Top Denver Day Trips

This was without a doubt our favorite day spent in Denver so far! Aaron was incredibly knowledgeable as a tour guide about everything from local flora and fauna to the history of Colorado. Garden of the gods was beautiful but it was definitely Pikes Peak and the cog railway trip that really took our breaths away (both figuratively and literally!). Definitely pack some warm weather gear for the top as wind chill can make it frigid even on warm days. And a quick pit stop in Manitou Springs was the ideal way to the end the day along with some amazing wildlife spotted on I-25. This trip is not to be missed and count yourself really lucky if you get paired with Aaron!

The van is comfortable, the driver (Brian) is knowledgeable and personable. You will get lightheaded at the top of Pike's Peak, but the view is fantastic. We were warned by Brian that we would probably be a little dizzy at that height. The sandwiches he provided were delicious, made by a local grocery deli. We felt it was a memorable excursion!

I live in Denver and decided to take a tour to see the foliage. I learned great information about Colorado and had a wonderful time. Our guide Jed was extremely knowledgeable and the trip ran smoothly as planned (except minor traffic on the way home - which is expected on the peak weekend).

Wonderful tour! If staying in Denver great to explore beyond the city and see the sights. Beautiful views. Tour guide was very knowledgeable, shared so much interesting info and a safe driver too! Only suggestion is to make the 1 hour stop at Golden longer. It felt rushed.

This full-day tour was a very nice way to spend the day seeing Rocky Mountain National Park, especially if you're not very comfortable driving in the high mountains. The tour guide, Phil, was very knowledgeable and he also wasn't afraid to admit when he wasn't certain about the answer to a question. He was very good at spotting wildlife for the group to see. He kept up a lively commentary on our way up to and through Rocky Mountain National Park and he had lots of great information to share. On the way back, he was respectful of the fact that we were probably tired and he turned on some music and let us be alone with our thoughts, check pictures we'd taken, etc. Phil was punctual and kept the group moving at the time he stated for people to be back to the van. I appreciated this because I've been on many tours where time limits were a mere suggestion and were not adhered to. The fact that this was a small group (8 people) probably contributed to the ability to be on time. There were a couple of things that were stated on the day's itinerary that we did not get to do, unfortunately. One person on the tour asked whether we would be crossing the Continental Divide, which was stated in the itinerary, but we did not get there. (Phil did point it out, but we did not cross it and get the opportunity for a photo as stated.) The other thing I noticed was that we did not see the Alluvial Fan, as was stated in the itinerary. That was something I would have liked to see. Phil did ask as we were starting our journey to name something we were looking forward to during the day. Perhaps it is my fault for not specifically mentioning this one item at that time, but I will admit that I was a little bummed that we didn't get to see this. I did end up giving the tour five stars, however, because I do think Phil showed us other interesting things, such as several stops for elk since it was their mating season, and we did fill up practically the entire length of our 10 hours together.

We had a blast! Not renting a car in Denver, we still wanted to check out the Rocky Mountains and this was a great way to do so. It isn't very much of a true "hiking" experience, but it was extremely accessible and we saw many of the top attractions and photo spots which was great. Our guide was awesome and knowledgeable and the lunch was better than we expected! We would suggest dressing in layers and packing extra snacks, but the whole trip felt well worth it and easy from start to finish!

We had a great time! Our guide, Brennon, was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. He had us on a good pace that was challenging (for me, at least) but never too much. It was a great way to spend a beautiful day, and the lunch spot, Mills Lake, was breathtaking!

I loved this tour because even the entire drive there was scenic! Our tour guide, Harley, did an amazing job checking weather/ traffic to give us the best experience during a busy holiday weekend! He was filled with fun facts and I learned so much about living in Colorado. This is the perfect tour for people who want to experience Colorado but want to explore at a slower pace and relax while doing it! We had plenty of time at each place and Breckenridge had so many restaurants and stores to explore. I loved it and hope to go back again soon!