Come early and stay late to take advantage of the beauty and splendor of the Denver area. Six customized tours have been created by Destination Services of Colorado to give you the authentic Colorado experience.
The deadline for tour pre-registration is September 10, 2007. Individual tour confirmations and tour
details will be emailed by September 14, 2007 or mailed if an email address is not provided.
All tours will be leaving from the main lobby of the Hyatt Regency Convention Center Hotel.
TOUR DESCRIPTIONS
ALL TOUR REGISTRATION is now CLOSED
Rocky Mountain Biking - CLOSED
Are you ready to gear up and go biking? Colorado is full of spectacular scenic byways, which can make for a great getaway for an afternoon of biking. Dirt trails, breath-taking scenery and wind in your hair fun. Downhill fun in the backwoods of Boulder, rail road grade single track and paved canyon roads lead you back to civilization. All equipment is provided.
| Transfer Time: |
(30-40) minutes |
| Duration: |
(4) Hours |
| Recommended Attire: |
Sturdy shoes, comfortable shorts/pants, t-shirt, sunglasses & sunscreen |
| Additional Inclusions: |
Helmets, water |
| Tour Available: |
Wednesday October 10, 2007 8:30am -1:30pm
Thursday October 11, 2007 8:30am -1:30pm
Sunday October 14, 2007 8:30am -1:30pm |
| Cost per person: |
$205.00 |
Foothill Colorado Hiking - CLOSED
Golden eagles soar above in the picturesque foothills of Colorado. You will enjoy discovering the unique mix of vegetation. Desert yucca and cactus plants grow relatively close to wild roses and aspen trees. Oak brush grows on the hillsides while cottonwood thrives along the creek banks. These spectacular hikes depart from Boulder and summit Green Mountain (8144 ft) above the Flatirons. There is an easy and moderate level hike for you to choose from.
Green Mountain West Ridge Trail
Level: Easy
Distance: 2.8 miles roundtrip
Elevation: 600 ft gain (7544ft to 8144ft)
Features: Views of high peaks, Flatirons from above, mountain summit
Green Mountain via E,.M. Greenman and Ranger Trails
Level: Moderate
Distance: 3.3 miles roundtrip
Elevation: 1396ft gain (6748ft to 8144ft)
Features: Views of high peaks, Flatirons from above, mountain summit
| Transfer Time: |
(30) minutes |
| Duration: |
(4) Hours |
| Recommended Attire: |
Sturdy shoes, comfortable clothing, extra layers, sunglasses & sunscreen |
| Additional Inclusions: |
Water |
| Tour Available: |
Wednesday October 10, 2007 8:30am -12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:30pm
Thursday October 11, 2007 8:30am -12:30pm
Sunday October 14, 2007 8:30am -1:30pm or 12:30pm-4:30pm |
| Cost per person: |
$85.00 |
Foothills Jeep Tours - CLOSED
Enjoy an exciting 4x4 tour in the heart of Buffalo country! Explore Red Rocks, Morrison, Dinosaur Ridge and specatular views from Look Out Mountain in Denver’s foothills. Stop at Red Rocks and tour the Rock Legends hall of fame and gaze out over Denver. This tour travels through 1 billion years of time to when the dinosaurs left footprints in the sand on Dinosaur Ridge. This is truly a unique, scenic tour of the foothills area and beyond!
| Transfer Time: |
(20) minutes |
| Duration: |
(3-4) Hours |
| Recommended Attire: |
Comfortable, casual clothin |
| Additional Inclusions: |
All necessary equipment, water |
| Tour Available: |
Wednesday October 10, 2007 9:30am -1:30pm or 2:00pm-6:00pm
Thursday October 11, 2007 9:30am -1:30pm
Sunday October 14, 2007 9:30am -1:30pm or 2:00pm-6:00pm |
| Cost per person: |
$155.00 |
Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Coors Brewery Tour - CLOSED
To begin this tour, we’ll travel just outside Denver to Red Rocks, the world’s only naturally occurring amphitheatre. 300 million years old, these dramatic sandstone formations create an absolute acoustical phenomenon. Offering incredible panoramic views of the city, this amphitheatre is a long-time favorite for both musicians and concert fans and hosts over 350,000 concert-goers per year! At the base of Red Rocks, you will have the option to exit the motorcoach and browse the “Old West” trading post. From there, you can either walk or ride to the top of Red Rocks to the venue’s underground Visitor Center, where you can walk through an interactive “Who’s Who” of legendary musicians who have played at Red Rocks through the years.
