Garden of the Gods and The Great Sand Dunes (Self Drive)
❮Garden of the Gods and The Great Sand Dunes (Self Drive)
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This 6 night sample itinerary includes:
- Flight in and out of Colorado Springs
- Rental Car for 7 days
- Hotel for 3 nights in Colorado Springs
- Hotel for 3 nights in Alamosa
Take Colorado into your own hands, travelling between popular attractions with a rental car. Visit Colorado Springs (your entry point to the lush Garden of the Gods known for its many natural trails and parks) and Alamosa (the gateway to the oterhwordly Great Sand Dunes National Park, with local trails and outdoor entertainment options). 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.
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Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CO
Day 1Arrive to Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CO
Overnight in Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CODay 2Overnight in Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CODay 3Overnight in Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CODay 4Departing from Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs), CO
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CO
Day 4Arrive to Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CO
Overnight in Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CODay 5Overnight in Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CODay 6Overnight in Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CODay 7Departing from Great Sand Dunes (Alamosa), CO
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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. -
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.
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.