Colorado - Hiking, Kayaking, & Hot Springs - 6 Day
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Hike & Kayak Colorado in six days!
OVERVIEW:
Welcome to Colorado, home to 54 mountains rising above 14,000’ and the epic Arkansas River! Want an unforgettable experience? Look no further.
On this 6-day journey, you will hike three days in the high mountains of Colorado to summit a famed fourteener, sleep three peaceful nights in The Great Outdoors, kayak one day on the Arkansas River, then restore and celebrate in a hot springs resort! If experiencing Colorado the right way is a dream of yours - welcome! You’ve come to the right place! Backpacking gear and airport shuttles can be included at checkout.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Summiting a famed fourteener!
Whitewater kayaking the Arkansas River!
Cozy backcountry camps with the best food, coffee, and tea!
Hot Springs Resort!
DETAILS:
Dates: Private dates are selected at checkout!
Locations: Salida, CO (Denver International Airport)
Miles: 18
Required Skill Level = Novice
Exertion Level = Moderate
Temperatures = High’s in the 80’s / Lows in the 40’s
Backpacking gear can be included at checkout
Shuttle to-and-from airport can be included at checkout
A $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your private journey is welcomed at checkout! After placing your deposit, BE will email you about your preferred payment plan! This deposit is applied to the overall balance. No worries, there’s no interest, added fees, or credit check. BE Simple!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Hotel accommodations on the front-end (single occupancy)
Resort accommodations on the back-end (single occupancy)
All transportation to-and-from our adventures
Friendly, local mountain guides
Friendly, local whitewater kayak guides
All meals and snacks on trail and river
Inflatable kayak
WHAT’S EXCLUDED:
Guide Gratuity (10-20% is customary)
Meals, snacks, beverages, and souvenirs bought in town.
Backpacking gear. Can be included at checkout!
Airport shuttle to Salida. Can be included at checkout!
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival
Flying in? BE can pick you up at DIA at 12:30pm! Driving? Meet BE in our mountain town hotel at 3:00pm! This evening, we will rest, enjoy a team welcome dinner, and discuss our itinerary as well as prep gear! Tomorrow, our journey up the mountain begins! Meals included = Dinner. Accommodations = Hotel. Miles = 0.
Day 2: Upward-Bound
Good morning! After breakfast and a 2.5 hour drive, we’ll begin our ascent of our famed fourteener! Tonight, we sleep creekside! Welcome to high mountains of Colorado! Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 5.
Day 3: Alpine Views
Good leisure morning! Soak up that sun and sip that coffee slowly! Today we keep heading up the mountain to a pass that offers 360 degree views. Once there, we’ll pitch camp and have opportunity to take a side hike to the thirteen - Mount White! Tonight, we sleep in the alpine zone 13,000’! Now that’s the good life! Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 4.
Day 4: Summit!
Good EARLY morning! Let’s catch that sunrise on the summit! Once at that the summit, we’ll take in those views and perhaps do a celebration dance with a celebratory spirit! With the hard work behind us, afterward we’ll work our way down the mountain do set up one last camp! Hey…CONGRATULATIONS on summiting of our country’s highest mountains! You really can do anything one step at at time! Meals included = Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 9.
Day 5: Whitewater Kayaking
Good morning! Let’s switch gears and head to the river for a much needed celebratory thrill! New to kayaking? No worries! We’ll meet our kayak guides this morning and follow their lead as we paddle and steer our inflatable kayaks down the class 1, 2, & 3 rapids of the Arkansas River! A little chilly post ride? Let’s go check in to our hot springs resort! You’re welcome, you deserve this! Meals included = Breakfast & Lunch. Accommodations = Hot Spring Resort. Miles = 0.
Day 6: Departure
All good things must come to an end but not before we soak in our hot springs one last time this morning! Post-soak, coffee, and breakfast we’ll part ways! Driving back to Denver International Airport with BE? It’s a 3-hour drive so be sure to book your flight for no earlier than 4:00pm! Until next time, friends! And thank you for exploring Colorado the right way with us! Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch. Accommodations = N/A. Miles = N/A.
LOGISTICS:
Flying? BE can pick you up at DIA at 12:30pm on day 1. BE will drop you off at DIA at 2:30pm on Day 6!
Driving? Meet BE in our mountain town hotel at 3:00pm on day 1. Feel free to drive away from us at 11:00am on day 6, post-checkout.
RENTAL GEAR:
All of your gear needs to fit inside your pack! Check out the Backpacking Gear List for your comprehensive list! Renting gear? You can rent now at checkout or later via our Gear Rental page! Have questions regarding gear? Contact Us! We love talking gear.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:
Journeyers who cancel their journey 90+ days before the start date will be refunded the total amount minus processing fees and the $500 non-refundable deposit.
Journeyers who cancel their journey 30 to 90 days before the start state will be refunded half the total amount minus processing fees.
Journeyers who cancel their journey less than 30 days before the start date will not be refunded.
Participants who choose to leave an active journey for any reason are not entitled to a refund. Due to the nature and heavy costs of operating permits, BE must adhere to the above itinerary and refund policy.
FINE PRINT:
Above itinerary is subject to change per guide’s discretion. Although beginning & end points do not change, daily mileages may be manipulated to better meet groups needs.
QUESTIONS? Feel free to Contact Us! We love talking about all things BE related!
PRICE:
Journey = $2,500
Companion Rate = $1,500 (Max of 1 companion. Companions share hotel rooms)
Gear = +$250 per person
Shuttle = +$250 per party
SEE YOU IN COLORADO!
Prefer not to pay in full? Place a deposit at checkout then pay over time!
Are you BE alum, a veteran, student, or new subscriber? Don’t forget your special pricing promo code!
Hike & Kayak Colorado in six days!
OVERVIEW:
Welcome to Colorado, home to 54 mountains rising above 14,000’ and the epic Arkansas River! Want an unforgettable experience? Look no further.
On this 6-day journey, you will hike three days in the high mountains of Colorado to summit a famed fourteener, sleep three peaceful nights in The Great Outdoors, kayak one day on the Arkansas River, then restore and celebrate in a hot springs resort! If experiencing Colorado the right way is a dream of yours - welcome! You’ve come to the right place! Backpacking gear and airport shuttles can be included at checkout.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Summiting a famed fourteener!
Whitewater kayaking the Arkansas River!
Cozy backcountry camps with the best food, coffee, and tea!
Hot Springs Resort!
DETAILS:
Dates: Private dates are selected at checkout!
Locations: Salida, CO (Denver International Airport)
Miles: 18
Required Skill Level = Novice
Exertion Level = Moderate
Temperatures = High’s in the 80’s / Lows in the 40’s
Backpacking gear can be included at checkout
Shuttle to-and-from airport can be included at checkout
A $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your private journey is welcomed at checkout! After placing your deposit, BE will email you about your preferred payment plan! This deposit is applied to the overall balance. No worries, there’s no interest, added fees, or credit check. BE Simple!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Hotel accommodations on the front-end (single occupancy)
Resort accommodations on the back-end (single occupancy)
All transportation to-and-from our adventures
Friendly, local mountain guides
Friendly, local whitewater kayak guides
All meals and snacks on trail and river
Inflatable kayak
WHAT’S EXCLUDED:
Guide Gratuity (10-20% is customary)
Meals, snacks, beverages, and souvenirs bought in town.
Backpacking gear. Can be included at checkout!
Airport shuttle to Salida. Can be included at checkout!
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival
Flying in? BE can pick you up at DIA at 12:30pm! Driving? Meet BE in our mountain town hotel at 3:00pm! This evening, we will rest, enjoy a team welcome dinner, and discuss our itinerary as well as prep gear! Tomorrow, our journey up the mountain begins! Meals included = Dinner. Accommodations = Hotel. Miles = 0.
Day 2: Upward-Bound
Good morning! After breakfast and a 2.5 hour drive, we’ll begin our ascent of our famed fourteener! Tonight, we sleep creekside! Welcome to high mountains of Colorado! Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 5.
Day 3: Alpine Views
Good leisure morning! Soak up that sun and sip that coffee slowly! Today we keep heading up the mountain to a pass that offers 360 degree views. Once there, we’ll pitch camp and have opportunity to take a side hike to the thirteen - Mount White! Tonight, we sleep in the alpine zone 13,000’! Now that’s the good life! Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 4.
Day 4: Summit!
Good EARLY morning! Let’s catch that sunrise on the summit! Once at that the summit, we’ll take in those views and perhaps do a celebration dance with a celebratory spirit! With the hard work behind us, afterward we’ll work our way down the mountain do set up one last camp! Hey…CONGRATULATIONS on summiting of our country’s highest mountains! You really can do anything one step at at time! Meals included = Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 9.
Day 5: Whitewater Kayaking
Good morning! Let’s switch gears and head to the river for a much needed celebratory thrill! New to kayaking? No worries! We’ll meet our kayak guides this morning and follow their lead as we paddle and steer our inflatable kayaks down the class 1, 2, & 3 rapids of the Arkansas River! A little chilly post ride? Let’s go check in to our hot springs resort! You’re welcome, you deserve this! Meals included = Breakfast & Lunch. Accommodations = Hot Spring Resort. Miles = 0.
Day 6: Departure
All good things must come to an end but not before we soak in our hot springs one last time this morning! Post-soak, coffee, and breakfast we’ll part ways! Driving back to Denver International Airport with BE? It’s a 3-hour drive so be sure to book your flight for no earlier than 4:00pm! Until next time, friends! And thank you for exploring Colorado the right way with us! Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch. Accommodations = N/A. Miles = N/A.
LOGISTICS:
Flying? BE can pick you up at DIA at 12:30pm on day 1. BE will drop you off at DIA at 2:30pm on Day 6!
Driving? Meet BE in our mountain town hotel at 3:00pm on day 1. Feel free to drive away from us at 11:00am on day 6, post-checkout.
RENTAL GEAR:
All of your gear needs to fit inside your pack! Check out the Backpacking Gear List for your comprehensive list! Renting gear? You can rent now at checkout or later via our Gear Rental page! Have questions regarding gear? Contact Us! We love talking gear.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:
Journeyers who cancel their journey 90+ days before the start date will be refunded the total amount minus processing fees and the $500 non-refundable deposit.
Journeyers who cancel their journey 30 to 90 days before the start state will be refunded half the total amount minus processing fees.
Journeyers who cancel their journey less than 30 days before the start date will not be refunded.
Participants who choose to leave an active journey for any reason are not entitled to a refund. Due to the nature and heavy costs of operating permits, BE must adhere to the above itinerary and refund policy.
FINE PRINT:
Above itinerary is subject to change per guide’s discretion. Although beginning & end points do not change, daily mileages may be manipulated to better meet groups needs.
QUESTIONS? Feel free to Contact Us! We love talking about all things BE related!
PRICE:
Journey = $2,500
Companion Rate = $1,500 (Max of 1 companion. Companions share hotel rooms)
Gear = +$250 per person
Shuttle = +$250 per party
SEE YOU IN COLORADO!
Prefer not to pay in full? Place a deposit at checkout then pay over time!
Are you BE alum, a veteran, student, or new subscriber? Don’t forget your special pricing promo code!
Hike & Kayak Colorado in six days!
OVERVIEW:
Welcome to Colorado, home to 54 mountains rising above 14,000’ and the epic Arkansas River! Want an unforgettable experience? Look no further.
On this 6-day journey, you will hike three days in the high mountains of Colorado to summit a famed fourteener, sleep three peaceful nights in The Great Outdoors, kayak one day on the Arkansas River, then restore and celebrate in a hot springs resort! If experiencing Colorado the right way is a dream of yours - welcome! You’ve come to the right place! Backpacking gear and airport shuttles can be included at checkout.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Summiting a famed fourteener!
Whitewater kayaking the Arkansas River!
Cozy backcountry camps with the best food, coffee, and tea!
Hot Springs Resort!
DETAILS:
Dates: Private dates are selected at checkout!
Locations: Salida, CO (Denver International Airport)
Miles: 18
Required Skill Level = Novice
Exertion Level = Moderate
Temperatures = High’s in the 80’s / Lows in the 40’s
Backpacking gear can be included at checkout
Shuttle to-and-from airport can be included at checkout
A $500 non-refundable deposit to secure your private journey is welcomed at checkout! After placing your deposit, BE will email you about your preferred payment plan! This deposit is applied to the overall balance. No worries, there’s no interest, added fees, or credit check. BE Simple!
