Mount Blue Sky 14,265ft Summit and Glacial Lakes
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Denver, USA
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy the view from some of Colorado’s highest peaks with a full-day mountain tour from Denver. Escape the city without renting a car as a driver and guide takes you high into the Rocky Mountains, traveling above timberline on Trail Ridge Road and to the top of Mt. Evans for stunning photos. Stroll around an alpine lake, look for big horn sheep and other Colorado wildlife, and stop for lunch (own expense) in the mining town of Idaho Springs for a real taste of the Old West.
- Experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains on a small-group day trip from Denver
- Reach the summit of Mt. Evans, one of Colorado's famous '14-ers'
- Look for mountain goats, big horn sheep, birds of prey, and other Rocky Mountain wildlife
- Browse shops and get lunch (own expense) in a historic mining town
What's Included
- Local Driver/Guide
- Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
- Gratuities (recommended 15-20%
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Denver Union Station1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
In front of Historic Union Station and the Crawford Hotel at 8:15 am. Please meet at the flagpole out front and your driver/guide will meet you and walk you to the touring van.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:15 am
Itinerary
1
Denver Union Station
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Clear Creek Canyon Park Big Easy Trailhead
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Echo Lake Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
6
Summit Lake Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Mount Blue Sky
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
8
Idaho Springs
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Denver Union Station
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please consult with your physician before traveling to high altitudes.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, we recommend a jacket the average high temperature on top of Mt. Evans is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4.4 Celsius.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmaheittion if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Near public transportation
- Access to the summit of Mt. Evans will depend on weather conditons
- Wildlife viewing likely but not guaranteed.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 69 reviews
Erica_C, Jun 2025
The guide was awesome! She was very knowledgeable and made sure our experience was great! It was a good tour if you are not up to making the hike and want a guided tour in a comfortable van.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
So glad you had a great tour! It's fantastic to hear your guide was awesome and knowledgeable, ensuring your experience was top-notch. We're happy we could provide a comfortable, guided way to enjoy the scenery!
Marie_G, Sep 2024
Super awesome!! 10/10 experience. Both relaxing & thrilling! Our tour guide was super nice & we learned new things about the animals & environment. The Pikas were so adorable!!!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you Marie! Pikas are the cutest--so glad you enjoyed seeing them!
Rochel_L, Sep 2024
We took this tour last week, and it went way beyond all our expectations! Will was an amazing tour guide, keeping us informed and entertained by his commentary along the road. We started early in the morning and drove straight up to the summit of Mount Blue Sky. There was a short optional hike to reach the peak. The view from there was surreal, and according to our guide, one third of Colorado is visible from up there. Afterwards, on the way down, we stopped at both Summit Lake and Echo Lake. The sights all around were beautiful! Next, we went to Idaho Springs, a small town in the mountains. There were many gift shops and restaurants to choose from, in addition to a visitors' center. After having enough time to eat lunch and explore the area, we headed back to Denver. All in all, this tour is one we definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you so much Rochel! We appreciate you taking the time to leave such a wonderful and thorough review! It sounds like you had a great day on the mountain with Will - come back and see us anytime!
Kandis_W, Aug 2024
Our tour guide Matt was GREAT! He was knowledgeable about detailed history of Colorado and made sure our group had an adventure. Matt is definitely an experienced mountain driver and we felt safe the entire time. He pointed out details we would have missed otherwise while traveling to our destination. Matt ensured we had plenty of time to sightsee and eat lunch while in Idaho Springs! It was a memorable adventure!
Christine_T, Aug 2024
Alex was a great guide and driver. The scenery is breathtaking. Alex planned our trip stops based on his knowledge of typical weather. Plenty of time for lunch in Idaho Springs. Monday is a good day for the tour. Traffic was littler.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you! Alex is a great guide and we're so happy to hear you enjoyed your day out with him. Thanks so much for choosing to book with us and leaving a review!
Dale_B, Aug 2024
We had a great day with Hans as our guide. I don't think I would have wanted to drive to the summit in our car, but having an experienced driver is so much better. The sights were amazing, and Hans timed our trip well around the weather and road conditions. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much Dale! Yes, that is a hairy road to drive on and we are experienced at. Thanks so much for choosing to book with us --glad you enjoyed your tour with Hans.
David_S, Aug 2024
The journey to the summit was just as spectacular as the summit itself.
