Top Denver Outdoor Activities

Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Tour from Denver Winter and Spring

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8 hours

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Denver Indoor Skydiving Experience with 2 Flights & Personalized Certificate

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1 hour 15 minutes

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Head south from Denver on a small group tour to two of Colorado’s most majestic places. First, visit Garden of the Gods, a unique geological area with colossal red rock formations. Then take a drive up Pikes Peak, which inspired the song “America the Beautiful.” Have lunch and enjoy a bit of free time or shopping in the charming town of Manitou Springs, then take a scenic drive through the foothills back to Denver.

Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver

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8 hours

from $189

See for yourself why Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the most popular parks in the United States on this small-group day trip from Denver. Let a guide handle the winding mountain roads while you soak up views of dozens of peaks surrounded by alpine forests, lakes, and meadows. Cross the Great Divide on soaring Trail Ridge Road, look for abundant Colorado wildlife, and get a glimpse of the legendary Stanley Hotel: the inspiration for Stephen King’s "The Shining."

Rocky Mountain National Park Tour from Denver

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8 hours

from $169

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

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8 hours

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The Denver foothills are packed with some of Colorado's best sights, from Red Rocks Amphitheater to Lookout Mountain and scenic Lariat Loop. Throughout this half-day tour from Denver explore the scenic foothills, get panoramic views of the mountain surroundings, and stroll through small, historic towns before stopping in Golden for a coffee or craft beer. It's a quick escape from the big city buzz and a taste of life in the mountains just outside of "Mile High" City.

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4 hours

from $104

Eat your way through downtown Denver's ever-changing dining scene on a walking food tour that lets you sample five of the best restaurants in town, all in one afternoon. Discover award-winning eateries, authentic Neapolitan pizza, freshly baked empanadas from a family-owned shop and more. In between bites, learn about Denver's Wild West history and pass landmarks like the baseball field and iconic Union Station.

Downtown Denver Food Tour

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3 hours

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Experience the thrill of soaring through a Rocky Mountain landscape on some of the longest ziplines in Colorado. The small group size ensures more personalized attention as you whiz through fresh air and admire the scenic landscape below on a series of cables totaling more than 6000 feet (1828 meters) in length. Soak up some of Colorado’s famous sunshine while you hike between the tracks.

Rocky Mountain 6-Zipline Adventure on CO Longest and Fastest!

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3 hours

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Twilight Ghost Tour

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2 hours

from $28

Explore Colorado’s natural playgrounds, just a short drive from downtown Denver. Escape the city and head for the Rockies with a guide to handle the road, so you can focus on the stunning scenery of Mt. Evans, Bear Creek Canyon, and beyond. Get a taste of mountain culture in the charming town of Evergreen, check out the dramatic formations of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and hike around serene Echo Lake on this half-day mountain sampler.

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Rocky Mountain Escape

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4 hours

from $104

Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake

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5 hours

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Visit one of the most beautiful parks in the American West on a full-day tour from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park. Picnic among a summer landscape of thick green trees and wildflower meadows, and drive above timberline on an alpine road with stunning mountain views. Stroll around and look for Colorado wildlife inside the park, with time for a dose of mountain culture in the charming resort town of Estes Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver

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10 hours

from $169

Explore the grand scenery of the Rocky Mountains and Colorado’s Wild West history on a small-group bus tour from Denver. Visit the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and encounter descendants of America’s last wild buffalo herd grazing in the foothills. Get panoramic views of Denver and the Front Range from atop Lookout Mountain, drive the Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway, visit the town of Golden, and more.

Denver and Foothills Mountain Small-Group Tour

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4 hours

from $79

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Pikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of Gods Tour

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9 hours

from $259

Discover Rocky Mountain National Park

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8 hours

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Get competitive–and try a sport you’ve likely never played before–on this group archery-meets-dodgeball experience in Denver, hosted in one of the country’s first dedicated venues. Learn the ropes on the practice range, and perfect your bow and arrow technique, before stepping into the arena. Play an hour-long game (complete with a referee to ensure fairness), compete in one team against another, and enjoy this fast-paced activity.

Denver Archery Dodgeball - 75 Minute Indoor Experience

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1 hour 15 minutes

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Discover some of Colorado’s wildest Rocky Mountain Scenery on this full-day, small-group tour from Denver. In the morning, meet near Union Station, hop aboard your vehicle, and head first to the Garden of the Gods—a nature park known for its staggering sandstone rock formations. Next, drive all the way to the summit of Pikes Peak for extraordinary views over the landscape. Finally, pass through Manitou Springs en route back to Denver.

