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9 Days | 8 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderate
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
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Program Details > Meals & Lodging

Meals: 22 total, 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinner

 We are unable to offer meal options outside of our standard menu on this program.

 If you have dietary restrictions due to medical requirements, please call (800) 454-5768, to see if we can accommodate your needs.

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Hilton Garden Inn - DIA: Denver, CO, 1 nights
Type: Hotel

 Description: The Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport hotel is a premiere boutique style hotel at the Gateway Business Park in Aurora, Colorado. The Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport hotel serves Denver International Airport and is located off Colorado Interstate I-70 and Pena Boulevard, Colorado's main east-west highway and offers access to I-225, I-25 and E-470.

Contact info:
16475 E. 40th Circle
Aurora, CO 80011 USA
phone: 303-371-9393
Room amenities: Complimentary cabled and wireless High Speed Internet access, Hilton Smart Clock with MP3 plug, Refrigerator, Microwave Ovens, Hair Dryer, Curved Shower Curtain Rods, Herman Miller chair and working desk, Coffeemakers, and Iron/Ironing Board.

Facility amenities: Complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to and from Denver International Airport • Complimentary guest parking • Walking distance to numerous restaurants and businesses • Complimentary 24-hour business center • Fitness center, heated indoor spa and pool • Valet and coin operated laundry

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: As quoted by hotel
Participants can contact hotel and make individual arrangements.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Additional nights after: As quoted by hotel
Participants can contact hotel and make individual arrangements.

Check out time: 11:00 AM
Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs: Colorado Springs, CO, 2 nights
Type: Hotel

 Description: The Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs hotel, with its spectacular views of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains Front Range, is conveniently located off Interstate 25 at exit 151. This Colorado Springs, Colorado hotel's location puts you within minutes of the U.S. Air Force Academy, historic downtown Colorado Springs and many area attractions. The Hilton Garden Inn Colorado Springs, CO hotel is directly across the street from The Promenade Shops at Briargate, with its many fine shops and restaurants.

Contact info:
1810 Briargate Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80920 USA
phone: 719-598-6866
Room amenities: Microwaves, refrigerators, cable TV, coffeemakers, hairdryers, iron and boards in all guest rooms

Facility amenities: Great American Grill® serves breakfast, dinner, evening room service and on-site catering 24-hour Pavilion Pantry® convenience mart Pavilion Lounge Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet in rooms, lobby and restaurant with *secure* PrinterOn remote printing Complimentary 24-hour business center Complimentary USA Today® Heated indoor pool/whirlpool and fitness center

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes
Inn of the Rio Grande: Alamosa, CO, 1 nights
Type: Motel

 Contact info:
333 Santa Fe Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101 USA
phone: 719-589-5833
Facility amenities: Complimentary admission to indoor water park

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Best Western Inn and Suites: Durango, CO, 1 nights
Type: Motel

 Contact info:
21382 US Highway 160 W
Durango, CO 81303 USA
phone: 970-247-3251
Facility amenities: Swimming Pool, hot tub

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Ouray Chalet Inn: Ouray, CO, 2 nights
Type: Motel

 Contact info:
510 Main
Ouray, CO 81427 USA
phone: 970-325-4331
Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Hilton Garden Inn - DIA: Denver, CO, 1 nights
Type: Hotel

 Description: The Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport hotel is a premiere boutique style hotel at the Gateway Business Park in Aurora, Colorado. The Hilton Garden Inn Denver Airport hotel serves Denver International Airport and is located off Colorado Interstate I-70 and Pena Boulevard, Colorado's main east-west highway and offers access to I-225, I-25 and E-470.

Contact info:
16475 E. 40th Circle
Aurora, CO 80011 USA
phone: 303-371-9393
Room amenities: Complimentary cabled and wireless High Speed Internet access, Hilton Smart Clock with MP3 plug, Refrigerator, Microwave Ovens, Hair Dryer, Curved Shower Curtain Rods, Herman Miller chair and working desk, Coffeemakers, and Iron/Ironing Board.

Facility amenities: Complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to and from Denver International Airport • Complimentary guest parking • Walking distance to numerous restaurants and businesses • Complimentary 24-hour business center • Fitness center, heated indoor spa and pool • Valet and coin operated laundry

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: As quoted by hotel
Participants can contact hotel and make individual arrangements.

Check in time: 3:00 PM

Additional nights after: As quoted by hotel
Participants can contact hotel and make individual arrangements.

Check out time: 11:00 AM


The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
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