Things to do in  Colorado

This tour did not happen due to weather. However, we were offered an alternative tour to Colorado Springs which was good but the tour was truncated with a couple of sights being missed out in the afternoon due to ‘wind’. I think as a third of the ad hoc tour was scrapped a discount is in order.

This was a great trip for seeing a lot of Colorado I would not have been able to see and learn facts from the knowledge of the driver.

The tour guide is what makes this tour worth it. It’s a great way to see some amazing historical sites in Colorado without spending the entire day. Wasn’t impressed with the Evergreen stop but the rest of the tour was great.

Gary (A.K.A. Bear) was a very informative tour guide. The tour itself was awesome. Garden of the Gods was amazing, Manitou springs was very quaint and Pikes Peak was breath taking. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see the best of Colorado!

Such a great tour. Denim was great. Learned so much about the history of Colorado Springs and the geology of Garden of the Gods!! It was definitely 5 stars!

If you are new to the Colorado Springs area - this is the best way to learn about it! It is a great tour!

Going up Old Fall River road without the worries of driving giving us the ability to take in all of the sites was priceless. Riley was very knowledgeable about the park. We saw several herd of elk, marmot and pika. This tour was the highlight of our trip to Colorado.

Kyle was a great guide - shared lots of knowledge as we ventured to each stop and shared advice on what to do at each to get the most out of the time spent there. Very comprehensive tour if you're short on time but want to check out Colorado nature. Highly recommend! Views were amazing.

Brad was very friendly and experienced! He went out of his way to accommodate our requests! Brad was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the Colorado Springs area.

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods were the highlights of our Colorado vacation. We would have preferred to spend a little more time at Garden of the Gods instead of Manitou Springs. The tour guide showed us a good time but also didn't overload us with too much information.

This tour is totally worth it. Peter our tour guide was awesome and so knowledgeable. He took us to place we probably would have past by being tourists in Colorado Springs. The tastings were ready and tables reserved at every stop. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!!

I recommend this tour for anyone who wants to explore a few of Colorado’s attractions while letting someone else do the driving.

The guide, Taylor, was great and very helpful. The scenery was beautiful! It was a relaxing ride and we did some #2 rapids also. Taylor was knowledgeable about the area. We swam in the Colorado River and put our feet in natural hot springs. We felt safe throughout. An enjoyable experience!

Quick, fun and easy way to see the Colorado mountains! Our guide Brailey was super knowledgeable and we enjoyed our tour very much.

Awesome zipline experience. Rod & Ken were terrific guides: made us feel completely safe, great sense of humor, (even liked Rod's jokes!) Would gladly do this again next time we are in the Colorado Springs area.

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful! God's creation at its finest. This tour was just the right amount of time to experience the winter beauty of Colorado without expending too much energy in the natural elements. Aaron, our tour guide, made this a very informative, enjoyable, and comfortable experience. He helped to capture memorable moments by offering to take photos of us- so much better than only having selfies in my album! Thanks, Aaron, for the genuine care for your clients.

I took this hiking trip to the Rockies with Dylan from Aspire. The views were majestic as we saw snow-topped mountains, frozen lakes, and wondrous trees. I would recommend this hike to beginner/intermediate/advanced hikers since Dylan customized the hike according to the group’s skill level. Although it was a short hike (3-4 miles roundtrip), it was worthwhile! Dylan also knew the trails and Colorado history/geography very well. Albeit the weather was cold and windy-I wish I had on more layers and warmer socks and gloves-I felt like I was in a winter wonderland from a movie. One of the best experiences I have had in a long time!

My partner and I took a tour with Gary (aka Bear) during the beginning of November and got a chance to see the amazing Winter experience of Colorado. Leaving from Denver we encountered countless sights and scenery. In addition to multiple picturesque photo opportunities, we made scheduled stops to quaint small town Estes Park, winter snow-covered postcard-worthy Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park, and the historic Stanley Hotel. The entire tour was delightful because of how great of a guide Bear is - engaging and informative with a great sense of humor and wealth of knowledge on anything from anecdotal history of local Colorado to the geography and native animals. When he wasn’t answering my personal questions about landmarks in the Colorado-based cartoon South Park, he was regaling us with everything from tales of elk and moose encounters, as well as finding the group the ideal locations to take photos of said animals. Anything you could possibly want a recommendation about was graciously given by Bear - whether it was local cuisine, shopping, museums, landmarks, etc. Bear had a perfectly curated diverse playlist for the tour that I enjoyed thoroughly, but not as much as I enjoyed the fact that Bear would talk over it to point out anything worth seeing as a tourist. Being able to take in the scenery instead of keep my eyes on the road as the driver was worth every penny of this tour - I wouldn’t have had nearly as much fun had I not gone on this tour. So glad I went with the full 8 hour day trip instead of just a brief 3-4 hour half day trip.

With how reasonable the price is, I am surprised this company is able to keep the size of the group at 4 max. Our group all showed up early. Unfortunately two of them (see Caroline's review below) had to drive themselves because they were short on time. So it was just another person and I in the car with our guide Ariel. I signed up for this tour mainly for the glacier hiking. It did not disappoint. If you are a serious hiker, this may not be for you as it is less than 2 miles out and back. I can totally see why the company picks this trail as it is absolutely beautiful and it accommodates everyone's ability. Caroline's mom was celebrating her 60th birthday. Ariel was amazingly patient with her, at the same time never gave out the vibe that the other people in the group were ignored. Everyone in the group got some great photos. We then went to the cave for some hot spring fun. It wasn't my thing but I did it for the experience. The water was too hot for me so I moved to the pool shortly after. We then went into town for some pizza. There was a long wait on Sunday, which gave us an opportunity to walk around town and get some souvenirs. A few comments: 1) I would love to see other options, something like another hike after St Mary's instead of the hot spring. Nothing wrong with the hot spring though, the rest of my group loved it. Just wasn't my thing personally 2) Ariel is the star and it sounds like this is a young company. I will definitely go on other tours with this company when I return to Colorado. 3) Please tip your guides appropriately. With these booking sites taking a commission and the owner gets a cut, as well as paying entrance fees to the hot springs, there isn't much left for the guides, especially with such small groups. I have gone on many tours around the world and usually offer to pay for lunch if a guide takes us to a restaurant. I felt horrible not offering because Ariel brought her own lunch. Then I realized she was probably just trying to save money, not that she didn't enjoy the food at the restaurant. Don't make the mistake I made! I would recommend offering to pick up the tab for your guide! I am not a huge review person as bad reviews affect a person's livelihood and great reviews drive up the demand and prices. But Ariel and the company are young entrepreneurs trying to grow a business they are passionate about. Ariel genuinely made you feel you are just on a trip with a friend. It's easy to root for good people like that. Writing a good review is the least I can do. I will be a return customer for sure!

I highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Colorado. Our guide,Will, is from Colorado and his love for the State comes through during the tour. He is knowledgeable about area and kept us entertained with story’s about the state. We had plenty of time to explore the Rocky Mountains and stoped several time to see the breath taking views. If was a great day of touring!