The Great Sand Dunes and Garden of the Gods (Self Drive)
❮The Great Sand Dunes and Garden of the Gods (Self Drive)
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This 6 night sample itinerary includes:
- Rental Car for 7 days
- Hotel for 3 nights in Alamosa
- Hotel for 3 nights in Colorado Springs
Driving Time
Colorado Sprigs Airport - Alamosa: 2 hrs. 45 mins. approx.
Alamosa - Colorado Springs: 2 hrs. 35 mins. approx.
This self-drive, independent vacation package will introduce you to two distinct and popular landscapes in colorful Colorado. Combine Alamosa (the gateway to Great Sand Dunes National Park, an otherworldly experience with local trails and outdoor entertainment options) and Colorado Springs (at the base of the Garden of the Gods, a lush paradise known for its many natural trails and parks). Entrance to national parks is not included. Plan your visit according to your schedule and be sure to check each park's operating hours. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CO
Day 1Arrive to Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CO
Overnight in Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CODay 2Overnight in Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CODay 3Overnight in Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CODay 4Departing from Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CO
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CO
Day 4Arrive to Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CO
Overnight in Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CODay 5Overnight in Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CODay 6Overnight in Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CODay 7Departing from Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CO
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Trip Summary
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Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CO
Great Sand Dunes National Park is in southern Colorado. It’s known for huge dunes like the towering Star Dune, and for the seasonal Medano Creek and beach created at the base of the dunes. The backcountry Medano Pass Primitive Road winds through a canyon toward the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Trails lead to forests, wetlands and alpine lakes like Medano Lake, which is home to trout and tundra wildlife.
Explore the High Dune Trail, Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center, Little Medano Creek, Mosca Pass Trail, Sand Sheet Loop Trail, and much more. -
Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CO
Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), at an elevation of 6,035 ft., sits at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains. It lies near glacier-carved Pikes Peak, a landmark in Pike National Forest with hiking trails and a cog railway leading to its 14,114-ft. summit. The city's Garden of the Gods park features iconic red-sandstone formations and mountain views.
Explore the Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, The Broadmoor Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and much more.
Explore the High Dune Trail, Great Sand Dunes Visitor Center, Little Medano Creek, Mosca Pass Trail, Sand Sheet Loop Trail, and much more.
Explore the Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak, The Broadmoor Seven Falls, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Cave of the Winds Mountain Park, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and much more.