Unmissable Wonders of Colorado Road Trip

Colorado Rockies, Aspen & Arkansas River, USA

Best time to travel

May-Sep

Ideal length

14 nights

Perfect for

Couples

From (incl flights)

€10,999 pp

At a glance

International flights from Dublin to Denver.
14 days pre-arranged car rental in a luxury SUV.
14 nights’ accommodation in Denver, Crested Butte, Dunton, Gateway and Aspen.
Stays in luxurious experiential properties with magnificent adventure opportunities and relaxation facilities including well-appointed spas, hot springs and fine-dining restaurants.
Tailored experiences in Colorado’s great outdoors including a 4x4 trip and a white-water rafting excursion.

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Introduction

Slip away to the hidden wonders of Colorado’s spectacular landscape on this suggested itinerary to the southwest. A haven of stunningly diverse scenery, from red rock desert to alpine mountains, become immersed in Colorado’s wilderness by day, retiring to the luxuries of our partner properties at night. Days of hiking and outdoor adventures are completed by fine-dining and fire-side cocktails. Breathtaking vistas atop the High Rockies and deep within forested valleys await, as we guide you to unmissable sites, always leaving time for a little indulgence. A self-guided adventure, drive from luxurious mountain lodges to secluded retreats, leaving plenty of time for your own discoveries along the way.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Denver.

Upon arrival, pick up your rental car and head for your luxury hotel in the heart of Denver’s music and theatre district, where you will spend one night. After your night in the city, it’s time to leave for your countryside retreat amid the towering evergreens of Taylor Canyon and your home for the next three nights.

Get acquainted with Colorado’s countryside.

Try your hand at a range of activities such as river activities, rock climbing, axe throwing and archery. After days spent hiking the peaks, spend some relaxing time in the pool cabin. Your next stop is a former mining village tucked within the alpine-clad Colorado Rockies, where you will spend three nights.

Take in the exquisite scenery.

Choose from a selection of activities such as fly-fishing, rock climbing and rafting. Unwind in the indoor and outdoor hot springs after days spent in the spectacular landscape. Drive to your next luxury accommodation, located within the red-rock canyons of western Colorado, your home for the next three nights.

Explore the iconic landscape.

Excursions such as hiking, climbing, driving UTVs and horse riding are designed to help you better explore the red rock. Follow up a day of adventure with a trip to the spa. Next, drive to your luxury accommodation at the base of Aspen Mountain where you’ll spend the next three nights.

Get to know Aspen’s beautiful wilderness.

Head to the hills on a 4×4 adventure along Aspen Mountain’s Summer Road, admiring the views of the town before taking to the class III rapids on the Arkansas River on a rafting trip. Drive to your last stop, a luxury hotel next to Denver Airport. Enjoy a wide range of luxury facilities as your trip comes to an end.

Drive to the international airport.

Drop off your rental car and board your flight home. Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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Hotel Teatro

In the heart of Denver’s music and theatre district, you will find Hotel Teatro. A juxtaposition of old and new, contemporary furnishings are housed in a 20th-century Renaissance revival building.

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Taylor River Lodge

Deep in Colorado’s countryside, Taylor River Lodge is a secluded hideaway within the towering evergreens of Taylor Canyon. The luxurious river and pond-side cabins are beautifully rustic yet chic.

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Dunton Hot Springs

Located deep within the Colorado Rockies, Dunton Hot Springs is tucked away in the alpine-clad peaks of the San Juan Mountains. The luxurious cabins have been remodelled as a romantic off-the-grid hideaway.

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Gateway Canyons

Located in within the red-rock canyons of western Colorado, Gateway Canyons Resort is the perfect spot for an adventure-filled retreat. With southwestern styled interiors, each room has stunning views of the Unaweep Canyon.

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Little Nell

Sitting at the base of Aspen Mountain, in the heart of downtown Aspen is Little Nell. A modern mountain lodge, the luxurious interiors are stylish yet cosy.

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The Westin Denver Int’l Airport

Just steps from the international airport, The Westin Denver is a modern and luxurious hotel and a destination in and of itself. Luxury facilities include an indoor pool and whirlpool as well as a fitness centre.

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What people are saying

There are no words to express how great that holiday was! We absolutely loved it and all agreed that it was our best holiday ever! Huge compliments to OROKO for this trip and we will be recommending you for certain. The itinerary was perfect in terms of variety and length of time at each place. The accommodation was fantastic and we haven’t a single thing we could complain about in that regard.

Susan & family – Costa Rica, 2022