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Visit the impressive summit of Pikes Peak and its surrounding attractions on a 9-hour small-group tour from Denver. There’s no need to worry over glitchy GPS on winding mountain roads, as round-trip transportation from the city is included. In addition to the 14,110 foot summit, highlights include free time in Manitou Springs and a tour through the stunning Garden of the Gods Park. This trip begins and ends at 1701 Wynkoop St, in Denver, Colorado. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Visit one of America’s most famous natural wonders
• Travel comfortably in end-to-end transportation
• Explore Manitou Springs at your own pace
• Enjoy complimentary snacks and bottled water

Your tour begins at historic Union Station in beautiful Downtown Denver.  Your Driver/Guide for the day will pick you up in a clean comfortable 12 or 15 passenger Transit Touring Van.  You will head South past the Palmer Divide to beautiful Colorado Springs and Explore the many wonders of the Pikes Peak Region.  Begin by travel up the exciting  Pikes Peak Highway (admission included) to the 14,110 foot  summit of Americas best known mountain while enjoying spectacular mountain scenery and looking for wildlife along the way.  Witness the same views that inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write America the Beautiful in 1893.  Next travel back down to the Historic town of Manitou Springs.  In town you will enjoy lunch and shopping on your own in this quaint Victorian mountain hamlet.   You can  Sample 1000-year-old soda water mineral springs while in town from one of the many fountains or play vintage games at the penny arcade.  Then tour through 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.  On your way back to Denver enjoy more scenic views of the mountains and foothills before arriving back at Union Station where it all began. *Please note reaching the summit of Pikes Peak is dependent on road conditions and weather.

This tour lasts about 9 hours and costs $159.00. Due to the small group sizes, this trip does sell out so be sure to book early.  For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Get up close and personal with the wonders of Mesa Verde—and learn all about the park’s Indigenous heritage and ancient cliff-dwellings—during this half-day tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times; meet your guide in Mancos, Colorado; and set off with only a small group for company. You’ll drive to the park’s highlight landmarks and scenic vistas, will discover its signature ancient ruins, and will learn about its millennia of history. This trip begins and ends at 101 E Bauer Ave, in Mancos, Colorado. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• See the best of Mesa Verde National Park, all in one tour
• This small-group tour is capped at 12 people for a personal experience
• Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s commentary
• Leave the driving and logistics to someone else on this stress-free tour

Mesa Verde National Park is a scenic dreamscape of mystery and ancient wonders. Its abandoned metropolis was cultivated between 500 CE and 1300 CE. Why the ancestral Puebloans left these enchanting mesas below the Rocky Mountains is still uncertain. Our Half Day tour will show off this outdoor museum with plenty of insight into the ancient indigenous culture, the history of the Park, and more.

This trip lasts about four hours and costs $129.71. This trip has been known to sell out as group sizes are small, so book early to ensure your spot. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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See the towering mountains and vibrant woods of La Plata County with the kind of thrills and adventure that you just can’t experience staying on the ground. Take to the air on a wild zipline course that runs across the treetops of the La Plata woods. Choose how you finish your tour, as well – get beautiful photos from the Full Blast Adventure Center’s rooftop patio, or strap in for an exhilarating 40-foot freefall from the center’s giant tower. This tour begins and ends at 20673 US-160, in Durango, Colorado. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Safety first: all equipment provided and all guides are ACCT-certified.
• Recharge after your exciting zipline ride: complimentary snacks available.
• Flexible for any schedule: choose between morning and afternoon zipline times.
• Safe and welcoming for all ages, from 5 to 95 years old.

You will ride 12 different ziplines, that include our longest and fastest ziplines, PLUS a tree top to tree top experience! This tour is approximately a 2.5-3 hour zipline adventure. The final zip which lands on the deck of our roof top patio, or, a 40 foot freefall from our giant tower!

This tour lasts about three hours and costs $172.79.This is a very popular place so book early to ensure you get the times you desire. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Follow in the footsteps of Colorado’s early fortune seekers on an interactive tour of the only real open mine in Breckenridge. Descend more than 1,000 feet (305 meters) underground to explore historic gold mining tunnels and even slide down an ore chute. Out in the light of day, try your hand at panning for gold in the river, and say hello to resident burros during the summer months. This tour begins and ends at 0542 French Gulch Rd, in Breckenridge, Colorado. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

• Explore Breckenridge’s gold rush heritage at the Country Boy Mine
• Walk through underground tunnels and see historic mining tools
• Kids will love panning for gold and posing for Wild West photos
• Fun and educational way for families to learn about Colorado history

In the midst of the majestic Rocky Mountains, the Country Boy Mine was one of the largest and most famous gold mines in Breckenridge, Colorado. Today, we invite you to visit the Country Boy Mine and enjoy the many activities the mine has to offer. This tour takes about two hours and costs $47.00.

Join us for a mine tour into a real gold mine at this historic restored mining site. While at the mine you can also gold pan, pet the burros, slide down the 55 foot ore chute, explore the authentic mine site, view the exhibits and equipment that were used in the mine and visit the general store. The Country Boy Mine has been offering mine tours for over 20 years. The Country Boy Mine is located 2 miles from downtown Breckenridge in Summit County, Colorado. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Experience the thrill of soaring through a Rocky Mountain landscape on some of the longest ziplines in Colorado! This activity begins and ends at 26267 Conifer Rd, in Conifer, Colorado. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Whiz through the fresh alpine air and admire the scenic landscape below on a series of cables totaling more than 6,000 feet in length. Soak up some of Colorado’s famous sunshine while you hike between the tracks.

• Zipline adventure in the Colorado Rocky Mountains
• Ride two or three of the longest ziplines in Colorado
• Admire spectacular views of the Colorado Rockies as you soar through the trees Ideal for all experience levels, including beginners
• This tour lasts about 3 hours and costs $151.19

Leave behind the urban bustle of Denver for the day on this exciting zipline adventure. The zipline course in the scenic foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Take your pick among different tour times and zipline options. Tracks range in length from 850 feet (259 m) to 1,900 feet (579 m) and are among the longest in Colorado. No experience is necessary — friendly and professional guides will provide safety training and get you outfitted with all the necessary equipment for your ride.  Good physical condition is recommended for the 6-zipline tour, which requires a short uphill hike. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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