Mount Blue Sky 14,265ft Summit and Glacial Lakes
The Colorado Sightseer
4.8
Erica_C
249 days ago
The guide was awesome! She was very knowledgeable and made sure our experience was great! It was a good tour if you are not up to making the hike and want a guided tour in a comfortable van.
Travel through rugged Clear Creek Canyon on your way up the highest paved road in North America into the Mount Blue Sky/Evans Wilderness Area (admission included) where you will reach an altitude of over 12,800 feet at beautiful Summit Lake and 14,265 feet (4,348 meters) if conditions allow us to the summit. See breathtaking views of the Majestic Rocky Mountains, and view bighorn sheep and mountain goats in their natural environment. Stop for lunch and shopping in historic Idaho Springs, a real old-western mining town, before returning back to Denver. Your photos and experience will be the envy of your friends on this remarkable tour of Mount Blue Sky.
Departure Point
- In front of Historic Union Station and the Crawford Hotel at 8:15 am. Please meet at the flagpole out front and your driver/guide will meet you and walk you to the touring van.
Return Details
- In front of Historic Union Station and the Crawford Hotel at 8:15 am. Please meet at the flagpole out front and your driver/guide will meet you and walk you to the touring van.
Duration
8 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, , Denver, Colorado
Where the tour begins and ends
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Echo Lake Park
CO-103 & Mt Evans Rd, Evergreen, Colorado
Travel through this rugged mountain canyon enjoying the steep rock walls and Clear Creek running through.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
Evergreen, Colorado
Visit the Museum and Visitor Center in downtown Idaho Springs. Local mining History, wildlife displays, local souvenirs and clean restrooms.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Summit Lake Park
Mount Evans Rd, Idaho Springs, Colorado
Enjoy beautiful scenic views of this glacial lake sitting at 10,600 feet on Mount Evans
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mount Blue Sky
Colorado
The highest paved road in North America
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Idaho Springs
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Breathtakingly beautiful high alpine lake. Enjoy a walk to the lake and down the trail to overlook the Chicago Lakes and valleys below. We often encounter out State Mammal the Bighorn Sheep at this beautiful stop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, , Denver, Colorado
Reach 14,270 Feet at the summit of Mt. Blue Sky (Mt. Evans). Enjoy not only breathtaking 360 degree views but take an optional hike to the summit of the peak. We are lucky enough to share the summit with local bighorn sheep, mountain goats, marmots, and pika that call the summit home. The Views from one of the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains is not to be missed. Photos can't do it justice but you will have fun trying anyway!
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center
2060 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Spend time in the historic mining town of Idaho Springs for lunch and shopping on your own or take a stroll on the trail along Clear Creek. Enjoy the bustle of this little main street mountain town full of local stores, restaurants and breweries.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Stop At: Clear Creek Canyon Park Big Easy Trailhead
32088 U.S. 6, Golden, CO 80403
End the tour back downtown where the tour started
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please consult with your physician before traveling to high altitudes.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, we recommend a jacket the average high temperature on top of Mt. Evans is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4.4 Celsius.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmaheittion if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Access to the summit of Mt. Evans will depend on weather conditons
- Wildlife viewing likely but not guaranteed.
- Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
- Local Driver/Guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities (recommended 15-20%
- Lunch
Redemption Instructions
Please provide your email to receive the digital waiver to be signed prior to tour and booking information.
Pickup is in front of Union Station/Crawford Hotel at 17th and Wynkoop St. at the flagpole. Our guide will meet you at the flagpole and will be driving a high roof, Ford Transit Van, with our logo on the side.
Pickup time is 8:15am
Contact information: www.coloradosightseer.com 1(303)423-8200 Whatsapp 1(303)-725-5010
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the The Colorado Sightseer in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Travel through rugged Clear Creek Canyon on your way up the highest paved road in North America into the Mount Blue Sky/Evans Wilderness Area (admission included) where you will reach an altitude of over 12,800 feet at beautiful Summit Lake and 14,265 feet (4,348 meters) if conditions allow us to the summit. See breathtaking views of the Majestic Rocky Mountains, and view bighorn sheep and mountain goats in their natural environment. Stop for lunch and shopping in historic Idaho Springs, a real old-western mining town, before returning back to Denver. Your photos and experience will be the envy of your friends on this remarkable tour of Mount Blue Sky.
Departure Point
- In front of Historic Union Station and the Crawford Hotel at 8:15 am. Please meet at the flagpole out front and your driver/guide will meet you and walk you to the touring van.
