Denver

Pikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of Gods Tour

Denver, USA
COG Railway Tour to the Summit of Pikes Peak
  • 9 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Combine a visit to the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak with a trip on the Cog Railway with this tour from Denver. Your driver will pick you up at Union Station and take you to the Garden of the Gods, where you'll explore for a bit before taking the railway up to Pikes Peak. You'll then have time to visit Manitou Springs before returning to Denver.
  • Take a ride on the Cog Railway
  • Reservation and tickets are included
  • Round-trip transportation from Denver Union Station will be provided
  • Small group sizes ensure a more personal experience

What's Included

  • COG Railway Reservation and Tickets
  • Pickup in Denver from the Union Station in downtown
  • Water cups and refills
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Union Station, Denver, CO 80202, USA

    We will meet our groups at the base of the American flagpole on the south side of the train station. The flagpole is at the pedestrian crosswalk intersection at 17th and Wynkoop St.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Denver Union Station

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colorado Springs (Pass By)

Garden of the Gods

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pikes Peak - America's Mountain

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Manitou Springs

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Denver Union Station

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Sunglasses recommended!
  • Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to receive a full refund. Please call to make cancellation requests and amendments. Due to the ticketing process with the train, we must strictly adhere to this time constraint.
  • This tour departs from the city of Denver NOT from Colorado Springs.
  • Our friends at the COG railway reserve the right to delay or adjust train itineraries as needed due to inclemate weather, debris on the tracks, or mechanical issues. If an issue does arise, a partial refund will be issued to participants.
  • Children under the age of 8 ARE NOT permitted on this tour. Call Operator for exceptions.
  • Guests who will be using an assistive device such as a scooter or walker, please call our office to ensure our vehicle has accommodating space.
  • It will be significantly cooler on the summit of Pikes Peak than at our other stops. Please bring along a nice jacket or coat with you for the train ride to the summit.
  • We recommend to book directly with tour operator for more convenient cancellation policies.
  • Not recommended for travelers with cardiovascular issues (including asthma)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Denise_T
Christian was a wonderful driver/guide. He made the trip very pleasant and friendly. The Garden of God is amazing! The cog railroad ride was very interesting and pikes peak was breath taking!! We enjoyed our day very much. A must do while in Denver.

