Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour from Denver to Red Rocks, Evergreen, and Echo Lake
by The Colorado Sightseer
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$198Overview
This shared half-day bus tour lasts about five hours and includes a local professional driver-guide. It starts with pickup at Denver's Historic Union Station. The tour heads first to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, where guests spend around 40 minutes walking among the rock formations and learning about the area's geology, history, and its outdoor music venue. Next, the route continues through Bear Creek Canyon, passing several Denver Mountain Parks on the way to Evergreen. Visitors have about 35 minutes in this mountain town to browse artisan shops, visit a saloon, winery, or coffee shop, and enjoy a quick break. The journey then climbs Squaw Pass on a scenic byway, reaching Echo Lake at 10,600 feet at the base of Mt. Evans. Guests spend roughly 40 minutes strolling around this glacial lake and appreciating the mountain air and views. On the return trip, the tour follows the Scenic Byway mountain pass with opportunities for photo stops to capture views of the Rocky Mountains. Wildlife such as buffalo and elk may be seen in Genesee Mountain Park, though sightings are not guaranteed. Water refills are provided, but guests should bring a refillable bottle. The tour does not include gratuities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Denver Union Station
The tour starts at Historic Union Station in lower downtown Denver where the local driver-guide meets the group and boards the bus.
5 min
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
Guests spend about 40 minutes exploring the geological rock formations and walking through the historic park and amphitheater. The guide explains the geology, history, and musical significance of this natural outdoor venue.
40 min
Drive through Bear Creek Canyon
Travel through the scenic canyon between Evergreen and Red Rocks Park, passing multiple Denver Mountain Parks along the way, with views of rugged rock formations.
Evergreen
Stop for approximately 35 minutes in the historic mountain town of Evergreen. Visitors can browse local artisan shops, visit a wild west saloon, winery, or coffee shop, and enjoy a short break in this town with a colorful past.
35 min
Echo Lake Park
Ascend Squaw Pass along a scenic byway with views of the Continental Divide and Rocky Mountains. Arrive at Echo Lake, a glacial lake at 10,600 feet at the base of Mt. Evans, where guests have about 40 minutes to walk around the lake and take in the mountain scenery.
40 min
Scenic Byway mountain pass
Drive up and down the mountain pass via the Scenic Byway, with several photo stops to capture views of the Rocky Mountains during the return trip to Denver.
60 min
Meeting point
Your Driver/Guide will greet you at the flag pole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel(1701 Wynkoop St). Meeting times are 8:15 am for the morning tour and 12:15 pm for the afternoon tour. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.
End point
Your Driver/Guide will greet you at the flag pole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel(1701 Wynkoop St). Meeting times are 8:15 am for the morning tour and 12:15 pm for the afternoon tour. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour from Denver to Red Rocks, Evergreen, and Echo Lake
by The Colorado Sightseer
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$198Overview
This shared half-day bus tour lasts about five hours and includes a local professional driver-guide. It starts with pickup at Denver's Historic Union Station. The tour heads first to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, where guests spend around 40 minutes walking among the rock formations and learning about the area's geology, history, and its outdoor music venue. Next, the route continues through Bear Creek Canyon, passing several Denver Mountain Parks on the way to Evergreen. Visitors have about 35 minutes in this mountain town to browse artisan shops, visit a saloon, winery, or coffee shop, and enjoy a quick break. The journey then climbs Squaw Pass on a scenic byway, reaching Echo Lake at 10,600 feet at the base of Mt. Evans. Guests spend roughly 40 minutes strolling around this glacial lake and appreciating the mountain air and views. On the return trip, the tour follows the Scenic Byway mountain pass with opportunities for photo stops to capture views of the Rocky Mountains. Wildlife such as buffalo and elk may be seen in Genesee Mountain Park, though sightings are not guaranteed. Water refills are provided, but guests should bring a refillable bottle. The tour does not include gratuities.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Denver Union Station
The tour starts at Historic Union Station in lower downtown Denver where the local driver-guide meets the group and boards the bus.
5 min
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
Guests spend about 40 minutes exploring the geological rock formations and walking through the historic park and amphitheater. The guide explains the geology, history, and musical significance of this natural outdoor venue.
40 min
Drive through Bear Creek Canyon
Travel through the scenic canyon between Evergreen and Red Rocks Park, passing multiple Denver Mountain Parks along the way, with views of rugged rock formations.
Evergreen
Stop for approximately 35 minutes in the historic mountain town of Evergreen. Visitors can browse local artisan shops, visit a wild west saloon, winery, or coffee shop, and enjoy a short break in this town with a colorful past.
35 min
Echo Lake Park
Ascend Squaw Pass along a scenic byway with views of the Continental Divide and Rocky Mountains. Arrive at Echo Lake, a glacial lake at 10,600 feet at the base of Mt. Evans, where guests have about 40 minutes to walk around the lake and take in the mountain scenery.
40 min
Scenic Byway mountain pass
Drive up and down the mountain pass via the Scenic Byway, with several photo stops to capture views of the Rocky Mountains during the return trip to Denver.
60 min
Meeting point
Your Driver/Guide will greet you at the flag pole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel(1701 Wynkoop St). Meeting times are 8:15 am for the morning tour and 12:15 pm for the afternoon tour. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.
End point
Your Driver/Guide will greet you at the flag pole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel(1701 Wynkoop St). Meeting times are 8:15 am for the morning tour and 12:15 pm for the afternoon tour. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.