Pikes Peak & Colorado Springs Experience
Private Guided Tour from Denver · 14er Summit
Head south along the Front Range to "America's Mountain." Begin at Garden of the Gods — jaw-dropping red sandstone formations jutting against snow-capped peaks. Drive the Pikes Peak Highway to 14,115 feet for panoramic views that inspired "America the Beautiful." Descend through Manitou Springs' historic charm, then enjoy a top-tier lunch at The Broadmoor, Colorado's only Forbes Five-Star resort. Return as golden hour paints the mountains.
Sample Itinerary
| Time | Stop | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Depart Downtown Denver — champagne toast & charcuterie | — |
| 9:00 AM | Garden of the Gods — Visitor Center + Central Garden Trail (1.5 mi, easy) | 75 min |
| 10:15 AM | Photo stop at Balanced Rock & Kissing Camels | 15 min |
| 10:45 AM | Pikes Peak Highway toll gate | — |
| 11:30 AM | Devil's Playground viewpoint (13,000 ft) | 15 min |
| 12:00 PM | Pikes Peak Summit (14,115 ft) — Summit House, world-famous doughnuts | 45 min |
| 1:30 PM | Manitou Springs — galleries, mineral springs, boutiques | 45 min |
| 2:30 PM | Lunch at The Broadmoor — Ristorante del Lago or Café Julie's | 90 min |
| 5:30 PM | Arrive Downtown Denver | — |
What's Included
Full Arion Signature Amenity Package + Pikes Peak Highway toll ($15/person or $50 family plan) + timed entry reservation ($2/vehicle) + all fuel, tolls, and parking.
Ristorante del Lago (The Broadmoor) — Italian fine dining, est. $55–85/person
Café Julie's (The Broadmoor) — Upscale casual, est. $35–55/person
The Penrose Room (The Broadmoor), Forbes Five-Star, est. $95–150/person (dinner only)
Manitou Cliff Dwellings: Ancestral Pueblo ruins, $12.75/person (not included)
Pricing, Per Person
| Guests | Per Person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $599 | $1,797 |
| 4 | $475 | $1,900 |
| 5 | $425 | $2,125 |
| 6 | $375 | $2,250 |
| Guests | Per Person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | $425 | $2,550 |
| 8 | $349 | $2,792 |
| 10 | $289 | $2,890 |
| 12 | $269 | $3,228 |
20% gratuity suggested, not included. Dining not included unless specified. Any tour can be customized — add stops, extend hours, swap restaurants.
Request Your Tour
Tell us about your group and we'll put together a personalized experience. No payment required, we'll confirm details and pricing before anything is booked.
Last reviewed: August 15, 2026 by Arion dispatch. Rates, policies and Colorado Department of Transportation rules are subject to change; call (970) 703-4995 for current details.