, Excursion to Chimayo
Experience Santa Fe up close as you embark on a guided trolley tour to see the many historic buildings, revealing the town’s Spanish, Native American, and early settlers’ heritage. Main sights include the San Miguel Mission, Palace of the Governors, Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, and Loretto Chapel’s Miracle Stairway - built by a mysterious stranger. We then visit nearby Chimayo, which was founded in the 17th century by Spanish settlers. Enjoy lunch at the Rancho de Chimayo, located in a century-old adobe home, serving some of the best New Mexican cuisine. Visit a local favorite, Santuario De Chimayo and learn about the miraculous healing powers that still attract thousands of pilgrims each year. Return to Santa Fe, where the remainder of your day is at leisure.
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Day 5 - Santa Fe, Bandelier National Monument – Taos – Durango
Leave Santa Fe, stopping to explore the ancient Anasazi Puebloans, their cliff dwellings, and the museum at Bandelier National Monument. Visit the adobe town of Taos for free time to explore. Continue into Colorado for Durango, a town born in the Gold Rush and silver-mining era. Tonight, spend free time browsing the many shops on Main Street or enjoy a cold pint at one of the city’s local breweries.
Breakfast Included
Day 6 - Durango, Excursion to Mesa Verde National Park
Today, visit Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will see Spruce Tree House, one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings. Return to Durango for a guided tour of the D&SNG Railway Museum with free time to see the exhibits including an extensive model train layout.
Breakfast Included
Day 7 - Durango – Narrow – Gauge Railroad – Silverton – Glenwood Springs
Board the Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Railroad steam train for a scenic ride through San Juan National Forest. Arrive in Silverton, once a major mining town that owes its name to the bragging statement by an early miner: “We have no gold, but silver by the ton!” Continue to Glenwood Springs for an overnight stay at the historic Globus Local Favorite Hotel Colorado, a Rocky Mountain retreat for more than 125 years where special guests like President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt and the Unsinkable Molly Brown have stayed.
Breakfast Included
Day 8 - Glenwood Springs – Georgetown Loop Railroad – Denver
Travel through the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains to historic Georgetown for a scenic ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad to be immersed in the rugged beauty of the Rockies. Envision the old railroad days as you roll through stunning views of aspen trees, pines, and firs with views of Clear Creek Canyon. Continue east to Denver, where you will have a special farewell dinner full of wonderful conversation and cuisine to make the perfect finale for your vacation.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 9 - Denver
Your tour comes to a close with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast Included
Tour Inclusions
- 3+ star hotel accommodations in Denver, Colorado Springs, Santa Fe, Durando, and Glenwood Springs
- Breakfast daily, and some dinners
- Balance guided sightseeing and free time to explore
- Tour Director and Local Guides
- Bluegreen Vacations Host
- Prepaid gratuities
- On-tour motor coach transportation
Owner Adventures are open to ALL deeded Bluegreen owners. Traveler Plus members have the option of paying for any Owner Adventure with annual, biennial, borrowed and rented Points, a credit card or any combination of these.*
Call (800) 459-1597 now to learn more about this or other exciting Owner Adventure Trips!*
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By participating in an Owner Adventure, you knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
*TRAVELER PLUS POINTS-FOR-TRAVEL BENEFIT TERMS & CONDITIONS: In order to apply any combination of annual, biennial, borrowed or rented Bluegreen Vacations Points for payment, Owner Adventures vacation price, including base fare and taxes must total a minimum of $1,000.00. Points values applied under the points-for-travel benefit are subject to change and may vary based on ownership level. Benefit applies only to active Traveler Plus members.
1GLOBUS DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: Prices and accommodations based on availability, per person double occupancy and subject to change without notice. Globus tour inclusions are accommodations; some meals; gratuities for wait staff for included meals; admission to attractions; and hotel baggage handling; Fares shown are in U.S. dollars for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; vacation insurance; gratuities for hotel housekeepers, tour manager, local guides and driver; alcohol, food and beverages outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant; optional excursions; passports; items of a personal nature; and any incidental charges. Cancellation fees apply.
2GREAT VACATION DESTINATIONS, INC. DETAILS OF PARTICIPATION: Price is per person based on double occupancy and includes the Globus tour inclusions noted above plus these additional inclusions: airport transfers in Denver on August 28th and September 5th; gratuities for Globus tour director, local guides and driver; and taxes. All participants are required to sign the Bluegreen Owner Adventures Release and to complete the Globus Guest Acknowledgement process as a condition of booking confirmation. Travel insurance is the sole responsibility of the traveler to purchase and to carefully review the terms of (and exclusions from) any such policy(ies) purchased. Participants are subject to vaccination requirements of the tour operator at the time of travel. Currently vaccinations are not required by Globus. Participants are encouraged to follow CDC recommendations for Covid-19 vaccinations and booster shots. Starting on May 3, 2023, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Please refer to https://www.dhs.gov/real-id for additional information. Reservations must be booked by March 17, 2023. Nonrefundable, non-transferrable deposit of $500 per person is due at time of booking. Final payment due by June 9, 2023. Arrival and departure transfers are included on the tour start and end dates, provided that guest arrival and departure flight or alternative travel details are received at least 45 days prior to tour commencement. Prices, additional fees, itineraries, and availability are subject to change without notice. Certain terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply. Cancellation fees apply. Please call us at 800.459.1597 for additional information. Fares shown are in U.S. dollars for new reservations only and are subject to availability. Not included: airfare; airline baggage fees; airport or departure taxes; travel insurance; gratuities for hotel housekeepers; alcohol, beverages and food outside the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant; optional excursions; and all other items of a personal nature. Great Vacation Destinations, Inc doing business as Bluegreen Travel Services, is the seller of these trips and is located at 4960 Conference Way North Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Great Vacation Destinations is a Washington Seller of Travel No. 602-283-711; Florida Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) registration No. 15-72225-4, California Seller of travel registration No. 2068362 (Registration as a Seller of Travel does not constitute approval by the State of California). Void where prohibited or restricted by law and/or where state registration and/or licensing requirements have not been met. In the event of a conflict between the terms of Great Vacations Destinations’ Details of Participation and Globus’s (or an otherwise applicable alternate tour provider’s Details of Participation), Globus’s (or the otherwise applicable tour provider’s) Details of Participation will govern.
This is a Globus provided tour. Reservations and pricing are subject to change.