Mount Blue Sky Summit Experience & Red Rocks Tour
Overview
Join us on an adventure to one of Colorado’s tallest mountains! We’ll start by taking in the views at one of the world’s most unique and scenic outdoor music venues, Red Rocks Amphitheatre. From there, we’ll head towards Mt. Blue Sky (formerly known as Mt. Evans) on a scenic bypass with panoramic views. Enjoy your lunch and stroll at Echo Lake. Drive up Mt. Blue Sky to Summit Lake at almost 13'000 feet for some stunning views. If you are seeking an all-day outing that gets you close to nature while showcasing Colorado’s stunning beauty, this is the tour for you!
*The summit parking lot usually is unreachable until the first weeks of June, and remains open until mid October. If we are unable to reach the summit parking lot, we will still be able to access Summit Lake (12,840 ft)*
Highlights :
• Red Rocks Amphitheatre
• Scenic Views
• Wildlife
• Small Group - Expert Guide
• Picnic Lunch
What's Included
- Included Timed Reservations
- Safe and Comfortable Upscale Vehicles to get to the Top of the Mountain
- Water refill - please bring reusable bottle
- Scenic Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a tasty picnic outdoors while soaking in Colorado's scenery
- Best Local Guides - brings Colorado to life with local stories, history, geology, & recommendations.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
1701 Wynkoop Street
Denver, CO 80202, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Denver Union Station
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Summit Lake Park
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Idaho Springs
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with cardiovascular issues (including asthma)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- **LUNCH** - This tour comes with choice of a turkey or vegetarian sandwich. Please include your preference as well as any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field during checkout.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- If weather is too bad or if it is too dangerous to drive some of the scenic roads, guide will change tour route.
- Guests should not go on this tour on their first day in Colorado due to possible altitude sickness
- After Labor Day weekend the road to Mount Evans closes at summit lake at 12'840 feet
- From November to April, waterproof shoes are highly recommended. Wool socks are also recommended.
- Day of tour signups may NOT receive a lunch due to short notice. In this case, we will refund $10 and your guide will advise you prior to departure.
- Guests who will be using an assistive device such as a scooter or walker, please contact us prior to your tour to ensure our vehicle has accommodating space.
- The USFS retains the right to enforce last-minute road closures due to weather, emergencies, and last-minute road maintenance projects.
- The proper summit of the mountain will be closed beginning September 3. We are still able to get above 12,250 feet at the Summit Lake however.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Included Timed Reservations.
- Safe and Comfortable Upscale Vehicles to get to the Top of the Mountain.
- Water refill - please bring reusable bottle.
- Scenic Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a tasty picnic outdoors while soaking in Colorado's scenery.
- Best Local Guides - brings Colorado to life with local stories, history, geology, & recommendations.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mount Blue Sky Summit Experience & Red Rocks Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with cardiovascular issues (including asthma)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mount Blue Sky Summit Experience & Red Rocks Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Included Timed Reservations
- Safe and Comfortable Upscale Vehicles to get to the Top of the Mountain
- Water refill - please bring reusable bottle
- Scenic Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a tasty picnic outdoors while soaking in Colorado's scenery
- Best Local Guides - brings Colorado to life with local stories, history, geology, & recommendations.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers with cardiovascular issues (including asthma)
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 8 years old
- **LUNCH** - This tour comes with choice of a turkey or vegetarian sandwich. Please include your preference as well as any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field during checkout.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- If weather is too bad or if it is too dangerous to drive some of the scenic roads, guide will change tour route.
- Guests should not go on this tour on their first day in Colorado due to possible altitude sickness
- After Labor Day weekend the road to Mount Evans closes at summit lake at 12'840 feet
- From November to April, waterproof shoes are highly recommended. Wool socks are also recommended.
- Day of tour signups may NOT receive a lunch due to short notice. In this case, we will refund $10 and your guide will advise you prior to departure.
- Guests who will be using an assistive device such as a scooter or walker, please contact us prior to your tour to ensure our vehicle has accommodating space.
- The USFS retains the right to enforce last-minute road closures due to weather, emergencies, and last-minute road maintenance projects.
- The proper summit of the mountain will be closed beginning September 3. We are still able to get above 12,250 feet at the Summit Lake however.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
