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Everything about this tour was better than expected. The tour guide, Jason, was awesome. He knew exactly how to manage the schedule to get the maximum time from the tour. We appreciated his “hometown” knowledge about the area, his humor and music input make the trip very enjoyable, the picnic lunch was a large sub sandwich, chips & cookies. He also had great suggestion for photos. Highly recommend!

It’s a very pleasant experience Our guide/driver Mr Gable is very friendly and well taken care of the group Nice van and excellent driving

We had an absolutely fantastic day with Jason from Aspire Tours! From the very beginning, he was welcoming, funny, and clearly passionate about sharing his hometown with us. Jason was born and raised in Colorado, and that local knowledge made all the difference. He took us through neighborhoods and pointed out things we never would have known to look for on our own. We’re from Yorktown, Virginia, where American independence was fought for and won, so we especially loved Jason’s 250th USA shirt! 🇺🇸❤️ But what really made the day special was Jason himself. He had the perfect soundtrack for the trip, playing songs along the way that matched wherever we were headed. He kept us laughing with movie references, fun facts, insider tips, and maybe a corny joke or two. 😂 He also gave us the inside scoop on how to make the most of every stop, making sure we got the best possible experience at both Garden of the Gods and the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. And a HUGE thank-you to Jason for taking some of the coolest photos of our day! 📸 We couldn't have asked for a better guide or a more memorable adventure. Highly, highly recommend Jason! In fact, if I knew Jason was leading a tour, I'd sign up for it without hesitation. You’re guaranteed local knowledge, great stories, fun facts, plenty of laughs, and an experience you’ll remember. Thanks, Jason, for making our day at Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak so memorable! 🏔️🇺🇸 — Two very happy travelers from Yorktown, VA (Cyndi & Richard)

Jason shared his in-depth knowledge being a local which added to the positive tour experience. Good photographer as well, played our music requests and added his sense of humor. Enjoyed the breathtaking views and landmarks. Encouraged us to break the ice and learn about each other’s background with our group.

The railroad is cool. The train ride is awesome. People scared us so much about altitude sickness that I had a lot of anxiety going up the mountain and drank way too much water since there’s no bathroom on the train, but was fine in the end. There is not nearly enough time at the top. So way more time in transit than up top. The conductor was cheeky and made lots of jokes which is OK. I did not appreciate however when they pointed out things to look for that weren’t real. And they are very strict on board about what you should do but do it in a way that’s kind of like you’re a toddler. Definitely room for improvement on that front. For those of you who are scared of heights or get motion sick ( like me), the train goes super slow and you can’t often see all the way to the top or the bottom so even though I have some of those issues I did not have trouble at all on this ride.

If you want to experience the cog railway, garden of the gods and pikes peak, this is so perfect. Our guide was good, and the team was responsive too. The picnic lunch was great. They had some amazing sandwiches, cookies and chips!

Gable is an amazing tour guide. He is so knowledgeable about points of interest on the way. He made the trip very enjoyable. Ethan, on the train, was entertaining and helpful. Be sure to try the donuts at the summit.

This was one of the BEST tours I have ever been on and it was mainly bc of Jason, our INCREDIBLE tour guide! I cannot say enough good things about him. Jason is a very experienced and professional tour guide who is a font of information- everything from history to modern happenings, best picture angles, wildlife, etc etc! He is extremely entertaining as well, peppering facts with jokes and songs! He clearly loves what he does and that passion is infectious! The tour itself was fantastic! Garden of the Gods is just magical; the Cog railway is fun and had a great tour conductor as well; and Pike’s Peak is amazing! I encourage anyone to take O2 with them up there, as I definitely felt the effects of the altitude, (headache, fast heartbeat, hard to take a complete breath). The views were spectacular and bring a jacket bc it is about 30-40 degrees colder than at the bottom of the mountain. We had a yummy lunch (included) in between the 2 excursions and there was plenty of water that Jason had for us. And because we had some time left over, and everyone got back on the van on time, we were able to tour and shop in Manitou Springs for an hour or so. Jason knows the candy shop owner who let us use their bathrooms and gave us samples of their delicious fudge! I bought some candied nuts there bc of their kindness! Jason took us through the town and on our way home, pulled over bc he spotted a beautiful buck munching on a tree. We were able to safely hop out and take some pix of him. Jason The ONLY thing that could have been better is the communication once the trip is booked. We had a friend who wanted to join us and couldn’t bc they were sold out, but it turned out that someone mistakenly booked herself twice , so our friend could have gone, had we known that ahead of time. Other than that, it is well worth the money! I’m not sure if you can request Jason, but if you can, you should definitely try! Tour guides like him are few and far between!

