27 days in Colorado Itinerary

Explore hidden gems such as Emerald Lake Trail and Old Fall River Road. Get in touch with nature at Sprague Lake and Alberta Falls. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Adams Falls Trail, explore the wealth of natural beauty at Sheep Lakes, take in the dramatic scenery at Chasm Falls, and explore the activities along Bierstadt Lake.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Rocky Mountain National Park trip planner.

Cape Town, South Africa to Rocky Mountain National Park is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Cape Town to Rocky Mountain National Park, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cape Town in June, you will find days in Rocky Mountain National Park are warmer (36°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (14°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to fly to Ouray.

Visiting Yankee Boy Basin and Ridgway State Park will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to Bear Creek Falls and Perimeter Trail. Take a break from Ouray with a short trip to Off-Road Tours in Silverton, about 46 minutes away.

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Traveling by flight from Rocky Mountain National Park to Ouray takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Rocky Mountain National Park in June; daily highs in Ouray reach 26°C and lows reach 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Pagosa Springs.

Step off the beaten path and head to Chimney Rock National Monument and Off-Road Tours. Visiting River Rafting & Tubing and Piedra River Trail will get you outdoors.

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You can drive from Ouray to Pagosa Springs in 3 hours. Another option is to take a shuttle. Traveling from Ouray in June, expect nights in Pagosa Springs to be little chillier, around 7°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 31°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Mesa Verde National Park.

Get outdoors at Mesa Verde National Park and Nordenskiold #16 Trail. Your inner history buff will appreciate Spruce Tree House and Long House. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Park Point, trek along Petroglyph Point Hike, and steep yourself in history at Balcony House.

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Drive from Pagosa Springs to Mesa Verde National Park in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and car; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Pagosa Springs in June, expect nights in Mesa Verde National Park to be about the same, around 9°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 37°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Steamboat Springs.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Steamboat Gondola and Fishing Charters & Tours. Visiting Adrenaline & Extreme Tours and Yampa River Core Trail will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: take a peaceful walk through Routt National Forest, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and admire the natural beauty at Yampa River Botanic Park.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Steamboat Springs day trip planner.

You can fly from Mesa Verde National Park to Steamboat Springs in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and car. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Mesa Verde National Park in June: highs in Steamboat Springs hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Glenwood Springs.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Rocky Mountains and Hanging Lake. Take a break from the city and head to Rifle Falls and Horseback Riding Tours. Get out of town with these interesting Glenwood Springs side-trips: Aspen (Maroon Lake Scenic Trail, Rio Grande Trail, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the landscape on two wheels at Glenwood Canyon Bike Trail, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and have fun and explore at Glenwood Railroad Museum.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Glenwood Springs trip planner.

You can drive from Steamboat Springs to Glenwood Springs in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Steamboat Springs in July, you will find days in Glenwood Springs are little chillier (23°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can go by car to Vail.

Escape the urban bustle at Boreas Pass Road and McCullough Gulch. Step off the beaten path and head to Off-Road Tours and Vail Recreation Path. Go for a jaunt from Vail to Breckenridge to see Barney Ford Museum about 52 minutes away. There's still lots to do: trek along Booth Falls Trail, trot along with a tour on horseback, see what you can catch with a fishing tour, and admire the natural beauty at Betty Ford Alpine Gardens.

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You can drive from Glenwood Springs to Vail in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in July, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.