9 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
12 people
English
Visit the impressive summit of Pikes Peak and its surrounding attractions on a 9-hour small-group tour from Denver. There’s no need to worry over glitchy GPS on winding mountain roads, as round-trip transportation from the city is included. In addition to the 14,110 foot (4,304 m) summit, highlights include free time in Manitou Springs and a tour through the stunning Garden of the Gods Park.
Your tour begins at historic Union Station in beautiful Downtown Denver. Your Driver/Guide for the day will pick you up in a clean comfortable 12 or 15 passenger Transit Touring Van. You will head South past the Palmer Divide to beautiful Colorado Springs and Explore the many wonders of the Pikes Peak Region. Begin by travel up the exciting
Pikes Peak Highway (admission included) to the 14,110 foot (4,304m) summit of Americas best known mountain while enjoying spectacular mountain scenery and looking for wildlife along the way. Witness the same views that inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful in 1893. Next travel back down to the Historic town of
Manitou Springs. In town you will enjoy lunch and shopping on your own in this quaint Victorian mountain hamlet.
You can
Sample 1000-year-old soda water mineral springs while in town from one of the many fountains or
play vintage games at the penny arcade. Then tour through majestic
Garden of the Gods park while surrounded by towering ancient rock formations and grand views of Pikes Peak. Enjoy a
walk down one of the trails through the park and get up close with the beautiful
nature and
geology. Stop at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center and tour the museum exhibits. On your way back to Denver enjoy more scenic views of the mountains and foothills before arriving back at Union Station where it all began.
*Please note reaching the summit of Pikes Peak is dependent on road conditions and weather.*
• Admission Ticket Free
Climb up Americas Mountain to the Summit at 14,115feet if conditions allow Enjoying beautiful 360 degree views
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Spend time shopping and having lunch in this delightful mountain town at the base of Pikes Peak. Sample ancient natural spring water from historic fountains around town and feel like a kid again playing games in the penny arcade if you like.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tour through Garden of the Gods and enjoy a walk on a trail amongst the beautiful rock monoliths and vist the wonderful Visitor Center and Museum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free