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Cajun Christmas & New Year’s Eve Cruise

Dec. 29, 2023-Jan. 5, 2024

$2,985 PER PERSON*

From traditions and music to exclusive culinary masterpieces, you’ll find the spirit of the season at each river bend

Day 1: Depart Colorado Springs and arrive in New Orleans. Gaze at the spectacular sights of New Orleans from the comfort of a luxury coach on an unforgettable 3-hour city tour.

Day 2: Trace the shoreline of Lake Pontchartrain and Great River Road en route to Oak Alley Plantation. After your day in New Orleans, board your lovely ship and depart down the mighty Mississippi.

Day 3: In Nottoway, Louisiana you will visit the estate of sugarcane magnate Randolph Nottoway. You’ll also visit the charming town of White Castle. This evening, we’ll ring in the New Year aboard our lovely ship!

Day 4: St. Francisville, Louisiana is a testament to the lifestyle of a bygone era, with its plethora of charming antebellum-period homes and striking architecture.

Day 5: Natchez, Mississippi is known for its elegance, hospitality, and impressive preservation of historic homes.

Day 6: Vicksburg blends Southern culture and heritage with exciting modern attractions. As a major battle site during the Civil War, this port carries a history unlike any other!

Day 7: Today is a river cruising day.

Day 8: As we port in New Orleans, we say goodbye to Southern Charm and depart for the airport for our flight home. *Price

Colorado Historic Trains

June 14-22, 2024

$3,149 PER PERSON*

Day 1: Depart Colorado Springs for Denver. Meet your fellow travelers at 5:00 p.m. for a get-acquainted dinner hosted by your Tour Manager.

Day 2: Venture into Rocky Mountain National Park, a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains.

Day 3: Board the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad. Later, travel through scenic Monarch Pass and Curecanti National Recreation Area and visit the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park while en route to Montrose.

Day 4: It’s “full steam ahead” aboard the Durango & Silverton Gauge Railroad. Later, check into the Sky Ute Casino Resort.

Day 5: Visit the land of the ancient Pueblo Indians in Mesa Verde National Park.

Day 6: Board the motorcoach and ride to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, the original Rio Grande Line. Explore 50 miles of wild and rugged territory between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO, the highest point on the railroad.

Day 7: Aboard the Royal Gorge Railroad follow the 12-mile route along the old Denver and Rio Grande Western train line. Then, enjoy a drive through the stunning Garden of the Gods.

Day 8: Following breakfast, transfer back to Colorado Springs. *Total

New England Rails & Sails

Tour New England by rail and sail during autumn’s spendor!

Day 1: Depart Colorado Springs for Boston, MA. Meet your tour manager in the hotel lobby for a welcome dinner.

Day 2: Begin the day with a sightseeing tour of historic Boston then travel up the coast to Kennebunkport, one of Maine’s coastal jewels then continue to Portland, Maine which boasts a vibrant waterfront.

Day 3: Start at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad and Museum. Take a 1.5 mile long ride along the Eastern Promenade of Casco Bay followed by a scenic cruise of the bay.

Day 4: Travel west into New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Experience towering peaks, stunning scenery, quaint towns and villages before boarding the Mount Washington Cog Railway.

Day 5: Begin the day aboard the North Conway Scenic Railroad then travel the Kancamagus Scenic Byway as it follows a beautiful path through the White Mountains. Cross into Vermont to view the spectacular scenery of the area.

Day 6: Travel to the town of Stockbridge in the culturally rich Berkshires region. Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum then enjoy some free time before continuing to the incredible Foxwoods Resort Casino.

Day 7: Board the Essex Steam Train as you pass through some of the most beautiful country in the state. Later board the riverboat Becky Thatcher for a relaxing trip up the Connecticut River.

Day 8: Pass through the state of Rhode Island to Plymouth, MA climb aboard your sea-going vessel for a whale watching excursion. Pay a visit to Plymouth Rock where our forefathers first settled on American soil.

Day 9: After breakfast, depart Boston for Colorado Springs.

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