15 days in Colorado Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): explore the landscape on two wheels at Vail Recreation Path and then stroll through Booth Falls Trail. On your second day here, hike along Beaver Lake Trail, then get a new perspective on things with Vail Valley Anglers, and then wander the wide-open spaces of Ranches.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Vail trip planner.

Montreal, Canada to Vail is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Montreal to Vail. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Montreal in July, with highs in Vail at 21°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to drive to Glenwood Springs.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): contemplate the waterfront views at Hanging Lake, then get outside with Outdoor Activities, and then trot along with a tour on horseback. On your second day here, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rocky Mountains, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and then take in breathtaking views at Glenwood Canyon Bike Trail.

For ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Glenwood Springs online trip maker.

You can drive from Vail to Glenwood Springs in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. July in Glenwood Springs sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Steamboat Springs.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): push the limits with an extreme tour, tour the pleasant surroundings at Steamboat Gondola, and then trek along Yampa River Core Trail.

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Getting from Glenwood Springs to Steamboat Springs by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and shuttle; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Glenwood Springs in July: highs in Steamboat Springs hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to drive to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): appreciate the views at Many Parks Curve Overlook, then explore and take pictures at Old Fall River Road, then explore the striking landscape at Alluvial Fan, and finally cruise along Trail Ridge Road. Here are some ideas for day two: hike along Emerald Lake Trail, then trek along Cub Lake Trail, and then admire the sheer force of Alberta Falls.

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Rocky Mountain National Park trip planner.

Drive from Steamboat Springs to Rocky Mountain National Park in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of bus and car. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Steamboat Springs in July: high temperatures in Rocky Mountain National Park hover around 38°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) to allow time to fly to Telluride.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil hike and then stroll through Last Dollar Road. On your second day here, make a trip to Main Street, then see Off-Road Tours, then admire the sheer force of Bear Creek Falls, and finally trek along Jud Wiebe Trail.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Telluride travel route builder app.

You can fly from Rocky Mountain National Park to Telluride in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and shuttle; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. In August, Telluride is a bit cooler than Rocky Mountain National Park - with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Durango.

Explore hidden gems such as Million Dollar Highway and Animas River Trail. Get in touch with nature at Off-Road Tours and Horseback Riding Tours. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Durango Wildlife Museum and Fish Hatchery, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Durango route builder site.

Drive from Telluride to Durango in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and shuttle; or drive. When traveling from Telluride in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Durango: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to drive to Ouray.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): trek along Ice Lakes Trailhead, see Off-Road Tours, and then trek along Perimeter Trail. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Tue): admire the majestic nature at Ridgway State Park, trek along Cascade Falls Park, and then hike along Yankee Boy Basin.

To see other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Ouray trip itinerary planning site.

Drive from Durango to Ouray in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and taxi; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Durango in August, expect nights in Ouray to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are slightly colder, around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.