Colorado’s Best Kept Secret
Gold Mines, Cliff Dwellings, Trains, and High Adventure
Discover the very best the Rocky Mountains have to offer! Slice through the heart of 14,000 foot (4,200+ m) peaks aboard the Durango- Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Crawl over mountain passes on rugged Jeep roads. Explore world-renowned mountain towns of Telluride and Ouray. Step into mining and ghost town history in the footsteps of gold seekers and pioneers, or further back in time at the Cliff Palace at Mesa Verda National Park.
Two trip options allow for an abundant adrenaline rush for the thrill-seeker and pictureperfect vistas for the photography enthusiast. Choose to mountain bike world class trails and fly through the alpine treetops on mile-long zipline trails or choose to capture the story-rich vistas of the pristine mountain setting on camera. Combine this trip with our Utah’s Canyons & Cliffs adventure for an unforgettable Best of the Wild West package experience.
Expedition Map
This map shows the location of the iconic mountain towns along the tour as well as the world famous, Mesa Verde National Park.
Durango Colorado
Ouray Colorado
Silverton Colorado
Telluride Colorado
Mesa Verde National Park
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Trip Options
We have crafted this amazing trip as either a photo adventure or a thrillseekers adventure. Book the minimum spots and fully customize the entire trip (see Trip Details below).
Best Kept Secret - Group (6+) | 7 days | $4,750
Best Kept Secret - Private (2+) | 7 days | $5,750
Best Kept Secret - Thrills & Photos | 10 days | $7,750
Colorado’s Best Kept Secret & Utah’s Canyons & Cliffs Trip | 10-14 days | $8,300
Colorado’s Best Kept Secret & Pure Colorado Photo Tour | 10-14 days | $8,300
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Trip Details
Prices and Group Sizes
Prices are per person & for either photo adventure or thrillseeker option. Book the minimum and fully customize your trip (6 normal minimum and 2 is the minimum for the private option).
Available Dates
These trips are available May through October. Trips run Sunday-Saturday or request custom dates. Contact us for availability and to help select the best time frame for your goals.
What is Included?
Includes: Ground travel, premier lodging, user fees, equipment rentals, activity (listed in itinerary) and all meals.
Excludes: Flights, drinks, travel / personal insurnace, gratuities, add-on acitvities or days (single rooms are additional, prices subject to change). *Extra cost associated with paragliding and Zipline.
Sample Itinerary
THRILLSEEKER OPTION:
Day 1 – Rendezvous
Fly into Durango, CO. Welcome dinner & overview.
Day 2 – Train & Zipline*
Ride the steam train into the mountains and zipline on over a mile of cables.
Day 3 – Hike & Bike
Cruise up and down beautiful alpine trails by mountain bike.
Day 4 – The Million Dollar Scenic Highway
Travel over the most picturesque road way in Colorado, know for its million dollar views.
Day 5 – 4×4 Jeeping
Spend the day exploring epic high mountain passes via Jeeps or ATVs.
Day 6 – Climbing Fun
Safely traverse the steep cliffs above Telluride, the Via Ferrata. An unforgettable experience!
Day 7 – Bike /Paraglide*
Bike down or paraglide the slopes of the world-famous Telluride ski area.
PHOTO ADVENTURE OPTION:
Day 1 – Rendezvous
Fly into Durango, CO. Welcome dinner & overview.
Day 2 – Mesa Verde
Explore the cliff dwellings of the ancestral Pueblo people.
Day 3 -Ride the Train
Ride back in time on the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge steam train.
Day 4 – 4×4 Jeeping
Travel by ATV/Jeeps to the scenic Animas Forks ghost town. Crawl over vista rich mountain passes surrounded by 14,000 ft (4200+ m) peaks.
Day 5 – Little Switzerland
Explore the gorgeous town of Ouray and soak in its soothing hot spring pools.
Day 6 – Black Bear Pass
Safely ride an unforgettable one-way mountain pass road; passing mines and brilliant alpine views.
Day 7 – River Rafting
Enjoying a refreshing day of rafting or kayaking.
