Private Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour: Open-Air Rock Formations

Roll through red rock canyons and stop at a waterfall, then taste natural mineral springs in the historic towns below.

This private jeep tour seats up to 8 people and takes you through Garden of the Gods, a waterfall, local castles and historic towns where you stop to taste natural mineral springs. A live English-speaking guide shares the history and points out wildlife—mule deer and bighorn sheep—while you ride in an open-air jeep and stop for photos of the rock formations and Pikes Peak. Choose your departure time at 9am, 12pm or 3pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private tour of Garden of the Gods and towns

• Visit Garden of the Gods rock formations
• View wildlife like mule deer and big horn sheep
• Stop for photos of scenic landscapes
• Explore historic towns and buildings
• Taste natural free flowing mineral springs
• See Rainbow Falls and local castles

The Experience

The tour runs two hours and moves through foothills terrain in an open-air jeep, so you're exposed to the landscape the whole way. Your guide talks through the history and the flora and fauna as you drive, and stops whenever there's wildlife to spot or a view worth stepping out for. The jeep seats up to eight, so it's just your party—no strangers added to fill seats.

Garden of the Gods is the centerpiece: red rock formations rise around you, Pikes Peak sits in the distance, and the guide knows which stops let you get out and walk close to the stone. Between the main park, you'll pass through historic towns where the route includes stops at natural mineral springs that flow free—you can taste them. A waterfall and local castles break up the drive, and if the timing works, you might see the mule deer or bighorn sheep that move through the area.

The open-air setup means you're not watching through glass; the wind and the scale of the rock hit you as you move. Bring a camera and sunscreen. The driver handles the route and the timing, so you're free to focus on what's in front of you instead of navigating or deciding where to stop next.

What’s included

• Open-air jeep for the full two hours.
• live English-speaking guide covering history, flora, fauna and local stories.
• stops at Garden of the Gods, a waterfall, local castles and historic towns.
• photo stops at rock formations and scenic overlooks.
• access to natural mineral springs in the towns.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Buggy Tours LLC

Is this one for you?Book the 9am departure if you want the clearest light for photos and the coolest part of the day in an open jeep; the midday and afternoon slots work better if you prefer to start later or want the softer angle of light near sunset.

Top questions

What time does the private Garden of the Gods jeep tour depart?

The tour offers three departure times: 9am, 12pm, or 3pm. You choose which one works for your schedule when you book.

How long is the Garden of the Gods jeep tour?

The tour runs two hours from start to finish, covering the park, a waterfall, historic towns and the mineral springs stops along the way.

What wildlife might I see on the jeep tour?

Mule deer and bighorn sheep frequently visit Garden of the Gods and the surrounding foothills. Your guide will point them out if they appear, though wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

Can I get out of the jeep to take photos?

Yes. The tour stops throughout to let you step out and photograph the rock formations, the landscape and Pikes Peak in the distance.

What are the mineral springs stops in the historic towns?

Natural mineral springs flow freely in the historic towns along the route. The tour includes stops where you can taste the water—a local tradition in the area.

How many people can fit in the jeep?

The private jeep seats up to 8 people, so your entire party rides together without other groups joining.