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Conquer the landscape of the Red Canyon on this tour via 4×4 vehicle. Departing Canyon City, take in views of the towering red spires produced by years of erosion and listen to engaging commentary from your guide. This tour begins and ends at 50905 W U.S. 50, in Cañon City, Colorado. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Keep watch for local fauna such as bears, wild turkeys, and mule deer as you travel. On a short walk, visit Overlook Arch, with views over Shaw Park, and see some actual dinosaur footprints. Choice of morning or afternoon departure. This tour lasts about 3 hours and costs $119.00.

• Tour of Red Canyon in a 4×4 vehicle
• Engaging commentary on the area’s history and geology from your guide
• Look for local fauna such as mule deer and wild turkeys
• Choice of morning or afternoon departure

Colorado Jeep Tours offers high quality, scenic, and informative off-road jeep tours based from Cañon City. Our interpretive tours of the Royal Gorge, Red Canyon, and the historic gold mining district of Cripple Creek and Victor offer a variety of information including western history, geology, paleontology and more while traveling some of the most beautiful trails in south/central Colorado. Our professionally-driven guided tours offer a fun and interesting way to see and learn about the Royal Gorge region, and they are enjoyed by people of all ages. Cañon City is located about 45 minutes from Colorado Springs or Pueblo, and 2 hours from Denver, so we’re an easy day-trip from many front range cities. We offer 1/2 day and full day jeep-only trips (starting at 3 hours), and full-day combo packages with rafting, the Royal Gorge Bridge, wine tasting, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, and zip-lining over the Royal Gorge. READY TO JEEP? LET’S GO! For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Immerse yourself in the exciting history of the Colorado Gold Rush, and enjoy the intimacy of a small-group tour. This tour begins and ends at 1701 Wynkoop St, in Denver, Colorado. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Stroll through the historic town of Central City and follow the steps of the miners as you learn about their lifestyle. Visit an authentic ghost town, tour a real gold mine, and and learn about the mine’s history and modern-day mining techniques. Get an opportunity to strike it rich by panning for gold and silver before your return trip to Denver. This trip lasts about 5 hours and costs $95.00.

• Explore Colorado’s mining history and mountain towns
• Learn the history of the 1859 Gold Rush
• Small group tour has a personalized feel
• Choose from morning or afternoon departure times

Drive up into the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado and follow the foot steps of the pioneers and miners on their quest for a new life and trying to strike it rich. See wonderful mountain views and rugged canyons.

Travel through this beautiful rugged mountain canyon following Clear Creek and the gold rush trail of 1859. Look for Bighorn Sheep on the steep canyon walls and rock climbers. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Take the wheel, and cruise down Colorado canyon roads on this test drive adventure. This activity begins and ends at 791 Pine Ridge Rd, in Golden, Colorado. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Choose from three professional-grade racing cars, and then get geared up to hit the streets. Zoom around 158 turns as you make your way through 15 miles  of canyon road. This road trip takes about 20 minutes and costs $130.00.

• Test drive adventure outside of Golden, Colorado
• Choose between a 2014 Lamborghini Spyder or a 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo
• Speed down 15 miles of canyon road, and take on 158 turns and curves
• Take in sights of the Colorado Rocky Mountains as you drive
• Must be 21 years of age or older to go on this tour

For this test drive adventure, meet at 791 Pine Ridge Road in Golden, Colorado. Check in for your driving experience, and then sit through a short safety orientation before getting started. Please note you can record your session if you’d like (own expense). You can pick from three car options, including a 2014 Lamborghini Spyder, a 2011 Lamborghini Superleggera, or a 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo. Each car is around $300,000, and is a professional-grade racing car. Once you’ve chosen a car, follow your instructor—he or she takes the front—and cruise on the canyon roads. Your instructor can communicate with you during the drive with walkie talkies. As you ride, catch sight of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, crystal-clear streams, and stunning vistas. Zoom around 158 turns, and tackle elevation changes, too. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Immerse yourself in Colorado’s natural landscape on a whitewater rafting tour through Clear Creek, just 30 minutes from downtown Denver. This trip begins and ends at 431 Chicago Creek Rd, in Idaho Springs, Colorado. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

In addition to providing safety gear including life jackets and helmets, your guide navigates and offers little-known facts about the area’s history. An afternoon departure time and easily accessible location make this a popular choice for families, field trips, and team building initiatives. This trip takes about 3 hours and costs $89.00.

• Excellent value for money
• Ideal choice for families
• All necessary equipment included Led by a local guide

Our Clear Creek Gold Rush whitewater rafting trip (Class II-III) near Idaho Springs provides a unique introduction to summer in Colorado. If you’re looking for an adventure for a family trip, work event, school event, or scouting trip the Clear Creek Gold Rush is the perfect introduction to beginner whitewater rafting. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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The Colorado River is one of the US’ most popular spots for whitewater rafting, but if you’ve never been before, the Class III rapids can seem a bit scary. Take the stress away from a trip that should be fun with this Glenwood Canyon half-day rafting trip. Not only will your guide safely lead the way down the river, but all equipment is included. This activity begins and ends at 77 Mel Rey Rd, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Experience the beauty of Glenwood Canyon while rafting down the Colorado River
• All equipment—including helmets, lifejackets, river booties, wetsuits—are provided
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off is available upon request with 24-hour notice

This is an adrenaline pumping adventure you won’t soon forget. This activity lasts about 3 hours and costs $72.00. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Your experience starts by meeting at the Defiance boathouse located in Glenwood Springs, CO. There, we will gear you up, talk about the trip, and introduce you to your river pro. Then Defiance will shuttle you and your river pro up the Glenwood Canyon to the Shoshone Rapids where you will put-in on the Colorado River. You’ll find action right away as your river pro navigates you down the Class III-IV Shoshone section. You’ll follow that up with 2+ hours of scenic canyon float that offers occasional splashes and opportunities to jump in the water through lower Glenwood Canyon and into the community of Glenwood Springs.

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