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Private Full-Day Mount Blue Sky & Red Rocks Tour from Denver

Denver, Denver, Colorado
Duration

7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

14 people

Languages

English

Overview

Get into the Rocky Mountain spirit on this private day trip to some of the best high-altitude attractions near Denver, even if you have just one day. A private driver and guide handles all the logistics so you can focus on the majestic beauty of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, Echo Lake, and the famous peak Mt. Evans. Along the way, learn about Colorado's Gold Rush history in the mountain towns of Evergreen and Idaho Springs.

  • Make the most of limited time with a well-planned mountain itinerary
  • Explore the ancient geology and musical legends of Red Rocks Park
  • Professional driver handles the hairpin turns of Mt. Evans Scenic Byway
  • Go at your group’s own pace and travel in the comfort of a private vehicle

What To Expect

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Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre



For the past 35 years, this stunning 9000 seat theater has provided unparalleled views of the area’s breathtaking scenery, the latter of which serves as an ideal backdrop for the Theater’s stage. Unlike any other establishment of its type in the United States, the Red Rocks Amphitheater is truly a sight to behold.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Evergreen Lake



Drive by the 55 acre Evergreen Lake Park, the recreational jewel of Evergreen. Home to the Evergreen Lakehouse, this is the perfect spot for q quick escape into nature.

• Admission Ticket Free

Evergreen



Evergreen’s historic Main Street, bordered between a pink cliff wall of boulders and the rapidly flowing mountain waters of Bear Creek is compact, but full of irresistible fine arts, crafts and gifts worthy of any home, as well as bistros, coffee shops, boutiques, specialty shopping, and live music.

• Admission Ticket Free

Echo Lake Park



We will have a picnic lunch at Echo Lake. It is a shallow, oligotrophic lake situated at 10,600 ft (3,230 m) above sea level near Mount Blue Sky in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. It formed during the latest period of glaciation roughly 10,000 years ago. As glaciers retreated in the Chicago Creek valley, lateral moraines formed a natural dam to drainage, forming the lake.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway



Be ready for some of the most incredible views, the Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway (formerly Mount Evans) is 28 miles (45 km) in length and gains over 7,000 feet (2,100 m) of elevation and then hike the rest of the way and you’ve climbed a 14er! Chance to see bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and marmots in their natural habitat. Enjoy incredible views, in a comfortable ride.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Idaho Springs



Founded 162 years ago in 1859 by prospectors during the early days of the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush, the town was at the center of the region’s mining district throughout the late nineteenth century.

• Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Car Seats available upon request. Please specify in special requirements field during checkout what type of car seat needed
  • A water refill will be available in the van, bring a reusable bottle
  • Not recommended for travelers with heart or lungs problems
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Park Entry Fees
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Transportation
  • Water refill - bring reusable bottle please
  • Gratuities (10-20% recommended)

Durations

7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

Denver, Denver, Colorado
from 1195 $

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