5-Day Denver to Glenwood Springs, Aspen Town, Colorado Springs and Rocky Mountain National Park Tour (Free Airport Pickup)
Tour Code: GOL-DEN-111A
Duration: 5 Day(s) / 4 Night(s)
Tour Guide: Chinese, English
Quality: Budget
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Departure City
Destination
Return City
Overview
Experience: UNESCO, Family
Extra (Excluded): Wifi, Meal etc...
Tour Guide:Chinese, English
Saturday
- Breakfast in the hotel.
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Small group of no more than 14 people
Itinerary
Free airport pick-up: Denver International Airport (DEN)
Free pick-up time: 14:00
Meeting point: Baggage claim area No. 12, West Terminal Building, inside the airport hall
Today you will take a flight to Denver, the capital of Colorado. Please meet your tour guide at the airport at 14:00 pm (Denver local time) and then head to Denver city. Visit the most famous public art work in Denver - the Big Blue Bear, which means: I See What You Mean (I know what you are talking about). Stroll along the 16th Commercial Street in the bustling section of the city center, where there are many shops and bustling stores. From the Colorado State Capitol and Denver Art Museum, take the 16th Street sightseeing bus to the old train station under the guidance of a tour guide. It is one of the few old buildings in the United States that is over a century old. It has been modernized and is still in operation. .
Itinerary:
Denver International Airport (DEN) → Denver Big Blue Bear (15 mins) → The 16th St Mall (30 mins) → Colorado State Capitol Building (outside visit, 30 mins) → Denver Art Museum (outside visit, 30 mins) → Take a free shuttle bus to the old railway station (15 mins) → Old Railway Station (30 mins)
Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Airport / Gateway Park OR Similar.
Attractions
The 16th Street Mall, opened in 1982, is a transit mall in Colorado US. The 2km long mall connects downtown Denver at Union Station, which was extended 2002, to Central Platte Valley (CPV). It is a shopping and business destination with several shopping mall and offices.
After breakfast, proceed to the famous Rocky Mountain National Park. The Rocky Mountains, which are more than 4,500 kilometers long, run through the North American continent from north to south. They have given birth to most of the rivers in North America and are also the main watershed of the North American continent. It has the highest altitude. Rocky Mountain National Park is just near Denver. From Denver, you can go northwest for about 110 kilometers to the east gate of the park, Estes Park. First, go to Bear Lake. This mountain lake named by the Indians has breathtaking beauty. The scenery is also one of the most famous lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Then, follow the famous Trail Ridge Road to the top of the mountain. The 48-mile Trail Ridge Road traverses Rocky Mountain National Park from east to west, and finally ends on the west side of the park. Along the way, there are mountains and mountains. The dense and rich vegetation and the sky with rolling clouds are like a painting. The Alpine Visitor Center is located at the highest point of the Ridge Road at an altitude of 3637 meters, where you can feel the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Finally, we turned back to Sheep Lake. At the foot of the mountain, an open and flat grassland surrounded a small bay of lake. This is the habitat of Colorado's state animal, the bighorn sheep.
Itinerary:
Denver → Rocky Mountain National Park (Head to Bear Lake, Alpine Visitor Center, Sheep Lake, about 9 hours a day) → Denver
Special Note:
If Trail Ridge Road is closed due to season or weather conditions, the itinerary for this day will be changed to:
After breakfast, head to Estes Park, a resort town located at the east gate of the national park, to view the lakes and mountains of Lake Estes and see the Stanley Hotel, the prototype of the hotel in the classic horror movie "The Shining". Then go to Rocky Mountain National Park and visit Bear Lake, Sheep Lake, and the Visitor Center. Finally, return to Denver
Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Airport / Gateway Park OR Similar.
Attractions
This beautiful park is located on the northern side of Colorado. The park is reputed for its Old Fall River Road and Trail Bridge road. The park is also home to the Longs Peak which is considered as the tallest mountain of the park.
