Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver in Denver booking from $199.00

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

Overview

Adventure awaits, and you don't have to go far to enjoy some spectacular regional scenery. Our Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods tour takes you through the jewels of Colorado and allows you to be inspired by the beauty of nature. Whether you just want to take in the mountain views or you're hoping to spot some prairie falcons and scrub jays, our Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods tours are certain to elevate your passion for Colorado's serene natural spaces.

City: Denver

Thu 26 Jun

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What's Included

Park Entry Fees

Lunch

Small Group Tour

Professional Driver/Guide

Water refill - bring reusable bottle please

Transportation

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
**LUNCH INCLUDED** - This tour comes with a choice of a turkey sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, or gluten-free salad. Please send us a message via Viator/Tripadvisor with your lunch preference for all travelers in your group otherwise if we don't hear from you, a turkey sandwich will be provided.
**MEETING LOCATION** - is at the flagpole outside of Union Station at 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Guests Ages 8+ No children under 8 unless it has been authorized by tour operator.
Pikes Peak Highway is open year round. In case the summit is not accessible due to weather conditions, constrictions, and other road closures we will drive to the highest point possible.
A water refill will be available in the van, bring a reusable bottle
Small Group Tour
Not recommended for travelers with heart or lungs problems

What To Expect

Garden of the Gods

The beauty of these ancient geological formations has amazed people for centuries. On your tour, there will be ample time for you to explore and many photo opportunities as you examine formations with names like Balanced Rock, Cathedral Spires and Steamboat Rock.

Pikes Peak Center

The next stop on the itinerary is the majestic view from the top of Pikes Peak. This peak was also known as Sun Mountain by the Ute people and El Capitan by Spanish explorers, but it was later named after the explorer Zebulon Pike. It is also known as America’s Mountain because the magnificent vista at the top inspired the lyrics of “America, the Beautiful.” The mountain stands at 14,115 feet and is the tallest mountain in the southern Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. As you stand at the summit, you will have a beautiful view of Colorado Springs and the rest of the Rocky Mountain range. With the right conditions, you will see for miles, enjoying all the natural beauty.

Manitou Springs

After descending from the mountain, our tour continues in Manitou Springs, a small resort town to the west of Colorado Springs. The town was founded in the late 1800s to be a health spa centered on the eight natural mineral springs in the area. Once you have enjoyed the sights of Manitou Springs, it will be time to head back to Denver. As the sun sets over the western Rockies, your tour of the natural wonders of Colorado will come to a close. When you travel with us, you can trust that it will be a day to remember.

Colorado Springs

In 2020, Colorado Springs ranked #13 on the New York Times 52 Places to Go list and #10 in TripAdvisor's Top 25 Trending Destinations.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (135)

Stephanie_S

Aug 2021

Our "tour guide" was Jim. Tour wasn't offered as advertise. Tour guide show up late. We were supposed to spend 1 hour at Garden of Gods., he was complaining all the time about how full was everything. Make a 5 minute stop in a dangerous rode to take a few pics (never offered assistance) I told him the tour advertise 1 hr so he let us 20 mins at balance rock. Still not what I paid for. We went to Pike peaks. That was OK. Pretty much he was just a driver not a tour guide since never provide us any valuable experience. We were supposed to pass by Manitou Springs, didn't happen. Really bad tour guide, not friendly, not caring, not polite.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Dear Stephanie, thanks for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations. It was an uncommon instance and we’ll do better in the future. We will investigate who was your tour guide and make sure he takes retraining class. Please feel free to reach out our office with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. We would love to make things right if you give us another chance.

Carolyn_P

Aug 2021

JAKE was Great! WOW Experience for us!!! The Van was comfortable & Lunch was Sufficient ;) He stopped to allow us to see Mtn Goats gracing. Although there were construction, it did not obstruct the Beauty of Pikes Peak 🤩

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Thank you for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your feedback with Explorer Tours. Our priority is customer service and we are ecstatic that we met that mark! Kind folks like you make our job a pleasure.

Jenna_C

Aug 2021

I was disappointed that no one (including the guide) was wearing masks, even though Viator’s instructions were that everyone was supposed to. We were all cramped in a van for several hours, so that was frustrating. While the guide was very friendly, he didn’t really tell us very much about either of the sites. We ended up just reading Wikipedia articles about them to learn more.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Dear customer, thank you for the review. We are terribly sorry we didn't meet your expectations. With great vaccination rate in Colorado masks are totally optional now, so we just follow the state COVID guidelines. Masks are always available in all our vehicles in case passengers want to use them. In addition, we sanitize all our vehicles after each tour. We will definitely make sure that the tour guide is retrained. Sorry again and please contact our office at (720)556-6164, so we can make it up to you.

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Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

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