8 Days December 19 - 26, 1996
Enjoy your stay at The Broadmoor.
INCLUDED MEALS
Begin Denver, Colorado
Thursday Dec. 19 D
Hope for a white Christmas in the Colorado Rockies as you arrive in the "Mile High City." Meet your tour manager and fellow tour members at this evening's get-acquainted reception and dinner at the historic BROWN PALACE HOTEL.
Denver Sightseeing
Friday Dec. 20 B
See highlights of Denver such as the Civic Center and the Capitol, plus visit the home of "Unsinkable" Molly Brown and the Colorado History Museum. Have some free time to shop or explore the museums. BROWN PALACE HOTEL
Central City Georgetown
Saturday Dec. 21 BLD
Retrace Colorado history in the gold rush towns of Central City and Georgetown with their opulent Victorian mansions. Return to Denver for dinner at a local restaurant and an evening at the theater. Afterward, you'll have a chance to view the Christmas lights. BROWN PALACE HOTEL.
Rocky Mountains Vail
Sunday Dec. 22 BL
Head into the Rockies for a full-day excursion to the skiing paradise of Vail. Explore the town and glide through the pristine snow on a horse-drawn sleigh ride before returning to the BROWN PALACE HOTEL.
Colorado Springs The Broadmoor
Monday Dec. 23 BD
After a free morning in Denver, head south to the Pikes Peak region for a three-night stay at one of the finest resort hotels in the world - The Broadmoor. Partake of the holiday festivities tonight and enjoy a Christmas dinner theater performance at THE BROADMOOR.
Christmas Eve Cripple Creek
Tuesday Dec. 24 BD
Circle around Pikes Peak to the old mining town of Cripple Creek. Your afternoon is free until yuletide high tea is served at The Broadmoor. Enjoy a delightful dinner in Manitou Springs at Briarhurst Manor, elegantly and historically appointed with Western decor. If you wish, attend midnight services at the Cadet Chapel of the U.S. Air Force Academy. THE BROADMOOR.
Christmas Day Royal Gorge
Wednesday Dec. 25 BLD
Merry Christmas! See the sandstone formations of the Garden of the Gods then have lunch at The Broadmoor. Drive to the Royal Gorge, where the world's highest suspension bridge crosses the Arkansas River. Return to your hotel for a farewell Christmas dinner feast. THE BROADMOOR.
Conclude Denver
Thursday Dec. 26 B
After breakfast, depart for Denver's International Airport, with a 10:30 a.m. arrival. Flights should not be booked earlier than 11:30 a.m. Thank you for traveling with us. We hope you have enjoyed your holiday in the great Rocky Mountains. Join us again soon!
LAND TOUR RATE per person is $1540 twin, $1990 single and $1485 triple (twin with roll-away) basis. AIRFARE is additional. Please see your travel agent.
RESERVATION DEPOSIT per person is $250 plus (optional) $75 per person fee for Tour Cancellation Protection.
FULL REFUND when you participate in the Tour Cancellation Protection Plan.
Please see the For Your Information section.
Maximum elevation: 10,666 feet Average temperature: Hi 33, Low 25
TOUR NUMBER: RMC-574