GT at Colorado Football Tour in Denver/Boulder, CO – August 2025

Trip Highlights

  • Optional Discounted $139 Hotel Room Block at Hampton Inn & Suites Denver International Airport 8/27-8/31 (choose the length of your stay - additional nights available too!)

  • Price includes Breakfast and Airport Shuttle for swift entry and exit to catch your flight home!

  • Enjoy a hospitality room at the hotel for complimentary sodas & snacks throughout your stay and mingling after hours with fellow Tech fans!

  • 3-course Banquet Dinner on Friday night at a premier restaurant in Aurora.

  • Deluxe Transportation both Friday evening & Saturday to/from Boulder for game day, with narration and escort from our professional tour director! No need to worry about stadium parking 👍

  • Either a Brewery Tour & Tasting, followed by included Lunch! Or dinner at an exclusive Denver area restaurant after the game. (Depends on game time which is now uncertain.)

  • Ticket to the official Alumni Association Pregame Party to meet local alumni and celebrate with fans from throughout the country.

  • Lower Bowl Ticket to the game together in the GT visitors' section or better.

  • Georgia Tech Trivia and Prizes! Socialize after hours with alumni and fans of all ages.

  • Optional Team Buzz Volunteer Service Activity at the Hotel!

  • Optional ADD-ON Thursday: Visit Colorado Springs, Olympic Training Center Tour, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, Pikes Peak Cog Railroad, and Steakhouse Dinner. See full itinerary & tour description below!

  • Optional ADD-ON Friday: Denver City Tour, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Lookout Mountain, Buffalo Bill Museum. See full itinerary & tour description below!

Description

Have you been waiting ever since 1990 & that famous 5th down for an opportunity to see the Jackets take on Colorado? Now is your opportunity to do just that, combined with some thrilling sightseeing, attractions, and camaraderie around the beautiful Mile-High City of Denver! Make your way to Denver and we will take care of the rest!

Schedule of Events: (Arrive any day you wish & enjoy our discounted room block)
Wednesday, Aug. 27th - Pay as you go welcome dinner to meet your fellow guests!

Thursday, Aug. 28th - Excursion to Colorado Springs, see below!

Friday, Aug. 29th - Denver city tour, Red Rocks, Lookout Mountain, see below!

Friday, Aug 29th - Sunday, Aug 31st - Base Tour Package $999pp includes:
Welcome Dinner Friday Night, Deluxe Transportation on Friday & Saturday, Saturday Lunch & Brewery Tour or Dinner, Alumni Association Official Pregame Party in Boulder, Lower Bowl Ticket in the GT visitors' section or better, and access to our exclusive room block including hospitality room for snacks and mingling at breakfast & after hours.

Space is limited. You can reserve your spot today with just a $50pp deposit!

Thursday & Friday optional excursions are additional and ONLY available to our guests who purchase the base tour package. You will reserve your excursions now, and pay for them later. The prices listed for excursions are an estimate, and may be significantly lower the more attendees who register. See further details in the FAQs below.

Thursday, Aug. 28th - (Optional Excursion, approx $280pp) Colorado Springs, Olympic Training Center Tour, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, and Pikes Peak Cog Railroad, Dinner
Thursday, Aug. 28th - (Optional Excursion, approx $280pp) Colorado Springs, Olympic Training Center Tour, Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, and Pikes Peak Cog Railroad, Dinner

Board deluxe transportation at the hotel and join your professional local Tour Director for a trip to explore the area around Colorado’s second largest city, Colorado Springs, home of the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Olympic Training Center, and NORAD (operators of the Santa Tracker!)

Take a tour of the U.S. Olympic Training Center to see where all of America’s most famous athletes train! Visit Garden of the gods and the remains of mountain ranges, sandy beaches and more that the ancient inland sea & retreating glaciers of the last ice age left behind in the magnificent rock formations. Take a hike to visit these natural monuments up close, learn about the formation of this magnificent site in the Visitor Center museum, or relax with a cool beverage on the observation deck while taking in the spectacular view.

Next, visit the historic village of Manitou Springs at the base of the soaring Pike’s Peak, one of Colorado’s legendary “14ers” (mountain peaks over 14,000 feet in elevation.) Have lunch on your own while exploring this cute town known for its mineral springs, cliff dwellings, and art galleries.

After lunch, you’ll board the famous Pike’s Peak Cog railroad for the ascent to the top of the mountain to enjoy the breathtaking views of the world below – the easiest way to climb a mountain!

Enjoy a mouth-watering dinner at MacKenzie’s Chop House in Colorado Springs before heading back to Denver.

For more details, see the FAQs below on “How do excursions work?”

