Join Enez as we discover the HISTORIC TRAINS OF THE OLD WEST

Join Enez as we discover the
HISTORIC TRAINS OF THE OLD WEST: July 9 - 17, 2016
9 DAY TOUR starting and ending in Denver, CO
PRICE $2628 Per Person based on double occupancy. Airfare available
separately. Optional Travel Protection available for $209 and highly
recommended. A deposit of $250 due at time of booking.
*Save 10% when booked by September 15, 2015!
MEALS
Breakfast daily, 2 lunches, 3 three-course dinners including a farewell
dinner in Denver
HOTELS (listed or similar)
DENVER Sheraton Hotel Denver
GLENWOOD SPRINGS Hotel Colorado
DURANGO Doubletree Inn Durango
SANTE FE Hilton of Santa Fe Historic Plaza
COLORADO SPRINGS Doubletree Hotel Colorado Springs
Your Historic Train Adventure Begins...
Day 1 Arrive in Denver
Welcome to colorful Colorado! At 6 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare
you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2 Denver–Georgetown Loop Railroad–Breckenridge–Glenwood Springs
Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Denver this morning, then it’s on to the beautiful Colorado mountains. Travel to Georgetown and
board the historic GEORGETOWN LOOP RAILROAD. Sit back and relax as you enjoy the beauty of the rugged Rocky
Mountains and views of Clear Creek Canyon. There’s time this afternoon to explore the resort town of Breckenridge before
arriving in Glenwood Springs for the evening. Why not unpack your swimsuit and head down to the hot springs? These are
the world’s largest and have been welcoming visitors for over 125 years. (B) SPECIAL FEATURE: Overnight at the historic
Hotel Colorado. Opened in 1893, the hotel was known as the “Grande Dame” and through the years hosted many celebrities
such as Doc Holliday and Molly Brown as well as dignitaries including President Theodore Roosevelt. Legend has it, the
world’s most irresistible toy, the teddy bear, received its birth at the Hotel Colorado.
Day 3 Glenwood Springs–Ouray–Silverton–Rail Journey to Durango
Head south today through some of Colorado’s most spectacular scenery. Arrive in Ouray, known as the “Switzerland of
America,” where there’s time for lunch and to explore this charming town. Next, continue to 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!” Board the
narrow-gauge DURANGO & SILVERTON RAILROAD for a scenic ride through San Juan National Forest. The legendary
steam train hugs steep canyon walls as it winds its way through Rio de las Animas Canyon with vistas of snowcapped
peaks. Arrive in Durango, a town born in the Gold Rush and silver-mining era. (B,D)
Your Historic Train Adventure Continues...
Day 4 Durango. Excursion to Mesa Verde National Park
This morning, visit MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop at Spruce Tree House, one of the
best-preserved cliff dwellings. Also visit the museum that depicts the story of the people who once thrived on this 8,000-foot
plateau, and stop at a great vantage point for pictures of Cliff Palace (one of the largest of the 700-year-old Anasazi
dwellings). Return to Durango, where the remainder of the day is yours to explore. You might wish to browse the many
shops on Main Street, explore the back country on a jeep tour, take an exciting raft trip on the Animas River, or join in an
optional chuckwagon supper. (B)
Day 5 Durango–Taos–Taos Pueblo–Santa Fe Head to New Mexico, stopping at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, one of the
highest in the U.S., before arriving in the adobe town of Taos on the high-desert mesa at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo
Mountains. Visit TAOS PUEBLO, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where a guided tour will give you insight into the history,
traditions, and daily life of these native people. Continue to the charming city of Santa Fe, the oldest seat of government in
the United States. (B,D)
Day 6 Santa Fe. Excursion to Chimayo
Experience Santa Fe up close as you embark on a guided TROLLEY TOUR of the many historic buildings, revealing the
town’s Spanish, Indian, and American heritage. Main sights include the San Miguel Mission, the Palace of the Governors, the
Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, and Loretto Chapel’s “Miracle Stairway.” We then visit nearby Chimayo, which was
founded in the 17th century by Spanish settlers. Visit the [LF] SANTUARIO DE CHIMAYO and learn about the miraculous
healing powers that still attract thousands of pilgrims each year. Enjoy lunch at the Rancho de Chimayo, located in a
century-old adobe home and serving some of the best New Mexican cuisine. The remainder of your day is at leisure. (B,L)
Day 7 Santa Fe–Royal Gorge–Colorado Springs
Leave Santa Fe and drive north to Colorado Springs, Colorado, stopping at the ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE en route. Walk
across the world’s highest suspension bridge and marvel at the rugged rock walls that plunge more than 1,000 feet down to
the Arkansas River. Continue to Colorado Springs, home to the U.S. Olympic Training Center. (B)
Day 8 Colorado Springs–Denver
Visit Manitou Springs and take the PIKES PEAK COG RAILWAY up to the summit of 14,110-foot Pikes Peak, the place that
inspired Katharine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful. We then explore GARDEN OF THE GODS, featuring 300-foot
towering sandstone rock formations against a backdrop of snowcapped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies. During lunch,
enjoy a performance by WOLFWALKER, a Native American flute player and storyteller. Using music and stories, he weaves
tales about traditional life and culture. This afternoon, head north to Denver, where your Tour Director hosts a special
farewell dinner. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,L,D)
Day 9 Denver
Bid farewell to your new friends as you transfer to Denver International Airport for your flight home. (B)
For more information and to book this vacation contact:
Enez Powell
Travel by Powell, Inc.
Tel: (561) 498-8199
Email: enez@travelbypowell.com