Optional Day trip - Rocky Mountain National Park (MORE DETAILS)
Expertly guided trip to the Rocky Mountain National Park
8-9 hours. Lunch and fees included. US$69 per person
Included Tour 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. Denver Museum of Nature & Science Tour & Lunch (Included)
12:30 - 12:45 p.m. Bus to Museum of Nature & Science
12:45 - 1:30 p.m. Box lunch with American Indian music
Schlessman Lobby (west side of museum)
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 3 Overlapping guided tours:
(Prehistoric Journey, Gems and Minerals, and North American Indian Culture) or IMAX (Lewis & Clark)
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Reception with open bar
Sky Terrace (west side of museum)
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Buses depart DMNS every 15 minutes for the Comfort Inn
Included Tour 1:15 - 5:00 p.m. Three one-hour walking tours in rotation (Included)
Colorado Historical Museum
Guided tour including giant map of Colorado
Denver Public Library
Mapping the West - Guided by Phil Panum, Curator
Denver Art Museum
American Indian Art - Guided by Nancy Blomberg, Curator
Included Day trip - Georgetown Narrow Gauge Railroad, Mine Tour, & Lunch (MORE DETAILS)
Georgetown Narrow Gauge Scenic Railway, Mine, & Luncheon Tour
5.5 hours. Lunch and fees included. INCLUDED in registration fee
Please note: The tour will require every minute of the 5.5 hours. Please board the bus promptly.
Optional Four day trip - Tour the Heart of the Rockies (MORE DETAILS)
See the wonders of the Rockies including the rugged San Juan Range of the Rocky Mountains, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, a full day tour of Mesa Verde National Park ancient cliff dwellings, and ride the famous narrow gauge railroad from Durango to Silverton.
Depart Thursday 9/22. Return Sunday 9/25
3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner, 3 nights lodging, all fees included. US$629 per person (double occupancy) $659 (single occupancy).
NOTE: Participants may wish to reserve a hotel room for the night of September 25th at either the Comfort Inn or the La Quinta Inn and Suites DIA