Mountains of Colorado & Utah Self-Drive
18 days from £4,100pp
Tour highlights
Delve into the fascinating history of Mesa Verde National Park.
Explore the mountain city of Denver.
Go white water rafting or explore Arches National Park by 4x4 from Moab.
Breathe in the pure air of Colorado's Rocky Mountains.
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Itinerary idea in detail
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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International outbound flight , Denver
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Denver. On arrival in Denver make your own way to your downtown hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax.
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Spend a day exploring the highlights of Denver. Don't miss the Denver Art Museum, the Colorado History Museum or explore the city's many excellent art galleries. Alternatively, relax in Larimer Square and sample some excellent local cuisine while people watching.
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Today you will pick up your rental car from the airport and drive to Estes park. Relax in the park for the rest of the day.
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Estes Park is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. You can head into the park through the Beaver Meadows park entrance to explore.
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Today you will drive from Estes Park to Grand Junction along the lovely scenic highway 70 for your one night stop off.
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Drive west again today to Moab and the red rock landscape of Utah. Enjoy a day in the nearby Arches National Park.
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Enjoy a half day tour of Arches National Park today seeing this phenomenal landscape with your guide. The rest of your day is at leisure to explore the park or the other parks such as Canyonlands nearby
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Moab , Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Drive from the wonderful Moab through to Monument Valley and Kayenta. Monument Valley encompasses the classic Wild West scenery of sandstone buttes, forbidding rock pinnacles and an endless expanse of drifting red sands that have been immortalised in the early Wild West films. Take some time to relax and take in the scenery.
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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Another day for enjoying the incredible scenery that the Southwest has to offer. Today you will experience one of the Navajo led tours into the Valley where you can see Navajo culture which is largely untainted by tourism. You may get to visit a traditional Hogan and hear some of the folklore tales handed down to them by the generations before them.
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Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park , Mesa Verde National Park
Today you will head east from Monument Valley and travel to Mesa Verde to see the remains of the homes that were inhabited in the 1250s by ancestral puebleons!
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Mesa Verde National Park , Durango
Mesa Verde to Durango is a short drive today. When you get to the lovely frontier town, make sure you check out the charming boutique shops and the Strater Hotel's bar for a slice of the real wild west!
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Today you will make your way in plenty of time to the train station where you will board the wonderful Durango to Silverton Steam train. Explore the incredible scenery of centrai Colorado today - sights which can't be viewed by car!
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Durango , Crested Butte
The drive today is stunning as you make your way north to Crested Butte! This is a lovely mountain town, and it's well worth stopping at the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
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The Inn at Crested Butte
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Crested Butte
Today you can enjoy Crested Butte. You may like to take a drive out to the local mountains and valleys around the town, take a trip to the distillery or just relax in town and wander around the lovely shops.
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The Inn at Crested Butte
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Crested Butte , Vail
Today you can relax on your lovely journey north east from Crested Butte to Vail. On arrival in Vail you might like to explore the beautiful local area, a great spot for photos of the incredible mountains that surround you.
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Enjoy a day at leisure in Vail. Explore the shops, go for a walk in the wonderful nearby countryside or just enjoy your luxury 5* hotel before your flight home tomorrow.
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Vail , International return flight
Today, you will drive back to Denver and return your car before boarding your onward flight.
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International return flight
Arrive home today to complete your journey.
- Denver
- Estes Park
- Grand Junction
- Moab
- Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Durango
- Crested Butte
- Vail
Contact a specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to the USA will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
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