Top Things to do in El Paso County
Top Hotels in El Paso County
- 1. Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
- 2. Best Western Plus Executive Residency Fillmore Inn
- 3. SCP Colorado Springs Hotel
- 4. Drury Inn & Suites Colorado Springs
- 5. The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs
- 6. Best Western Plus Peak Vista Inn & Suites
- 7. Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center
- 8. The Mining Exchange a Wyndham Grand Hotel & Spa
- 9. Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs, A Dolce Resort
- 10. The Cliff House at Pikes Peak
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7 Sightseeing Tours in El Paso County That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in El Paso County, United States including Private Pikes Peak Country Tour from Denver, Classic Crags Hike near Pikes Peak, Scenic Pancake Rocks Hike with Certified Guide, Private Colorado Spirngs Tour: Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak, Private Tour to Pikes Peak Garden of Gods, Private Tour of Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods from Denver, Salon Day Spa.
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1. Private Pikes Peak Country Tour from Denver
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Take a guided tour through the most picturesque locations in Colorado Springs. After pickup at your hotel, you will head south to the Garden of the Gods, you will stop for lunch (is not included) at the beautiful town of Manitou Springs. After that, you will climb 14115 feet to Pikes Peak Summit. Group Maximum 14 travelers
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Private tour, Bottled water, Snacks, Local taxes, Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By M5695OPmichaelo
Our tour guide Jason was knowledgeable about everything and made us feel comfortable on the ride. If it wasn’t for the tour we would have never visited that many beautiful places around Denver . If you’re staying a short time around Denver this would be your best bet to see a lot of Denver . Well worth it.
2. Classic Crags Hike near Pikes Peak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This classic area hike is ideal for area visitors. It includes streams, aspen trees, rock formations and panoramic views, including Pikes Peak. It provides a short trail with moderate elevation gain. Your Hike for Life guide will provide information on the geology, flora, fauna and area history during your hike. They will also instruct you on the five fundamentals of front country hiking to help prepare you for your own hikes in the future.
Inclusions: Your guides will provide a light snack for the hike. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lunch to enjoy at the summit.
Exclusions: Guests should bring adequate water for a two-hour hike at altitudes above 10,000 feet. To learn more visit our hiking prep page at https://www.hikeforlife.co/prehike-prep
Reviewed By draganaharris
My daughter and I hiked Garden of the Gods with Hike for Life guide Mindy last month. It was an easy hike through gorgeous rock formations in west Colorado Springs. Mindy was very accommodating with our pace, since we had not yet acclimated to the altitude. She reviewed the 5 fundamentals of hiking before the hike, which, to me, was very valuable as I don't hike much in the wild. It was also interesting to hear about the history of the land, the rock formations, and flora and fauna. Mindy's thoughts on nutrition and wellness were also valuable. Mindy took photos as we hiked, and shared the album at the end. It was a great half day experience.
3. Scenic Pancake Rocks Hike with Certified Guide
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This classic hike is ideal for area visitors who want to challenge themselves. It includes streams, aspen trees, rock formations and panoramic views. The trail is 6+ miles with moderate (1,700 feet) elevation gain. Your Hike for Life certified guide will provide information on the geology, flora, fauna and area history during your hike. They will also instruct you on the five fundamentals of front country hiking to help prepare you for your own hikes in the future. You can learn more about what they'll discuss by visiting our website.
Inclusions: Your guides will provide a light snack for the hike. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lunch to enjoy at the summit.
Exclusions: Guests should bring adequate water for a two-hour hike at altitudes above 10,000 feet. To learn more visit our hiking prep page at https://www.hikeforlife.co/prehike-prep
Reviewed By draganaharris
My daughter and I hiked Garden of the Gods with Hike for Life guide Mindy last month. It was an easy hike through gorgeous rock formations in west Colorado Springs. Mindy was very accommodating with our pace, since we had not yet acclimated to the altitude. She reviewed the 5 fundamentals of hiking before the hike, which, to me, was very valuable as I don't hike much in the wild. It was also interesting to hear about the history of the land, the rock formations, and flora and fauna. Mindy's thoughts on nutrition and wellness were also valuable. Mindy took photos as we hiked, and shared the album at the end. It was a great half day experience.
