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Colorado Peak-to-Peak Tour (Fall-Color-Extravaganza)

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This is a Full Day Tour, starting from the Denver Metro area, enjoy the sites and scenic drive as we explore the Peak-to-Peak highway to Estes Park, with stops in Blackhawk/Central City, Nederland. With a string of popular attractions along the way - Rocky Mountain National Park, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, Eldora Ski Resort - combine recreation with nature preservation. The gravel roads crisscrossing the main highway lead to high-country lakes, trailheads, campgrounds, the Moffat Tunnel's east portal, and ghost towns at Hesse and Apex. Established in 1918 this is Colorado's oldest scenic byway.

Overview

This is a Full Day Tour, starting from the Denver Metro area, enjoy the sites and scenic drive as we explore the Peak-to-Peak highway to Estes Park, with stops in Blackhawk/Central City, Nederland. With a string of popular attractions along the way - Rocky Mountain National Park, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, Eldora Ski Resort - combine recreation with nature preservation. The gravel roads crisscrossing the main highway lead to high-country lakes, trailheads, campgrounds, the Moffat Tunnel's east portal, and ghost towns at Hesse and Apex. Established in 1918 this is Colorado's oldest scenic byway.

Itinerary

  • Black Hawk

    Black Hawk was a war chief and leader of the Sauk tribe in the Midwest of the United States. He was known more for being a war leader, a “captain of his actions” than he was a tribal chief. Black Hawk earned his credentials by leading raids and war parties in his youth.

    Black Hawk is currently Colorado's premier destination for gaming and exciting entertainment.

  • Central City

    The city is a historic mining settlement founded in 1859 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush and came to be known as the "Richest Square Mile on Earth". Central City and the adjacent city of Black Hawk form the federally designated Central City/Black Hawk Historic District.

    30 minutes
  • Nederland

    On the way to Nederland, we will stop by the Apex mining camp that quickly grew during its heyday in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It was considered the capitol of the Pine Creek Mining District in the 1800s. Today there are several historic structures remaining in this Gilpin County gem. It’s accessible after the winter snow melts off the roads in the high country, usually around April.

    30 minutes
  • Estes Park

    We will stop for lunch in Estes Park, as well as there will be time allotted to explore the local artisan / snack shops on main street.

    2 hours
  • Rocky Mountain National Park

    Majestic views span in every direction along with the majestic scenes you expect from a Colorado mountain town: gold-medal fishing rivers, iconic peaks, fertile valleys dotted with wildlife plus one unexpected treasure - a national park. We will traverse up to the Continental Divide on the famous, "Trail Ridge Road" (park access permitting).

    3 hours

Location

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Address

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

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Inclusions

  • Photography Instruction
  • Private transportation
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Surcharges on fuel

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • DSLR Camera

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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

Guide Languages

  • English

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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