Pure Colorado Photo Tour
A Photographers Alpine Dream Trip with a Dash of Adventure
With a route designed specifically for photoseeking travelers, the Pure Colorado Tour presents Colorado’s most famous and sought after locations. Traverse the illustrious Rocky Mountain National Park and capture its grandest vistas. Crisscross through the heart of the state, traveling over five beautiful mountain passes. Experience first-hand the majestic Maroon Bells that flank the pristine ski town of Aspen. Walk knee-deep in your subject matter in Crested Butte, the Wildflower Capital of Colorado. Opt for a little more adventure and mountain bike miles of scenic single track or take to the Jeep roads and snap up shots of high alpine meadows and abandoned ghost towns. Combining with Colorado’s Best Kept Secret offers an awesome all-around Colorado experience
The Famed Maroon Bells, the most photographed landscape in the Rocky Mountains.
By John Fowler
Travel above the trees and through Rocky Mountain National Park on the famous Trail Ridge Road.
Expedition Map
This map shows each of the townsites along this route, including: Estes Park, Aspen and Crested Butte Colorado.
Estes Park
Aspen
Crested Butte Colorado
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Trip Options
You can book this as a private trip (2+) or bring 6+ people and have complete control to customized this adventure. Save and increase your experience by combing with another Southwest Adventure.
Pure Colorado - Group (6+) | 7 days | $4,550
Pure Colorado - Private (2+) | 7 days | $5,550
Pure Colorado Extended Tour | 10 days | $7,550
Pure Colorado and Colorado’s Best Kept Secret Trip | 10-14 days | $8,300
Pure Colorado and Utah’s Canyons & Cliffs Trip | 10-14 days | $8,100
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Available Dates
These trips are May through October. They normally run Sunday-Saturday or you can request a custom date. 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 insurance, gratuities, add-on activities or days (single rooms are additional, prices subject to change).
Day 1 – Rendezvous
Fly into Denver, CO and take a shuttle to Estes Park: gateway town to Rocky Mountain National Park. Relaxed welcome dinner and trip overview.
Day 2 – Rocky Mountain National Park
Dash off for a morning shot of the mountain reflections upon beautiful Bear Lake. Hike up in elevation towards Elberta Falls, passing numerous alpine lakes.
Day 3 – Trail Ridge Road and Independance Pass
Drive above the trees through the heart of the park where big horn sheep and elk are commonly seen. Continue over two more passes including Independance Pass, the highest paved road in Colodao at over 12,000 ft (3,600+ m).
Day 4 – Maroon Bells Lakes and Wilderness
An early morning shuttle ride to the most photographed location in Colorado, the Maroon Bells. These gorgeous peaks rise over 14,000 ft (4,200+ m) above the alpine landscape, casting their inspiring reflections on Maroon Lake below. An optional hike will afford additional views, including Pyramid Peak.
Day 5 – The Backroads to Crested Butte
Travel the less-traveled and absolutely stunning mountain “back” roads and through two wilderness areas. Arrive in Crested Butte, Colorado’s Wildflower Capital and explore the town—snapping shots of the colorful buildings & landscape.
Day 6 – 4×4 Jeeping & Scenic Alpine Vistas
Venture further off-road in Jeeps into the mountains to capture unique and dramatic landscape and wildflower photos.
Day 7 – Biking and Hiking
Ride the lifts of Crested Butte Ski Area for a morning of hiking and peak photos. For extra adventure, ride the single track trails down the mountain on full-suspension mountain bikes. Travel back to Denver over scenic mountain highways.
