Private Tour to Pikes Peak Garden of Gods
Denver, Colorado
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: Flexible
This private tour is a great way to escape the city for a day. You will experience some of the most amazing views in Colorado, stroll through charming Manitou Springs, and have the opportunity to walk around the stunning Garden of the Gods.
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This private tour is a great way to escape the city for a day. You will experience some of the most amazing views in Colorado, stroll through charming Manitou Springs, and have the opportunity to walk around the stunning Garden of the Gods.You will head south from Denver to Colorado Springs where your guide will then take you on a journey to the top of the world as you drive up the 14,115 foot Pikes Peak. Pikes Peak is the most famous of the 53 fourteeners in Colorado and is one of the highest paved roads in North America. The awe inspiring view will not disappoint, and you will see why it was the inspiration for the song “Oh Beautiful for Spacious Skies” written by Kathleen Bates in 1863 while standing at the top of Pikes Peak.
Upon returning to the lower elevations below, you will have time to walk and explore the charming town of Manitou Springs with their art galleries, and rock shops.
You then journey to Garden of the Gods, which was a sacred and ceremonial ground for the Native Americans. To this day it remains a sanctuary for locals and visitors in which to play and explore.
Time permitting you can walk on the loop paths around the towering red rock formations, or enjoy the view from the visitors center’s deck with a nice cup of coffee or tea. After which your private group will head back to the mile high city.
Optional visit the Colorado Air Force Academy where you will learn about the cadets and how they are trained to be exceptional leaders, along with a short visit to the Cadet Chapel, an architectural masterpiece designed with an aviation theme.
Upon returning to the lower elevations below, you will have time to walk and explore the charming town of Manitou Springs with their art galleries, and rock shops.
You then journey to Garden of the Gods, which was a sacred and ceremonial ground for the Native Americans. To this day it remains a sanctuary for locals and visitors in which to play and explore.
Time permitting you can walk on the loop paths around the towering red rock formations, or enjoy the view from the visitors center’s deck with a nice cup of coffee or tea. After which your private group will head back to the mile high city.
Optional visit the Colorado Air Force Academy where you will learn about the cadets and how they are trained to be exceptional leaders, along with a short visit to the Cadet Chapel, an architectural masterpiece designed with an aviation theme.
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