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Your ACT guide will pick you up at 8:00 am sharp at a coffee shop in downtown Denver called ink! Coffee.
Important note: there are several ink! Coffee shops in Denver. Be sure to meet at the one located at 1920 17th St, Denver, CO 80202.
Please view this map if you need directions finding our meetup location, or call us at 720-708-0567 if you need any help.
Parking downtown is limited to garages and a few surface lots. For you convenience we have created a map of the closest parking garages to our pickup location which you can view here.
Once your guide arrives, he or she will greet you, briefly go over logistics, and check that you have signed the waiver. If you haven't signed the waiver for your tour, please do so here. Signing the waiver ahead of time will ensure you get of to a quick start.
Once that's done, you are off to start your tour! Your guide will drive you to the first stop - St. Mary's Glacier - which is about a 1 hour and 15 minute drive.
Throughout the drive, your guide will provide you with commentary about the sights and teach you about the area, including the region's cultural and natural history.
When visiting Red Rocks you will learn about the history and geology. This Amphitheatre is ranked one of the best in the world, for obvious reasons. When you enter from the top you will be surrounded by two sections of red rocks and an outstanding view of Denver, CO. Here you will get your photos taken with a DSLR camera, which is free for all our guests.
Travel back in time nearly over 200 million years ago when dinosaurs roamed the great planes of Colorado. Learn all about the ancient dinosaurs and why Dinosaur Ridge became famous. The world’s first known Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus fossils were found here during the late 19th century which started the “dinosaur rush”.
Travel back in time on this family-friendly adventure to the Phoenix Gold Mine. This mine has been passed down for 4 generations and is family owned and ran. You will be guided by an expert in the field that may even be a miner theirselves. You'll get an expert lesson in panning for gold and have the chance to test your skills (and keep what you find!) on this tour.
Afterwards, we will eat lunch in Idaho Springs that has a population of 1,717 people and is a gold mining town founded in 1859 during the Gold Rush. Smokin' Yards started in Idaho Springs, Colorado and has some of the best BBQ in the state called "High Elevation BBQ".(not included in price). You and your group may eat at the various places in Idaho Springs instead. However, this is some of the best BBQ in town.
Pass by Miner St. which is filled with historic buildings that dates back to the 1800's. A street that was filled with everything involving mining is now home to a number of small businesses, shops, and art galleries.
After enjoying your pizza in Idaho Springs, your guide will drive you back to Denver.
Your tour will end in the same location that you were picked up: at ink! Coffee in downtown Denver.
By the end of the day, you will receive an email with a link to the complementary photos that your guide took throughout your tour. We hope you enjoy the memories!
We recommend that you dress in warm layers and wear sturdy hiking boots. See our full packing list here.
Colorado's weather is extremely variable everyday and throughout the year. You should definitely consider bringing:
While we provide the essential gear, you may want to consider bringing a few items including:
To book this tour, please click here and choose your preferred date.
Your ACT guide will pick you up at 8:00 am sharp at a coffee shop in downtown Denver called ink! Coffee.
Important note: there are several ink! Coffee shops in Denver. Be sure to meet at the one located at 1920 17th St, Denver, CO 80202.
Please view this map if you need directions finding our meetup location, or call us at 720-708-0567 if you need any help.
Parking downtown is limited to garages and a few surface lots. For you convenience we have created a map of the closest parking garages to our pickup location which you can view here.
ACT is proud its team of expert local guides who are the best in the business. Check out our guides page to learn more about our awesome guides, one of which will be leading this tour.
ACT guarantees a 1 to 4 guide to guest ratio. This means that you will have no more that 4 guests total in your vehicle.
There may be up to 12 people on your tour, each group of 4 will be assigned one guide. This keeps the tours very small and personal. Our guests agree that this makes for a much better experience than a tour with a large group!
The weather in Colorado can be very volatile and unpredictable. It changes rapidly and often without warning.
It is not uncommon for the temperatures in the mountains to fluctuate from 10-30 degrees in less than a few hours. Storms roll in quickly and high winds can come out of nowhere. Snow, rain, hail, and lightning are all things you should be prepared for.
Always check the weather in advance of your tour date so that you have the right clothing and can anticipate the conditions. We recommend checking both the Denver, Colorado forecast and the Idaho Springs, Colorado forecast. You will be visiting both locations on this tour and the weather can vary dramatically between Denver and Idaho Springs.
We will never run a tour if it is unsafe due to weather. If we do cancel your tour, you will be notified in advance and offered a full refund or the opportunity to choose a different tour date.
To learn more about the average temperatures in Colorado and what you can expect for your trip, visit this link here.
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