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ROUTES OF THE OLD WEST W/ ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA

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Begin in the mile-high city of Denver on this 13-day Regional Discovery. Marvel at fantastic alpine scenery in Rocky Mountain National Park before traveling to Vail and Colorado National Monument. In Moab, Utah, stay in Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge high on the banks of the Colorado River. Enjoy a visit to Arches and Mesa Verde National Parks. More Western history awaits in Durango with a ride on the Durango'Silverton train. Journey south to Santa Fe, New Mexico, then spend two nights in Albuquerque to experience the world-famous Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. Learn about Native American culture in Taos before returning to Colorado. Cross Royal Gorge Bridge en route to Colorado Springs and take a cog railway up Pikes Peak for amazing views. The vacation ends in Denver.

City Highlights
DENVER:
Welcome reception; sightseeing tour

ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK:
Sightseeing tour Colorado National

MONUMENT:
Sightseeing along Rim Rock Drive

MOAB:
Visit Arches National Park; wine tasting

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK:
Visit cliff dwellings and museum

DURANGO:
Ride narrow-gauge train to Silverton

ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE:
Walk across the span

SANTA FE:
Guided walking tour; visit Loretto Chapel

TAOS:
Walking tour and visit Pueblo de Taos

COLORADO SPRINGS:
Ride the cog railroad up Pikes Peak; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner