"Colorado's Natural Wonders: A 5-D
Day 1: Arrive in Denver at night, stay at a hotel near the airport.

Element Denver International Airport, 6672Tower Rd, Denver, CO 80249

Day 2: Visit Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Colorado National Monument. Stay at Hotel Maverick, 9840 Kennedy Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Drive 40 minutes to the world's largest outdoor theatre, and visit for 1 hour.

Colorado National Monument: Drive on the highway 70 to Grand Junction from Red Rocks Amphitheatre. En route, pass through Glenwood Canyon for about 12.5 miles. It takes about 4.5 hours to reach Colorado National Monument. Visit all viewpoints and spend 2.5 hours exploring.

Day 3: Visit Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Stay at Ute Mountain Casino Hotel, 93 Weeminuche Dr, Towaoc, CO 81334.

Drive 1 hour from the hotel to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Spend 4 hours exploring and then drive 3.5 hours on the highway 62 to highway 145. Enjoy the scenic views of snow-capped mountains, forests, and green plains. Stay at Casino hotel.

Day 4: Visit Mesa Verde National Park. Stay at Monte Vila Hotel, 925 1st Ave, Monte Vila, CO 81144.

Drive 21 hours from the hotel to Mesa Verde National Park and spend 4 hours exploring. Drive 3.5 hours on the highway 62 to highway 145. Enjoy the scenic views of snow-capped mountains, forests, and green plains. Stay at Casino hotel.

Day 5: Visit Great Sand Dunes National Park and the Garden of the Gods.

Play at the Great Sand Dunes Park for 3 hours. On the way to Denver Airport, stop by the Garden of the Gods.