We enjoyed the ride, the views and scenery, what a wonderful experience! Highly recommended. Not to be missed if in the area!

Jason is what all guides should be like. A very good driver, throughly knowledgeable, polite, all while being entertaining as well with a great sense of humor! The day fly by with Jason at the wheel.

This was an amazing experience. My sister and I are so happy we did this. Our tour guide Jason truly enhanced the trip tenfold. Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods were breathtaking. However while going from one place to the next it was awesome to have Jason bestow on us all of his knowledge of the area and sites. His humor and playfulness were refreshing. Aspire Tours is lucky to have him!

An amazing day from start to finish. Tour guide Jason was very entertaining and knowledgeable. The train ride to Pikes Peak afforded some amazing views and wildlife. Would definitely recommend and would do again if we ever come back

We had a fabulous tour. Our tour guide, Jason, had us entertained and educated the whole trip. We had the privilege of great natural wonders at Garden of the gods, sightings of great horned sheep, mule deer, rainbows, hail, lightening and donuts on top of Pikes Peak. I just do not know how it could have been a better day. Highly recommend .

The trip was amazing and our guide Jason was fantastic! He was informative, kind, and well knowledgeable about our trip.

This trip can be hard if someone isn’t used to altitude increases, so stay hydrated and listen to your body. We took the tour with Jerry and he was terrific. He was very attentive to everyone and meeting their needs, creating a warm environment and making it easy for the group members to engage. By the end of the day everyone was laughing and joking and that is due in large part to Jerry setting the tone. Jerry provided strong historical context to our stops and gave excellent information on what to expect each time. We had time to explore The Garden of the Gods, take a photo opp at balancing Rock and walk around Manitou Springs, all before our cog train ride. Even though he didn’t ride the train to the top of Pike’s Peak, Jerry gave detailed instructions so everyone was prepared. The summit at Pike’s Peak is unpredictable so I suggest layers of clothes and possibly a rain jacket. The weather can change from sunny to hailing (this happened to us) so being prepared is important. Once we descended from the summit, Jerry was waiting with snacks and gave us time for restroom breaks and getting back in the van. He slowed for wildlife on the way back so we could get photos and gave us a great last stop at a viewing spot of a gorgeous area. We teased him that the incredible rainbow, which then showed as a double and reached across the entire landscape ahead of us as we headed back, was a great final touch he had created. The company was easy to work with and I appreciated many aspects of their business, including providing a safe, gluten-free lunch for my husband who has celiac. We really loved this trip and highly recommend it, just make sure to prepare for the altitude.

Pikes Peak, COG Railway and Garden of the Gods Tour was awesome. We met our Guide Jerry S outside Union Station in Denver along with several other travellers. Shoutout to Jerry who did an amazing job for an entire 9 hours. He shared many local facts and stories as well as asking all the travellers to introduce themselves and share something with the group. Jerry made sure he kept everyone engaged and offered to answer questions anytime throughout the day. Jerry was knowledgeable, professional, interesting and fun. He had our day perfectly timed and organized, but it never felt rushed. Finally he was an excellent driver, always driving safely while continuing to narrate and provide information on all the sites we visited. We would highly recommend this 1-day tour to anyone visiting the Denver area. One suggestion for anyone considering this tour is to come prepared for the sun and heat, hat sun umbrella, etc. Also, be sure to have layered clothing as Pikes Peak will be 30-40 degrees colder than temps at the base of the mountain.