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Pikes peak is breath taking
Denise_T, Oct 2023
Christian was a wonderful driver/guide. He made the trip very pleasant and friendly. The Garden of God is amazing! The cog railroad ride was very interesting and pikes peak was breath taking!! We enjoyed our day very much. A must do while in Denver.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Views from 14,000 feet are something else... Thanks for going on such a fun adventure with us!
Amazing!!!
Anthony_C, Oct 2023
Garden if Gods. Great tour guide. Christian was amazing, helpful, very professional and thorough. Highly recommend Aspire Tours for anyone visiting Denver
This tour was majestic.
DIANE_L, Oct 2023
All is memorable from the garden of the gods, to the train ride and piles peak. The tour guide was fantastic.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Diane! Not many people can say they've summited a 14'er via train, but now you can! Thanks for leaving us with your kind words, we'd love to do it all again with you someday soon!
Pikes Peak is a must see destination
Rebecca_S, Oct 2023
What an awesome tour. Our guide Christian was informative, gracious n very knowledgeable. One drawback I would of liked to have more time In Manitou. We only had time for lunch n we were off
Great experience.
Phillip_H, Oct 2023
The Cog Railway was an unbelievable experience. So beautiful and unique. Entire excursion was great except more than a half hour in Maintou Springs would have been nice. Not enough time to get lunch.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Phillip, I'm very sorry to hear there was not enough time to get lunch. We'll be looking into this as we certainly intended to give you and your group more time there. Thank you for providing us with this feedback!
Great tour
annette_v, Sep 2023
We had so much fun! Met some great people and beautiful sites. Christian our tour guide was fantastic, knowledgeable, very engaging and pleasant to talk to. He was very conscientious of his group and made the day a success. We highly recommend him.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hi Annette, How were the views at 14,000 feet? Thanks for leaving Christian (and ourselves) such a nice note! Safe travels home!
Just Do it
Antonette_M, Sep 2023
Great Experience..Donuts aren't very good at the top of the Summit..Just go in and use the restroom and Take pictures..Need more time between stops and at the Springs..Joshua was a great Tour guide..Had tasty bread for the ride..
Gentry was fabulous! She...
Linda_A, Sep 2023
Gentry was fabulous! She helped us every step of the way. She was thoughtful and very kind. Her sweetness was above and beyond any I have ever seen. Loved our time with her
If not now, when?
Kristina_D, Sep 2023
Just do it! As a solo traveler, I worried about signing up for this tour. It turns out that I met some really friendly people and saw sights I'd probably never see if planning this on my own. Everything was very professional and my tour guide even helped me find food that met my dietary needs.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
We are thrilled that you decided to join us as a solo traveler and that you had a great time! Thank you for the trust and the kind review.
A great overview of the Rockies
Steve_H, Sep 2023
This is the perfect tour if you are short on time and would like an idea of what the Rockies are like. Also it combines a unique experience with the cog railway. Time flies on that part of the trip. Well worth getting up early.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
We're so happy you decided to join and had a great experience!
Unforgettable experience
David_B, Sep 2023
Very well organized, snacks and coffee were complimentary. The guide was professional and friendly. Transportation was clean and up to date. Amazing day out.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
We appreciate your positive feedback from this tour and hope to see you again in the future!
Denver attractions wonderful!
Jane_H, Sep 2023
It was a full day would have loved more time at Garden of Gods but both place’s spectacular . Train trip excellent and we were blessed with wonderful clear skies!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for your honest feedback, and we're happy that you joined us on this memorable tour!
The ride up to Pikes Peak...
Nancy_S, Sep 2023
The ride up to Pikes Peak and seeing a black bear —it was so exciting to be @ 14000 feet and seeing the beautiful sights.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for joining us and posting this five star review of your experience!
Are driver was the best
leepiggy, Aug 2023
The train ride was the best are driver gentry was are driver she was the best .give her a raise garden of th gods was good too
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for the kind words, we hope to see you again next time!
PIKES PEAK WITH "Candace”
Candace_B, Aug 2023
This is a MUST DO tour and you must do it with STEVE....it's the little things, hot coffee, snacks, water the constant reminders to drink water and stay hydrated I loved the great music he made from his daughters playlist The Bonus was the views and the beautiful weather....thanks for the experience and the kindness
Response from Host, Aug 2023
We're thrilled to hear about your day visiting Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods with us! We hope you visit us, and Steve, again soon!
Looking forward for the tour but it was a disappointment
Francine, Aug 2023
Valley of The Gods. We also went on the cog train but it kept stopping several times. It took a lot of time of tour. Looking forward for the tour
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Hi Francine, we're so sorry that the COG train was not what you expected. Unfortunately, Aspire Tours cannot control the train's speed as this is operated by our partners with the COG rail of Pikes Peak. This sounds atypical and we hope you were still able to enjoy the rest of the tour.
Fun Day
Ralph_W, Aug 2023
Our guide Gentry was wonderful. Informative and made tour very interesting. Traveling the cog railway to summit of Pikes Peak was amazing.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
We're so happy to hear you had a great day with Gentry as your guide on this tour!
We just had an amazing experience with best tour guide - Nick
Hatem_S, Jul 2023
Our professional tour guide and leader for todays tour is just amazing funny and very down to earth guide We look forward to recommend this tour to our friends back in dubai Thanks Nick ! Omar and Hatem
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you for joining us on tour and we hope to see you or your friends in the future!
Fantastic and breathtaking
Jeanne_P, Jul 2023
The entire trip was great but loved the cog train ride. Gentry our guide was superior. Her knowledge and history really made the trip. It was a long trip but Pikes Peak tour absolutely worth it. Than you Gentry.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
We're so happy to hear about your adventure on this tour with Gentry! Thank you for joining us!
Excellent Tour
Amber_S, Jul 2023
Elsa was amazing! She was very knowledgeable and just an awesome tour guide overall. She also gave great recommendations at the end for good places to eat.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again next time!

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-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

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