Red Rocks and Echo Lake Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Red Rocks Park's stunning natural amphitheater
- Discover the historic town of Evergreen
- Stroll around the serene Echo Lake
- Enjoy scenic mountain views
- Learn about local history and geology
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
- Visit to Evergreen and Echo Lake
- Transportation from Denver
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Begin your tour at Historic Union Station located in lower downtown Denver where your local driver guide for the day will pick you up.
See, Learn and Explore the inspiring geological rock formations and walk through the historic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. Learn about the geology, history and Music of this beautiful Denver Mountain Park and amazing natural outdoor music venue,
Pass by: Enjoy rugged rock and scenic views in the beautiful canyon between Evergreen and Red Rocks Park lined with many Denver Mountain Parks along the way.
Historic Downtown Evergreen. This fun mountain town is full of local artisan shops, a wild west saloon, winery and the cutest coffee shops. Stop for a quick drink, ice-cream and to look around this quaint town with a colorful past.
Travel up Squaw Pass where you will enjoy breathtaking views of the Continental Divide and Rocky Mountains along this Scenic Byway. You will reach beautiful Echo Lake, a glacial lake sitting at 10,600 ft at the base of Mt. Evans. Enjoy a stroll around the lake and take in the fresh mountain air and scenery.
Drive up the beautiful Scenic Byway mountain pass for breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains on your way up and down from Echo Lake. Enjoy photo stops to capture the beauty of the mountain views.
Meeting point
Start Location
Denver Union Station, Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Children under 2 years old can join for free if seated on a parent's lap.
- Pets are not allowed on the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light jacket, as mountain weather can be unpredictable.
- Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning scenery.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the uncommon event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- We recommend a jacket year round as the mountains are always colder than Denver. In the winter hat and gloves are recommended as well.
- Children under 4 years old not permitted
- Access into the amphitheatre is dependent on sound check closures by performers the day of. We recommend taking our morning tour for best chances of accessing the inside of the amphitheatre itself during concert seasons.
Traveler reviews
Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks, Evergreen and Echo Lake
This tour offered a great opportunity to see Colorado's beautiful scenery and even some wildlife. Kristen was the BEST guide ever! She was super fun and knowledgeable. She made the day so enjoyable. For the price and the length of the tour it was top notch.
Excellent tour and Will was a great tour guide.
Will did an excellent job as our guide and driver. He was informative with historical facts, details about the areas we visited and kept us laughing. I would highly recommend this tour, Will as your guide and enjoy.
Fun 5 hours!
So much fun. Great balance of driving and exploring outside. Alex was phenomenal! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience with him as our guide.
Ben was a great guide and...
Ben was a great guide and very friendly. It was a gorgeous drive and a good way to see some areas outside of Denver in a short time. And for the love, be a nice human and tip your tour guides!
Bucket list concert venue trip
Our guide Alex was a host of information, good info and fun facts really enjoyed his commentary. The van was clean with plenty of room for 11 of us. The stops/views were awesome and we were given time to walk, explore and take pictures. Alex was tentative to everyone’s needs offering his assistance. I would definitely recommend!