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Hotel accommodations on the front-end (single occupancy)
Resort accommodations on the back-end (single occupancy)
All transportation to-and-from our adventures
Friendly, local mountain guides
Friendly, local whitewater kayak guides
All meals and snacks on trail and river
Inflatable kayak
WHAT’S EXCLUDED:
Guide Gratuity (10-20% is customary)
Meals, snacks, beverages, and souvenirs bought in town.
Backpacking gear. Can be included at checkout!
Airport shuttle to Salida. Can be included at checkout!
SAMPLE ITINERARY:
Day 1: Arrival
Flying in? BE can pick you up at DIA at 12:30pm! Driving? Meet BE in our mountain town hotel at 3:00pm! This evening, we will rest, enjoy a team welcome dinner, and discuss our itinerary as well as prep gear! Tomorrow, our journey up the mountain begins! Meals included = Dinner. Accommodations = Hotel. Miles = 0.
Day 2: Upward-Bound
Good morning! After breakfast and a 2.5 hour drive, we’ll begin our ascent of our famed fourteener! Tonight, we sleep creekside! Welcome to high mountains of Colorado! Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 5.
Day 3: Alpine Views
Good leisure morning! Soak up that sun and sip that coffee slowly! Today we keep heading up the mountain to a pass that offers 360 degree views. Once there, we’ll pitch camp and have opportunity to take a side hike to the thirteen - Mount White! Tonight, we sleep in the alpine zone 13,000’! Now that’s the good life! Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 4.
Day 4: Summit!
Good EARLY morning! Let’s catch that sunrise on the summit! Once at that the summit, we’ll take in those views and perhaps do a celebration dance with a celebratory spirit! With the hard work behind us, afterward we’ll work our way down the mountain do set up one last camp! Hey…CONGRATULATIONS on summiting of our country’s highest mountains! You really can do anything one step at at time! Meals included = Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Accommodations = Tent. Miles = 9.
Day 5: Whitewater Kayaking
Good morning! Let’s switch gears and head to the river for a much needed celebratory thrill! New to kayaking? No worries! We’ll meet our kayak guides this morning and follow their lead as we paddle and steer our inflatable kayaks down the class 1, 2, & 3 rapids of the Arkansas River! A little chilly post ride? Let’s go check in to our hot springs resort! You’re welcome, you deserve this! Meals included = Breakfast & Lunch. Accommodations = Hot Spring Resort. Miles = 0.
Day 6: Departure
All good things must come to an end but not before we soak in our hot springs one last time this morning! Post-soak, coffee, and breakfast we’ll part ways! Driving back to Denver International Airport with BE? It’s a 3-hour drive so be sure to book your flight for no earlier than 4:00pm! Until next time, friends! And thank you for exploring Colorado the right way with us! Meals included: Breakfast & Lunch. Accommodations = N/A. Miles = N/A.
LOGISTICS:
Flying? BE can pick you up at DIA at 12:30pm on day 1. BE will drop you off at DIA at 2:30pm on Day 6!
Driving? Meet BE in our mountain town hotel at 3:00pm on day 1. Feel free to drive away from us at 11:00am on day 6, post-checkout.
RENTAL GEAR:
All of your gear needs to fit inside your pack! Check out the Backpacking Gear List for your comprehensive list! Renting gear? You can rent now at checkout or later via our Gear Rental page! Have questions regarding gear? Contact Us! We love talking gear.
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:
Journeyers who cancel their journey 90+ days before the start date will be refunded the total amount minus processing fees and the $500 non-refundable deposit.
Journeyers who cancel their journey 30 to 90 days before the start state will be refunded half the total amount minus processing fees.
Journeyers who cancel their journey less than 30 days before the start date will not be refunded.
Participants who choose to leave an active journey for any reason are not entitled to a refund. Due to the nature and heavy costs of operating permits, BE must adhere to the above itinerary and refund policy.
FINE PRINT:
Above itinerary is subject to change per guide’s discretion. Although beginning & end points do not change, daily mileages may be manipulated to better meet groups needs.
QUESTIONS? Feel free to Contact Us! We love talking about all things BE related!
PRICE:
Journey = $2,500
Companion Rate = $1,500 (Max of 1 companion. Companions share hotel rooms)
Gear = +$250 per person
Shuttle = +$250 per party
SEE YOU IN COLORADO!