Mount Blue Sky Summit Experience & Red Rocks Tour
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join us on an adventure to one of Colorado’s tallest mountains! We’ll start by taking in the views at one of the world’s most unique and scenic outdoor music venues, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. From there, we’ll head towards Mt. Blue Sky (formerly known as Mt. Evans) on a scenic bypass with panoramic views. Enjoy your lunch and stroll at Echo Lake. Drive up Mt. Blue Sky to Summit Lake at almost 13'000 feet for some stunning views. If you are seeking an all-day outing that gets you close to nature while showcasing Colorado’s stunning beauty, this is the tour for you! *The summit parking lot usually is unreachable until the first weeks of June, and remains open until mid October. If we are unable to reach the summit parking lot, we will still be able to access Summit Lake (12,840 ft)* Highlights : • Red Rocks Amphitheatre • Scenic Views • Wildlife • Small Group - Expert Guide • Picnic Lunch
Inclusions
What's included
- Included Timed Reservations
- Best Local Guides - brings Colorado to life with local stories, history, geology, & recommendations.
- Safe and Comfortable Upscale Vehicles to get to the Top of the Mountain
- Water refill - please bring reusable bottle
- Scenic Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a tasty picnic outdoors while soaking in Colorado's scenery
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Meeting point by large American Flagpole in front.
Walk through and explore one of the most amazing music venues in the world.
Stop at beautiful alpine lake for lunch.
Stop for some pictures and possible wildlife viewing.
Beautiful drive with amazing mountain views.
Time permitting, stop in this charming town for a beer and or some shopping.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 120 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Mt. Blue Sky was amazing!
The views were amazing and we saw quite a bit of wildlife! Our guide Rico was super! He was very knowledgeable and very friendly and patient!
5Must do!
Jake was great and very informative. Enjoyed the commentary along the trip. Beautiful views and definitely a great tour!
5A cousins trip made perfect
This tour was absolutely amazing! Aaron was the perfect guide for our eclectic group. He was engaging and personable, making sure every one was comfortable while traveling. Aaron is a well travelled individual, so he was able to easily connect with everyone on the trip, which included individuals from Europe, Asia, and various parts of the U.S. He also was very knowledgeable of all things Denver and surrounding areas, and was able to easily answer our questions. Our visits to Red Rocks and Mt. Blue Sky can't be compared to anything else we've ever done. I'm still amazed at the perfection of the rock structures that make for an awesome listening experience. And who knew traveling up a 14,000+ foot mountain would be so easy? Aaron made sure to travel carefully up the mountain while sharing the backstory of the mountain and entertaining us with the perfect, singable playlist. He also made sure to check in with us regarding our well-being. Scaling a 14-er is not the easiest thing to do, but Aaron helped us manage with ease. Mount Blue Sky is so beautiful! The water in Summit Lake is pristine and the feel of the cool, mountain breeze is invigorating. Along the route, we were lucky enough to see big-horn sheep, mountain goats, a herd of elk, marmots, and ravens, none of which was guaranteed. We even saw a double rainbow on the way back. What a perfect day! It was a joy to be able to take time to stop and admire the beauty of nature. Book this trip with Aaron and make sure you leave the entire day free so you can enjoy all the tour has to offer (i.e., don't make dinner plans). Thank you, Aaron, for being so kind, fun, energetic, knowledgeable, and caring. You made this trip one for the ages! We can't wait to come back to Denver and book again!
5Breathtaking views!
This was my third tour with Aspire and it’s been by far the most scenic. The views from the Mount Blue Sky are just breathtaking - as were all the stops along the way to the summit. Our guide Aaron has the wealth of knowledge about the area, the history, animal and plant life, which made me appreciate even more just how fortunate I am to be able experience the Rocky Mountains in all of its beauty. Aaron was very friendly and attentive to all of groups needs. He brought us to some gorgeous hidden spots, pointed out wild life to us, even stopped to admire and take pictures of a rainbow over the mountains 😊 He went out of his way to make this tour for all of us as special as it was possible! I would most definitely be booking with Aspire Tours again. Already can’t wait! See you next month!
5Tour guide Jed was fantastic, and the route was amazing!
Our guide Jed was exceptional, the best I've ever had. He is an expert in the ecology of the area which added so much understanding to what we were seeing and experiencing. The route itself was gorgeous. The pickup and drop off locations are prime, and the company is right on time. We just might come back up here once a year and roll with Aspire. Thank you for the fantastic day.
5Blue Sky Tour
This was a great trip (Blue Sky), even though the altitude got to me. Aaron was very attentive and was a great guide with lots of knowledge about the area. The tour was very nice and beautiful. And we were lucky enough to see many animals. Scott, and Patrick were very helpful as well when I accidentally booked the wrong day. To get to the very top you have to hike for about 15 mins. I just couldn't do it, I just waited for the others to get back from it. Aaron didn't mind one bit that I stayed back or anyone the wanted to. The altitude is no joke. If you like that the. I say go for it!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In front by large American Flagpole
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 14 travellers
- Operated by
- Aspire Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- **LUNCH** - This tour comes with choice of a turkey or vegetarian sandwich. Please include your preference as well as any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field during checkout.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- If weather is too bad or if it is too dangerous to drive some of the scenic roads, guide will change tour route.
- Guests should not go on this tour on their first day in Colorado due to possible altitude sickness
How it compares in Denver
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 52 day trips we list in Denver.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 52.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Denver
Denver, the Mile High City, is Colorado's capital on the plains at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, with museums, breweries and the Red Rocks amphitheatre.
Denver stands one mile above sea level on the high plains, with the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains filling the western horizon. It began as a gold-rush town in 1858 and grew with railways and mining. Union Station, a restored rail hall, anchors the lower downtown, and the Colorado State Capitol has a step on its west side marked as one mile above sea level.
Top-ranked sights in Denver: Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, Larimer Square, Dairy Block.
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