Pikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of Gods Tour
Description
The Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak are two of the most famous attractions in Colorado, and we’ve packed them into a single tour. You get to explore the giant red rock formations in this National Natural Landmark during your picnic lunch before you ride the Cog Railway to the highest summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains at 14,115 feet. Be prepared for communal, conversational seating (meaning opposing rows face each other, typical of train travel). For taller guests, that means you may be knocking knees a bit. To ride comfortably, we recommend that you strategically sit across from a short person. You're certainly not required to chat with the people across from you, even if you came together. But who knows! You might make a friend and have some laughs or a fun "small world" moment. We love those!
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Itinerary
Meet your guide here to check in for your tour. 1701 Wynkoop Street by Large American Flagpole
Guests will have the opportunity to explore the famous Garden of the Gods Park.
Time permitting we get to explore Manitou Springs. Charming town with shops and treats.
Take a ride up the iconic COG railway to the summit of one of America's tallest and most famous mountains.
Tour Ends at Pickup Location
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Sunglasses recommended!
- Cancellations must be made at least 3 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.
- Lunch Included - Please call local operator if you have dietary restrictions.
- Lunch Policy for Late Bookings Please note that sandwich orders are placed 24 hours in advance of each tour. Reservations made within 24 hours of the tour start time will not include lunch. Guests booking last-minute are encouraged to bring their own lunch or plan to purchase food during the tour, if time and location allow.
- Not recommended for travelers with cardiovascular issues (including asthma)
Reviews(419)
Jason was a terrific guide. Grew up here and knew everything about the area. Entertained us all day long - history, jokes, instructions, songs. Take a refillable water bottle and sweater for the peak.
Full day of Rocky Mountain beauty and Colorado hospitality
Overall, I had a good experience on this tour and would recommend it to anyone wanting to see some of Colorado’s most iconic sights. The ride on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway was a unique experience, and the views from the summit were absolutely worth it. Garden of the Gods was also beautiful, and it was great to see these landmarks without having to worry about driving or planning the itinerary ourselves. Our tour guide, Jeff, was one of the highlights of the day. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept everyone entertained while sharing interesting facts about the area. He did a great job making sure everyone stayed on schedule while still making the experience enjoyable. The reason I’m giving this tour four stars instead of five is that I would have liked more stops throughout the day. There are so many scenic areas along the route, and adding a couple more opportunities to get out, take photos, or explore would have made the experience feel less rushed. I was also a little disappointed with the included lunch. Considering the price of the tour, I expected something a bit more substantial. The lunch consisted of a turkey sandwich and a bag of chips, and drinks were not included, so those had to be purchased separately. Offering a few lunch choices or a higher quality meal would definitely improve the overall value of the tour. Even with those minor criticisms, I enjoyed the day and appreciated Jeff’s excellent service. It’s a solid tour that could easily become a five-star experience with a few small improvements.
Great time! Temperature the peak was a bit colder than expected, otherwise no surprises. Guide was knowledgeable and very helpful.
Drink a lot of water, the elevation at Pikes Peak is no joke but the views are incredible. You may need a jacket, better to bring one than be stressed. Mannitou Springs was very nice and the Garden of the Gods was very interesting. The tour guide was fantastic, very knowledgeable and nice.
Patrick is such a knowledgeable, friendly and helpful guide. Communication was excellent and everything was on time, catered to our wants and exactly as described. Patrick ensured we were comfortable and checked on how we were doing several times. We are seasoned travelers and can without hesitation recommend this tour! You will not be disappointed and will make some great memories.
Great tour. Be prepared to take the whole day. It was totally worth it. Our tour guide Jared was fantastic. Be aware it can be tough to breathe up on Pikes Peak.
Jason was so friendly and shared so many fun facts. He was considerate of everyone and the lunch was good.
We had a great day at Pikes Peak. Jerry was a fantastic tour guide, very knowledgeable, flexible, and pleasant!
Amazing time Jerry was amazing best tour guy ever the tour was 5 stars 9 hours of fun the weather was amazing and the train experience one of the kind.
