This trip was an absolute great choice for a first timer visiting the mountains. It provided breath-taking views with a side of "awe", a great lunch, a small group of travelers, and the pinnacle mountaintop experience. My only disappointment was that I felt that I was in the van more than actually getting out to take pictures and experiencing it live. I took half of my pics through the glass. I actually asked the driver, "Are we ever getting out to see some of this?" You should skip the "cafe" stop and add more "get out of the van" scenic stops going up! Especially a stop in the City of Estes. That was so beautiful, but through the glass.