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 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 in a historic mining town
What To Expect
Denver Union Station
Where the tour begins and ends
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Clear Creek Canyon Park Big Easy Trailhead
Travel through this rugged mountain canyon enjoying the steep rock walls and Clear Creek running through.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center
Visit the Museum and Visitor Center in downtown Idaho Springs. Local mining History, wildlife displays, local souvenirs and clean restrooms.
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Echo Lake Park
Enjoy beautiful scenic views of this glacial lake sitting at 10,600 feet on Mount Evans
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
The highest paved road in North America
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Summit Lake Park
Breathtakingly beautiful high alpine lake. Enjoy a walk to the lake and down the trail to overlook the Chicago Lakes and valleys below. We often encounter out State Mammal the Bighorn Sheep at this beautiful stop.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mount Blue Sky
Reach 14,270 Feet at the summit of Mt. Blue Sky (Mt. Evans). Enjoy not only breathtaking 360 degree views but take an optional hike to the summit of the peak. We are lucky enough to share the summit with local bighorn sheep, mountain goats, marmots, and pika that call the summit home. The Views from one of the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountain are not to be missed.
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center
Visit historic downtown Idaho Springs for lunch and shopping on your own or take a stroll on the trail along Clear Creek.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Denver Union Station
End the tour back downtown where the tour started
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
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
Include
Local Driver/Guide
Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
Exclude
Gratuities (recommended 15-20%
Lunch
Max group – 13
