Pikes Peak Cog Railway & Garden of the Gods Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Scenic ride on Pikes Peak Cog Railway
- Explore Garden of the Gods' stunning rock formations
- Breathtaking panoramic views from Pikes Peak summit
- Guided insights into local geology and history
- Comfortable round-trip transportation from Denver
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Denver
- Guided tour of Garden of the Gods
- Round-trip ride on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway
- Meals and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Union Station, Union Station, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language for the guided portions.
- Check the weather forecast for the day of your tour to dress appropriately.
- Be aware that the tour involves moderate walking; ensure you are comfortable with this level of activity.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for walking and varying weather conditions.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and unique rock formations.
- Consider bringing a light jacket, as temperatures can vary at higher elevations.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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.
Traveler reviews
Tour hit a lot of great stops!
Jerry was our guide for the day, and he did an amazing job. Great driver too. We were in a nice van with several families. Jerry got us all introduced and we all had a nice day together. Easy pick up at Union Station. On the ride out to Garden of the Gods he told us a lot of interesting Colorado history, and when we got there he was great at giving us clear instruction about how to maximize our time in the park. We had a short but absolutely breathtaking walk around the Garden of Gods. Absolutely epic. Then back in the van to another spot in Garden of the Gods. Next up we ot to Manitou Springs and had a lovely picnic lunch at a local park in the shade. Jerry bought sandwiches, chips, sodas. Then a lovely visit to Manitou Springs town. Absolutely adorable old-timey little community. He showed us where to go to taste the spring water, and we did a little shopping. Then we got to the cog railway, where he handed us off to our train conductor Sofie and our engineer Cameron. They were also great! Jerry had warned us that there would be a lot of dad jokes, and there were. Lots of interesting info too. All 3 guides prepped us for what we needed o watch out for regarding a healthy ascent to such high elevation. I did get a little dizzy and sleepy a couple times, and my boyfriend was short of breath. But what an incredibly gorgeous ascent and arrival. I couldn't get enough of the views.
Amazing experience!
Our guide Jeff was truly great, the ride was amazing and the view from the top awe inspiring! You won't be disappointed!
Jason, our driver/tour...
Jason, our driver/tour guide was one of the best I have experienced. Knowledgeable. Friendly. Funny. Good driver. The tour was as advertised. The “box lunch” that was included was certainly one of the best I have hd on these types of tours.
Peaceful
Wonderful peaceful ride up the mountain
Unforgettable Tour of God's Splendor!
A breathtaking, majestic tour that perfectly showcases rhe stunning natural beauty of God's glory--The Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak! Highly recommend this unforgettable experience. Huge thanks to the exceptional Aspire Tours team for a wonderful job--especially our transport guide, Jerry--and the conductor and knowledgeable, elegantly speaking tour guide aboard the Pikes Peak COG railway.