Day 1: Sunday, August 4, 2024 Arrive Denver, Colorado – Fort Collins – Tour Begins
Adventure awaits in Colorado from its towering peaks to its lively, modern capital city. Your tour begins with a three-night stay in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, where you’ll explore the region’s history and active lifestyle. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers, enjoy dinner, and prepare for a musical welcome to Fort Collins in the historic Old Town. Take a seat at Washington’s music hall for a performance* by legendary artist, Graham Nash. (D)
Day 2: Monday, August 5, 2024 Fort Collins – Cache la Poudre River – Fort Collins
Head out early this morning for whitewater rafting on the Cache la Poudre River. An experienced guide will lead the way as you navigate your raft** through whitewater rapids and the river’s scenic falls. Back in Fort Collins this afternoon, enjoy a musically-inspired activity hosted by WXPN. (B, D)
Day 3: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Ft. Collins – Rocky Mountain National Park – Estes Park – Ft. Collins
Your adventure in Rocky Mountain National Park*** starts early this morning on the Trail Ridge Road, the highest paved, continuous highway in North America – a drive that should be on everybody’s bucket list. At Rainbow Curve, marvel at the majestic mountains that stand in contrast to deep, rugged canyons. Later, stop in Estes Park, a mountain resort town and home of The Stanley Hotel, the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining. Enjoy time on your own for shopping and dining before joining a guided tour showcasing the hotel’s history and its paranormal allure. Return to Fort Collins in the evening. (B)
Day 4: Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Fort Collins – Denver
This morning, return to dynamic Denver and unpack for a three-night stay in the “Mile High City.” WXPN hosts today’s experiences in this city known for its thriving music scene. (B)
Day 5: Thursday, August 8, 2024 Denver
Engage with Denver’s artistic culture along with WXPN as they host a lineup of musical inclusions today. This evening, gather for dinner together. (B, D)
Day 6: Friday, August 9, 2024 Denver – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Denver
Head to the outskirts of Denver today and visit the world-famous open-air Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Take time to explore the venue’s visitor center and the trading post. After a privately catered lunch at this iconic spot, WXPN hosts special guests to share history and musical inspiration with your group. (B, L)
Day 7: Saturday, August 10, 2024 Denver – Tour Ends
Your tour ends in Denver today. (B)
Incredible views of the Rockies await as you experience Rocky Mountain National Park. Over sixty peaks exceed heights of 12,000+ feet over a span of 415 square miles. On this tour, you’ll start in the foothills of the Rockies at Fort Collins before making your way through scenic Estes Park, gaining altitude along with a heightened sense of adventure along the way. It won’t be long before you come to see for yourself how Colorado gained a reputation for enthusiasm towards the outdoors.
The overall activity level of this tour is a level 3. This means you’re an on-the-go traveler. You don’t want to miss a thing, so walking and standing for longer periods of time (2-3 hours) isn’t a big deal. A moderately paced two-and-a-half-hour walking tour, covering several miles, hills, and uneven surfaces, is no problem for you. Walking four miles over the course of a day is very doable, as is climbing into and out of various modes of transportation (tuk-tuk, cable car, zodiac, etc.). You can climb three flights of stairs easily and handle altitudes between 6,000 and 9,000 feet. Expect some longer days with early mornings or late nights balanced with free time to recharge or set out on your own adventure. This level is not a fit for travelers who require mobility assistance devices.
If you require any special assistance while on tour, please make us aware at time of reservation so the necessary request form can be sent to your attention.
***This tour includes traveling to high altitudes (approximately 12,183 feet) and may not be suitable for some clients. We suggest that you consult your physician if you have any concerns.
*Please note, performances are subject to changes or cancellation at venue’s discretion.
When reserving a triple room, please note it will have two double beds. Due to fire safety regulations, a rollaway bed cannot be brought into the room.
Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. Single rate subject to change based on availability.
To complete your tour, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing our airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.
For air-inclusive reservations, the name provided at time of booking must match your government-issued ID that will be used during travel. Name changes are subject to penalties.
Our air passengers will arrive in Denver, Colorado – transfers will depart Denver Airport for Fort Collins on arrival day.
Please be advised many airlines do not provide advance seat assignments until check-in at the airport. Advance seating will be subject to the airline’s terms and conditions.
Due to tour scheduling on arrival day, flights should arrive no later than 3:00 p.m.
IDENTIFICATION
Travel within USA
For travel completed by May 6, 2025, all airlines will ask for identification when you check in. It is recommended that you carry a passport if you have one. A driver’s license (with a photo I.D.) is also acceptable for domestic flights.
Effective for travel May 7, 2025 forward, the REAL ID Act standards for identification while travelling will be in effect. This means a standard issued driver’s license used as a form of identification will no longer be accepted for domestic air travel within the United States. Instead, a Real ID compliant form of identification must be presented both at the time of booking air travel with Collette and upon checking in at the airport to board any flight. Any fees associated with changing a reservation resulting from a non-compliant identification will be the responsibility of the guest. For more information on Real ID, please visit the Department of Homeland Security website.
**You will be required to sign an online waiver form for acknowledgement of risk prior to boarding a raft. Guides are experienced professionals. It is inherent to all rafting experiences that the rafts may sometimes flip. All rafters are instructed prior to the trip on what to do if your raft does flip.
Economy air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates.
A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation. Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis. Reservations made after the deposit due date of March 15, 2024 are based upon availability. Final payment due by June 05, 2024. Deposits are refundable up until March 22, 2024.