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    4.9 (100 reviews)
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    Summit Lake
    Steve C.

    Colorado Sightseer has a variety of tours listed on their website. We chose the Blue Sky Mountain Summit Tour (fka Mount Evans) which is one of 58 14'ers (that's what they call mountains over 14,000 feet) in Colorado. The tour is a full day, leaving around 8 am from Union Station and arriving back around 430 pm in the afternoon. The tour van is quite comfortable and has three rows of seating in addition to a front passenger seat. I would say that the level of difficulty of the walking portion of the tour is not high, but the summit trail does require a bit of stamina and the air is a bit thinner up there, so you may be unaccustomed to it (more about this below). The other trails at Summit Lake (at 12, 800 ft) and Mount Goliath Natural Area are pretty flat (there are steps down to the lake). After leaving Denver city proper for the mountains, the tour stops for about 30-45 minutes at Mount Goliath visitor station, which has a small visitor center and a roundabout mini trail. What's truly amazing are the extremely old Bristlecone Pine trees, both living and beautifully sculpted old trunks (apparently some are 1500 years old). The trail is right on the tree line where the trees begin to dissipate, apparently because of the extreme winds that befall the mountain sides. Along the way is a very beautiful alpine lake (I can't recall the name). The tour stops for a few minutes (and there's a restroom). Next, the tour van proceeds rather gingerly up a (what some would call harrowing) two lane "paved" road claimed to be the highest in North America. Now, this road starts off all fine and well but proceeds to get more windy and twisty and the shoulders all but disappear with rather large drops just to the side. But we didn't fear, or closed our eyes if needed, because our driver, Emily, was at the wheel and expertly navigated the road, while providing very interesting facts and history along the way. Finally, we reached the summit of Mount Blue Sky. There's a parking lot and a final walking path that winds up to the peak of the mountain, 14,264 feet in elevation. The path is not difficult and there are no steep parts, but there are loose rocks and narrow portions. I did notice that some people had a bit of difficulty with it, but for most, it was very doable. In fact, a cane would be kind of fun to have with you. Once you get to the peak, it's for many a once in a lifetime experience. I mean how many people get to stand on a mountain this high? Luckily, it was a gorgeous day, and the temp was low 60s (it was upper 80s in downtown Denver) and clear enough to see the Denver skyline way, way off in the distance with binoculars. Our guide kept warning us that storms can form suddenly and to be on the lookout. Also, the temp drops quite a bit, so bring something warm, depending on the time of year. There is also wildlife along the tour and I gather that it depends on the day what you'll see. We caught amazing close up views of white-coated mountain goats, adults and cute little ones. In fact, I almost thought one of them would come up to the open door of the van. We didn't see any big horn sheep, but we did spot many marmots, which look like a mountain cousins of the beaver. The last stop was for a late lunch in Idaho Springs, which boasts itself as an old, scenic mining town. There were a few decent places for lunch along a strip closed off for walking, and stores for browsing. Also, there's a museum at one end of the downtown but there was not enough time to visit. The ride back from Idaho Springs was about an hour, leaving you back at Union Station. All in all, the Colorado Sightseer Blue Sky Mountain Summit Tour was amazing! Our tour guide Emily was fantastic, providing a lot of information along the way (including about her life), and a skilled van driver (she had available extra water, snacks, and jackets). I highly recommend the tour for a full day adventure!

    Elk
    J'me L.

    We had an absolutely fantastic time on the Colorado Sightseer Tour with Alex as our guide. From start to finish, everything was organized with incredible precision and ran perfectly on schedule. Alex was knowledgeable, engaging, and provided outstanding information about the area, wildlife, and Rocky Mountain National Park. The ride was smooth and comfortable, making the full-day experience relaxing and enjoyable. The included lunch was delicious, with the only minor exception being one soggy tuna sandwich, which was likely just an unavoidable issue from the sandwich shop rather than anything related to the tour itself. One of the highlights was seeing so much wildlife, including a moose, which was an unforgettable experience! If you're visiting Colorado and want to experience the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park without the stress of planning or driving, I highly recommend this full-day tour. It was one of the highlights of our trip!

    Lucy M.

