Travel up exciting Pikes Peak Highway (admission included) to the 14,115 foot summit of Americas Mountain while enjoying spectacular mountain scenery along the way. Witness the same views that inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful in 1893. Visit Historic Manitou Springs. Sample 1000-year-old natural mineral springs while in town or play vintage games at the penny arcade and enjoy lunch and shopping on your own. Then tour the majestic Garden of the Gods park while surrounded by towering ancient rock formations and grand views of Pikes Peak. Enjoy a walk down one of the trails through the park and get up close with the beautiful nature and geology. Stop at the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center and tour the museum exhibits before heading back to Denver.
Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions due to elevation of Pikes Peak. Always best to consult with your physician before traveling up to high altitudes We recommend being in Denver for a day or 2 to acclimate to the elevation prior to taking this tour. Due to the high altitude of Pikes Peak please consult your physician if you have any concerns
We meet guests at the flagpole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel at 1701 Wynkoop Street where 17th and Wynkoop Streets come together. Meeting time: 8:15 am. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.