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This trip explores the USA from Music City to Mile High City and from the Smoky Mountains to the Rocky Mountains. A great combination of city culture and pristine wilderness.

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Overview

Nashville 3 nights
Gatlinburg 4 nights
Denver 7 nights

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1-4

Nashville

Nashville Travel guide

DAY 1

Welcome to Nashville!

Welcome to Nashville. Upon arrival at Nashville International Airport, pick up your rental car (not included in total price, we are happy to make suggestions) and drive to your Nashville Hotel. 

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Accommodation: Holston House Nashville

DAY 2

Walking Nashville Music City Legends Tour

Recapture the golden era on this Music City Legends Tour. Packed with history and colorful anecdotes, this 120-minute walking tour reveals hidden corners of Nashville you won’t find in any guidebook and tells stories you won’t hear on any other tour!The afternoon is free time.

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Concert at world-famous Ryman Auditorium

Enjoy a concert at the world-famous Ryman Auditorium, home of the Grand Ole Opry.

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Accommodation: Holston House Nashville

DAY 3

A walking Foodie Tour in Nashville

On this 3 hour walking tour, you'll experience hometown and southern favorites like the highly acclaimed Nashville hot chicken while exploring our incredible city. You'll learn the history behind famous sites like Historic Broadway, the Country MusicHall of Fame, Ryman Auditorium, and Printers Alley. This tour will include enough food to cover your lunch that day.The remainder of the day is at leisure.

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Accommodation: Holston House Nashville

DAY 4

Nashville - Gatlinburg

Drive to Great Smoky Mountains and check-in at Under Canvas Camp near Gatlinburg.Camp has its own café so you can either dine there or drive into Gatlinburg for dinner. We’ll be happy to provide recommendations.

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DAY 4-8

Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg Travel guide

DAY 5

Guided Hike

Full Day Guided Hike through the Smoky Mountains - explore hidden trails to view wildflowers in the spring, stroll along pristine streams to settler homesteads or even challenge yourself to hike a small section of the famous Appalachian Trail. The choice is yours and the mountains are calling! Lunch included.

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DAY 6

White Water Rafting

White Water Rafting Trip – You’ll drive 30 min to the local outfitter who will supply you with all your gear and then you’ll head out on the Pigeon River for a day or rapids and fun. This can be done either as easier or more difficult level rapids, according to your choice.

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DAY 7

Free Day

Free Day! – The camp works with a number of operators of different activities like Zip Lining, ATV tours, and Helicopter tours which can be booked through them. Or you can just head out on you to enjoy more of the hiking and trails of the park.

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DAY 8

Flight to Denver

Goodbye Tennessee! You’ll drive back to Nashville and turn in your rental and catch your flight to Denver. Once you arrive in Denver you’ll grab a new rental and head into town to check into your hotel.

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DAY 8-15

Denver

Denver Travel guide

DAY 8


this Transfer: Nashville to Denver (Flight)  at - 0 h
Accommodation: Hotel Teatro

DAY 9

Denver Private Tour

Private Day Tour around Denver. Our guide will meet you at your hotel and lead you on a full tour of Downtown Denver and the adjacent neighbourhoods. You’ll visit the main landmarks and historical sites but also the best places to eat and drink. After the tour, you’ll feel just like a local and will have filled in all the free time in your agenda for the week.Evening Free.

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Accommodation: Hotel Teatro

DAY 10

Guided Hike and Dinner at Red Rocks Amphitheater

Our guide will meet you at your hotel and join you as you drive to the Garden of the Gods Park for a day of hiking in the beautiful terrain that can be found there. The guide will bring packed lunch for trail. You’ll come back to Denver with enough time for a quick nap and a shower before you head to Iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater where you’ll have dinner followed by evening dinner and concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater. This is the most spectacular concert venue in the world.

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Accommodation: Hotel Teatro

DAY 11

White Water Rafting Trip

This day you will head out of Denver for a short drive to go white water rafting at Clear Creek. Just as in the Smoky Mountains, there are a variety of levels available. This river has even larger rapids so if you have some experience you can elect to challenge yourself on Class 4 or Class 5 rapids.Evening free.

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Accommodation: Hotel Teatro

DAY 12

Guided Hike of Rocky Mountain National Park

This will be your second day of hiking with our guide. This time you will visit Rocky Mountain National Park, a huge wilderness area that truly captures the wildness of the land. You’ll be able to choose from easy to advanced hikes according to your preference. A guide will bring packed lunch for trail.

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Accommodation: Hotel Teatro

DAY 13

Denver Liquid Tour

On the afternoon of the 15th you will join the Denver Liquid Tour which celebrates Colorado’s most prolific industry, brewing and distilling. The current governor started a brewery and he is also a presidential candidate in 2020. You can discover your new favourite craft beer, cider or gin on this fabulous food and drink tour of Denver’s most exciting and up-and-coming neighbourhood, the River North Art District (or RiNoas it’s better known to locals). Get a full appreciation of the art of brewing and distilling beer, cider and spirits as we stagger our way through a trendy distillery, a buzzing brewery and an exceptional cider house.

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Accommodation: Hotel Teatro

DAY 14

Day at Leisure

Enjoy your free day in Denver. 

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Accommodation: Hotel Teatro

DAY 15

Goodbye Denver!

Departure Day – We hope you enjoyed your trip and will come back soon!

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