We absolutely loved this trip! I was curious how it would be in the winter, but it was fantastic. The van picks you up at Union Station, which was very convenient. The van was a little tighter than desired, but there are a couple rows that have 2 seaters so you’re not squished next to a stranger (if you’re traveling as a couple).
Clear Creek Canyon was beautiful and a mix of running water and glacier blue frozen water. It was a quick stop, but enough to stretch and walk the trail briefly. There is a restroom available (vault toilet).
Next we traveled to Echo Lake and Mount Blue Sky were stunning! We were able to walk on the frozen lake and take in this quiet and magical spot in nature. It was very, very cold, so make sure you bring those layers! There is a restroom available (vault toilet).
Our final stop was in Idaho Springs. My only complaint here was we didn’t have enough time! The town is so cute and I could’ve spent hours there. The waterfall in town was frozen and was such a sight to see! There are plenty of food and drink options, along with shopping. This is the only place on the tour with flushing toilets (if that’s important for you to know).
Our guide Jerry was friendly, so knowledgeable, and a great driver. We didn’t have a full day to spare on our itinerary but wanted to see the beautiful surrounding area. This tour was perfect the perfect solution! We will absolutely be taking more tours here after our experience.