Great American West
Santa Fe to Denver
Get a real feel for The Great American West with this thoughtful and exciting itinerary
Get a real feel for The Great American West with this thoughtful and exciting itinerary
The Western USA is vast, varied, and colorful! Our itinerary includes easy drive times and something for everyone with Native American, Hispanic, and European-influenced culture and sites.
An international art destination, breathtaking mountain and canyon vistas, water sports, National Parks, city breaks, and mouthwatering local wines and cuisine make this a perfect escape within USA borders.
Great American West itinerary: 11 days/10 nights
An international art destination, breathtaking mountain and canyon vistas, water sports, National Parks, city breaks, and mouthwatering local wines and cuisine make this a perfect escape within USA borders.
Great American West itinerary: 11 days/10 nights
- 2 nights Santa Fe, New Mexico
- 2 nights Durango, Colorado
- 2 nights Moab, Utah area
- 2 nights Aspen Colorado
- 2 nights Denver, Colorado
Santa Fe, New Mexico (2 nights)
The nation's oldest capital city attracts artists, chefs, wellness experts, and other creative dreamers, who bring their culture, talents and experience with them. Santa Fe possesses a unique blend of Anglo, Spanish and Native Cultures, all on vivid display against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. And the sunsets will take your breath away.
Durango, Colorado (2 nights)
There is no shortage of mountains, history, or wild west spirit here! Mesa Verde National Park is nearby. The cliff dwellings here are some of the most notable and best preserved in the North American Continent. More than 800 years ago, Ancestral Pueblo people began living in pueblos they built beneath the overhanging cliffs. Ride the historic steam-powered locomotive, the Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The route from the railroading town of Durango to the mining town of Silverton is best known for its pristine natural beauty.
The nation's oldest capital city attracts artists, chefs, wellness experts, and other creative dreamers, who bring their culture, talents and experience with them. Santa Fe possesses a unique blend of Anglo, Spanish and Native Cultures, all on vivid display against the backdrop of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. And the sunsets will take your breath away.
Durango, Colorado (2 nights)
There is no shortage of mountains, history, or wild west spirit here! Mesa Verde National Park is nearby. The cliff dwellings here are some of the most notable and best preserved in the North American Continent. More than 800 years ago, Ancestral Pueblo people began living in pueblos they built beneath the overhanging cliffs. Ride the historic steam-powered locomotive, the Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The route from the railroading town of Durango to the mining town of Silverton is best known for its pristine natural beauty.
Moab, Utah area (2 nights)
From Durango, head across Red Mountain Pass through Ouray en route to the Moab area. From here you can easily visit Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. If you prefer, this is is the perfect opportunity to raft the Colorado River. We hope you're in the mood to feast on an outdoor western cookout, because this is the place!
Aspen, Colorado (2 nights)
You'll have a chance to taste Colorado wines and local produce on your way to Aspen. Enjoy relaxing, shopping, dining, and exploring in this luxury area. You can also visit Maroon Bells, one of the most photographed destinations in all of Colorado.
From Durango, head across Red Mountain Pass through Ouray en route to the Moab area. From here you can easily visit Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. If you prefer, this is is the perfect opportunity to raft the Colorado River. We hope you're in the mood to feast on an outdoor western cookout, because this is the place!
Aspen, Colorado (2 nights)
You'll have a chance to taste Colorado wines and local produce on your way to Aspen. Enjoy relaxing, shopping, dining, and exploring in this luxury area. You can also visit Maroon Bells, one of the most photographed destinations in all of Colorado.
Denver, Colorado (2 nights)
Travel over Independence Pass, past Twin Lakes, through Breckenridge and finally to Denver, where you can dine in elegance and take in the sites. The Mile-High City offers cultural treasures, a great food scene, museums, amusement parks, and more--all with a down-to-earth cowboy spirit tucked up against the foothills of the glorious Rocky Mountains
This itinerary can also run the opposite direction if preferred and exciting extensions are available on either end of the trip
Travel over Independence Pass, past Twin Lakes, through Breckenridge and finally to Denver, where you can dine in elegance and take in the sites. The Mile-High City offers cultural treasures, a great food scene, museums, amusement parks, and more--all with a down-to-earth cowboy spirit tucked up against the foothills of the glorious Rocky Mountains
This itinerary can also run the opposite direction if preferred and exciting extensions are available on either end of the trip
