Today you will take a flight to Denver, the capital of Colorado. Please meet your tour guide at the airport at 14:00 pm (Denver local time) and then head to Denver city. Visit the most famous public art work in Denver - the Big Blue Bear, which means: I See What You Mean (I know what you are talking about). Stroll along the 16th Commercial Street in the bustling section of the city center, where there are many shops and bustling stores. From the Colorado State Capitol and Denver Art Museum, take the 16th Street sightseeing bus to the old train station under the guidance of a tour guide. It is one of the few old buildings in the United States that is over a century old. It has been modernized and is still in operation. .

Denver International Airport (DEN) → Denver Big Blue Bear (15 mins) → The 16th St Mall (30 mins) → Colorado State Capitol Building (outside visit, 30 mins) → Denver Art Museum (outside visit, 30 mins) → Take a free shuttle bus to the old railway station (15 mins) → Old Railway Station (30 mins)



 

After breakfast, proceed to the famous Rocky Mountain National Park. The Rocky Mountains, which are more than 4,500 kilometers long, run through the North American continent from north to south. They have given birth to most of the rivers in North America and are also the main watershed of the North American continent. It has the highest altitude. Rocky Mountain National Park is just near Denver. From Denver, you can go northwest for about 110 kilometers to the east gate of the park, Estes Park. First, go to Bear Lake. This mountain lake named by the Indians has breathtaking beauty. The scenery is also one of the most famous lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park. Then, follow the famous Trail Ridge Road to the top of the mountain. The 48-mile Trail Ridge Road traverses Rocky Mountain National Park from east to west, and finally ends on the west side of the park. Along the way, there are mountains and mountains. The dense and rich vegetation and the sky with rolling clouds are like a painting. The Alpine Visitor Center is located at the highest point of the Ridge Road at an altitude of 3637 meters, where you can feel the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Finally, we turned back to Sheep Lake. At the foot of the mountain, an open and flat grassland surrounded a small bay of lake. This is the habitat of Colorado's state animal, the bighorn sheep.

Denver → Rocky Mountain National Park (Head to Bear Lake, Alpine Visitor Center, Sheep Lake, about 9 hours a day) → Denver



Special Note:

If Trail Ridge Road is closed due to season or weather conditions, the itinerary for this day will be changed to:

After breakfast, head to Estes Park, a resort town located at the east gate of the national park, to view the lakes and mountains of Lake Estes and see the Stanley Hotel, the prototype of the hotel in the classic horror movie "The Shining". Then go to Rocky Mountain National Park and visit Bear Lake, Sheep Lake, and the Visitor Center. Finally, return to Denver

After breakfast, go to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, which is only 30 minutes' drive from Denver. This is one of the local people's favorite suburban parks, and the amphitheater in the park is an outdoor music venue and the only naturally occurring acoustically perfect venue in the world. The amphitheater was the first stop for the Beatles' American debut. The theater is majestic and overlooks the greater Denver area. Afterwards, we drove into the Rocky Mountains along Highway 70. The scenery along the way was breathtaking. We passed by Vail (stop and rest). This fairy tale-like town is a world-famous ski resort and a paradise for outdoor activities. The scenery of the town is exquisite and beautiful. . Arrive in the afternoon in Greenwood Springs, a mountain town located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. This mountain town is famous for its geothermal resources and outdoor adventure activities. Head to Glenwood Springs Grand Hot Springs, located next to the beautiful Colorado River and surrounded by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, for an all-natural soaking experience that will relax and rejuvenate you.

Denver → Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater (1 hour) → Vail (pass by, 45 mins) → Glenwood Springs → Glenwood Springs Hot Springs (1.5 hours)



 

After breakfast, head to Aspen, the most famous mountain town in Colorado. It is not only picturesque, but also one of the world's top ski resorts. It has four major mountain ranges: Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Butter Mountain and Snowmass Mountain. Covering an area of ​​more than 5,500 acres (22.26 square kilometers), the scenery here is pleasant in all seasons. Visitors will slow down unknowingly when they come here and enjoy the paradise-like beauty and tranquility. Hidden in the Rocky Mountains, about half an hour's drive south of Aspen, is a beautiful place that attracts photographers from all over the world: this is the most photographed [Maroon Bells] for landscape photography in the United States, and it is also Voted No. 1 among 99 locations in Colorado that offer postcard-like photo opportunities, the photos do not show her true beauty at all.

Glenwood Springs → Visit Maroon Bells Scenic Area (tour bus round trip, 3 hours) → Free time in Aspen Town (1 hour) → Denver

After breakfast, head to Colorado Springs, the second largest city in Colorado. It is located at the eastern foot of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountains, at an altitude of 1,840 meters. It is also the birthplace of the "American Sports Festival". Go to the famous Garden of the Gods, also known as God's Garden, which is dotted with the most beautiful red sandstone in the United States. More than 300 sandstones of different shapes stand in the park, with the famous Pikes Peak and the blue sky as the background. People marvel at the miraculous craftsmanship of nature. Then explore the quaint town of Manitou Springs. With its breathtaking scenery, friendly people, and great outdoor adventures, you're sure to fall in love with this quaint town no matter how you visit. Then go to the Garden of the Gods to explore its original and wild beauty. The garden scenery is extremely pleasant and is filled with the most beautiful red sandstone in the United States. It has a unique flavor.

Denver → Colorado Springs → Garden of the Gods (3 hours) → Manitou Springs (free tour, 1 hour) → Overlooking Pikes Peak → Denver International Airport