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

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8 hours 30 minutes

from $189

Dive into Denver Supernatural Side on Our Ghost Tour.

Venture into the heart of one of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods—and hear many of the city’s spookiest ghost stories as you visit its supposedly haunted landmarks—on this small-group walking tour. Pick the standard tour duration, or upgrade for an extended experience: whichever you choose, you’ll explore the historical Capitol Hill neighborhood, where you can see highlights like Titanic survivor Molly Brown’s house, creepy hotels and apartment blocks, and more.

Gaslights, Graves, & Gold: Terrors of Denver Ghost Tour

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1 hour

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The Denver Botanic Gardens offers a fragrant, floral escape from the Mile-High City, right in the heart of a historic urban neighborhood. Your general admission ticket grants you access to 'living exhibits' of native Colorado species plus plants from around the world. Wander beautifully landscaped trails at your leisure, pop into Offshoots Cafe for a refreshment, and let the kids explore at a rooftop children’s garden.

General Admission to Denver Botanic Gardens Ticket

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1 to 3 hours

from $17

Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during a 1-hour light show in Denver. Get swept away through a combination of lasers, guided meditation, and accompanying rock music. Offered hourly seven days a week, the immersive experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. In addition to the show, your ticket grants you unlimited access to the Church's retro arcade lounge, art gallery, movie theater, and Gandhi Garden, with dozens of Instagram worthy picture spots throughout the Church.

BEYOND Light Show & Meditation

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1 hour

from $25

There are so many great hikes in the Denver area, how can you choose? Let a local do the work—on this guided tour, you’ll get whisked off to the mountains, where you’ll hike at your comfort level (snacks and breaks as needed), learn about the flora and fauna of the Rockies, and get incredible bird’s-eye photos of Colorado. Simply put, you'll get more out of your time spent in the mountains.

Guided Hiking Tour in Colorado Rocky Mountains View of Mt BlueSky

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4 hours

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Enjoy an introductory visit to the Rocky Mountains—and still leave enough time to continue your Denver sightseeing—on this half-day, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning, and head out to the foothills to enjoy views of the Great Plains and Lookout Mountain. Drive historic Lariat Loop, and get a glimpse of historic Golden, home to Coors Brewery. In just half a day, you'll see some of the best of the region's scenery.

Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver

4.8

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4 hours

from $79

Swap the Denver crowds for the scenic landscape around Golden–and cover far more ground than you would on foot–on this small-group e-bike tour around Bear Creek Lake Park, Dinosaur Ridge, and Red Rocks Park. Take in panoramic views of the city skyline, cycle past dinosaur tracks, and step inside the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre. While exploring, stop for photo opportunities and uncover spots you might otherwise have missed.

Red Rocks and Dinosaur Ridge on Ebikes

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3 hours 15 minutes

from $125

Price varies by group size

Escape city life for the day and head south from Denver to explore the best of Colorado Springs on a private, customized tour. Wander among the enchanting sandstone formations known as the Garden of the Gods, browse shops in the artsy resort town of Manitou Springs, and drive to the summit of Pikes Peak — Colorado’s most famous ’14’er.’ It's a great way to get out of town without the hassle of renting a car.

Private Pikes Peak Country And Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

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8 hours

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Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

Anthony_L, Mar 2026

The tour garden of the...

The tour garden of the gods and Pikes peak tour was a marvelous adventure. Mark the tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, very professional. He continously asked if anyone needed water. I plan to do this tour again and want Mark as my tour guide again. It is worth the money and the time to experience this wonderful creation.

Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver

Marco_M, Feb 2026

Seven Stars. Yes the Dubai standard

Tour started on time first stop old mining town then the Continental Divide a top The Rocky Mounrtains was spectacular, Red Rocks, free gondola ride to a sky resort….we saw Rams, American Bisons, horses etc The van was clean and comfortable and I always felt safe Our tour guide Stephen with PH(d) is one of those rare human being whom you are lucky to meet in your lifetime He is quick witted engaging patient and an abundance of knowledge He embodies the essence of Colorado Acting with honesty and integrity, the respect for nature, wild life and strong ethics like a pater familiae He comunicate and act with high regard for others, sharing price less stories that make you connect to the spirit of Colorado Stephen listen absorbing new info daily, to cultivate a curious mind that keep him younger and sharper just like Leonardo Da Vinci He also gives great recommendations for restaurants Bon appetit ! Overall a memorable experience great for couples, singles , business travelers

