High Country Birding Hike and Hot Spring Soak from Denver

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Join a naturalist on a private guided hike through the pristine spruce-fir forest and learn about subalpine ecology while looking for wildlife like Pine Marten, Snowshoe Hare, Red Squirrel, Clark’s Nutcracker, Canada Jay, Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, and Pine Grosbeak. Although less than two miles round trip, this moderately challenging hike at high elevation will get your heart pounding and senses thriving. During your hike, enjoy a snack and a hot drink while experiencing the best of Colorado nature. Finally, head to a nearby mining town where you will have lunch and later visit a hot spring where you can enjoy a soak in its therapeutic waters. Can you think of a more perfect Colorado day? We can't.

What's Included

Private transportation
Binoculars and spotting scope
Professional Naturalist Guide
Entrance for up to 2 people into the mineral hot spring pool
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Spikes or snowshoes
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Entrance for 3rd and 4th guest into the mineral hot spring pool
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please be ready in the lobby of your hotel 5 minutes before departure time.

OR
Meeting point
Union Station

Go to the corner of 18th and Wynkoop and look for a gray Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
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    Join a naturalist on a private guided hike through the pristine spruce-fir forest and learn about subalpine ecology while looking for wildlife like Pine Marten, Snowshoe Hare, Red Squirrel, Clark’s Nutcracker, Canada Jay, Brown-capped Rosy-Finch, Pine Grosbeak. Although less than 2 miles round trip, this moderately challenging hike at high elevation will get your heart pumping and senses thriving. The hike will lead you to an active glacier, where we will have lunch and a hot drink.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
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    Idaho Springs

    Head to a nearby hot spring where you will enjoy a soak in its therapeutic waters.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The duration of the tour includes travel time.
Supplied by Birding Man Wildlife Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Seasonal
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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