4. Private Colorado Spirngs Tour: Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 6 reviews
My tours are all private and clients have the ability to customize the tour. In addition I have my commercial insurance and am certified by the state of Colorado. Next a walk and drive through Garden of the Gods where you will see many different colorful collections of sandstone rock formations. There are many unique formations and many of the them have names such as the Kissing Camels and the Cathedral Spires because the formations resemble such objects. Continuing on, we will stop in the charming town of Manitou Springs for a quick bite to eat and a few minutes of window shopping. Futhermore, you may sample water from the natural outdoor delicious water fountains. From Maitou Springs we will drive up Pikes Peak Mountain to an elevation of 14,105 feet where we gaze over the mountain ranges and see why Katherine Lee Bates wrote the lyrics to America the Beautiful as she took in the sights from the summit of this gorgeous mountain. After a delightful day we head back.
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off at your Denver Hotel. Slight surcharge is over 7 miles from lower downtown., Transportation and commentary to the destinations are always included., Snacks, Bottled water, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entry fees to any park or activity
Reviewed By Rita F
Eric made us laugh while informing us of all the beauty and nature details around us. He even turned around once so we could see some elk we had missed near the road a few yards earlier. Ask for Eric when you go! Well worth the price. It saved my husband from us screaming "you're too close to the edge!.......get over!" so he was able to enjoy the view as well!
5. Private Tour to Pikes Peak Garden of Gods
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 9 reviews
Aspire Tours specializes in dynamic and hand-crafted sightseeing adventures in the Colorado Rockies. Our local five star guides design immersive experiences to help you create meaningful moments with people and places. Colorado is showing off its beauty when it comes to Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods! Located in the Rocky Mountains, West of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak is the highest summit in the Front Range boasting sprawling views for miles. Explore the endless trails at Garden of the Gods, and disconnect as you view the gigantic sandstone formations surrounding you. Enjoy 14,115 feet of beauty right in Denver’s backyard. Eat lunch in the charming town of Manitou Springs before taking on Americas mountain. In the winter it is not guaranteed to make it all the way to the summit. However, the views are still incredible in lower sections of the mountain as well.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, 5 star rated guides, Snacks, COVID-19 Prepared: reduced group sizes, masks, routine sanitizing, and more, Pikes Peak HWY Entrance Fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By N9864LKfrankc
The Foothills Explorer Tour with Braelei was awesome!! She was a walking wealth of knowledge. Her educational background combined with her life experiences made the tour highly interesting. She knew the history regarding every site we visited. We also recognized how passionate she was when encountering the wildlife. The drive in between visiting landmarks was full of fun. I appreciated the way she captured everyone's attention. Her delivery was also on point. We learned so much during the short 4 hour tour. I could have definitely spent the entire day touring with Braelei. I'm looking forward to visiting Denver and booking another tour/s with her. After spending half a day with her, I realized that we had a similar interests as far as outdoor activities but yet also so different. It should be a requirement to tour with Braelei when visiting Denver. I appreciated every single thing about her especially her personality. My favorite tour guide of all time. She has set that bar on another level. THANK YOU Braelei!!!
6. Private Tour of Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods from Denver
Pikes Peak, also known as America's Mountain, is one of the most frequented mountains on the North American continent. The altitude reaches 14,115 feet, making it one of Colorado's 54 peaks above 14,000 feet.
Inclusions: Professional Driver/Guide, Transportation, Water refill - bring reusable bottle please
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
Reviewed By Shayan1516
Great experience with beautiful sights. Michelle, our guide, was patient and knowledgeable. Would definitely return to the Rockies
7. Salon Day Spa
The tour will be designed for you between your likes and your love's. We will go where it is that you will enjoy the most. I have been a resident of Colorado for 25 years and I have done much almost everything here. When applying for my tours, make a list of the things that you've always wanted to do. And we'll try to attempt them all. If there are any cost to do something, it will come out of your own pocket. Otherwise, We will tempt to do many free things. From hiking to biking to dancing to night clubs. Anything is possible with my tour.
Inclusions: A fun time. Choose where you would like to go and I'll show you around.
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