Off The Beaten Path : Group Guided Journey : Highlights

Ancient Mesa Verde to the mountain town of Telluride


2010 DEPARTURES

6/20-6/25, 7/18-7/23, 8/1-8/6, 9/12-9/17

2011 DEPARTURES

6/19-6/24, 7/17-7/22, 7/31-8/5, 9/11-9/16

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Trip Length 6 days/5 nights
Group Size 4-16
Arrive/Depart Durango, Colorado
Price From $2,495 to $2,795
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*Price varies depending upon departure's group size.

Trip Motif Family Adventure The Far Corners Of Colorado : Journey Highlights






Get interactive exploration of ancient cultures as well as full-on fun and recreation on this family friendly journey to the Four Corners region of Colorado. Historian guides show you the hidden secrets of Mesa Verde and other ruins, and introduce you to contemporary Puebloan artisans. There’s also plenty of time to be rooted in the present—on hiking trails, bike paths, whitewater rivers, and outback jeep tracks. The journey is packed neatly into a loop route through one of America’s most striking landscapes and richest archaeological regions.

  • Explore Indian ruins: Visit Mesa Verde with a historian guide and wander deep into the distant past.
  • Whitewater rafting: Ride the fun whitewater of the Animas River.
  • Name your pleasure: Hiking, mountain biking, or a jeep tour in the mountains around Telluride.
  • Ride a vintage train: Ride the historic Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad through the remote mountain canyons of the San Juan National Forest.

“This trip connects cultural discovery with bountiful opportunities for outdoor recreation. You’ll be amazed by the diversity of terrain to explore—from red rock canyons to rugged mountains.”—Barbara Mall, OBP Travel Advisor