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Your full-day adventure around Colorado Springs starts at a designated meeting point in Denver, so make your own way there. Board the comfortable shared bus and relax on the journey while someone else drives. This tour begins and ends at 1747 Wynkoop St, in Denver, Colorado. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Your first stop will be the impressive Garden of the Gods, where you can admire the dramatic red rock formations. Stop for lunch in Manitou Springs, where you can also shop for souvenirs or gifts. Next, be driven up to the summit of Pike’s Peak. At more than 14,000 feet, the views from here are incredible.

Taking a guided tour means you can watch the landscape rather than the road, and avoid the risk of mountain driving if you’re not used to the conditions. After getting your fill of the beautiful views, be transferred back to Denver. This tour lasts about 8 hours and costs $169.00.

Head south from Denver on a small group tour to two of Colorado’s most majestic places. First, visit Garden of the Gods, a unique geological area with colossal red rock formations. Then take a drive up Pikes Peak, which inspired the song “America the Beautiful.” Have lunch and enjoy a bit of free time or shopping in the charming town of Manitou Springs, then take a scenic drive through the foothills back to Denver. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Cover more ground and explore the spectacular landscape surrounding Sedona without the constraints of a group tour with this self-drive ATV excursion. This trip begins and ends at 2740 W State Rte 89A, in Sedona, Arizona. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

Roar through the desert on a two-seater Polaris Trail-S, following the on-board mapping and GPS to reach the trailhead to Devil’s Bridge. From here, hike to this dramatic natural arch to snap photos and admire the views of the surrounding red rock formations. Skip the hassle of following a group and guide with a self-drive experience. Take on the desert terrain with a powerful ATV at your own pace. Hike to the landmark Devil’s Bridge stone arch along a scenic trail. Frequent departure times all day to suit your schedule.

Ride and hike to Devil’s Bridge in Sedona… With this all-inclusive offer you can take a new Polaris two or four seat General out for two and a half hours. Children below five years old and/or small enough require a full car seat are not allowed as passengers. You’ll ride out to the trailhead where you then hike a short distance up to the world famous Devil’s Bridge. Marvel at the beauty of the red rocks of Sedona and take an iconic photo once you hike out onto the arch. We do require a security deposit hold per vehicle while on the trail.

This activity lasts two and a half hours and costs $250.00 for your group. This activity does sell out so be sure to book early.  For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Check off two Arizona must-see attractions in one day—all before the late afternoon—during this Jerome and Tuzigoot National Monument Tour from Sedona. This trip begins and ends at your Sedona Hotel. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

This tour conveniently picks you up in Sedona and takes you to see the ancient Sinagua ruin, Tuzigoot National Monument, before continuing to explore the wild west town of Jerome. This trip takes about 6 hours and costs $126.33.

Time is built into this tour for a lunch break (own expense). Combine a visit to Tuzigoot National Monument and Jerome into one day Round-trip transport from Sedona included A morning start time allows you to return to Sedona in the early afternoon Beat the Arizona heat with bottled water provided.

You will visit the historic town of Jerome, Arizona. See a glimpse of what was once a wild west mining town, that is now a charming artist community. You will be surprised by the quirky, fun homes built right on the side of the Black Hills You will visit relics of the old mining activities and other past and present sites in lower and upper Jerome. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Join a small group for a high country canyoning tour that takes you into the heart of Arizona’s natural wonders. Your guide might lead you through a pine forest, down rocks in a slippery wonderland, through the cool waters of natural pools, and rappelling down a 40-foot waterfall. This trip begins and ends at 101 S Beeline Hwy, in Payson, Arizona. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

This active tour is suitable for people with high levels of fitness, and includes the use of necessary equipment. Go canyoning with a professional guide. Use of technical gear included. Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point provided. Small-group tour limited to nine people. This activity lasts about 6 hours and costs $210.00.

Rise with the sun to meet your guide in the Home of the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo, Payson, AZ for a 7AM start time. Your six-hour canyon tour begins with an easy drive along the Mogollon Rim with high country mountain views all around. Keep your eyes open for antelope, elk, deer, bighorn sheep, mountain lion, turkey, black bear, or the newly re-introduced Mexican gray wolf. Buckle on your helmet and bow your head, praying for a fun filled day full of fellowship and safe adventures.  Leaving the van behind to head out cross-country, you will be navigating your way through a pine tree forest. Once in the canyon bottom your swimming and rock hopping skills will be tested. The route continues to become more adventurous as slides, waterfalls, down climbs create fun obstacles to decipher. At times the best way may be sliding, jumping, being lowered, or rappelling to continue the journey.

The adventure culminates as your group reaches the edge of a waterfall. With no where to go, but down, everyone gears up for a thrilling rappel into the deep pool below. The adventure is not over yet though as more full body exercise continues until the trip abruptly leaves the water behind and cuts out cross country once more. Your hard work is done as you pile into the shuttle vehicle.  Enjoy the smooth drive back into civilization, exhausted and happy en-route to Payson. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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Buckskin Gulch is one of the largest slot canyons and unless you know your way around, you may miss out on seeing some of the best parts of the canyon. This epic adventure begins and ends at Paria Contact Station, 2040 Long Valley Rd, in  Kanab, Utah. For more information or to book this activity, click here.

This Buckskin Gulch Private Tour from Kanab takes you into the slot canyon with a guide who knows the greatest areas to take photos. Plus, you’ll see some of the petroglyph rock writings from the early Archaic period. This tour takes 5 to 9 hours and costs $389.62.

Hike to one of the world’s largest slot canyons, Buckskin Gulch in Utah. A private tour takes you and just your group, allowing you to avoid crowds. Get great opportunities along the way for awesome photos. Stay cool with air-conditioned rides to and from the canyon and bottled water.

Incredible day of hiking into the world’s longest slot canyon – Enchanting subterranean tour in swirling sculpted sandstone – Awesome photography opportunities – Great alternative to The Wave or South Coyote Buttes if you are unlucky in the draw for a permit. You won’t be disappointed! For more information or to book this activity, click here.

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