After breakfast, go to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, which is only 30 minutes' drive from Denver. This is one of the local people's favorite suburban parks, and the amphitheater in the park is an outdoor music venue and the only naturally occurring acoustically perfect venue in the world. The amphitheater was the first stop for the Beatles' American debut. The theater is majestic and overlooks the greater Denver area. Afterwards, we drove into the Rocky Mountains along Highway 70. The scenery along the way was breathtaking. We passed by Vail (stop and rest). This fairy tale-like town is a world-famous ski resort and a paradise for outdoor activities. The scenery of the town is exquisite and beautiful. . Arrive in the afternoon in Greenwood Springs, a mountain town located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. This mountain town is famous for its geothermal resources and outdoor adventure activities. Head to Glenwood Springs Grand Hot Springs, located next to the beautiful Colorado River and surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, for an all-natural soaking experience that will relax and rejuvenate you.
Itinerary:
Denver → Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater (1 hour) → Vail (pass by, 45 mins) → Glenwood Springs → Glenwood Springs Hot Springs (1.5 hours)
Hotel: Quality Inn & Suites Glenwood Springs On The River OR Similar.
Attractions
Red Rocks Park is situated in the Jefferson County, Colorado. It is a mountain park and is famous for the large red sandstone extensions. The park was added to the National Historic Landmarks program.
After breakfast, head to Aspen, the most famous mountain town in Colorado. It is not only picturesque, but also one of the world's top ski resorts. It has four major mountain ranges: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Butter Mountain and Snowmass Mountain. Covering an area of more than 5,500 acres (22.26 square kilometers), the scenery here is pleasant in all seasons. Visitors will slow down unknowingly when they come here and enjoy the paradise-like beauty and tranquility. Hidden in the Rocky Mountains, about half an hour's drive south of Aspen, is a beautiful place that attracts photographers from all over the world: this is the most photographed [Maroon Bells] for landscape photography in the United States, and it is also Voted No. 1 among 99 locations in Colorado that offer postcard-like photo opportunities, the photos do not show her true beauty at all.
Itinerary:
Glenwood Springs → Visit Maroon Bells Scenic Area (tour bus round trip, 3 hours) → Free time in Aspen Town (1 hour) → Denver
Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Airport / Gateway Park OR Similar.
After breakfast, head to Colorado Springs, the second largest city in Colorado. It is located at the eastern foot of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains, at an altitude of 1,840 meters. It is also the birthplace of the "American Sports Festival". Go to the famous Garden of the Gods, also known as God's Garden, which is dotted with the most beautiful red sandstone in the United States. More than 300 sandstones of different shapes stand in the park, with the famous Pikes Peak and the blue sky as the background. People marvel at the miraculous craftsmanship of nature. Then explore the quaint town of Manitou Springs. With its breathtaking scenery, friendly people, and great outdoor adventures, you're sure to fall in love with this quaint town no matter how you visit. Then go to the Garden of the Gods to explore its original and wild beauty. The garden scenery is extremely pleasant and is filled with the most beautiful red sandstone in the United States. It has a unique flavor.
Itinerary:
Denver → Colorado Springs → Garden of the Gods (3 hours) → Manitou Springs (free tour, 1 hour) → Overlooking Pikes Peak → Denver International Airport
Attractions
Colorado River is one of the most famous River of the United States, it is 1,450 miles long, it drains and extensive watershed that encompasses parts of seven US and two Mexican States.
The order of itinerary may change without any notice depending on weather situations or for some other unforeseen circumstances.
The order of activities held during the tour is planned by the tour guide. So, it may be different from what is mentioned on the tour page. On fewer occasions, Tour Guide has to skip an attraction or few during the tour depending on weather, traffic, group interest or some other reason.
Some attractions are seasonal. So, when they are closed they will be replaced with some other attraction.
You can skip some optional activities during the tour and plan something on your own. Make sure that you coordinate with Tour guide and stay with the group with next activity. Please note you cannot stay on the bus if you skip some optional activity.
Probable hotel names are mentioned in the itinerary. It can be similar or a different hotel of the similar rating. Exact Hotel details can only be provided one day before the departure.
Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel.
These tours are conducted in a group. A group can have people of several cultures. We expect each person to coordinate with Tour guide to make sure things are on track.
Though attractions are optional but you have to at least take 2 attractions.
