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From: barb@bucketlisttoursbybarb.com
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Rails of Colorado
September 5 to 11, 2026

Tour Includes: :  Round Trip Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from Philadelphia Airport, Five Train Rides: The Georgetown Scenic Railroad, The Silverton – Durango Railroad, The Cumbres & Toltec Railroad, Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Mountain Jeep Tour, Garden of The Gods, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, Flying W Ranch Dinner Show, Six Nights First Class Lodging, Sweet Treat on departure day, six Hotel Breakfasts, Four Lunches including Tommyknocker’s Brewery, Five Dinners, Water and Snacks on Motorcoach, BLT Tote Bag, Experienced and Knowledgeable Tour Representative, Luggage Handling at the hotels, when available, All Taxes & Tips on these services. Checked luggage at the airport is not included, and you will pay when checking in or online before arrival. The current fee is $40 per bag, each way. Airfare is not included and is an additional $650.00 per person, excluding fees, taxes, and fuel surcharge. These are based on the current levels at the time of final payment.

Cost Per Person: 1 person per room $4,999.00/ 2 people per room $4,157.00/ 3 people per room $3,944.00/ 4 people per room $3,782.00

$500.00 Per person is due, to reserve your seat, and the balance is due June1, 2026.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT $100.00 per person if signed up before February 1, 2026. Deposits are refundable prior to 90 days before the tour, minus any monies already paid by BLT. A $30.00 per transaction refund fee will be applied if you cancel your reservation. No refunds within 90 days of the tour.

 

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  • Daily Tour Itinerary
  • Hotel Information

Day #1 - Saturday, September 5 - All times are approximate
5:00 AM - Meet at Executive Coach, 525 Beaver Valley Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602, for a 5:10 departure.
5:30 - Meet at Heritage Hotel, 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster, 17601, for a 6:00 departure.
8:15 - Arrive at the Philadelphia airport.
10:44 - Flight to DENVER, CO.
1:03 - Arrive in DENVER, CO.
1:45 Meet your motorcoach.
Activity and lunch will be determined based on our flight arrival time.
3:00 PM - Check in to the DRURY DENVER CENTRAL PARK.
5:30 - 7:30 - Dinner is on your own, but the hotel offers their “5:30 KICKBACK”.
Enjoy the remainder of the evening at your leisure.
The hotel has an indoor and outdoor pool/whirlpool. *The pool hours are 9:00 AM -10:00 PM.

Accommodations: Drury Plaza Hotel Denver Central Park, 4550 Central Park Blvd, Denver, CO 80238.  Phone 303-373-1983. https://www.druryhotels.com/locations/denver-co/drury-plaza-hotel-denver-central-park
Meals: SW, Knightly Kickback


Day #2 - Sunday, September 6
6:00 - 9:30 AM - BREAKFAST is included at the hotel.
9:00 - Have your luggage outside of your hotel room.
10:00 - Check out and depart.
11:00 - LUNCH is included at TOMMYKNOCKER BREWERY, 1401 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO 80452.
12:30 - Boarding begins.
1:00 PM - 2:15 - GEORGETOWN SCENIC RAILROAD, Georgetown, CO.
6:30 - Enjoy DINNER at FAMOUS DAVE’S BBQ,Grand Junction, CO.
8:00 - Check in to your HAMPTON INN GRAND JUNCTION for an overnight stay.
The remainder of the evening is on your own.
*This hotel has an outdoor pool. Pool hours are 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM.

Accommodations: Hampton Inn Grand Junction Downtown/Historic Main Street, 205 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501. Phone 970-243-3222. https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gjtcohx-hampton-grand-junction-downtown-historic-main-street
Meals: B, L, D

Day #3 - Monday, September 7
6:00 - 7:30 AM - BREAKFAST is included at the hotel.
6:45 - Have your luggage outside of your hotel room.
7:45 - Check out and depart.
10:00 - Today, take a three-hour JEEP TOUR,Ouray, CO.
PICNIC LUNCH will be included.
2:30 – Boarding begins.
2:45 - 6:15 - Board train #2, the SILVERTON-DURANGO RAILROAD, Silverton, CO.
6:30 - Enjoy DINNER tonight at GAZPACHO Restaurant, Durango, CO.
8:30 - Check in to the SKY UTE CASINO RESORT,Ignacio, CO.
The remainder of the evening is on your own.
*Pool Hours are 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM, and the casino hours are 9:00 AM-12:00 AM.

