Top Colorado Springs Nature and Wildlife Tours

Take in the natural landscape of Colorado Springs without the hassle of navigating on your own during an open–air jeep tour of the foothills. Going with a guide allows you to visit popular landmarks as well as more secluded area via dirt roads that are often untouched by visitors. While learning about the history and geology of the area, guests enjoy a comfortable ride with water, snacks, and blankets included.

Highlights -Incredible journey to the summit of America's Mountain, Pikes Peak, located 14,115 ft above sea level -Stunning views of Sangre de Cristo, Sawatch, and Front Range Mountains -Discover interesting stories, history, and folklore -Spot some wildlife along the way -Passionate and entertaining guides -Convertible tops in summer, warm hard tops in winter -Safe, comfortable, modern Jeeps -Private tours available (contact us for details) Capacity -8 Max, 4 per Jeep -Jeeps often fill up and can be cramped for larger people. We do offer private tours for you comfort (contact us for details) Duration -3-3.5 Hours Ages -1 yrs and older The Tour -Scenic drive up Pikes Peak Highway. Our guides share history and folklore of the mountain and also get to know our guests. Once at the summit, we walk with you showing you the interesting sites. We leave you to explore the summit before returning the Jeep. This tour is not recommended for people with heart conditions.

Highlights -A tour through the iconic Garden of the Gods -Stops along the way at popular picture points -Views of foothills and Pikes Peak -Explore the eclectic mountain town of Manitou Springs -Short drive up a scenic old stage coach road in dense forest -Discover interesting stories, history, and folklore The Capacity -8 Max, 4 per Jeep (two Jeeps) -Jeeps can fill up and can be cramped for larger people. We do offer private tours for you comfort (contact us for details) The Duration -2.5-3 Hours The Ages -1 yrs and older The Tour -Garden of the Gods is Colorado Spring's main attraction. A beautiful city park like no other. -We tour Manitou Springs, talk about the interesting history of the area, stop off at a few springs to take a drink of the natural mineral waters and show some points of interest. -Quick tour of Old Stage Road. This is an old stage coach road. It's a dirt/gravel road that climbs 1300 ft in elevation. Beautiful views of Colorado Springs from above.

Embark on a journey through time! From minerals and rocks to faults and fossils, we will uncover the secrets of Colorado’s geologic past as we explore the best trails in the Garden of the Gods Park. During the tour, you will experience: • Fun and informative hike that highlights the best that the Garden of the Gods has to offer • Learning to identify our local minerals and other features in the rocks • Discovery of fossils that highlight Colorado's amazing geologic past • A deeper appreciation of how today's majestic landscape formed • Officially permitted guide This tour includes the use of a daypack and hiking poles, if needed, and a variety of healthy trail snacks and water. In addition, each child will receive a geology sample bag that includes a fossil and a trail gem! Other details: Total hiking distance will be approximately 2 miles on maintained dirt trails. Guests should be physically fit and enjoy a moderate challenge.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind Colorado Springs experience—and discover the ancient sport of falconry—with this hands-on class and demonstration. Pick between morning and afternoon class times, and make your own way to the location. Your guide, a licensed falconer, will introduce you to numerous birds of prey, host a flying demonstration, and will give you the opportunity to put on a leather glove and interact with a trained saker falcon.

Greet the day with a sunrise hot air balloon flight that offers unbeatable views of Pikes Peak, the Garden of the Gods, and other Colorado Springs wonders. Help the crew inflate the giant balloon for a hands-on experience, and then soar over the enchanting landscape in the changing morning light. Back on solid ground, toast your flight with a celebratory glass of sparkling wine and light breakfast.

The lush forests, rocky gorges, and waterfalls of Seven Falls lie just outside Colorado Springs. On this tour, enjoy unbeatable views as you tackle the Woods Course zipline circuit and soar through the Seven Falls Canyon. With five ziplines reaching up to 1,500 feet (450 meters) long and heights of 150 feet (45 meters), it’s sure to get your adrenaline pumping and full instruction is provided.

Enjoy a serene hot air balloon ride over Colorado Springs. With views of 100 miles or more in all directions, you can appreciate the vast, expansive landscapes of the Rocky Mountains. Look for wildlife such as deer, bighorn sheep, and birds as you soar high above the ground using only the wind and the skill of your experienced pilot. After the flight, have a light breakfast a champagne toast to celebrate your adventure.

Discover a local’s eye view of Colorado Springs—and venture to the scenic North Cheyenne Cañon Park—on this two-in-one Segway tour. Pick from multiple available departure times, get acquainted with your Segway, and then set off with just a small group for company. You’ll hit the trails in the park, where you can keep an eye out for wildlife, and will see highlights of the peaceful Broadmoor neighborhood.

There’s nothing like seeing Colorado’s exquisite scenery by water—and this trip along the mighty Arkansas River is perfect for both beginner and intermediate rafters. On this ministry-led journey, you’ll hit the whitewater rapids of Bighorn Sheep Canyon with a trained guide, marveling at the unparalleled scenery between taking on the churns. This is Colorado’s most popular river, and it’s easy to see why.

With this e-bike tour, you’ll get three things: you’ll get a sustainable, eco-friendly adventure through one of Colorado’s most beloved landscapes; you’ll get access to a local guide to better your experience; and you’ll avoid the parking hell that is Garden of the Gods. While everyone else is driving around begging for parking, you’ll be wandering these sandstone giants in the open air, communing one-on-one with Mother Nature.

Scenic, historic, and fun! We start off in Manitou Springs and drive up Ute Pass on the north face of Pikes Peak. These are nice views of the mountain, especially in the winter. We will then drive south to historic Cripple Creek. I takes about an hour to get ot Cripple Creek. Distant views of the Sawatch Mountain Range. Once over Tenderfoot Pass, we descend into historic Cripple Creek where the glorious Sangre de Cristo Mountains will come into view. We will stop at the Cripple Creek Heritage Center for a break. Once we leave Cripple Creek, we head down Shelf Road. This is a dirt road that traverses canyons and valleys. Spectacular scenery. When we reach the end of Shelf Road, we will turn around and come back but this time go through Victor Colorado and see old abandoned mines. This is largely paved roads, with about 13 miles of dirt road.

Avoid aimless wandering and turn a walk through Colorado Springs into a scavenger hunt thanks to a group puzzling challenge. Bring along up to 11 friends or family members and get started with an app downloaded to your smartphone. Solve historic puzzles and local trivia to advance to the next clue, stopping along the way to eat, drink, or explore at your own pace.

Explore expert terrain—without being an expert—on this downhill biking adventure via Colorado’s Gold Camp Road. Your guide will take you up the mountain, far away from the crowds, to abandoned mining territory. You’ll take in the spectacular views above Colorado Springs before you fly back down to civilization, 13 miles at a 2% grade, a world-class journey for the whole crew.

Experiencing Colorado’s Garden of the Gods on a guided bike tour is the way to go—you’ll keep this immaculate landscape unpolluted; your local guide will load you up with insight into the nation’s #1 public park; and you’ll get to whizz past all the visitors busy looking for parking. While others get caught behind car windows, you’ll be getting to know this wild wonderland in the open air.