Family Fun in Colorado and California

Colorado and California
14 nights private tour from GBP £9,700 per person

Teenagers and parents searching for a Stateside summer holiday, full of excitement and new experiences, should look no further than this dude ranch and Rocky Mountain adventure that finishes with an injection of LA cool on the sunny California coast.

Highlights of Colorado and California
Journey highlights
  • Ideal family summer holiday with outdoor adventure, beach and city fix

  • Teens will feel like they're in a Wild West movie at Smith Fork Ranch riding, fishing and shooting

  • Outdoor thrills in Snowmass from biking, white water rafting, hot air ballooning and music concerts

  • Share authentically American family experiences from a baseball game to the rodeo

  • Highlights itinerary:Our Highlights Journeys are designed to include bucket list destinations and activities paired with unparalleled insider access, exclusivity and industry-defining luxury accommodation
Our tailor made journeys include:
  • Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
  • Private international airport transfers in destination
  • Your own private, English-speaking local guides
  • Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
  • Entrance to must-see local sites
  • Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
  • Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support

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An ideal family summer holiday, this itinerary is best from the start of June through to September. The summer months of June to August provide warm to hot days and pleasant evenings. Outside of traditional summer holidays, Autumn fall brings shimmering golden fall foliage and it's still t-shirt weather in Santa Monica.

Itinerary

Day 1-2

Denver

The adventure starts in the mile high city of Denver, and after a restful and acclimatising night at Four Seasons Hotel, collect your Jeep and drive over Independence Pass towards Smith Fork Ranch, at 3725 meters this drive is a glorious introduction to the American Rocky Mountains.

Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Denver ( 1 night )
Day 2-8

Crawford, Colorado

Stay for 6 nights at Smith Fork Ranch set amid striking mountains and the Gunnison National Forest; Smith Fork is a dude ranch for active families that still like to be pampered. With a genuinely Western spirit, it's a place for teenagers to disconnect from high-speed life and have a real taste of adventure. They can chose to spend days enjoying their favourite sports, or learning new ones.

From horse-riding and rodeo arena lessons, fly-fishing, biking, archery, shooting sporting clays and cooking classes to hanging out on the pontoon at the swimming pond, there's something to capture every imagination and all are included in the price of your stay. Families can try new activities together or go their separate ways with private guides, and then reconnect in the evening for star-gazing, roasting marshmallow s'mores around the camp fire and the freshest farm-to-table cuisine. Parents will enjoy the Wine Spectator awarded private cellar.

Accommodation: Smith Fork Ranch ( 6 nights )
Day 8-12

Los Angeles

Finish with a short flight from Aspen into Los Angeles. We have included admission to Universal Studios for you as it really is a must do, but there are so many other activities to choose from. From star-spotting on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cheering on the Dodgers at the ballpark, pop concerts at the Staples Center to learning to surf off Santa Monica Pier, this holiday will provide teens with some serious back-to-school bragging rights and indelible family memories together.

Accommodation: Pendry West Hollywood ( 4 nights )
We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itinerary is a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you.
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Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and includes international flights)

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  • March 2024
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £9,700
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    GBP £1,500
  • April 2024
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £9,900
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    GBP £1,500
  • May 2024
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £9,900
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    GBP £1,500
  • June 2024
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    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £10,100
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    GBP £1,500
  • July 2024
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £10,100
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    GBP £1,500
  • August 2024
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £10,100
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  • September 2024
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £10,100
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    GBP £1,500
  • October 2024
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    • Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
    • Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
    GBP £9,900
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    GBP £1,500
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