This was my first time to Pikes Peak, though I had been to Garden of the Gods and Manitou Springs before. The Mercedes van was super nice - snacks and water included - and the sites we saw were absolutely breathtaking. The pace was great, and we covered so much ground in just one day without being rushed. Our guide, Hudson, was funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and taught us so much about the animals, plants, history and cool stuff about Colorado. He made the tour for sure! Not to mention he got us safely to and from in such a timely manner. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!