Pricing
What's Included
Passengers will be picked up and dropped off at their chosen locations. (Please take notice of locations and times of pick up)
Depending on group size it can be either a driver and Guide or a driver guide.
Most of the tours are carried out in air conditioned bus. A minivan can also be used depending on the number of people booking the tour. Tour package price includes all the taxes.
Tour is inclusive of hotel accommodation.
Free Airport pick-up is available on this tour. The Tour Package price will not include Mandatory Tour Guide tips for Airport Pickup. Hotel breakfast.
What's Excluded
Mandatory Fee: $60 Per personIncludes: Rocky Mountain National Park, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, Greenwood Springs Hot Springs tickets, Aspen sightseeing bus; please pay for the tour guide on the tour.
Rates could alter without prior notice.
Fee for all Optional Activities and entrance paid in cash to the tour guide. He will arrange tickets for the whole group. Some attractions might be closed on public holidays. Seasonal attractions will be closed after a certain time and itinerary will be changed based on it. Optional activities price may change or can be different as displayed on the website.
Guide will arrange meals and drinks when requested as they are not included in the package.
A minimum of $12 service fee per passenger per day is not included in the price of the tour package. You can pay it in cash to Tour guide and bus driver. This service fees collected from passengers complement the incomes of driver and the tour guide.
Such expenses as telephone services, alcoholic drinks, beverages and laundry services which are private room services.
Services related to travel insurance.
Other personal expenses.
Important: We never encourage customers to purchase admission packages from outside sources and try using them in this tour with a discount. If they do, they must arrange transport on the same day. If you skip some attraction, you cannot do it on your own. You can sit near the bus or visit some nearby place, but you will not be allowed to sit on the bus.
All the prices are listed in USD.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
Tour display price is based on double occupancy. It is the price each person will pay if a group of two is traveling.
Prices may change without any notice.
Prices include hotel accommodation, transportation and taxes.
Admission Tickets to different places and meals are NOT included in the tour price.
Mandatory Tip for tour guide and driver are NOT included.
Only the tour guide can purchase entrance tickets for you. Pre-purchased tickets are NOT acceptable.
There must be at least one passenger of 18 years for every booking made with GoldenBusTours. For Children between the age group of 2 to 14 years, a different price will be charged. Please refer to Child price on our pricing calendar. Child Age may vary between different bus operators. Maximum 4 people of any age can stay in 1 Room in the hotel. If the 5th person is infant you will be charged normally then with the second room as an expense.
Activities are optional though, but each customer has to participate in 2 activities at least. No city pass allowed. Some attractions are mandatory. Each customer has to take part in them and have to pay for them in cash.
Departure Location
Departure Location
Return Location
Important Notes
Arrive at departure location 10 to 15 minutes before the mentioned time to make sure you catch the bus on time. If in case you are late, the bus will not wait for you at the location and ultimately you will miss the entire tour (no refund in this case).
Return time on the website is just an estimation. Expect some variation always. Time may change depending on traffic and weather situations
There is a possibility that tour operator may use a shuttle to drop you off at the return location. It usually happens in the case of multiple return locations.
You can leave the tour at any place only after signing a Tour Departure Form for leaving the tour early.
Please note that price will stay the same even if you leave the tour early.
If you have booked a pre-tour hotel stay, then you will have to arrange your own transport from hotel to departure location.
If you have booked extra night hotel after the tour, then you will arrange transport from drop off point to hotel.
On West Coast tours some bus operators have a lot of departure locations. A slow start is expected on these tours.
Policies
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Determination of the time of cancellation will be done when the notice is received and confirmed by our office. You must make any notice of cancellation directly to GoldenBusTours by email or webmail at the Contact Us section.
Cancellation charges
⇒ 16 days or more prior to departure, 10% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ 9 to 15 days prior to departure, 50% of the tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
⇒ Within 8 days prior to departure, 100% tour fees will be charged as cancellation.
Any Amount paid in cash to the Tour Guide is not refundable.
There is no refund for unused features. You forfeit the entire payment when you are a no-show on the departure date and unable to join the tour for any reason including COVID.
An add-on fee of 6% for handling fees is charged in addition to the above penalties. No matter what the reason for cancellation is, the processing fee will be deducted on each refund.
