DAY 1: ROCKY MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE BEGINS
Make your arrival to Denver International Airport, gateway to America’s Rocky Mountains. Upon arrival, meet our representative for our included Meet-and-Greet and Arrival Transfer to our Denver hotel. Once arrived, you may check-in to your room (rooms are typically ready after 2pm) and freshen up before you meet your Journey Tour Director for a very special welcome to the Mile High City.
Discovery Walk
Meet your Journey Tour Director for a discovery walk through downtown Denver and learn about the fascinating history and stories of this amazing city.
Welcome to Denver Dinner
Your Journey Tour Director will select a variety of appetizers, featuring regional cuisine, and will select your wine for the evening (or if you prefer alcohol-free beverages we've got great offerings!). Then you will be presented with the restaurant's primary menu. It's an intentionally relaxed evening of delight so you can savor the experience. Welcome to Colorado!
Accommodation in Denver, 1 Night with breakfast
Deluxe; Hotel Teatro
Classic: Holiday Inn Express or Similar
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DAY 2: BOUND FOR THE ROCKIES
Breakfast included daily
Today's Adventure: Rocky Mountains
We head west into the Rocky Mountains and make our way to Buena Vista, which is translated as Good View for good reason: The Collegiate Peaks are dominant on the landscape and welcome us with open arms. We arrive at Buena Vista and enjoy some time for lunch at your leisure while exploring the historic downtown.
After a visit we make our way to our home for the next 2 nights camping in the amazing wilderness that is the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Welcome to Camp Journey!
We're excited to have you at our Camp. Your Journey Tour Director will greet you with our special traditional Rockies welcome.
Accommodation in the Mountains: Camp Journey, 2 Nights
Glamping: Journey’s Signature Luxury Under Canvas Experience with Chef & Bar Service
Traditional: Journey’s Traditional Tents with Lobby
Tradition with Chef: Journey’s Traditional Tents with Lobby, Chef-Prepared Meals
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DAY 3: THE ASCENT
Enjoy breakfast in the fresh mountain air and then we're off for an adventure.
Today's Adventure: Four Wheel Drive Jeep® & Hiking
Today we take our 4WD Jeeps up to an authentic Colorado Ghost Town with time to look around this historic town, followed by a 4WD Jeep Adventure up Tincup Pass or Hancock Pass. It's an amazing feat to see how well the Jeeps are able to navigate over the many rocks of the American Rocky Mountains!
Sightseeing includes:
- 4WD Jeep® Drives
- Panoramic Views of the Colorado Rockies from the Continental Divide
- San Isabel National Forest
- Enjoy a hike in the Rockies
About the SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FOREST
The Salida Ranger District is part of the San Isabel National Forest located near Buena Vista, Colorado. The district encompasses over 440,000 acres in central Colorado considered "the very heart of the Rockies." It's an outdoor recreation paradise that encompasses seven 14,000-foot peaks referred to as "fourteeners," which include Harvard, Tabeguache, Yale, Columbia, Shavano, Princeton, and Antero. There are also three wilderness areas including the Buffalo Peaks, Collegiate Peaks, and Sangre De Cristo, and the district also includes Browns Canyon National Monument. Amazing!
What's Today Really Like?
A Word about Four Wheel Driving (4WD) and hiking on today’s Adventure: We feature easy to complex 4WD driving routes on this tour as well as easy to complex hiking: We cater the adventures to your preferences and level of experience — so there's 'no worries' as we craft the perfect experience for you!
Chef-Prepared Dinner at Camp Journey
Tonight enjoy a dinner on the grounds of Camp Journey with your Journey Tour Director.
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DAY 4: CONTINENTAL DIVIDE
Today's Adventure: Panoramic Hike
We're off early to a beautiful hike complete with high alpine lakes and views.
Sightseeing includes:
- 4WD Jeep® Drives
- Panoramic Views with Lakes
- San Isabel National Forest
- Hike the Rockies Today.
The Adventure Continues: ON TO VAIL MOUNTAIN
After our morning adventure, we make our way to the modern mountain resort town of Vail, Colorado. Welcome to Vail After checking in, enjoy the facilities at our hotels and the balance of your day at leisure. We recommend booking activities this afternoon in advance, or simply enjoy the pool. You may opt for spa treatments, hiking, downhill mountain biking, 4WD adventures and more or simply soak up the sun by the pool.
Accommodation in Vail, 1 Night with breakfast
Deluxe: The Sebastian
Classic: The Lodge at Vail or similar
Our Special Journey Finalé
Meet early this evening for our special Aperitive to celebrate our time together through America's Rocky Mountains. Our days have been filled with new sights, tastes and discoveries - tonight enjoy reflecting on the incredible journey we've had together.
It has been a Journey of Adventure and Discovery, along with making new friends! Until our next Journey — Good Travels!
Journey is Different: After our special event your Journey Tour Director will invite you to join them to an optional dinner, or explore at your leisure.
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DAY 5: DEPARTURE DAY
We say goodbye to the Rockies today. Perhaps you extend your stay with our Moab & Canyonlands Adventure.
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