Garden of the Gods was amazing to see, and I wish we had more time to walk around. This is worth the trip in and of itself. The tour stopped at Balance Rock, which was a sight to behold! We stopped for lunch in the adorable town of Manitou Springs, but there was only enough time to eat lunch - this stop needs two hours to incorporate exploring the town. The trip up to Pikes Peak was terrifying with all the switchback roads, but the views were incredible at the top. If you want to drive 19 miles to the top of Pikes Peak, this is they way to do it - with someone who drives it on a regular basis. Our driver was safe and overall good (a little uptight). The tour provided plenty of water and snacks. Overall, a good trip! We left at 9:45 a.m. and got back to Union Station around 6:30 (traffic is heavy coming back into Denver).