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Stephen_J, Sep 2026
Rocky Mountain Magic!
It’s a loooong day but so worth it! Amazing sights…dress appropriately! The higher you climb, the colder it gets. Significant temperature changes from the park entrance to the top of the mountains! Sturdy shoes are a must. Learned a ton of new stuff and made some incredible memories! Definitely worth it! Our guide Hans was great!
Jennifer_M, Sep 2026
A must do experience in Colorado
This was the easiest and least stressful way to get to experience the incredible Pike’s Peak summit. It took the worry and frustration of trying to drive and get tickets to everything. I would never have gotten to experience the beauty at the top of pikes peak without this tour! Driving up there would have taken over 1 1/2 hours with tons of hairpin turns and switchbacks that I didn’t want to deal with!
Reyne_G, Sep 2026
Mt. Blue Sky and Glacial Lakes
The tour was phenomenal and the views from the summit at Mt. Blue Sky and of the Glacial Lakes were spectacular. We would recommend this tour to everyone. We saw many mountain goats at the summit and marmots along the drive. Our tour guide, Will, was fantastic. He was informative, very interesting and hilariously funny. We would not have been able to see all that we saw and experienced and learned on our own. We will definitely use Viator in the future when we visit Colorado again.
Cyndi_M, Sep 2026
Red Rock Canyon, Breckenridge & Continental Divide with our Outstanding Guide Ryan
Ryan was our tour guide and he knew so many facts and made sure to give us plenty of notice to look for landmarks, wild animals, etc. Very personable and engaging!! Have another trip planned for the next two days and so happy I chose Viator to plan our excursions.
Henry_C, Aug 2026
Fun day out
Brian arranged a great day trip to Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods. He provided intelligent and entertaining commentary throughout the day. I especially liked the drive through Manitou Springs and wished we'd had time to spend a few hours there. We also enjoyed the picnic lunch, and appreciated that there were only eight people in the tour group instead of dozens. Thanks!
Aarian_N, Aug 2026
Got moved from Rocky...
Got moved from Rocky Mountains to pikes peak and garden of gods due to low numbers. It was honestly an amazing experience I was dreading it. But the whole day turned out to be so much fun. Obviously all thanks to our guide, what an amazing job. Thankyou
Joshua_M, Aug 2026
Great guided hike
I loved the aspired tours guided hike. The tour guide pcikendusnup from Union Station and we went to Estes Park and got a break before entering. He was very personable about his connection to the parks, an avid hiker and loved everything out doors. It was great to get up close to nature and hike through the woods to see a few peaks especially Longs Peak and part OF Mt. MEEKER IN DISTANCE AND THE ROUTE TO THE LAKE. OUR START AT BARISTADT took us up straight and explained everything about what we will encounter and do. Our lunch was provided and midnful.of dietary snd was really cool.to talk to. He was honest about not being able.to always see big nature like moose, elk, or any of the big ones such as a bear. But we saw wildlife such as chipmunks, blue Jay's, a deer, and some little ones which was great. The Lilly ponds at the lake was another stop we enjoyed before continuing up. Overall great informative as md active hike and recommend anyone on first time to this park to experience the beauty of one America's many treasures.
Robby_M, Aug 2026
Great Locations, Unsympathetic Tour Operator
I am giving this a 5 star review as my family and I visited these locations privately and they are beautiful.
Please be aware that altitude sickness is a real thing, my daughter suffered it and we had to miss the actual tour. I suggest leaving a few days before before the booking to recover if you arrive into Denver from lower altitudes.
The tour operator however had no sympathy for this and refused to move my booking or refund me anything, which under the circumstances was quite disappointing.
5 stsr review for what you'll see, 2 star for the unsympathetic tour operators.
Colleen_W, Jul 2026
fantasti tour company !!
Christen, with Colorado sightseer, was absolutely wonderful! Incredible knowledge and information shared in a fun, conversational way. She knew everyone's names, needs (if any) and a bit about them very early on, which made the day even more personal. Christen offered additional information on things to do and dinner suggestions for Denver. She also went above and beyond with helping with different individual needs, mine being many questions about a Red Rocks concert attendance! I would HIGHLY recommend this tour company, and will happily book future tours with Colorado Sightseer when we return to Denver!!
Michelle_B, May 2026
So grateful to have been...
So grateful to have been able to book this tour last minute after another with a different company cancelled the day before. Alex was a friendly and knowledgeable guide that gave us plenty of time to explore on our own at each stop, and I appreciated the free history lessons in between. Truly a great value and definitely recommend!!
Nancy_F, May 2026
Rocky Mountain National Park tour is a must do from Denver.
Our tour guide Ben was very knowledgeable, sharing lots of information about sites along the way. The tour was fantastic with stops that were well thought out with the appropriate amount of time at each one. The views were spectacular. I would highly recommend this tour.
Tiffany_C, Apr 2026
Great for history buffs!
Hans, our tour guide, was a retired school teacher. He was very personable, knowledgeable, and friendly. He frequently checked in to make sure everyone in the tour group was having fun, comfortable, and take care of. The tour was fantastic, the mine and panning for gold were wonderful as well. Definitely a must-do for anyone even tangentially interested in history, geology, or learning about the state!
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Denver is a fantastic base for travelers wanting to get out and explore Colorado, offering easy access to gorgeous mountain scenery, hiking trails, and lakes just outside city limits. Denver day trip options run the gamut, from tours to nearby hiking areas by train to full-day adventures that require a bit more time on the road but reward visitors with spectacular scenery and endless opportunities for adventure.
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