Mt. Evans Summer Mountain Summit

Badge of ExcellenceDenver, USA

8 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy the view from some of Colorado’s highest peaks with a full-day mountain tour from Denver. Escape the city without renting a car as a driver and guide takes you high into the Rocky Mountains, traveling above timberline on Trail Ridge Road and to the top of Mt. Evans for stunning photos. Stroll around an alpine lake, look for big horn sheep and other Colorado wildlife, and stop for lunch in the mining town of Idaho Springs for a real taste of the Old West.

Experience the beauty of the Rocky Mountains on a small-group day trip from Denver
Reach the summit of Mt. Evans, one of Colorado's famous '14-ers'
Look for mountain goats, big horn sheep, birds of prey, and other Rocky Mountain wildlife
Browse shops and get lunch in a historic mining town

What's Included

Local Driver/Guide
Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use

Gratuities (recommended 15-20%
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
In front of Historic Union Station and the Crawford Hotel at 8:15 am. Please meet at the flagpole out front and your driver/guide will meet you and walk you to the touring van.

Start time

08:15 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Denver Union Station

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Clear Creek Canyon Park Big Easy Trailhead

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Echo Lake Park

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Echo Lake Lodge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Summit Lake Park

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mount Blue Sky

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Denver Union Station

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Please consult with your physician before traveling to high altitudes.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, we recommend a jacket the average high temperature on top of Mt. Evans is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4.4 Celsius.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmaheittion if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Near public transportation

Access to the summit of Mt. Evans will depend on weather conditons
Wildlife viewing likely but not guaranteed.
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

46 reviews

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Great day tour Mt Evand

Susan_B, Aug 2023

The tour guide was amazing with all the history and knowledge. I really enjoy the small setting of the tour - 6 people.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thanks so much for booking with us! Glad you enjoyed it!

Indescribable!

Marta_G, Jul 2023

The majestic view of the mountains, the lakes, the blue skies, and being able to reach Mt Evans. My group and our guide Christina that was so well versed in the history of the mountains, knew every place we asked for, the stories of the native-Americans and Colorado, the patience she had with us because she wanted us to go to other places. She drove safely and knew the weather and at what time to leave before the storms. I highly recommend this tour before they close the access to Mt Evans, you will come renewed appreciating nature and it’s value.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thanks so much for booking with us--it sounds like you had a wonderful day on the mountain!

Great scenery and wildlife

Kurt_H, Jul 2023

I was amazed by the beautiful scenery. And we saw wildlife at several locations. Learned much about the high elevation tundra.

Great views bad business

Susan_L, Jul 2023

I brought two tickets and my friend woke up sick and had to go to urgent care and wasn’t able to make it and these tours are expensive. I have booked at least 5 tours with this company and could not get a refund. But I went on the tour without my friend because I didn’t want to lose all my money and we came from Florida. I tried to enjoy the trip but it was hard thinking I left him home sick and lost $160 bucks. Not a great way to do business. I understand rules but there are times for exceptions

Great trip!

Ricarda_E, Jun 2023

We had a great time. Phill was a very friendly guide that gave us lots of background information. We would definitely recommend the trip.

Blissful 😊

Courtney_S, Aug 2022

This was an amazing tour. The group was on the small side so everyone was able to get to know one another. Our guide, Will was very knowledgeable about Colorado and provided great insights about the state. It was a great experience and I'd recommend to anyone wanting to see the mountain side. Will was also very friendly and prepared for the trip. The ginger chews he had for my partner's nausea was great. Be prepared for the elevation folks!

The scenery was amazing....

Dale_F, Aug 2022

The scenery was amazing. Christina was an amazing tour guide! She made sure everyone stayed safe and had a great time. Would recommend this tour to everyone!

Nothing spectacular, not very bad either

Anagha_S, Jul 2022

I personally felt the price paid for the tour was a bit steep considering that it was just a drive that went up the mountains. The tour mentions something about visiting the 'Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center' - but we were never taken there and neither was it mentioned during the tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Top of the world views over 14,000 ft., cirques, multiple glacial lakes...tough crowd. Sorry you didn't enjoy it...our apologies.

Best scenes I ever seen

SOJAN_V, Jul 2022

One of the best natural tours we ever took. I recommend this to anyone who is visiting Denver. Should be on top of the lists. Best scenes we ever saw. Our guide Christina was amazing.

Good, but not great.

Imrul_K, Jul 2022

Summit of Mount Blue Sky was the only + thing! Cowboy Frank, our guide, tried his best to entertain us by jokes and stories, and some historical events. The company itself is not too good in planning the spots for the tour. Again, its not too bad but compared to other tours in Denver was pretty expensive with the added cost for lunch and tips.

Awesome views with Alex

Alexandra_F, Jul 2022

Alex was a super cool and accommodating tour guide. We got to see some amazing views, eat some really good food in Idaho Springs, and took wonderful photos. Thank you for the adventure !

Great tour!

Megan_E, Aug 2021

Great experience!! Beautiful weather at the summit & breathtaking views all day. Tour guide Rich was very friendly and knowledgeable

Mt Evans Day trip

Karla_E, Aug 2021

Christina was excellent! I really enjoyed the pace, stops and information she shared with us about all of it! So nice to be a passenger & look at scenery Thanks

Totally recommend this on your trip to Colorado

Maria_Z, Aug 2021

The experience as a whole was great! The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the summit and answered all of our questions, if she didn’t know the answer she would make the effort to look it up.

Incredible Views

ATX, Aug 2021

Would definitely recommend taking this tour. Reservations are required to enter the park and driving on the roads is easier said than done. It was nice having a tour guide driving us so we could enjoy the stunning views. We also did get to see some wildlife on the tour.

As above.

PAUL_B, Aug 2021

Had a wonderful time. Christin our guide was excellent. Views spectacular. Loved Idaho Springs. Thanks.

Fantastic Day!

Christine_C, Jul 2021

This was our first visit to Denver and I am so glad we did this excursion! We had a very comfortable ride to the mountain and our tour guide, Kristen, shared many interesting facts and stories about the area. We made stops at many beautiful sites, and the summit of Mt. Evans was absolutely incredible. We saw amazing scenery and wildlife throughout the day, and then stopped for lunch in Idaho Springs, a charming mountain town. Most importantly, the trip felt very personal - our guide truly got to know each of us while keeping us safe and comfortable. I highly recommend this tour!

A little rushed

Kyle_M, Jul 2021

Overall a great trip. Would have liked a little more time at the stops. There was time to do the basics, but felt rushed at most experiences.

Spectacular views

Donna_C, Jul 2021

What a wonderful experience. Kristina, our tour guide was great! The climb up to Mt. Evans spectacular.

Mt Evans

Bob_C, Jul 2019

What a fantastic trip but was made so much more enjoyable and fulfilling due to our good and I must say efficient driver Dawn She made the trip enjoyable and relaxing Thank you so much

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