Pikes Peak Summit Van Tour from Colorado Springs
Explore Pikes Peak's high-elevation scenery with a professional mountain driver
Duration
4 hrs
Includes
Timed entry, water, guided tour
Highlights
Explore America's Mountain on a guided van tour along the Pikes Peak Highway. Learn about the mountain's history and take in high-elevation landscapes as conditions allow.
- Discover points of interest including Crystal Reservoir and Devils Playground
- Look for high-altitude wildlife such as moose, bighorn sheep, and marmots
- Take in 360-degree views from elevations up to 14,115 feet
- Visit the Summit House and explore independently during the summit stop
Itinerary
-Arrive at the Rocky Mountain Ride office and find a parking spot in our free lot. Use our restroom and sign your waivers before finding your favorite seat in one of our comfortable vans. -The tour group departs from Westside Colorado Springs and heads to the Pikes Peak Highway in Cascade. -Arrive at the toll gates for the Pikes Peak Highway -Enjoy the sights and stops along the way up to the summit of Pikes Peak. Your tour guide will be leading the tour group to the best overlooks and informational areas along the way. Be on the lookout for wildlife! You can spot moose, bighorn sheep, marmots, and more! -Arrive at the summit of Pikes Peak with time to explore the visitor's center, the 360 views, and world famous high altitude doughnuts from the cafe. -The tour regroups at the designated meet up time for departure back down the Pikes Peak Highway and back into Colorado Springs
What's Included
- Timed-entry reservation and fee
- Pikes Peak Highway toll gate entry
- Bottled water
- Free parking
- Guided tour with a professional mountain driver
Important details
- Bring a jacket and dress in layers for cold, windy summit conditions
- Complete a waiver before departure
- Not recommended during pregnancy or for babies under 6 months due to the extreme elevation
- Consult your doctor before participating if you have heart or breathing conditions
- Do not feed wildlife, including Bigfoot
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with at least 48 hours' notice. 50% refund with 24–48 hours' notice. No refund within 24 hours or for no-shows. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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FAQs
Drink plenty of water before and during the Pikes Peak tour. Altitude sickness is common at high elevations, and bottled water is provided.
Wear closed-toe shoes for rocky, uneven terrain.
Restrooms are available along the Pikes Peak Highway and at the summit.
Meeting details
Rocky Mountain Ride, 111 E Cimarron St, Colorado Springs
Related locations
Pikes Peak Highway
Admission includedPikes Peak Highway winds 19 miles through some of Colorado's most breathtaking high-country terrain, carrying you from the foothills near Colorado Springs all the way to a 14,115-foot summit above the clouds. Along Pikes Peak Highway, the landscape shifts from ponderosa pine forest to tundra to bare granite, offering a concentrated tour of the Rockies in a single drive. The air thins noticeably as you climb, and the views stretch across the Great Plains to the east and deep into the mountain ranges to the west.
