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Travel up exciting Pikes Peak Highway (admission included) to the 14,115 foot summit of Americas Mountain while enjoying spectacular mountain scenery along the way. Witness the same views that inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful in 1893. Visit Historic Manitou Springs. Sample 1000-year-old natural mineral spring soda water while in town from one of the many historic fountains or play vintage games at the penny arcade and enjoy lunch and shopping on your own. Then tour the majestic Garden of the Gods park while surrounded by towering ancient rock formations and grand views of Pikes Peak. Enjoy a walk down one of the trails through the park and get up close with the beautiful nature and geology. Stop at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center and tour the museum exhibits before heading back to Denver.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet guests at the flagpole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel at 1701 Wynkoop Street where 17th and Wynkoop Streets come together. Meeting time: 8:15 am. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.
Itinerary
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1Denver Union Station
Your tour will begin and end at Historic Union Station located in lower downtown Denver.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See the Air Force Academy at the base of the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs
Admission ticket free -
2Pikes Peak - America's Mountain
Climb up Americas Mountain to the Summit at 14,115feet if conditions allow Enjoying beautiful views and look for wildlife as you make your way up. Visit the beautiful Pikes Peak Summit Visitors Center where you can try one of their famous donuts while taking in the 360 degree panoramic views that inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful in 1893.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Manitou Springs
Spend time shopping and having lunch on your own in this delightful mountain town at the base of Pikes Peak. Sample ancient natural spring water from historic fountains around town and feel like a kid again playing games in the penny arcade if you like.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Garden of the Gods
Tour through Garden of the Gods and enjoy a walk on a trail amongst the beautiful rock monoliths and vist the wonderful Visitor Center and Museum
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Enjoy the museum exhibits and colorful displays. Don't miss one of the best and most iconic views and photo spots here on the deck. Capturing and framing Garden of the Gods in the foreground with majestic Pikes Peak standing tall behind. Take your own postcard photo with you in it!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions due to elevation of Pikes Peak
- Always best to consult with your physician before traveling up to high altitudes We recommend being in Denver for a day or 2 to acclimate to the elevation prior to taking this tour
- Due to the high altitude of Pikes Peak please consult your physician if you have any concerns
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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