United States of America · Geological Wonders

9-Hour Colorado Springs Tour with Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak

9 Hours Round trip from Denver Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Garden of the Gods and its stunning sandstone rock formations
02 Admire views of Kissing Camels and Pikes Peak from the Visitor Center
03 Spend time in charming Manitou Springs with its old mining and Western flair
04 Drive to the top of Pikes Peak, one of Colorado's most famous mountains

Discover Colorado Springs on a private day tour featuring the dramatic sandstone formations of the Garden of the Gods and a scenic drive to the top of Pikes Peak. See iconic views such as Kissing Camels, spot rock climbers on the towering red rocks, and enjoy time in charming Manitou Springs with its old mining and Western flair. With hotel pickup from downtown Denver or the Denver Technology Center, this tour combines natural beauty, mountain scenery, and a relaxed small-town stop in one day.

Discover Colorado Springs on a private day tour featuring the dramatic sandstone formations of the Garden of the Gods and a scenic drive to the top of Pikes Peak.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Denver, Colorado Springs

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, and Pikes Peak

We will leave your downtown Denver hotel or your hotel in the Denver Technology Center in the morning.
Please note that we can also depart from the Colorado Springs area if you are already staying there.
I usually leave between 7:00 am and 9:30 am from Denver, or between 9:00 am and 10:00 am from Colorado Springs.
Arrive at the Garden of the Gods.
Tour the Garden of the Gods by car, and also visit some of the sites on foot.
Go to the Garden of the Gods Trading Post.
Continue on to Manitou Springs, where we can window-shop or grab a bite to eat if needed.
Drive to the top of Pikes Peak.
Please note that if this tour starts from the Colorado Springs area, it will be about 2 hours or more shorter since we will not have the drive from Denver.