Welcome to Colorado Springs

One of the nation's first destination resorts, Colorado Springs is now the state’s second-largest city. Its natural beauty and pleasant climate attract visitors from around the globe, who come to ascend majestic Pikes Peak and admire the exquisite sandstone spires of the Garden of the Gods.

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Comprising a sprawling quilt of neighborhoods, which can be a little confusing to navigate, Colorado Springs has many faces. It's home to three of the nation's highest security military bases, it's an evangelical stronghold, and it boasts a vibrant liberal-arts university campus.

Recently the Springs has come of its own as a year-round adventure and leisure tourism destination, with a bunch of new family-focused attractions adding to the appeal of the Front Range and its existing cache of sights, from the excellent fine-arts museum to the historic Air Force Academy and an up-and-coming restaurant scene.

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$19.99 Transfers & Ground Transport

Denver Arrival Transfer: To Downtown Hotels

This shared ride door-to-door ground transportation has been operating for over 25 years. Today, it is the premier shared ride provider in the United States. Each day, over 20,000 guests use this door-to-door service - that is almost seven million guests each year.With a tradition of exceptional guest service, the strategy remains simple: to be the premier shared ride transportation company, by taking care of the guest better than anyone else.Don't forget to also book your return transfer.Your voucher is valid for travel to DOWNTOWN DENVER HOTELS only, and not to private residences, bus, train stations, another airport or to Boulder County, Colorado Springs or Winter Park
$88.61 Water Sports

Royal Gorge 3-Hour Rafting Experience

If you live on adrenaline and want some close-to-home adventures, this half-day whitewater rafting trip is the one for you. Just about an hour from Colorado Springs, you’ll find yourself in whitewater a thousand feet beneath the Royal Gorge Bridge. You’ll definitely taste extreme Colorado whitewater rafting as you explode over class III to V rapids with names like Sunshine Falls, Sledgehammer and Boat Eater. In between these, soaked and exhilarated, you’ll see astounding geology, witness local wildlife and feel the history of the Arkansas River and the Colorado Mountain West. Because your guides handcraft each expedition with your feedback, no Royal Gorge river rafting trip is like any other, and this is one reason this trip is always a favorite.
$120 Day Trips & Excursions

Small group tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver

This Pikes Peak Tour is a great way to explore what our beautiful state has to offer. You will experience some of the most breath taking views in Colorado, walk through the historic Manitou Springs, and have the opportunity to walk around the stunning Garden of the Gods and visit America's Mountain. In this day trip from Denver, We will travel south from Denver toward Colorado Springs.  The first leg of our journey takes us to a magical stop, Garden of the Gods, This geological heaven will amaze you, considered the best park in the country and the 3rd best park in the world by TripAdvisor traveler's choice list 2013. Our next stop is Pikes Peak. Pikes Peak is the highest summit of the southern front range of the Rocky mountains. standing 14,115 feet is the most prominent fourteener of the 53. The mountain was named in honor of the American explorer Zebulon Pike who was never able to reach the summit but you will. Upon returning back to earth, you will have time to visit the historic town of Manitou Springs.  Manitou Springs, also called "Saratoga of the West", was established as a resort community, known for its mineral springs and "spectacular setting" at the edge of the Pikes Peak.  This unique little town is filled with gift shops, galleries, and restaurants if you care to stop for a bite (Manitou even homes its own brewery).  Lastly, we will take a scenic drive along the foothills of the Rockies, through the beautiful town of Sedalia, we will witness the sun kiss the mountains on a beautiful sunset setting. 
$749 Private & Custom Tours

Private Tour to Pikes Peak Garden of Gods

You will head south from Denver to Colorado Springs where your guide will 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”. 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. After which your group will head back to the mile high city.Optional visit: 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.
$88 Outdoor Activities

Colorado Springs Rocky Mountain Foothills 4x4 Jeep Tour

Our most popular Jeep tour, this historic sight-seeing adventure is a great way to enjoy the Pikes Peak region!! Our entertaining and informative cowboy guides take you through time along the foothills of Pikes Peak, highlighting scenery and some of Colorado Springs’ most famous historical sights. Attractions include North Cheyenne Canyon, Helen Hunt Falls, the Shortline Railroad and its 100-year-old tunnels, Old Colorado City, Manitou Springs, and the spectacular red rock park Garden of the Gods.  In our open-air Jeeps, your photo opportunities are unobstructed! This tour is about 70% on paved roads and 30% on dirt and is offered year-round. Be sure to dress in layers with closed-toe shoes. Includes bottled water, sodas, light snacks, wool blankets, and the best cowboy Jeep guides in The West!!
$250 Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours

Colorado Springs Rocky Mountain Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

all riders monitor cell phones for early morning calls from the pilot/crew chief regarding weather. dress warmly and closed-toe shoes are required. meet at our rendezvous point or meet for hotel pick-up (select locations only). weather evaluation - if the weather conditions do not permit a safe flight on the day you are scheduled, your flight will be cancelled by the pilot and you may reschedule or be refunded in full.  weather permitting, enjoy the spectacular sunrise hot air balloon flight - flight time is approximately 1 hour; the entire activity will be 3-4 hours total, depending on where we land. light breakfast and champagne toast follow the balloon landing, and a Flight Certificate will be awarded to each new aeronaut.

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