All Colorado Springs Tours & Excursions in 2026

Jay was a fabulous guide! He made sure we were all comfortable with the bikes before we left the parking lot and understood the route and movement expectations for the group. He was very knowledgeable about the various natural water springs and history of the area. I learned so much about areas that I had been to before but never noticed! He was personable and took time to connect with each of the group members and even helped s to take pictures to capture the day. Jay is a GEM!

Great experience. James was very knowledgeable about not only Pike's Peak, including interesting stories/ happenings, the Native Americans, the other mountain ranges, wildlife, local ecology, cripple creek mine and the area reservoirs. Gave us lots of opportunities to get out and take photos at all the right places.

The tour provides a lovely introduction to the area and highlights several site you're likely to want to revisit during your stay. Our guide Cascade was both thoughtful and knowledgeable about the area. It was a positive experience well worth my time and money.

We had an amazing time and a truly great experience! The Jeep was comfortable and made it easy to converse throughout the tour. Our local guide was fantastic—I’m sorry I’ve forgotten his name—but his love for his home and the surrounding mountains really came through. We enjoyed learning about the history of Garden of the Gods, and the entire ride was so much fun. Highly recommend this experience!

The Broadmoor Falconry experience was, without question, one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had. It has been on my bucket list for years, and it exceeded every expectation. Getting to interact with these magnificent birds was unforgettable. Learning about their behavior, history, and the art of falconry then actually having them perch on your gloved hand is something I'll remember for the rest of my life. A huge thank you to Deanna, who made the entire experience exceptional. She was funny, knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about both the birds and the centuries-old tradition of falconry. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and she made everyone feel comfortable and excited throughout the session. If you're visiting Colorado Springs or staying at The Broadmoor, don't even hesitate—book this experience. It's truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure and worth every penny.

Sometimes things just work out for a reason. I originally booked my hot air balloon ride with another local company (who kept my friend and I in suspense about whether or not we actually had a reservation because they were waiting to see if more people would book their tour). We found Adventures Out West on Viator and were not only able to book with them right away, but also get an immediate confirmation for our reservation. The only frustrating thing is that when booking through Viator, it requires a minimum of 2 people in order to book the reservation. I'm normally a solo traveler but fortunately I had a friend who wanted to do this excursion as well... But something to keep in mind if you are a solo traveler. You may want to reach out to the company directly to see if you can book as a party of one. The meeting place is about an hour drive from Denver. My friend and I left before dawn and made it to the meeting point by sunrise. Everybody on the team was friendly, energetic and welcoming even at such an ungodly hour. On the ride over to the departure site, they gave us a quick overview of what to expect as well as a safety briefing then we waited for them to unpack and inflate the balloon. After about 45 minutes we were ready to go. I am glad that I did this trip with a friend because it's close quarters in the basket. The basket has several compartments that each hold two people, bus compartments for the fuel tanks and another for the pilot. It's barely enough space in the compartment to turn around, so if you're going by yourself you're going to get to know a stranger VERY well by the end of the ride. The ride itself was absolutely wonderful. It was a calm, breathtaking glide across Colorado Springs. We drifted over the Colorado Springs Airport and got to watch an airplane take off right in front of us. We were about 2,000 ft up, so we were also able to see some of the local wildlife running around as we floated. It was a beautifully peaceful ride. The ground team was supposed to meet us at our landing site but unfortunately they got stuck in a ditch (we could see them from the air). They radioed the pilot of the hot air balloon (T-Dogg) to let him know what was going on and he handled the experience like the consummate professional. Our 40-60 minute ride ended up being almost 2 hours while T-Dogg figured out where to land. He kept us informed of the situation, let us know what his plan was, and never at any time did we feel uncomfortable or unsafe. Ultimately we ended up landing in the driveway of the Pikes Peak outdoor gun club. It was an adventure for everyone involved, as members drove around our massive hot air balloon to enter or exit the venue, snapping pictures and video as they went. The landing was astonishingly gentle. I expected a much more jarring experience but we touched down so softly, then gently bounced a few inches off the ground before coming to a full stop. Another testament to T-Dogg's skill as a pilot. Unfortunately the ground crew was unable to get themselves unstuck, so the staff were able to coordinate ground transportation from another vehicle in their fleet: A modified Jeep that thankfully had space for all of us. We ride by the ditch where the ground team was stuck, picked up all of our items and then headed back to the meeting point where we were welcomed back with some wonderful refreshments including mini muffins and cinnamon rolls, fruit and cheese, as well as a champagne toast, which is an integral part of the hot air balloon experience so you don't want to miss that. This has been a bucket list item for me for a while and I cannot imagine having a better experience than I did with Adventures Out West.

Gorgeous views, very fun and friendly staff, a memory my daughter and I will cherish! Make sure you are ready for the heights, my daughter and I aren’t afraid of heights, but a few on our tour were a little, but it is worth facing your fear for these amazing views!

I can't recommend Rainbow Ryders enough! From start to finish, the entire hot air balloon ride was smooth, safe, and simply magical. The views were absolutely surreal. Floating peacefully above the landscape, with nothing but the sound of the burner and the wind, was an unforgettable experience. Our pilot was professional, knowledgeable, and clearly experienced. The landing was impressively smooth.