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Ancient Landscapes Private Geology Hike at Garden of the Gods
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- 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the Garden of the gods on this private hike in Colorado Springs. Your guide shows you the best route, explaining the ancient geological formations you pass along the way. Find fossils you may well pass on a self-guided tour, and hear stories about how the land was formed. Make sure to wear proper hiking clothes, but know there are hiking poles and daypacks to borrow if needed.
- Easily find your guide at your Colorado Springs meeting point
- Stay hydrated with provided bottled water, so no need to bring your own
- Bring the kids, who receive a goody bag at the end for a special treat
- Have lots of personal attention from your guide the entire tour
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Daypack, hiking poles, and basic geology field equipment
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 3230 Chambers Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, USA
We will meet at the corner of Chambers Way and Chambers Drive where a dirt path leads into the Garden of the Gods Park. Just park anywhere along Chambers Way.
Start time
09:00 AM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Garden of the Gods
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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5.0
25 reviews
Gail_A, Oct 2023
It has been a couple of months since my trip to Colorado. My friend and I are still raving about our private geology professor! He is a great educator and adapts wonderfully to the level of his audience. He took us to places away from the crowds and we learned so much more that we would have reading guide books and signs.
irongirlchris, Jul 2023
Eric was absolutely amazing! He was so informative, passionate, and engaging. He breaks down complex geological information about the Garden of the Gods in a way that any layperson can understand it. We walked around the park, traveling through time, learning about the rock formation through the various eras. He tailors the tour to the group. I can’t recommend this tour enough.
STEVEN_P, Jun 2023
Geology tour was great. Professor Eric was great. He gives you a great understanding of the Gardens of the gods
Ashley_F, May 2023
Excellent! Far exceeded our expectations. Extremely well done. Directions were great and it was easy to find the meetup location on Waze. So glad we did this tour because there were so many things we would have missed of we just did a hike on our own. We learned a lot about the different type of rocks, rock formations, and fossils at the park and the area.
Alec_T, Oct 2022
We toured the Garden of the Gods with Eric Billmeyer of Trail Gems Geology Tours. We had a wonderful learning experience. Our 4th grade grandchild was with us. Eric brought everything in on her level. We all enjoyed our selves and learned a lot. I would recommend this tour for anyone who wanted to learn more about the area and especially while taking young people.
Once again A Great Tour.
Thank You
Alec
Sarah_G, Sep 2022
Eric was an exceptional tour guide. He is a geology professor at one of the local colleges in the area, and is extremely passionate about the subject. He went above and beyond to ensure that my sister and I had a great visit, and exceeded all of our expectations. We would recommend this tour to anyone!
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