Return Details
- In front of Historic Union Station and the Crawford Hotel at 8:15 am. Please meet at the flagpole out front and your driver/guide will meet you and walk you to the touring van.
Duration
8 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, , Denver, Colorado
Where the tour begins and ends
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Echo Lake Park
CO-103 & Mt Evans Rd, Evergreen, Colorado
Travel through this rugged mountain canyon enjoying the steep rock walls and Clear Creek running through.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway
Evergreen, Colorado
Visit the Museum and Visitor Center in downtown Idaho Springs. Local mining History, wildlife displays, local souvenirs and clean restrooms.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Summit Lake Park
Mount Evans Rd, Idaho Springs, Colorado
Enjoy beautiful scenic views of this glacial lake sitting at 10,600 feet on Mount Evans
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Mount Blue Sky
Colorado
The highest paved road in North America
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Idaho Springs
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Breathtakingly beautiful high alpine lake. Enjoy a walk to the lake and down the trail to overlook the Chicago Lakes and valleys below. We often encounter out State Mammal the Bighorn Sheep at this beautiful stop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, , Denver, Colorado
Reach 14,270 Feet at the summit of Mt. Blue Sky (Mt. Evans). Enjoy not only breathtaking 360 degree views but take an optional hike to the summit of the peak. We are lucky enough to share the summit with local bighorn sheep, mountain goats, marmots, and pika that call the summit home. The Views from one of the highest peaks in the Rocky Mountains is not to be missed. Photos can't do it justice but you will have fun trying anyway!
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Historical Society of Idaho Springs & Visitor Center
2060 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
Spend time in the historic mining town of Idaho Springs for lunch and shopping on your own or take a stroll on the trail along Clear Creek. Enjoy the bustle of this little main street mountain town full of local stores, restaurants and breweries.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Stop At: Clear Creek Canyon Park Big Easy Trailhead
32088 U.S. 6, Golden, CO 80403
End the tour back downtown where the tour started
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please consult with your physician before traveling to high altitudes.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, we recommend a jacket the average high temperature on top of Mt. Evans is 40 degrees Fahrenheit or 4.4 Celsius.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmaheittion if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Access to the summit of Mt. Evans will depend on weather conditons
- Wildlife viewing likely but not guaranteed.
- Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
- Local Driver/Guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities (recommended 15-20%
- Lunch
Redemption Instructions
Please provide your email to receive the digital waiver to be signed prior to tour and booking information.
Pickup is in front of Union Station/Crawford Hotel at 17th and Wynkoop St. at the flagpole. Our guide will meet you at the flagpole and will be driving a high roof, Ford Transit Van, with our logo on the side.
Pickup time is 8:15am
Contact information: www.coloradosightseer.com 1(303)423-8200 Whatsapp 1(303)-725-5010
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the The Colorado Sightseer in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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Erica_C
The guide was awesome! She was very knowledgeable and made sure our experience was great! It was a good tour if you are not up to making the hike and want a guided tour in a comfortable van.
Marie_G
Super awesome!! 10/10 experience. Both relaxing & thrilling! Our tour guide was super nice & we learned new things about the animals & environment. The Pikas were so adorable!!!
716anonymousa
Tour was great, and a chance to see before they close it for one year to fix the roads - however having said that, the tour guide rushed us. 90 minutes at Idaho Springs for lunch! We were all bored standing around. We weren't even provided options to stay in this park longer since it was a once in a lifetime (for me) to take photos on the summit and absorb the landscapes!
We got back to Denver 30 minutes before our said arrival! Which could have given us that time. The tour guide either was rushing on their own personal matters or perhaps was so used to doing this, we were just another "load" to unload. Previous tours I took all came back around 6:30pm. And there weren't that many stops on this tour.
It was ridiculous.
Never again with Colorado Sightseer
davidsewtech
We had a great time with Matt the tour guide! We started out on the tour as strangers but quickly got to know the rest of the folks and had a great time! Would definitely book again.
Rochel_L
We took this tour last week, and it went way beyond all our expectations! Will was an amazing tour guide, keeping us informed and entertained by his commentary along the road. We started early in the morning and drove straight up to the summit of Mount Blue Sky. There was a short optional hike to reach the peak. The view from there was surreal, and according to our guide, one third of Colorado is visible from up there. Afterwards, on the way down, we stopped at both Summit Lake and Echo Lake. The sights all around were beautiful! Next, we went to Idaho Springs, a small town in the mountains. There were many gift shops and restaurants to choose from, in addition to a visitors' center. After having enough time to eat lunch and explore the area, we headed back to Denver. All in all, this tour is one we definitely recommend!