Our guide Alex was a virtual discovery channel.
Will never forget the experience
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Wow --thank you for such high praise! We have passed this along to Alex and appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We hope you can come back and tour with us again next time you are in Denver!
Joey_L, Jul 2024
We absolutely loved this tour. Our guide, Kristen, was fantastic, sharing interesting factoids and capturing amazing pictures of our family at great spots. She provided snacks and gave excellent restaurant tips for lunch. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and she delivered on her promise of breathtaking views, wildlife, and wildflowers. This was truly a great tour—highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thanks so much, Joey! So glad you enjoyed your tour with Christin. The guides do it all--photography, driving, history, jokes and knowledge of all the great spots! We hope you can come back again and see us next time you're in Denver!
michael_b, Jul 2024
Fantastic tour. Alex was a great tour guide. The Mt Blue Sky summit was amazing. Difficult road to navigate….definitely leave it to a professional!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you Michael! We agree--that is one windy road that we are experts at navigating. Glad you enjoyed your tour with Alex!
Jeanell_N, Jul 2024
Cowboy Frank was our guide. He did a wonderful job sharing insights and making sure everyone enjoyed the tour. His playlist for the ride home was amazing! Highly recommend for the animals and views!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you! Frank does have great taste in tunes. Glad you enjoyed your tour. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
beachlivin49, Jun 2024
The beauty and changing weather of Mt Blue Sky along with a stop over to the old mining town of Idaho Springs made this a perfect day trip,
Rebecca_S, Jun 2024
It was a great trip. From the start we could tell that Will was going to be a great guide. We were not disappointed. He was funny, informative, and attentive to our needs. We asked for wildlife, and he came through. This was our third trip with this company and highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you so much! We so appreciate your return business and glad we can continue to offer fun and valuable trips into the mountains. Hope to see you again on your next visit!
Bernice_T, Jun 2024
The view from the summit of Mount Blue Sky was breathtaking, and the Summit Lake was beautiful! The short walk around Echo Lake was pleasant. We also stopped at Idaho Springs for lunch - small, quaint town centre. Our guide, Will was very knowledgeable and experienced. He had many interesting anecdotes to share, including from his outdoor adventures. It was a nice small group and he made everyone feel at home very quickly. Note: Good to bring extra layers as it was extremely windy at Mount Blue Sky and Summit Lake.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you so much for touring with us and leaving a review! That is a great tip -- its always surprising how much colder it is up in the mountains. Glad you enjoyed the day!
Susan_B, Aug 2023
The tour guide was amazing with all the history and knowledge. I really enjoy the small setting of the tour - 6 people.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thanks so much for booking with us! Glad you enjoyed it!
Marta_G, Jul 2023
The majestic view of the mountains, the lakes, the blue skies, and being able to reach Mt Evans. My group and our guide Christina that was so well versed in the history of the mountains, knew every place we asked for, the stories of the native-Americans and Colorado, the patience she had with us because she wanted us to go to other places. She drove safely and knew the weather and at what time to leave before the storms. I highly recommend this tour before they close the access to Mt Evans, you will come renewed appreciating nature and it’s value.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thanks so much for booking with us--it sounds like you had a wonderful day on the mountain!
Kurt_H, Jul 2023
I was amazed by the beautiful scenery. And we saw wildlife at several locations. Learned much about the high elevation tundra.
Susan_L, Jul 2023
I brought two tickets and my friend woke up sick and had to go to urgent care and wasn’t able to make it and these tours are expensive. I have booked at least 5 tours with this company and could not get a refund. But I went on the tour without my friend because I didn’t want to lose all my money and we came from Florida. I tried to enjoy the trip but it was hard thinking I left him home sick and lost $160 bucks. Not a great way to do business. I understand rules but there are times for exceptions
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your recent tour experience. We appreciate you choosing Colorado Sightseers for your Rocky Mountain adventure.
We understand there may have been some confusion regarding your tour bookings. We've looked into your reservation and found that you booked two tickets for our Mount Blue Sky Tour through Viator/TripAdvisor. We're delighted you joined us for this particular tour, and we're glad you were able to experience the Rockies even though your friend was unfortunately unwell. We're sorry to hear your friend was sick and unable to attend.
