Kick off your Colorado journey in style: land in Denver, stretch your legs (and lungs!) at iconic Red Rocks, explore the Air Force Academy, then unwind with epic water‑park fun at Great Wolf Lodge. After a hearty breakfast, hop aboard the Blue Sky Express and head to the legendary Philmont Scout Ranch. Finally, enjoy a relaxed departure from DIA with one last meal before flying home — adventure, history, nature, and smiles packed into every day.
Arrive in Denver by 11:00 AM and rendezvous with your Blue Sky Adventures tour guide. We will be waiting for you and will get you underway as soon as possible. With your Blue Sky Adventures water bottle in hand, it’s time to get acclimated!
Your guide will be with you all day to make sure everything is fun and happens as planned. The guide will bring Colorado “alive” with stories of local legends, history and culture. This is the difference maker on a Blue Sky Adventure.
Lunch – A Scout is Hungry! We will have a bag lunch waiting for you on the vehicle. This gives you the flexibility to overcome potential travel delays and helps ensure ample time for sightseeing on your arrival day.
We are on our way to Morrison, Colorado just west of Denver to visit the world-famous Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre.
If you think Red Rocks Park is just a beautiful place to see a concert, think again! Around you are 868 acres of deer, fossils, pines and prairie, geological wonders and spectacular vistas. At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park is a terrific place to begin your acclimation!
We will hike the 1.5 loop trail and explore the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. This is a geological phenomenon! The only naturally occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheatre in the world. From Sting and The Beatles, to opera stars and U2, every artist aspires to play on this magical, spiritual and emotional stage.
We'll make a stop at the United States Air Force Academy Visitor Center for about 45 minutes. You'll have time to explore the exhibits, learn about cadet life, and take in views of the iconic Cadet Chapel from afar. It’s a quick but meaningful glimpse into one of the country’s premier military institutions.
Enjoy a scenic driving tour through the stunning red rock formations of Garden of the Gods! We’ll make quick stops at two iconic spots—Kissing Camels and Balanced Rock—for photo ops and a chance to soak in the views.
Check in to the beautiful Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs where there’s lots to do. Indoor pools, water park, arcades, mini golf, bowling alley, climbing wall, a ropes course and much more!
Spend the afternoon poolside or play in the arcade with your crew and other Scouts from all over the country--this is some Scout trip!
Dinner at the hotel is good food and lots of it! An “all you can eat”, Scout friendly buffet!
Hot, all you can eat full breakfast buffet - eggs, sausage, fresh fruit and more!
Review your homebound departure day pick up procedures and get your Blue Sky Adventures “give-a-ways and advisor tips” to make your trek even better.
All aboard the Blue Sky Express! You will be at Philmont by 10:00 AM.
Depart Philmont on the 7:30 AM Blue Sky Express. Exact departure time may change based on our transportation schedule.
Lunch! Enjoy a meal you don’t have to mix with water!
Arrive DIA by 1:30 PM. Departure flight must leave after 3 PM.
Note 1: The full day one itinerary is based on arrival in Denver before 11 AM. Arrivals after 11 AM will visit the Air Force Academy in lieu of Red Rocks. Arrivals after 2 PM will skip the Air Force Academy.
