Glacier Hiking & Geothermal Cave Pools Tour
Denver, USA
Glacier Hiking & Geothermal Cave Pools Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Denver, USA
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Spend a day hiking and exploring the natural attractions around Idaho Springs without the risk of getting lost. Hike up to St. Mary's Glacier for incredible panoramic mountain views whatever the time of year. After a lunch break at a classic pizza joint, soak away aches and pains in natural hot springs warmed by geothermal forces. This fun day out includes a great blend of activity and relaxation.
- Admission to the hot springs is included
- Sleds and ski goggles will be provided, if needed
- Transfers are included
- Ideal for active travelers who love the outdoors
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 139 reviews
Heidy_V, Oct 2025
It was lovely! We’ve been in a beautiful glacier and inside of a thermal waters. It was an amazing experience! The guide was excellent! Super friendly and helpful! I traveled alone and it was great people who took the trip with me was nice as well.
At the end of the tour the lady gave us a Polaroid that she took!
Marika_P, Nov 2024
Absolutely loved our tour with Ty our hike was spectacular and his connection and understanding with people on the tour was amazing and the hike was well managed to everyone’s abilities.
The thermal pool were exactly what was needed after the hike followed by a delicious lunch.
Bella_M, Nov 2024
Tyler was such a great guide! He was great at setting expectations, communicating with the group, and tailoring the trip to our wants and needs. I am so grateful to have met the group I was with, they made the experience so memorable!
SUSAN_S, Oct 2024
This tour was beyond wonderful. How blessed we were to have Tyler as our guide, he is a gem. This was truly a day we will never forget.
vcecena, Oct 2024
Everything was memorable. The hike, the conversations, the wildlife, and the food. Tyler was fantastic and the group was magical.
Laura_T, Sep 2024
Tyler was an exceptional guide. He was so knowledgeable and flexible with our little group. The hike itself was amazing and the hot springs were a perfect follow up! Great experience!!!
max_w, Jul 2024
Not having much time to give details but our tourguide Tyler had been fantastic in every way, like being very flexible on activities and very patient with us who spoke English with strong accents, and amazingly he was able to figure things out. ~ LOL~ Next time we go back to Denver, will find him again! Also will recommend him to friends!
Morgan_B, May 2024
We had a great time, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and took us up the glacier the scenic route so we got lots of cool pictures without running into any other people until we reached the top. 100% recommend this tour and the pizza was AMAZING
Susie_A, Mar 2024
Dan was an amazing tour guide. We had a blast and highly recommend this tour to anyone. Dan was very knowledgeable and attentive to all of our requests. I would give him 10 stars if I could.
Blair_E, Jan 2024
Tour exceeded our expectations. Initial meet up was convenient and well marked. We assumed that the vehicle we traveled in would be bigger, as it was a smaller SUV. The commute to the trail was not too curvy and easy on the interstate. Appreciated the bathroom stop to refill our water and go before we trekked. Provided ski goggles, crampons, extra layers were much appreciated additiona. Guide Tyler led us in a mindful meditation to help me get up to the top. That really helped me get the mindset I needed to get up in the conditions we were in. When I say that the pizza is a must, bring Tupperware! Hot springs were so comforting and enjoyable. Bring some flip flops and the hot springs are separated by gender. Overall the experience was so well worth the day out of Denver and the knowledge and mindfulness we gained from Tyler was unmatched.
Justin_B, Dec 2023
Tyler was an amazing guide. We got far more than we expected. With guided meditation, wonderful candid pictures and knowledge of the local geography, hot spring and eateries. You will not find a better tour.
Peggy_G, Nov 2023
The entire experience was memorable. The elevation was messing with my body since I am from sea level. Tyler and Dan were right on point when they coached me through that experience. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you
Kristina_D, Oct 2023
I really enjoyed the tour. The hike was difficult with the high elevation but Matt was patient and paced the hike so it was appropriate. Getting to the top and seeing the amazing views made it worth it. Indian Springs Hot Springs was the perfect activity to pair with a hike. Very relaxing and enjoyable.
Adam_N, Oct 2023
Matt, our guide was great! The day was perfect for a hike.
The stop off in Idaho springs for the hot springs and lunch was amazing!!
You definitely won’t regret this trip!
Carley_W, Oct 2023
Everything about the trip was amazing. Breathtaking views and Matt was a great guide. I liked the smaller group size. Would liked to have spend more time in Idaho springs in the town shopping but overall I loved it.
