47 Activities
Colorado — New Mexico: Journey Through National Parks
Starts from
Denver
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
47
Duration
10 days
Length
1652 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Denver
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
10 days
Length
1652 mi
Matthew Evans
Blogger
- Wander around the most beautiful national parks.
- Enjoy bathing in hot springs.
- Go river rafting.
- Climb the rocks and ruins.
This is a very intense journey for nature lovers! You will drive through the two states, from Colorado to New Mexico. Every day of the trip prepares new emotions and new impressions, from quiet walks in parks to rafting on the river, from swimming in hot springs, to climbing the rocks and ruins.
Don't forget to take your comfortable shoes with you, or you'll have a hard time in the parks. Have a good trip and new emotions!
Don't forget to take your comfortable shoes with you, or you'll have a hard time in the parks. Have a good trip and new emotions!
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This is a very intense journey for nature lovers! You will drive through the two states, from Colorado to New Mexico. Every day of the trip prepares new emotions and new impressions, from quiet walks in parks to rafting on the river, from swimming in hot springs, to climbing the rocks and ruins.
Don't forget to take your comfortable shoes with you, or you'll have a hard time in the parks. Have a good trip and new emotions!
Don't forget to take your comfortable shoes with you, or you'll have a hard time in the parks. Have a good trip and new emotions!
Matthew Evans
Blogger
- Wander around the most beautiful national parks.
- Enjoy bathing in hot springs.
- Go river rafting.
- Climb the rocks and ruins.
Travel itinerary
2 Activities
Day 1
3 mi
Denver
Welcome to Colorado! Spend a night in Denver and get ready to embark on a fascinating journey through the natural beauty of the state in the morning. Tomorrow you'll be in a completely different city!
22:00
7 Activities
Day 2
109 mi0.2 mi
Beginning of the Adventure!
Leave Denver early to be able to get to the next hotel in time to see the interesting places on the way. Walk in the park on the lake shore and reach the observation deck with stunning views.
21:15
7 Activities
Day 3
231 mi0.3 mi
Through the Lakes to Aspen
Today, your way will be through a few lakes that you'll have to stop by. Have a picnic on one of the shores, and by evening you'll be in Aspen. There will be even time to walk around the city and see the architecture.
22:15
4 Activities
Day 4
214 mi
Black Canyon
The main purpose of today's journey is the Black Canyon. You'll spend most of your time here, except for the time on the road. The scenery is spectacular! This is one of those places worth seeing for once in your life.
20:45
6 Activities
Day 5
69 mi0.5 mi
Rafting
On this day, one of the most emotional adventures in the journey awaits you. River rafting! Before that, you'll stop at a couple of interesting places, visit the observation deck and hot springs.
22:00
5 Activities
Day 6
165 mi
The Road to New Mexico
Previous hot springs were not allowed to bathe, today you will visit those that can and even should be visited after long trips in the car. A good rest for the body is necessary! Also, it's not without nature. You have waterfalls and mountain trails waiting for us!
20:45
4 Activities
Day 7
162 mi
Hot Springs
Your route is through another hot spring, which is worth a ride. No rock climbing today, just rest and quiet walks. You need to save some energy for tomorrow.
20:15
4 Activities
Day 8
120 mi
Bandelier National Park
One of the most interesting national parks in New Mexico is Bandelier Park. You will go there and spend almost the whole day in it! The place is unique and must be visited.
5 Activities
Day 9
129 mi
Albuquerque
So, you've reached Albuquerque! The final point of your adventure. Before that, you will visit another, no less interesting national park.
22:00
3 Activities
Day 10
451 mi
Time to Go Home
It's time to go home. The journey was very intense! You've seen so much and learned so much! Before you leave, stop at a bookstore and buy some souvenirs for friends and relatives.
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