Colorado Train Adventure Colorado Itinerary:

Train Adventure Sep 12 Sep 14 Sep 16 Arrive Denver – Greeley Silverton Durango Railroad Pagosa Hot Springs – Royal Gorge 7 DAYS ■ September 12, 2021 Arrive in Denver before 12:30 pm, as the motor This morning travel to the historic town of This morning depart for Pagosa Springs, nestled in coach will depart the airport at 1:00 pm MST. After Silverton, enjoy some free time to explore the southwest Colorado this is one of the state’s last a brief check-in with your tour director, enjoy many shops and have lunch on your own. After undiscovered gems. Known for its amazing hot your first taste of adventures to come as you your explorations board the Durango Silverton springs, abundant sunshine and small-town feel, board the motorcoach to depart and travel north Narrow Gauge Railroad, one of the last such it offers healing waters and an enigmatic town. to Greeley, Colorado. In Greeley you will get have railroads operating in the United States. "All Stop for lunch as you travel to Royal Gorge Park the first taste of the unique train opportunities aboard!" for a delightful trip through the Colorado & Bridge, where the world's highest suspension that Colorado has to offer at the Colorado Model Rockies between Silverton and Durango. The bridge towers 1,053 feet above the Arkansas River. Railroad Museum. This high-tech, immersive rugged peaks, alpine meadows, and crystal lakes Here you will have time to walk out on the bridge, experience is the largest model railroad of its kind take you back to the early days of the West when have dinner on your own and explore other sights in the world! Afterwards check-in to your hotel mountain men searched this untouched land for in the park. Hampton Inn or similar, Canon City, CO and join the group for a welcome dinner at a local traces of bear and mountain lion. Upon arrival in (B, L) restaurant. DoubleTree Greeley or similar, Greeley, Durango re-board your motorcoach and check into CO (D) your hotel for a two-night stay with the rest of the day free to explore this fun western town on Sep 17 your own. Royal Gorge Route Railroad – Pike’s Peak Cog Join AAA Travel as we embark on a scenic tour showcasing magnificent AAA Included Highlights Sep 13 Holiday Inn, Durango or similar, CO (B) Railway Georgetown Loop Railroad – Colorado & Pack up your bags, partner, because today you're landscapes and historic railroads, each offering their own fascinating history ■ 6-night accommodations Southern Railroad off! This morning board the Royal Gorge Route and unique viewing opportunities. Take a ride on the Georgetown Loop Railroad, This morning travel west for a ride into the Heart Sep 15 Railroad for a vintage train ride along the legendary ■ Georgetown Loop Railroad of the Rockies enjoying vistas of rugged canyons, Mesa Verde National Park Arkansas River deep within the Gorge. After an engineering marvel for its time. Ride the Durango to Silverton narrow gauge pristine wilderness, and deep gorges. Your first After breakfast, travel to nearby Mesa Verde lunch on-own in the town of Canon City travel railroad, a spectacular trip through the Colorado Rockies. Experience the Royal ■ Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad stop will be at the Colorado Railroad Museum National Park for a day of exploration. Here you to Manitou Springs and take a ride on the Pike’s in Golden. This museum’s mission is to acquire, will visit cliff dwellings where the mysterious Peak Cog Railway that climbs to the top of Pikes Gorge Route Railroad for a vintage train ride along the legendary Arkansas River ■ Royal Gorge Park & Bridge preserve and exhibit railroad equipment, artifacts, Anasazi once lived. Known as the "Ancient Ones" to Peak. Looking at this famous peak, rising 12,110 feet deep within the Gorge and visit the nation’s largest archeological preserve at Mesa and photographs emphasizing Rocky Mountain the Navajo, the Anasazi lived in the Four Corners above sea level, you will understand the meaning ■ Pike’s Peak Cog Railway area railroads. You’ll learn about the history of this area almost a thousand years ago, then suddenly of "Rocky Mountain High!" What a great end to Verde National Park. You and your family will love this epic journey! All Aboard! region from the 1860’s to present. Travel to the disappeared leaving their incredibly well-preserved our Colorado Train vacation. This afternoon check ■ Mesa Verde National Park town of Georgetown nestled in the mountains and dwellings to intrigue and challenge modern man. into your hotel and freshen up but don't wander take a journey on the historic Georgetown Loop This is the nation’s largest archeological preserve too far because tonight you will rejoin your fellow ■ Entrance fees to attractions, National Parks Railroad. This spectacular stretch of three-foot with 4,000 sights including 600 cliff dwellings. passengers for a farewell dinner. Drury Inn & Suites and Monument as mentioned in itinerary $ narrow gauge was considered an engineering Spend some time in the Visitors Center with or similar, Colorado Springs, CO (B, D) From 2,219 per person, land, based on double occupancy marvel for its time. Afterwards, a short jaunt will its large collection of ancient artifacts for an ■ Meals: 6-breakfasts, 2-lunch, 3-dinners take you to the Leadville Colorado & Southern introduction to the ancient culture. A local expert Railroad. The train raises up 1,000 feet off the will guide you through the most famous ruin sites Sep 18 ■ Services of a professional tour director valley floor and share spectacular views of the two with a stop at the Spruce Tree House Restaurant Depart Denver For details or reservations, contact: tallest peaks in Colorado. Stop for dinner in a scenic for lunch on own. After a fascinating tour of the Say farewell to Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. mountain town on your way to your hotel for the park, return to Durango for dinner on your own. After breakfast you will transfer to the Denver http://AAA.com/TravelAgent night in Glenwood Springs, after check-in enjoy a Holiday Inn, Durango or similar, CO (B) International airport before noon for your View the full 7-day itinerary on the other side soak if you like. departure. Please make departure flights after Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge or similar, Glenwood 12:00 pm MST for your journey home. (B) Springs, CO (B, L, D)

Rates are per person, land only. Rates, hotels, terms, conditions and itinerary are subject to change. Rates do not include airfare, air taxes. AAA member benefits are valid for passengers who book through AAA travel only. Benefits listed may be substituted/eliminated based on passenger participation and have no cash value. This tour requires average physical activity. Participants should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven ground or unpaved trails. This tour covers areas of higher altitudes including overnight locations above 6,000 ft. and touring above 9,000 ft. with a half day trip to the top of Pike’s Peak which is 14,000 ft. Other restrictions may apply. The Auto Club Group is not responsible for any errors or omissions in the printing of this document.