Rocky Mountain and Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tours
Overview
Discover Colorado’s most majestic landscapes within easy driving distance of Denver with this pair of self-guided driving tours of Rocky Mountain National Park and Garden of the Gods! In the Rockies, you’ll soar to astonishing heights, stop by the famous Bear Lake, and experience snow-capped vistas. In the Garden of the Gods, you’ll witness stunning red rock formations like the jaw-dropping Montezuma Tower and physics-defying Balanced Rock.
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, & enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's Included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Beaver Creek (pass by)
Deer Mountain Trail (pass by)
Rocky Mountains
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Many Parks Curve Overlook (pass by)
Rainbow Curve Overlook (pass by)
Ute Trail (pass by)
Forest Canyon Overlook (pass by)
Lava Cliffs Overlook (pass by)
Gore Range Overlook (pass by)
Alpine Visitor Center (pass by)
Medicine Bow Curve (pass by)
Forest Canyon Overlook (pass by)
Farview Curve Overlook (pass by)
Colorado River Trail (pass by)
Holzwarth Historic Site (pass by)
Bowen-Baker Trailhead (pass by)
Coyote Valley Trail (pass by)
Onahu Trailhead (pass by)
Grand Lake (pass by)
Moraine Park Museum (pass by)
Bear Lake Trailhead (pass by)
Fern Lake (pass by)
Odessa Lake-Flattop Mountain Junc. (pass by)
Eagle Cliff Mountain (pass by)
Hollowell Park (pass by)
Sprague Lake (pass by)
Bear Lake Trailhead (pass by)
Glacier Gorge Junction Trailhead (pass by)
Bear Lake Trailhead (pass by)
Garden of the Gods
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kissing Camels Golf Course (pass by)
Siamese Twins Trail (pass by)
Balanced Rock (pass by)
Giant Footprints (pass by)
South Gateway Rock (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Timed Entry Reservations: In 2026, a timed entry reservation is required to access certain areas of Rocky Mountain National Park during designated hours from May 22 through mid-October. Check the official National Park Service website for details.
- Winter Road Closure: Trail Ridge Road is closed to through traffic during winter. Check current road conditions before visiting. Our winter audio tour remains available and begins at the park’s east entrance.
- Seasonal Closures: Some park areas may be temporarily or seasonally closed. Check the latest park updates before your visit.
- International Visitors: Beginning in 2026, additional fees may apply to non-U.S. residents. Check the official National Park Service website for current details.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rocky Mountain and Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tours?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Rocky Mountain and Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tours is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rocky Mountain and Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tours 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
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Timed Entry Reservations: In 2026, a timed entry reservation is required to access certain areas of Rocky Mountain National Park during designated hours from May 22 through mid-October. Check the official National Park Service website for details.
- Winter Road Closure: Trail Ridge Road is closed to through traffic during winter. Check current road conditions before visiting. Our winter audio tour remains available and begins at the park’s east entrance.
- Seasonal Closures: Some park areas may be temporarily or seasonally closed. Check the latest park updates before your visit.
- International Visitors: Beginning in 2026, additional fees may apply to non-U.S. residents. Check the official National Park Service website for current details.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