Accommodations:  Sky Ute Casino Resort, 14324 Hwy 172 North, Ignacio, Colorado 81137. Phone 970-563-7777. https://www.skyutecasino.com
Meals: B, L, D

Day #4 - Tuesday, September 8
5:30 AM - BREAKFAST is included at the hotel. Breakfast burritos will be available to eat either before departure or take with you to eat while traveling to Chama.
5:30 - Have your luggage outside of your hotel room.
6:30 - Check out and depart early this morning to travel to CHAMA, NM, Board at Chama Station, Chama, NM.
9:15 - Boarding begins.
10:00 - 4:40 - Train #3 THE CUMBRES & TOLTEC RAILROAD.
A LUNCH stop is made for an included LUNCH at the lonely OSIER DINING HALL near the halfway point.
5:45 - PM - Check in to the HOLIDAY INN ALAMOSA for an overnight stay.
6:30 - Enjoy a delicious DINNER this evening at SAN LUIS VALLEY BREWING CO, Alamosa, CO.
Return to the hotel, and the remainder of the evening is on your own.
*This hotel has an indoor pool, and the hours are 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.

Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express Alamosa, 3418 Mariposa St, Alamosa, CO 81101. Phone 719-589-4026.
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/alamosa/alses/hoteldetail
Meals: B, L, D

Day #5 - Wednesday, September 9
6:30 - 8:15 - BREAKFAST is included at the hotel.
7:30 - Have your luggage outside of your hotel room.
8:30 - Check out and depart.
12:30 PM - Ride the ROYAL GORGE, Cañon City, CO
This ride also includes a delicious LUNCH.
4:00 - TOUR the GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK, Colorado Springs, CO.
6:30 - Check in to the Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs North for a two-night stay.
You will drop your bags at the hotel and depart again on the motorcoach for dinner. Dinner will be on your own in an area with many restaurants to choose from.
Return to the hotel, and the remainder of the evening is on your own.

Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs North, 1810 Briargate Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. Phone 719-598-6866.
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/coschgi-hilton-garden-inn-colorado-springs-north-air-force-academy
Meals: B, L, D

Day #6 - Thursday, September 10
6:00 - 8:15 AM BREAKFAST is included at the hotel.
8:30 - Depart.
9:00 TOUR the MANITOU CLIFF DWELLINGS, located at the foot of PIKES PEAK. Manitou Springs, CO.
Lunch is on your own in Manitou Springs.
12:40 – Boarding begins.
1:20 - 4:20 PM - RIDE THE PIKES PEAK COG RAILWAY, Manitou Springs, CO.
5:30 - Enjoy DINNER this evening at Chuckwagon Dinner at Flying W Ranch, Colorado Springs, CO.
Return to the hotel, and the remainder of the evening is on your own.

Accommodations: Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs North, 1810 Briargate Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 Phone: 719-598-6866.
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/coschgi-hilton-garden-inn-colorado-springs-north-air-force-academy
Meals: B, D


Day #7 - Friday, September 11
6:00 - 10:00 AM - BREAKFAST is included at the hotel.
9:30 - Have your luggage outside of your hotel room.
10:30 - Check out and depart via motorcoach to the Denver airport.
2:00 PM - Return FLIGHT to PHILADELPHIA Airport.
7:47 - Motorcoach will meet you at the airport. Enjoy the ride home, reminiscing on your trip out west.
10:30 - Approximate return to the Heritage Hotel pending flight, weather, and traffic delays.
11:15 - Approximate return to Executive Coach pending flight, weather, and traffic delays.

Meals: B

Day 1: Saturday, September 5 - Accommodations: Drury Plaza Hotel Denver Central Park

Day 2: Sunday, September 6 - Accommodations: Hampton Inn Grand Junction Downtown/Historic Main Street

Day 3: Monday, September 7 - Accommodations: Sky Ute Casino Resort

Day 4: Tuesday, September 8 - Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express Alamosa

Day 5: Wednesday, September 9 - Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs North

Day 6: Thursday, September 10 - Accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs North


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