Discover Rocky Mountain National Park

Anish_G, Feb 2026

Winter wonderland February 2026

This tour was the star of my Denver trip in which I also went down to Colorado Springs for Royal gorge train and cog train to pike peak summit from manitou springs , Jason our tour guide is a lively character , very knowledgeable and a very safe driver as well , we saw many elks and different types of wildlife , the snow was just perfect to blanket everything for awesome pictures but not making it too cold either , and it was a memorable day in the Rocky Mountain winter wonderland that I will cherish for long

Rocky Mountain Escape

Hannah_B, Feb 2026

Rocky Mountain Escape 10/10

Overall, the experience was 10/10! Our tour guide Jason was absolutely incredible. He brought such a great mix of light-heartedness, education & humor. He was extremely knowledgeable & really catered to personal interests. He even added his own personal flares to the trip (a pretttty cool curated playlist giving you the full Colorado experience). I would absolutely recommend booking with Aspire Tours & I highly recommend requesting Jason (you will NOT regret it!)

Guided Hiking Tour in Colorado Rocky Mountains View of Mt BlueSky

Scott_W, Jan 2026

Excellent Tour Guides - Highly Recommend

While this review is long overdue. It is by no means a reflection of our experience. We booked the tour around July 4th and ended up having a personal tour for just me and my spouse. Although we didn’t make it to the top, our tour guides (Mickey and Andrew) were exceptional. They were patient and extremely understanding, when the elevation proved to be just too much. Despite your skill level, age or ability, this tour will cater to your needs, make you feel comfortable and provide wonderful experience, as they did for us.

Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Tour from Denver Winter and Spring

Randall_H, Dec 2025

Perfect day in Rocky Mountain National Park

We took the full day tour with Hans and from the moment we got into the van he went above and beyond. His level of service and attention made our tour that much more enjoyable. Even when my wife fell through the ice on the lake with her one boot and socks completely soaked he made sure we were able to dry everything out between stops. Hans really made our trip very special and his extensive knowledge of the area made us enjoy it even more. This was our 19th national park and first with a guide and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. Thank you so much!!

Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver

Pornpop_U, Sep 2025

Wonderful tour with wonderful tour company

This is a nice itinerary with a nice tour company and tour leader to admire the beauty of RMNP plus the iconic Stanley Hotel in a day. I had much pleasure in this trip even though the van broke down but the company dispatched a new van to us to proceed further journey and was partially reimbursed for the incident without request. Wildlife were viewed along the way. The lunch was delicious. Thumbs up!

Rocky Mountain National Park Tour from Denver

lori_p, Sep 2025

Rocky Mountains and more!

This is a great way to see the sites, get history and interesting shout outs. It's a full day. Our tour guide was Dave and he cared about our trip, he stopped along the road to let us see wildlife. He had everything perfectly timed. He provided a lot of information along the drive. Lunch was a sandwich, chips and water- perfect. Prepare for any weather, dress in layers. Dont worry you can leave your stuff in the van while you go explore. Thanks for this tour!

Rocky Mountain 6-Zipline Adventure on CO Longest and Fastest!

Noel_V, Sep 2025

FUN Ziplining

So much fun! The guides are Great! They are safety first, but they make it fun! There is only 1 short hike, to the top. After that it, it is smooth sailing. You can bring your own refillable bottle, or you can buy one of their bottles. Wear sunscreen, ChapStick and I would recommend some sunglasses.

Visit Red Rocks Park, Continental Divide & Breckenridge

Lori_A, Sep 2025

Worth It

Harley is a hoot ! He is a very high energy guide with lots of local, historical, and general knowledge. He made the long drive fun. He also navigated back roads around some serious I-70 traffic, and got us into places declared “closed” online…but as a local and long time guide with the insider scoop, he got us to every single site. The views were majestic and well worth the time.

General Admission to Denver Botanic Gardens Ticket

Ami_P, May 2025

Lovely Evening Date

So lovely. My partner and I went on an overcast, chilly day and it was still a wonderful time. There are so many paths to meander, and there were constantly bird calls all around us. I also love how much water there is on the property. Felt like it was worth my money, and I’d certainly recommend to a friend.