In order for there not to be a cancellation, a minimum number of participants are required. We reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip although every effort is made by us to ensure that normal operations are maintained. We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure with respect to operating requirements or circumstances beyond control. In case a cancellation is made at any given moment in time before departure, our only liability as GoldenBusTours will be to refund you the amount we received for the booking of the tour. We will try our best to re-book the same or similar tour if the future travel plan suits you. We are not responsible for any cancellation penalties that may have been incurred on any other travel arrangements like separate purchase of air tickets, visa cost, taxi fare etc. We are not liable for any other travel arrangements that have been affected as a result of the cancellations.
Note: More than 30 days after the completion of the tour, we cannot grant any refunds.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection, COVID or any other serious issue. If you reschedule a tour and later decide to cancel it then cancellation charges will be applicable to the original departure date and not to the rescheduled one.
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Changes in Booking
You may incur a fee for any revisions or alterations made to the reservation when the booking has already been confirmed. Cancellation fees may be applied to things such as name changes or corrections. They may also apply to tour date changes or tour itinerary changes. Please note that no departure changes are permitted 72 hours before departure.
Changes in Tour Itinerary
We are continuously striving to improve tour itineraries and features. In the event of unforeseen circumstances that are beyond the control, we do reserve the right to vary the itineraries and to substitute hotels. Duplicate departures may operate during certain peak periods, sometimes in reverse order. As such, hotels may vary from those included on the itinerary pages.
Reschedule
If you want to reschedule your tour (change the departure date or choose a different tour) then a reschedule fees may be applied. No reschedule request will be entertained within 15 days before the departure date.
Cancellation and reschedule charges are applicable even if you are NOT able to take the tour because of visa rejection.
Pricing
1. One room can accommodate maximum 4 people. Even if you are 5 people including 1 month old baby you still need 2 rooms.
2. If you can carry your child up to 2 years of age then you do not need to book seats for him. It may vary from one tour to another.
3. Service providers hold the right to change the itinerary and hotel arrangements without any notice.
4. Child (0-9 years) and Single traveler going on the tour have special rates. These prices vary from one tour to another.
5. Meals and Attractions are not included. You can ask your tour guide to try to arrange the meal for you as per your requirements. For attractions, admission fees pay it to the tour guide on the tour.
6. Prices may change without any notice because of prices fluctuation in the market.
7. All prices mentioned on the website are in US dollars.
8. In Case of Bank Wire Transfer customer have to bear Wire transfer fee.
9. Tour package price is inclusive of taxes.
10. Tour Prices are every individual and in view of room inhabitance.
11. Gift coupons are available in limited quantity on first come first serve basis.
Child rates are applicable for children between (0-12 years) of age. Parents are advised to bring car seats for the safety of their child.
Buy 2 Get 3rd discounted: Get 3rd Ticket on special discounted rates on the purchase of 2 tickets for same room.
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3. Before booking any tour make sure to go through every detail like tour itinerary, tour price, cancellation policy, reschedule and refund policies. Tour Guide will be Chinese and English or it can only be chinese based on the group size.
4. You should either bring a printed copy of your E-Ticket or bring it in your smartphone on the day of tour departure. You should also bring a valid photo ID along with your E-Ticket. In the case of any issues for not carrying E-Ticket or Photo ID GoldenBusTour will not be responsible.
5.Make sure to provide a valid phone number so we can reach you in the case of any emergency.
6. Please read all important notes, inclusion, exclusion section, terms and conditions, policies and below notes.
6a. Tour Operator holds the right to cancel the tour at any time depending on poor weather condition or some other unforeseen circumstances. However, GoldenBusTour will update its customers about the cancellation and shall not be held accountable for charges other than tour fees.
6b. Change in tour price will not affect any confirmed booking.
6c. Tour Operator can change the order of itinerary at any time without any notice.
8.Reach Departure location about 20 to 30 minutes before departure time. Unfortunately, no one will wait for you in case you get in late. The bus mostly has Bus Operator name and logo on it. Even if you are five minutes late and miss the bus then GoldenBusTours or Tour Operator will not be responsible. There will be no refund in this case. You will be charged 100% tour fee.
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