We understand you may have booked additional tours during your visit to Denver. It appears those bookings were also made through Viator/TripAdvisor, which is a separate entity from Colorado Sightseers. While we partner with Viator/TripAdvisor to offer some of our tours, they also list tours from other companies. This means that if you booked multiple tours through their platform, those other tours were with other operators, not us.
Regarding your booking with us through Viator/TripAdvisor, we'd like to clarify that their cancellation policies apply to bookings made through their platform. As the booking was made through them, they are the ones who handle refunds and cancellations according to their terms and conditions. If you have any questions about refunds for tickets purchased through Viator/TripAdvisor, we recommend contacting their customer service directly, as they manage those transactions.
If you have any questions or concerns about the other tours you booked through Viator/TripAdvisor, we also recommend contacting them directly, as they manage those bookings. Their contact information should be available on their website or in your booking confirmation.
While we strive to provide clear booking information and exceptional tours, the booking and refund process for tours booked through third-party platforms like Viator/TripAdvisor is managed by them. If you had booked directly with us, we would have had greater flexibility in handling any changes or cancellations. We apologize for any confusion that may have arisen regarding the multiple bookings made through the third-party platform. We hope to see you and your friend on a Colorado Sightseers tour in the future, perhaps booking directly with us next time for more direct assistance with bookings
Ricarda_E, Jun 2023
We had a great time. Phill was a very friendly guide that gave us lots of background information. We would definitely recommend the trip.
Courtney_S, Aug 2022
This was an amazing tour. The group was on the small side so everyone was able to get to know one another. Our guide, Will was very knowledgeable about Colorado and provided great insights about the state. It was a great experience and I'd recommend to anyone wanting to see the mountain side. Will was also very friendly and prepared for the trip. The ginger chews he had for my partner's nausea was great. Be prepared for the elevation folks!
Dale_F, Aug 2022
The scenery was amazing. Christina was an amazing tour guide! She made sure everyone stayed safe and had a great time. Would recommend this tour to everyone!
Anagha_S, Jul 2022
I personally felt the price paid for the tour was a bit steep considering that it was just a drive that went up the mountains. The tour mentions something about visiting the 'Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center' - but we were never taken there and neither was it mentioned during the tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Top of the world views over 14,000 ft., cirques, multiple glacial lakes...tough crowd. Sorry you didn't enjoy it...our apologies.
SOJAN_V, Jul 2022
One of the best natural tours we ever took. I recommend this to anyone who is visiting Denver. Should be on top of the lists. Best scenes we ever saw. Our guide Christina was amazing.
Imrul_K, Jul 2022
Summit of Mount Blue Sky was the only + thing! Cowboy Frank, our guide, tried his best to entertain us by jokes and stories, and some historical events. The company itself is not too good in planning the spots for the tour. Again, its not too bad but compared to other tours in Denver was pretty expensive with the added cost for lunch and tips.
Alexandra_F, Jul 2022
Alex was a super cool and accommodating tour guide. We got to see some amazing views, eat some really good food in Idaho Springs, and took wonderful photos. Thank you for the adventure !
Megan_E, Aug 2021
Great experience!! Beautiful weather at the summit & breathtaking views all day. Tour guide Rich was very friendly and knowledgeable
Karla_E, Aug 2021
Christina was excellent! I really enjoyed the pace, stops and information she shared with us about all of it! So nice to be a passenger & look at scenery
Thanks
Maria_Z, Aug 2021
The experience as a whole was great! The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the summit and answered all of our questions, if she didn’t know the answer she would make the effort to look it up.
ATX, Aug 2021
Would definitely recommend taking this tour. Reservations are required to enter the park and driving on the roads is easier said than done. It was nice having a tour guide driving us so we could enjoy the stunning views. We also did get to see some wildlife on the tour.
PAUL_B, Aug 2021
Had a wonderful time. Christin our guide was excellent. Views spectacular. Loved Idaho Springs. Thanks.
Christine_C, Jul 2021
This was our first visit to Denver and I am so glad we did this excursion! We had a very comfortable ride to the mountain and our tour guide, Kristen, shared many interesting facts and stories about the area. We made stops at many beautiful sites, and the summit of Mt. Evans was absolutely incredible. We saw amazing scenery and wildlife throughout the day, and then stopped for lunch in Idaho Springs, a charming mountain town. Most importantly, the trip felt very personal - our guide truly got to know each of us while keeping us safe and comfortable. I highly recommend this tour!
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