Lisa_B, Aug 2023
Tyler, our guide, taught us how to hike safely in high altitudes. He is the ultimate guide and exceeded our expectations. Our small group made the outing even more fun. Tyler really knows outdoor sports and where to go in Colorado for whatever s tourist might enjoy. The best outing ever!
MARY_H, Aug 2023
Tyler was awesome. Great time. Loved the small group. Would highly recommend. Beautiful scenery, very knowledgeable and helpful guide. Exceeded expectations. Tyler went above and beyond.
Kelli_G, Aug 2022
Trey was awesome! He was kind, chill, patient and motivating. The hike was beautiful. It was a cool experience and I ended up making friends.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! It makes us so happy to hear when you guys connect with each other throughout the tour(: We hope that the memories and friendships that you made on your adventure will last a lifetime!
Stephanie_D, Aug 2022
I booked this tour but it ended up not meeting the minimum participant requirement. Breanne was nice enough to take me on another day even though I was the only one on the tour. The hike was beautiful, we got to explore different trails and go right up to the glacier and Breanne is such a great guide! Really enjoyed the tour
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to write a review Stephanie! I really enjoyed our adventure together and I hope that I will get to see you again soon for another adventure before you are off on your travels across the US(:
NICK_R, Aug 2022
The beautiful scenery and hike. To see and touch snow in the summer was awesome. The hot springs were relaxing but very hot. The pizza after at Beau Jo’s was really delicious.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you for writing us a review(: It is a really cool experience to touch snow when it's hot outside! We hope to see you again soon!
Roxann_D, Jul 2022
Briana was amazing! She took every care to make sure I was comfortable and enjoying myself to the max.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you for the review Roxann! I had so much fun our girl's trip and I can't wait until we can have our next adventure(:
Anagha_S, Jul 2022
Tour included a short hike to St. Mary's Glacier and then the Indian hot springs at Idaho Springs. We had a friendly, flexible and knowledgeable guide in Trey. It was a well-organized tour. We were given time to enjoy the hike and the hot springs.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review! We hope to see you the next time that you are in Colorado(:
Nicola_G, Jun 2022
I can't say enough great things about this tour and especially our guide, Trey. He made the whole experience so easy and informative and fun and made sure everyone was taken care of. The trek itself was perfect and stunning. Best of all versions of nature, especially for a 1.5 mile total hike...ending at the lake of incredible beauty. Idaho Springs was cute and fun to visit and the pizza was awesome at the end of a long, well earned day. The Springs in the middle to soak yourself after the hike was perfection! Highly recommend!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you for taking the time out of your day to write us a review, it means a lot. We are so glad that you enjoyed your adventure with Trey!
Miriam_H, Jun 2022
The hike begins at 10,200 ft above sea level. I’d never had signed up if I knew that. The description of the hike describes the hike itself not the altitude. Very upsetting. The caves and pool were mediocre. Ariel was helpful and pleasant and a nice guide.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hi Miriam, thank you for bringing it to our attention- we are sorry to hear about your experience. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with Ariel as your tour guide. We have taken additional steps to ensure that the starting elevation is clearly stated across all of our booking platforms.
Joshua_C, Jun 2022
This was a great small group experience for solo travelers! Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again for your next adventure!
BELINDA_M, Jun 2022
OMG! I can't say enough about how great this experience was - pure Colorado. Our guide Bree-z is the most sweetest, easy-going spirit. She made an already amazing experience, a life-long epic memory. So worth it!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you so much for writing us a review! You guys make guiding the best job ever and we appreciate you so much! I hope to see you the next time that you are in Colorado to make some more epic memories!
Maureen_O, May 2022
We had a fantastic day! Trey was a great guide—super knowledgeable and personable. The whole experience was so enjoyable that even when it started to hail as we finished, we were all just laughing about it. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write a review! Colorado weather can be very unpredictable and we are glad that you guys had fun with it(:
Leslie_S, May 2022
We had a great time on the hike! The scenery was beautiful, and Ariel, our tour guide, was great and very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your review Leslie! We are glad that you had fun with Ariel and we hope to see you the next time that you are in Colorado :)
jennifer_s, May 2022
Great day! Weather was perfect and our guide Bree was super. It was a great experience and we enjoyed every part of the tour
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your review Jennifer! We are glad that you had fun with Bree and we hope to see you the next time that you are in Colorado :)
Jo_T, May 2022
Ariel was a fun tour guide - motivating and full of fun stories. The group size was small which made it feel more personal. I loved the combination of beautiful outdoor scenery, with relaxation, and delicious food. This tour has everything. The hike was short, not too strenuous, and very worthwhile for the incredible views!
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your review! We are glad that you had fun and we hope to see you the next time that you are in Colorado :)
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