Colorado's golden plains and rugged mountain peaks have inspired many people but none more poetic than Katherine Lee Bates who wrote the stirring song "America The Beautiful" while under the spell of Pikes Peak. Colorado has a natural beauty with activities to match and enhance it. Mountain resort towns and picturesque dude ranches are ideal gateways to the high country and great adventures. You can horseback ride or bike through pine forests, aspen groves and wild flower meadows or try your luck fly-fishing beside deep mountain lakes. Stir your blood by shooting the rapids in a whitewater raft or slow the pace by gliding gracefully through ancient canyons.
This self-drive holiday can also be combined with a stay on a ranch, exploring the dramatic landscape of Colorado on horseback, mountain bike or foot. Please note that the price does not include international flights. We have a comprehensive range of flights from regional airports to the USA which can be tailored to meet your requirements.
Arrive Denver and pick up rental car. Overnight at the Doubletree Hotel.
Day 2
Travel to the area of Estes Park and then through the Rocky Mountain National Park via the Trail Ridge Road (12,000ft above sea level). Overnight Bighorn Lodge in Grand lake. Approx mileage 125
Day 3
Continue into the mountains to the resort of Vail. Time for shopping or relaxing in this exclusive mountain resort. Overnight Evergreen Lodge. Approx mileage 125
Day 4
Free day in Vail. Overnight as above.
Day 5
Travel west through Gienwood Springs then to Colorado's other playground of the rich and famous - Aspen. Overnight Limelight lodge. Approx mileage 110
Day 6
Free day in Aspen. Overnight as above.
Day 7
Departing Aspen to the east you will drive over the beautiful Independence Pass. Then back north to Keystone for the last night in the Colorado Mountains. Overnight at The Inn, Keystone. Approx mileage 110
Day 8
Morning drive to Denver to return your rental car. Our ends.
Departures Between
Price from
Sept 03
*£605
July, Aug 03
*£625
Available all year. Please request a quote for other dates.
*£0
*Prices subject to confirmation
Price is per person based on two people sharing and includes:
Personalized driving itinerary
Car hire based on a Group B Avis vehicle.
Accommodation on bed and breakfast basis
24 hour emergency back up
Not included: International flights, main meals, petrol, drinks and other personal expenditure.
This holiday is offered by and booked through Ranch America ATOL 3402 and ABTAV5501 and is a member of the Dude Ranchers Association.
Colorado's golden plains and rugged mountain peaks have inspired many people but none more poetic than Katherine Lee Bates who wrote the stirring song "America The Beautiful" while under the spell of Pikes Peak. Colorado has a natural beauty with activities to match and enhance it. Mountain resort towns and picturesque dude ranches are ideal gateways to the high country and great adventures. You can horseback ride or bike through pine forests, aspen groves and wild flower meadows or try your luck fly-fishing beside deep mountain lakes. Stir your blood by shooting the rapids in a whitewater raft or slow the pace by gliding gracefully through ancient canyons.
