NE Colorado Rail & Rafting Tour 2025
5 Days | July 10 - 14, 2025
Adventurous Colorado trip: Ride historic railroads, raft down thrilling rapids. Join Excite through majestic mountain scenery, adrenaline-pumping fun, and make unforgettable memories!
Pickup Locations: Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, Norfolk, and Omaha, NE
7 Meals
Group size: 15 - 48
Colorado Springs, CO
Activity Level (1 Easy - 5 Active): 2
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Our spectacular new itinerary features four amazing rail adventures! Visit the Golden Spike Tower! Get a birds eye view of the worlds largest rail yard! Travel to Denver where you'll stay in a gorgeous hotel for the next four nights! Get to know the group tonight over a wonderful Welcome dinner. Enjoy the evening... your rail adventure starts tomorrow morning! (D)
Day 2
Today you'll enjoy the refurbished Manitou Cog Railway where you'll journey to the summit of Pike's Peak for breathtaking views! Then, grab lunch from a local eatery in Manitou Springs, a mountain town full of amazing shops and restaurants. Finally, head to Garden of the Gods for a visit to the museum and a guided tour of the park or go hiking on your own! (B, D)
Day 3
This morning, we will board a unique scenic railroad in Leadville! Journey up over 1000 feet through the San Isabel National Forest on this 2.5 hour journey! After the morning ride, enjoy lunch and time in Leadville. This afternoon, you'll experience the narrow gauge Georgetown Loop Railroad! Known for its Gold mining history, it's truly an unforgettable experience! (B)
Day 4
Today we explore the Royal Gorge Canyon's depths aboard the restored Royal Gorge Route Railroad in the Club Class Car. A highlight of the journey is the stop at Hanging Bridge on the narrowest point in the chasm. After the train trip, head back to Echo Canyon River Excursions for lunch while the rafters get back home! Speaking of rafters... you could instead choose a rafting adventure (optional)! Echo Canyon river expeditions are an amazing way to get your adrenaline pumping as you rush down the river in an inflatable raft! Join the group for your farewell dinner before relaxing in one more night of mountain air! (B, D)
Day 5
This adventure can’t last forever, but there’s still one more day to enjoy the views and reminisce about your spectacular mountain train getaway! Enjoy the ride back to the “Good Life” and cheers to a fantastic week! (B)
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Hotel Accommodations:
What's Included:
7 Meals
Hotel Accomodations
Transportation - Private Motorcoach
Guide Service
Activities - Included in Itinerary
Admissions - Included in Itinerary
What's Not Included:
Gratuities
Insurance
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