Ride the Rails of Colorado

Level 4: Active

Expectations: The tour includes well-paced walking tours with regular breaks. Up to 2-3 hours of walking each day. To fully take advantage of all this tour has to offer, guests need to be able to walk longer distances, climb several flights of stairs and navigate steps and uneven terrain walking for extended periods of time over more difficult terrain (e.g. cobblestones, city hills, stairs without handrails, limited or no access to elevators). Your itinerary can include significant changes in temperature and altitude and may require a higher number of longer travel days with morning and/or evening activities. Most trips will feature long touring days, many full-day excursions and a full and active itinerary with a faster pace and longer distances. Excursions require standing and walking to city centers where coaches are prohibited.

Appropriate for: Travelers who are physically fit, expect a vigorous pace and enjoy participating in two to three hours of physical activity per day.

For your reference, we send to you a detailed itinerary approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the scheduled tour departure. This has day-by-day times and events, hotel information where you can be reached in case of an emergency, and airline information.

The times listed on the itinerary are all approximate. We cannot be held responsible for schedule changes due to unforeseen circumstances with the weather, transportation agents, highway conditions, hotels or contracting agents.

It is always a good idea to carry on your person a list of medications that you are taking and an emergency contact phone number while you are traveling. And we suggest making a copy of the itinerary and provide it to a friend or family member.

The traditional end-of-tour gratuity to your tour director is included on this tour. All hotel porterage and airport skycap (when available) fees are included. We also include the gratuities for the coach drivers. Hotel housekeeping tips are not included.

If you would like to request special accommodations at the hotel(s) where we are lodging, please call us as soon as possible and we will forward these requests for you. The phone numbers of the hotel(s) where we are staying are listed on the itinerary.

Many hotels around the country have instituted a "reconditioning fee" of $300 or more that is levied upon a guest that smokes in a non-smoking room. If this occurs during our tour you will be responsible for paying this fee to the hotel prior to check-out.

We pay close attention to your requests but please realize that these are merely requests and cannot be guaranteed.

SUN TOURS acts solely as an agent in arranging hotels, transportation, sightseeing, baggage-handling, and other services and does not assume any liability for injury, damage, loss or delay due to any act or default of any company or person. We, along with our subcontractors, reserve the right to make changes to an itinerary if it is necessary for the proper handling of a tour.

In June, Colorado transitions from spring to summer, offering mild to warm temperatures and an abundance of sunshine, especially in the lower elevations.

Temperatures: Daytime highs in Denver and other cities at similar elevations can range from the mid-70s to mid-80s Fahrenheit (24-29°C). In the mountainous areas, temperatures can be cooler, especially at higher altitudes, with daytime highs ranging from the mid-50s to mid-70s Fahrenheit (13-24°C).

Precipitation: June can be part of Colorado's wetter season, especially in the early part of the month. Afternoon thunderstorms are not uncommon, but they tend to be brief.

Mountain Regions: While lower elevations enjoy summer conditions, higher mountain elevations might still have some lingering snowpack, especially in shaded areas or on north-facing slopes. If you're planning on hiking in the mountains, it's essential to be prepared for a mix of conditions.

Clothing: Due to the varied conditions, it's a good idea to dress in layers. While daytime temperatures can be warm and sunny, evenings can cool down, especially in the mountains.

Always check the local forecast for the specific areas you'll be visiting, as Colorado's diverse topography can result in a wide range of microclimates.