Friday, Aug. 29th - (Optional Excursion, approx $200pp) Denver City Tour, Red Rocks, Lookout Mountain, Buffalo Bills
Friday, Aug. 29th - (Optional Excursion, approx $200pp) Denver City Tour, Red Rocks, Lookout Mountain, Buffalo Bills

All that glitters in Denver is Gold! Begin your day with a tour of the vibrant downtown of the Mile High City, including the beautiful gold-domed state Capitol; the U.S. Mint; and the United States’ second largest performing arts center. You’ll see what is likely the world’s largest bear – it’s 40 feet tall…and blue! ; the “unsinkable” Molly Brown’s house and more. You’ll make your way once again up to the mountains with a visit to the spectacular Red Rocks Amphitheatre that has been played by everyone from U2 to Jimmy Buffett to the Rolling Stones…and of course, John Denver! Lunch will be in the old historic mining town of Idaho Springs (sorry, no mining today for those of you seeking fortunes in gold and silver!) The day would not be complete without another spectacular view as we head up to the aptly named Lookout Mountain in Golden and discover exactly who is buried in Buffalo Bill Cody’s grave.

You’ll return to Denver this evening in time for dinner which is included in the base tour package. For more details, see the FAQs below on “How do the excursions work?”

Tour info

Duration
3 to 5 days
Group Size
20 to 40
Price starts at
$999
Meeting Point

6290 Tower Road Denver CO

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Dropoff location

6290 Tower Road Denver CO

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Why take this tour?

Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the Rocky Mountains, indulge in exhilarating football action, and create memories to last a lifetime. There’s no better way to watch Georgia Tech football than to road trip to the actual game and spend the weekend connecting with other die-hard Ramblin Wrecks!

Just ask the folks who joined us recently for football tours in Miami and Louisville, here are some of their reviews:

“This trip exceeded my expectations. Every detail was meticulously planned; each day was packed with fun and unique experiences. Thank you SerVacations for a wonderful trip to Louisville!” - Ashley M., EE ‘83

“The trip to Louisville was a wonderful experience. We enjoyed fantastic meals that captured the local flavor. Our travel companions were a joy to interact and visit the fantastic venues with. Fred was an incredible host, taking our every need into consideration and working tirelessly to assure that a great time was had by all!” - William T., CE ‘75

“We had a fantastic weekend! Our trip was so well organized. It was a pleasure not having to stress over logistics or setting an itinerary, and to simply enjoy the trip. Thank you!” - Justice C., MBA ‘04

”Had a blast! Look forward to next time. Thank you Fred and SerVacations for an awesome trip.” Mary Lynn S., EE ‘88

Deadline to Register is March 1st or when all spots are filled. You only need to deposit $50 to hold your spot! Payment plans are available. Questions? Contact Fred Carlson CE ‘01, MBA ‘04 at 678-358-5567 or fred.carlson@servacations.com

Reserve your spot now for the ultimate Denver experience as spots are going quickly. We look forward to celebrating with you and your family!

Included

  • All tours, admissions, tickets, and guides are included.

  • All Driver and Tour Guide gratuities are included in the price of your tour. If you receive outstanding service, you are welcome to tip more.

  • Base Package: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner, 1 Lunch or Dinner depending on Saturday game time

Excluded

  • Hotel is not included in the tour price and needs to be booked separately. Registration link will be sent after booking.

  • Alcoholic Beverages other than those listed in the itinerary are pay as you go, with a cash bar at most venues.

Frequently asked questions

Some guests are planning to arrive earlier in the week to visit family or other parts of Colorado before joining up on the tour, while most people are arriving on Wednesday afternoon to take part in Thursday and Friday’s excursions. If you are only doing the Friday excursion, you can arrive anytime on Thursday. If you are only doing the weekend base package, you should arrive early enough on Friday to get settled in to the hotel before we depart for the welcome dinner at 6pm.
Absolutely! The hotel booking link will allow you to book any range you want, including the shoulder nights before and after 8/27-8/31 at the same rate based on availability. If you would like to book more than one extra night in advance of or after your stay, you will need to call by phone and they will accommodate you based on availability. You will receive information on the room block in your confirmation after booking your tour.
Yes, but just let us know prior to the trip. We will make sure you know the times to arrive for the Friday dinner and tours every other day. Parking at the hotel is $12 per day.
The airport shuttle runs from 4AM to midnight. At the airport you will exit the airport on the west side (see signs) and proceed to door 512 and walk to island 3 and call the hotel to request the shuttle. For departure, make a reservation at check-in for what time you would like to depart the hotel on Sunday.
If you are a Jacket flying solo and wish to find a roommate to potentially split the hotel cost, let us know in the notes to organizer when you purchase your Package, and we will put you in touch with anyone else having the same desire. We recommend you still reserve a room that can be canceled just in case, and cannot guarantee you will find a roommate.
The hotel taxes for Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-International Airport are 11.75% and 4.00%. Any commission or fees paid by the hotel to SerVacations are included in the base hotel rate.
Game time will dictate the location of your meals that day. If it’s a noon game, you will get to experience brunch at the pregame party and then head to other attractions and the included dinner after the game. If the game time is between noon and 3:30pm you will have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy lunch at the pregame party followed by the game and dinner on the way home. If the game time is 3:30pm or later you will be eating breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy a lunch and brewery tour before heading to the pregame party and game where you will eat dinner on your own.
Questions? Contact Fred Carlson CE ‘01, MBA ‘04 at 678-358-5567 or fred.carlson@servacations.com
You will need to select your excursions now while booking the base package. This is so that we can give everyone the lowest price possible and ensure that we reach the minimum participation on each excursion. The estimated price listed is just an estimate, but the actual price may be significantly lower the more people that book. At a later date likely between March 1 & May 1, we will contact you and ask you to go online to pay for your excursions. Due to already expressed high demand for both excursions, we don’t anticipate cancelling due to lack of participation, but if that somehow happened you would be notified prior to March 1st. The excursions will leave first thing in the morning so we recommend getting to the hotel at a decent time the night before your first excursion or days earlier. Also there will be welcome dinners on Wednesday and Friday nights, and the Thursday excursion includes dinner.

