Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods Jeep Tour Colorado Springs

Two peaks in one day: Pikes Peak at 14,115 feet and red rocks that rise 300 feet

You drive to Pikes Peak's 14,115-foot summit and explore Garden of the Gods' 300-foot red rock formations in one day, with a private Jeep, air conditioning, snacks and drinks included. Transportation and timing are handled for you, so you're not arranging two separate trips or managing the logistics yourself. The full day covers both Colorado Springs landmarks without the planning.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Drive up Pikes Peak Highway
• Enjoy panoramic summit views
• Visit summit center and restaurant
• Explore Garden of the Gods park
• See towering red sandstone formations
• Walk peaceful trails and spot wildlife

The Experience

Hands grip the door handle as the Jeep climbs higher, the air thinning with each switchback up the Pikes Peak Highway. That's the driver navigating the 19-mile route from Manitou Springs to the summit, where the elevation hits 14,115 feet and the view opens up across the Rocky Mountains—Mount Evans, Longs Peak, the Sangre de Cristo range all visible from a single vantage point. The visitor center at the top has a restaurant and gift shop, so you can sit down and actually process what you're seeing instead of just standing there trying to catch your breath.

After Pikes Peak, the Jeep drops down to Garden of the Gods, where the landscape shifts from alpine to something almost alien. Red sandstone formations tower up to 300 feet, shaped by millions of years of erosion into formations that don't look like anything else you've seen. The park is public, so you're walking the same trails as everyone else, but the Jeep tour handles the driving and the timing—you're not figuring out where to go or how to fit both stops into one afternoon. The vehicle is air-conditioned, which matters when you're moving between the cold of the peak and the warmer lower elevations.

The tour includes private transportation, cold water, a selection of snacks, and drinks (Coke, Sprite, Gatorade). You're not stopping at a gift shop to buy overpriced granola bars or rationing a single bottle of water across six hours. The Jeep itself is the difference—you're not taking a shuttle with thirty other people or driving yourself and worrying about the road; someone else is handling the vehicle while you're looking out the window.

What’s included

• Private Jeep transportation to both Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• cold water and assorted snacks.
• beverages including Coke, Sprite, and Gatorade.
• entry to Pikes Peak summit and access to Garden of the Gods public park.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Rapp Tour Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see both of Colorado Springs' most famous landmarks in a single day without arranging separate trips, managing your own timing, or driving the winding peak road yourself—the private Jeep and included stops are what make fitting both into one afternoon possible.

Top questions

How long is the drive up Pikes Peak?

The Pikes Peak Highway is 19 miles from the base in Manitou Springs to the summit. The full tour covers both Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods in one day.

What's included in the tour?

Private Jeep transportation, air-conditioned vehicle, cold water, snacks, and drinks (Coke, Sprite, Gatorade). Entry to both Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods is included.

Can I eat at the summit?

Yes. The Pikes Peak summit has a visitor center, gift shop, and restaurant where you can grab food while viewing the mountains.

How high is Pikes Peak?

14,115 feet above sea level. It's one of Colorado's famous fourteeners and higher than any point in the United States east of its longitude.

What can I see from the summit?

Panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains, including Mount Evans, Longs Peak, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Is this a private tour or a group tour?

Private transportation is included, so you're not sharing the Jeep with other tour groups.

What are Garden of the Gods rock formations like?

Red sandstone formations shaped by erosion over millions of years, with some rocks reaching up to 300 feet tall. The park has trails and wildlife, and it's one of Colorado's most visited attractions.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes, the Jeep is air-conditioned, which helps as you move between the cooler summit and lower elevations.