Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake
Description
This is the best half day mountain tour to get out of Denver and see the mountains without spending an entire day touring. These small group tours are designed to get you out to See, Learn and Explore not just drive past. This tour really highlights the best of our Denver Mountain Park system. Visit Red Rocks Park and amphitheater, then travel up into the mountains via Bear Creek Canyon to the quaint mountain town of Evergreen. Browse the local shops or enjoy a quick drink in the Saloon, winery, or local coffee shop. Witness beautiful Rocky Mountain vistas while climbing over a beautiful mountain pass to Echo Lake at 10,600 ft. Stroll around this beautiful glacial lake sitting at the base of 14,256 foot Mt. Blue Sky and enjoy the mountain scenery. Travel by historic Genesee Mountain Park while viewing herds of Buffalo and Elk on your way back into Denver. *Wildlife viewing not guaranteed.
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Itinerary
Begin your tour at Historic Union Station located in lower downtown Denver where your local driver guide for the day will pick you up.
See, Learn and Explore the inspiring geological rock formations and walk through the historic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. Learn about the geology, history and Music of this beautiful Denver Mountain Park and amazing natural outdoor music venue,
Enjoy rugged rock and scenic views in the beautiful canyon between Evergreen and Red Rocks Park lined with many Denver Mountain Parks along the way.
Historic Downtown Evergreen. This fun mountain town is full of local artisan shops, a wild west saloon, winery and the cutest coffee shops. Stop for a quick drink, ice-cream and to look around this quaint town with a colorful past.
Travel up Squaw Pass where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Continental Divide and Rocky Mountains along this Scenic Byway. You will reach beautiful Echo Lake, a glacial lake sitting at 10,600 ft at the base of Mt. Evans. Enjoy a stroll around the lake and take in the fresh mountain air and scenery.
Drive up the beautiful Scenic Byway mountain pass for breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains on your way up and down from Echo Lake. Enjoy photo stops to capture the beauty of the mountain views.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the uncommon event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- We recommend a jacket year round as the mountains are always colder than Denver. In the winter hat and gloves are recommended as well.
- Children under 4 years old not permitted
- Access into the amphitheatre is dependent on sound check closures by performers the day of. We recommend taking our morning tour for best chances of accessing the inside of the amphitheatre itself during concert seasons.
Reviews(874)
We had a great tour to the iconic Red Rock Amphitheater, Evergreen & Echo Lake. Spacious & clean shuttle. Michelle was our tour guide. She is very nice and well knowledge about the area. She provided some snacks & refilled our water bottle, and even took our pictures. 100% recommended!
Our guide Michelle is very nice, did a good job taking us to these beautiful places. Had a great time!
I booked this excursion for my daughter and I. It was such a great experience. I was able to see some great locations. We went to the Red Rock Amphitheater, Echo Lake, a little town and some stunning views from the mountains just to name a few. Not only was the tour guide amazing but the group that was on the tour was so much fun. I had the good fortune of being with a group from the UK, Scotland and Ireland. I highly recommend this tour.
Khem was an amazing guide! She told great stories about Denver and the places we visited, and personalized the adventure!
It was an amazing experience thanks to the guide Jorge for his knowledge and good vibe.
Excellent experience with Jorge. Highly recommend to other people to go with Colorado sightseer ......
The communication from this tour group was excellent. Alex, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and fun. This half-day (5 hr) tour was well worth the money.
Thank you for taking the time to share your excellent experience! We pride ourselves on maintaining clear, proactive communication and delivering high-value, well-paced itineraries. We are delighted that you found our 5-hour half-day tour to be well worth the money and that Alex provided such a knowledgeable and enjoyable experience. We appreciate your review and look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Great way to spend an afternoon. I had never been to Echo Lake (stunning setting) or Idaho Springs (fun little town) and not familiar with the aspen trees that grow there…..enjoyed all the history our guide Will provided us. I would definitely recommend.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are absolutely thrilled that we could introduce you to the stunning setting of Echo Lake and the charm of Idaho Springs. Our quaking aspen trees are truly one of the most magical parts of the Colorado landscape, so we're glad Will could share their unique history and science with you. Will loves weaving deep local knowledge into every mile of the drive, and we'll be sure to pass your kind words along to him. We hope to welcome you back on board the next time you're ready for another beautiful afternoon in the mountains!
I loved it all week I have been using this great company have to say it was perfect again the experience I went for a hike around beautiful echo lake it was awesome I loved it
Thank you so much for this incredible review! We are absolutely honored that you chose to spend your week exploring Colorado with us—and even happier to hear that every single trip was perfect! There is nothing quite like a peaceful hike around beautiful Echo Lake, and we love that it was such a highlight for you. Guests like you are exactly why we do what we do. Thank you for making us a part of your vacation memories, and you already know you have a seat on the bus whenever you head back to Denver!
We had a wonderful experience on the Denver Half-Day Shared Tour to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Evergreen Lake, Echo Lake, and Mount Blue Sky Scenic Drive. The scenery throughout the trip was absolutely breathtaking, and the itinerary was well planned, allowing us to enjoy several iconic Colorado destinations in a short amount of time. A special thank you to our tour guide, Christine, who made the experience exceptional. She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging throughout the tour. Christine shared fascinating information about the history, geology, wildlife, and local culture, making every stop even more meaningful. Her enthusiasm and professionalism kept the group comfortable and entertained the entire time. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Denver area with kids. It was the perfect combination of stunning views, interesting information, and a relaxing day exploring the Rocky Mountains.
Thank you so much for this wonderful and detailed review! We are absolutely thrilled that your family had such a memorable time exploring with Christine. Packing Red Rocks, Evergreen Lake, Echo Lake, and the Mount Blue Sky Scenic Drive into a half-day trip is a favorite of ours, and we love hearing that it was the perfect fit for the kids! Christine takes great pride in making the history, geology, and wildlife of the Rockies fun and meaningful for all ages, so we will gladly pass your kind words along to her. We hope to welcome you and your family back on board for another Colorado adventure soon!