Things to know

Hotel Room Block

Optional Discounted Room Block at Hampton Inn Denver-International Airport is $139 +tax per night. Room Block Instructions will be emailed when you purchase this Tour Package. Additional shoulder nights are also available at the same rate based on availability. You are welcome to stay at a different hotel too and simply meet us there for sightseeing.

Optional Discounted Room Block at Hampton Inn Denver-International Airport is $139 +tax per night. Room Block Instructions will be emailed when you purchase this Tour Package. Additional shoulder nights are also available at the same rate based on availability. You are welcome to stay at a different hotel too and simply meet us there for sightseeing.

Room Types

All rooms are 2 queen bed rooms with refrigerator and free WiFi. Connecting Rooms may be available upon request based on availability.

All rooms are 2 queen bed rooms with refrigerator and free WiFi. Connecting Rooms may be available upon request based on availability.

Minimum Participation

A minimum participation of 20 guests is required for this trip to proceed, and has currently been exceeded. Guests who have already booked may begin arranging air travel.

A minimum participation of 20 guests is required for this trip to proceed, and has currently been exceeded. Guests who have already booked may begin arranging air travel.

Easy Payment Plan

You will have the option to pay in full or pay a $50pp deposit now to reserve your spot, and then 2 equal payments autopaid in March & April.

You will have the option to pay in full or pay a $50pp deposit now to reserve your spot, and then 2 equal payments autopaid in March & April.

Flexible Cancellation Policy

You will be able to cancel by written notice anytime before March 1st and receive a full refund.

You will be able to cancel by written notice anytime before March 1st and receive a full refund.

All Sales are Final, but Packages are Transferable

All tour package sales are final and non-refundable after March 1st, however if you decide that you are not able to attend, you may contact us and transfer the package to a friend or someone on our waitlist anytime before tickets are distributed.

All tour package sales are final and non-refundable after March 1st, however if you decide that you are not able to attend, you may contact us and transfer the package to a friend or someone on our waitlist anytime before tickets are distributed.

Health and Accessibility

You must be in good health to participate in this tour as there will be a significant amount of walking on gameday and during sightseeing although most outdoor walking will be limited to mornings and evenings. Due to higher altitudes you should be in good physical shape and stay hydrated througho...

You must be in good health to participate in this tour as there will be a significant amount of walking on gameday and during sightseeing although most outdoor walking will be limited to mornings and evenings. Due to higher altitudes you should be in good physical shape and stay hydrated throughout your vacation. You must be able to get on and off of motorcoaches on your own. We regret that we can not give you individual assistance; in such cases you must be accompanied by a companion who will assist you.

Travel Protection

We encourage the optional purchase of a Travel Protection Plan to help protect your investment, your belongings and most importantly you! SerVacations makes Travel Protection easily available. For complete details and to purchase a plan, click the Buy Travel Protection link in the confirmation email after purchasing your package.

We encourage the optional purchase of a Travel Protection Plan to help protect your investment, your belongings and most importantly you! SerVacations makes Travel Protection easily available. For complete details and to purchase a plan, click the Buy Travel Protection link in the confirmation email after purchasing your package.

Itinerary Changes

While we do the very best at making sure all items listed in your itinerary are included, there are times when conditions beyond our control may affect your program/itinerary, including but not limited to delays, weather, attraction closure, time constraints, or changes made by your tour leader, ...

While we do the very best at making sure all items listed in your itinerary are included, there are times when conditions beyond our control may affect your program/itinerary, including but not limited to delays, weather, attraction closure, time constraints, or changes made by your tour leader, tour guide, or the local office. We reserve the right to adjust tour schedules, and substitute tour components such as transportation, restaurants, and attractions with those of equal or better quality due to any unforeseen circumstance.

Hotel Parking

Self Parking is available at the hotel for $12/night.

Self Parking is available at the hotel for $12/night.

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