We booked this trip and were 100% satisfied! Ben was our guide and he provided lots of information and history on the drive up in the morning. First stop was Garden of the Gods, note that in July it’s hot so light clothes was key. We stopped for lunch in Manatou, what a cute little town. Ben gives you the option to walk around the town and eat where you want. We chose the Manatou Brewing Co. for a quick cool beer and some pork tacos. Yum! Definitely taste the spring water at the fountains. Last was Pikes Peak which is a lot of switchbacks and elevation climbs. Elevation sickness is real... light headed, dizzy, shortness of breathe.. so take it easy. Definitely bring a jacket as it was in the 40’s in July with some snow still present. It’s hard to predict the weather as thunderstorms roll in without warning and the Peak will close when there’s lightening present. We absolutely enjoyed this tour as Ben took care of all the driving and guiding for us!! We didn’t have to deal with parking a car, entrance fees, or any of that. I would definitely recommend this tour if you just have a day to explore, 8 hrs goes by fast!