Afterward, we will be off to Coors Brewery, where America's finest quality beers have been produced for more than 120 years. Inspired by the springs of the Clear Creek Valley near Golden, Colorado, Adolph Coors, Sr. founded this business that not only survived the Depression and Prohibition, but has continued to prosper and expand through the years. The one and a half hour visit includes a tour through their unique malting, brewing, and packaging processes, and - of course - some beer sampling. You'll see how the refreshing flavor of Coors tastes even better in the Rocky Mountains!
| Duration: |
(5) Hours |
| Transfer Time: |
(30) Minutes |
| Tour Available: |
Wednesday October 10, 2007 12:00pm- 5:00pm |
| Cost per person: |
$40.00
*Lunch not included
|
Exploring Boulder - CLOSED
To begin the day, you will travel to Sleepytime Road, home of Celestial Seasonings Tea. The tea company has come a long way since its founder, Mo Siegel, discovered a bountiful harvest of wild herbs growing near Boulder in 1970. We will walk through the Art Gallery to view original paintings depicted on tea boxes by some of the country’s most famous illustrators. You may also entertain your taste buds with a Tea Sampling or experience the sinus-clearing power of peppermint and spearmint in The Mint Room. Or, may enjoy a stroll through the Celestial Herb Garden before heading off for their next fun-filled tour.
The next stop will be visit Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art, the world’s largest publisher of western, wildlife and other greeting cards of regional interests. The beauty and romance of the West come alive at the Leanin’ Tree Museum of Western Art as guests can see one of the nation’s largest private collections of Western Art.
And what would a tour of Boulder be without a stop at Pearl Street in downtown? You will enjoy a walk along this outdoor pedestrian mall that’s home to a diverse mix of restaurants, galleries, bars, cart vendors and tarot card readers along its four-block stretch. Feel free to stop at a restaurant or grab lunch at one of many delis along the way. At the center of the mall is the county court house - a popular place for jugglers, magicians and musicians who entertain for tips. Pearl Street Mall is a true depiction of the diversity and beauty for which Boulder is known!
The final stop of the day will be a perfect photo opportunity, as you enjoy viewing the beautiful Flat Irons at Chautauqua Park. Here, you will have to opportunity to soak in the beauty by just relaxing at Chautauqua’s base, taking a short hike, or having a drink in the historic Chautauqua Dining Hall. No matter what you decide to do, this will surely be the grand finale of an exciting, educational and fun day of exploring Boulder.
| Duration: |
(7) Hours |
| Transfer Time: |
(30) minutes |
| Special Considerations: |
No children under 5 years of age. |
| Recommended Attire: |
Comfortable walking shoes, casual pants, light jacket, camera |
| Tour Available: |
Wednesday October 10, 2007 9:00am – 4:00pm
Sunday October 14, 2007 9:00am – 4:00pm |
| Cost per person: |
$105.00
*Lunch not included |
Rocky Mountain National Park/Estes Park - Registration Closed
Enjoy a day in Rocky Mountain National Park, one of Colorado's most popular attractions! Different elevations throughout the park support a variety of ecosystems. Ponderosa and lodgepole pine, juniper and aspen grow at lower levels, while brilliant wildflowers characterize the middle elevations. Near the mountaintops, trees disappear and the landscape turns to alpine tundra of plants. View elk, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, river otters, coyotes, various songbirds and eagles. Following this driving tour of the park, you are welcomed to walk around the quaint town of Estes Park to shop, get lunch, or tour this historic settlement. Then off to take a tour of the historic Stanley Hotel where the legendary movie The Shining was inspired.
| Duration: |
(9) Hours |
| Transfer Time: |
(1 ) Hour |
| Recommended Attire: |
Comfortable walking shoes, casual shorts/pants, light jacket, camera |
| Additional Inclusions: |
Water and snacks on bus |
| Tour Available: |
Sunday October 14, 2007 8:30am – 5:00pm |
| Cost per person: |
$125.00
*Lunch not included |
If you have any questions about any of the tours please contact Gracy Morgan at 1(303) 292-5203 or
by email at gmorgan@dsc-co.com.