    The day started at union station and for awhile did not know if the guide was going to show up. When time came, two guides popped out, split people into two group and led us to the van. PRO TIP: try avoiding the most back row if you have long legs or any stress with mobility. Because once you sit there, the seat is assigned and you will have to deal with being cramped in a tighter space. And you basically are always the last one to get off. This was one of the biggest cons. Moving on, the tour itself was great. We stopped by a cafe on the way to and back, for food and bathroom breaks, and pretty soon, the van took us to the Rocky Mountain with beautiful views and even saw many wildlife - the big horn sheep, elk, deer (i think), and, not to forget, smaller animals like birds, mouse, and chipmunks, but no moose spotted. Nonetheless, the breathtaking view of the Rockies is certainly worth the journey. The guide was very knowledgeable about trees and shared many stories about the places and tips for visiting Denver in general! She also took us to a few Native American owed stores that featured indigenous art that were very cool to see. One thing to note is that I think the Colorado Sightseer, the tour company, had listed at least two slightly different itineraries, and I might have been sent to the one I did not pick. I noticed because I intentionally picked the tour with visits to two visitor centers, vs the one I went on only took us to Beaver Meadows. Not a big deal bc I did get still get my stamp, and the tour used most of the day's time efficiently by visiting many attractions. But this might be something you want to make sure if the stops matter a lot to you. Nonetheless, with a group tour, it is understandable and expected for the itinerary to potentially change. For instance, the day I went, the tour guide actually too us to visit places in different order to avoid crowds. Another thing to really appreciate is that the tour provided some snacks, extra gloves/beanies, which were really a lifesaver in the cold mountains. I know I was not fully prepared for it and so glad I could borrower some!

    Waterfall

    This was such a phenomenal 10 hour tour of Rocky Mountain National Park with our amazing tour guide, Anne! Absolutely gorgeous stops and views throughout the day including inside the park with towering peaks, lush valleys, wildlife, lakes, waterfalls, and even some rain. Estes Park was our favorite little town to stop at with wonderful shops. The Stanley Hotel was beautiful as well. The picnic lunch they provided was awesome inside the park. Anne also provided bottled water and snacks and there were plenty of restroom breaks allowed at each stop which were approximately 30-45 minutes apart. Anne was so much fun and very knowledgeable, providing interesting history throughout the tour. Don't think twice about this tour..just book it and enjoy! You won't be disappointed!

    Stunning views.
    Hillary M.

    Will was THE BEST. Such a great way to see this amazing state. As a solo traveler, I felt so included and part of the team. The whole day is well paced and lunch was DELICIOUS. Seriously, get the tuna, you won't regret it!

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    Matthew F.

    Great time with this company. Ben was a great driver, my wife can get car sick on windy roads but not with Ben's excellent driving skills. Saw amazing views of the scenery and the wildlife.

    Falls at the Alluvial fan

    Joined the Rocky Mountains National Park full day tour, and had an incredible experience! Christine was our tour guide, and was very knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife. There were dozens of excellent photo opportunities, and we visited many of the parks most famous landmarks. We had the pleasure of seeing dozens of elk, mule deer, marmots, and even a pika! Sandwiches were provided for lunch, as well as plenty of water and snacks throughout the day. If you have a small group looking for a convenient way to see much of RMNP, I highly recommend Colorado Sightseer.

    Michelle R.

    We just experienced the 10 hour Rocky Mountain National Park Summer Tour this weekend and it was so good! Both my mother and I have physical limitations, but we really wanted to spend time in RMNP. This was the perfect tour for us. We got to spend all day in the park without having to walk far. We saw the most famous views and even got to eat a picnic near the Colorado River. I've never taken a tour of a national park before and I was uncertain if I would enjoy the experience. I'm used to packing an ice chest and planning my own itineraries and easy hikes. Being able to just sit back and relax and let someone else do the planning and the driving was amazing. I would take this tour again!

    Our tour guide provided snow traction cleats to whoever wanted them. Loved how prepared they were for everything.
    Melissa O.

    Took a half day tour that included sightseeing at Red Rocks, Evergreen and Echo Lake- it was so much fun. Our tour guide, Will, was so knowledgeable and I learned so much about Colorado. Highly recommend booking a tour if you're interested in having a fun time outdoors and exploring.

    Brigitte M.

    Absolutely loved this tour! Our guide was excellent; very accommodating, very patient, very knowledgeable, and just an all-around good guy! We had the most amazing time; beautiful scenery; very careful driving. Very convenient booking; no problem getting in touch with the company to ask questions before booking; was an 8-hour tour and worth every penny paid for the tour. Note, the tour included a stop in the City of Lyons, the Rocky Mountain National Park and a "pic-nic" lunch. We stopped at a rest stop along the way and had a nice time setting up in a shaded pavilion to partake in our meal. We were even fortunate enough to see a herd of elk! Yay! On the way back, we stopped at the Stanley Hotel (featured in the movie "The Shining"). We will definitely book this tour company again when we are back in the area; we will take a different tour next time to enjoy other sights.

    Amber S.

    Booked a half day trip to see Echo Lake, Red Rock Amphitheater and Evergreen. Our guide, Ben, was amazing! Definitely the highlight of my Denver trip because I know I wouldn't have saw the sights I did had I not booked this trip. If you're questioning it, BOOK IT.

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    The Foot Hills of the Rockies Tour was great. The tour was very engaging and tremendous fun.

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    The three stops our our tour: Red Rock, Evergreen and Echo Lake were so different and beautiful locations.

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