Small Group: Characteristic Towns around Denver 1-Day Tour
ID: GYG942839-1469445
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
1 days
Description
Explore the charming towns around Denver on this full-day tour. Visit Black Hawk, Estes Park, Boulder, and Golden. See the University of Colorado Boulder and the NCAR Mesa Laboratory.
Discover the characteristic towns around Denver on a full-day tour. Visit the casino town of Black Hawk, the resort town of Estes Park, the university city of Boulder, and the former gold-rush town of Golden.
Start your day with a drive to Black Hawk and stroll through the casino town in the mountains. Then go to the famous resort town of Estes Park and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery of Estes.
Following, go to the famous university city of Boulder, visit the University of Colorado Boulder, the NCAR Mesa Laboratory, and take a stroll on Pearl Street Mall.
Afterwards, go to the Golden Town and visit the Colorado School of Mines and Coors Brewery. Finally, return to Denver.
Itinerary:
Denver → Black Hawk (30 mins) → Estes Park (1.5 hours) → Boulder: University of Colorado Boulder (1 hour), NCAR Mesa Laboratory (45 mins), Pearl Street Mall (1 hour) → Golden Town: Colorado School of Mines+ Town sightseeing+ Outside Visit Coors Brewery (1.5 hours) → Denver
Black Hawk
Black Hawk is nestled adjacent to Central City in Clear Creek Canyon west of Denver. While Black Hawk occupies less than two square miles and has fewer than 100 residents, the former mining and mill town welcomes visitors who come to experience the area's history, scenery and entertainment.
Estes Park
Estes Park, Colorado is the base camp for amazing adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park and your favorite mountain getaway. Explore the Colorado Rockies. Encounter real wildlife. Whether you are planning a romantic weekend or the family vacation of a lifetime, Estes Park has the events, lodging and activities to create the perfect escape from the everyday. So, go ahead. Start planning today to experience Estes Park tomorrow.
University of Colorado Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder), colloquially referred to as CU or Colorado, is a public research university in Boulder, Colorado. It is the flagship university of the University of Colorado system, and was founded in 1876, five months before Colorado became a state.
NCAR Mesa Laboratory
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Mesa Lab sits nestled against the foothills to the Rocky Mountains in Boulder, Colorado.
Pearl Street Mall
The Pearl Street Mall (also referred to as Pearl Street, or Downtown Boulder) is a four-block pedestrian mall in Boulder, Colorado. The pedestrian area stretches from 11th Street to 15th Street along Pearl Street and is home to a number of businesses and restaurants as well as the Boulder County Courthouse.
Golden Town
Founded in 1859 and the territorial capital of Colorado from 1862 until 1867, Golden is an idyllic former gold-rush town that is completely surrounded by high points — to the east are two high volcanic mesas (North and South Table Mountains).
Highlights
- Experience the charm of the former mining town of Black Hawk
- Enjoy the scenic beauty of Estes Park and the Rocky Mountains
- Visit the University of Colorado Boulder and the NCAR Mesa Laboratory
- Stroll along the Pearl Street Mall and see the Boulder County Courthouse
- Explore the idyllic former gold-rush town of Golden, Colorado
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All attractions and durations are estimated, and the tour guide reserves the right to make final adjustments based on factors such as guests' stamina, weather conditions, park restrictions, etc. Scenic stops could be changed or replaced due to weather restrictions, park regulations, and the size of the vehicle on the tour day
Customers under 18 years old must be accompanied by at least one adult
In consideration of the guest's safety, pregnant women are only allowed to join the tour if pregnant for 24 weeks or less by the end of the trip
Children under 7 must use a car seat/booster during the trip. If you have not added a booster seat during the booking process, make sure to bring your own
Please provide accurate and complete information upon booking, including name, gender, valid contact information (preferably a mobile phone), pickup location, etc., to avoid errors
The company will not be held responsible for any losses due to inaccurate or invalid information
INCLUDED
- Professional transportations(Type of vehicle used based on the number of guests attending that day)
- Professional Driver and Guide (or Driver-Guide)
- Bottled water.
- Service fee for tour guide and driver or driver-guide
- Taxes and Fees
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
- Meals，Food and Beverages
- Any expenses are not listed in Fee Included
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
