Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour
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Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour
By Colorado Jeep Tours
Recommended by 100% of travellers
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Explore the hard to reach corners of Red Canyon on a 4x4 Jeep tour from Canyon City. Buckle up and let the bumpy excitement begin. Enjoy exceptional views of the magnificent red towers and keep your eyes peeled for bears, mule deer, and other creatures. Your guide gives you the inside scoop on the area's unique geology and history. Other highlights include real dinosaur footprints and Overlook Arch.
from per adult
RM 604.86
from per adult
RM 604.86
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Ages 1-99
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
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English
Highlights
- Observe native wildlife in its natural habitat
- Stop at scenic locations to take pictures
- Enjoy engaging commentary during the tour
- Choose a morning or afternoon departure time
- Driver
- Professional guide
- Entry/Admission - Colorado Jeep Tours
What's not included- Gratuities
- Departure details
- 50905 W U.S. 50, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA 1 mile west of downtown Canon City
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8565P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Please be sure to confirm your travel plans to Canon City before making a reservation for our jeep tours. Due to the very limited seating on the custom vehicles, payment in full is due at the time of the booking, and reservations made through TripAdvisor cannot be changed or cancelled once confirmed. Our cancellation policy is a 100% cancellation fee, meaning there are no refunds once a tour is booked. If you have questions about this, please visit the Colorado Jeep Tours website's FAQ page or call Colorado Jeep Tours before booking a tour.
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour?
- Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour price starts from RM 594.03. Discover and book Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour on Tripadvisor
- What is the Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour cancellation policy?
- Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour cancellation policy: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. Discover and book Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour?
- Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour is hosted by Colorado Jeep Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Colorado Jeep Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 3h. Discover and book Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8565P2
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Itinerary
- You'll start at50905 W U.S. 5050905 W U.S. 50, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA1 mile west of downtown Canon CitySee address & details
- 1Garden Park Fossil AreaStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 2Colorado Jeep ToursStop: 4 hours - Admission includedSee details
- 3Red Canyon ParkStop: 60 minutesSee details
- 4Skyline DriveStop: 20 minutesSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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00Informative, going to places that we would never have been able to got.lots of informative geology informative.
It was a wonderful adventure with my grandson. The guide was very informative, and delightful. Went to places we wo…
Foxfire1392
00Excellent tour!
Wilson was a very knowledgeable and informative tour guide. It was a blast riding around with him across the city a…
U2004HJlorib
00A Must Do Trip!
Trip taken on May 9, 2023, Royal Gorge Half Day and Royal Gorge Train. This was my third trip with Colorado Jeep To…
rustygc79
00Tom was a great guide and we had a blast touring with him. Tom was very knowledgeable and educational.
Destination was a Tour and exploration through colorado. Tom was safety conscious and a great guide. Best time ev…
E9533RCsarahh
00Fun and informative ride
My daughter and I enjoyed the Jeep tour. David was a friendly and knowledgable driver. We enjoyed the history and i…
N1172VDallisonk
00Jeep tour on a chilly day - great way to experience the gorge!
Amazing way to see the gorge and learn more about the history of Canon City and the mountains of CO. Tom was very …
Kirsten S
00Great day seeing the gorge
What an amazing day! Tom, our guide, was a wealth of knowledge on the area including vegetation, geology and histo…
Colleencarrico
00Great experience!
The jeep tour was great and cold! Wear a coat. Our guide was super knowledgeable about the area and showed us some …
nic0le0901
00Family Vacation
Great trip. Our guide, Tom, was very informative about the area, history, and geology of Colorado. He was a safe dr…
mommabearwarden
00Great adventure with rich history & amazing views
What an adventurous way to see the town, tour the bridge, and learn about the history of this area and Colorado! P…
km0ye
00Fun!
So fun to ride over the rugged roads in a beautiful environment and hear about the history of the place! It my husb…
jewelgarner50
00Great time
We had a wonderful time. The weather was pleasant. The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. Trip well worth…
R9408ZVcraigs
00Class act Jeep tour.
My wife and I took a mini vacation to Canon City to check out the many attractions available. A few included the Ro…
141vincenti
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Traci R
Reykjavik, Iceland16 contributions
Feb 2021
We visited Colorado this weekend and were met with single digits and BELOW zero temperatures! Despite the snow and cold temps, we made our way to Canon City from Colorado Springs and took the 1/2 day jeep and Royal Gorge train tour. Our jeep driver, Tom, was fantastic. He was a confident and safe driver, even in the pouring snow, and was so kind and friendly. He added two wool blankets in the back for our comfort, which was a big help in staying warm. Tom is very knowledgable in area history, points of interest, and his background in forestry was apparent as he pointed out vegetation, trees, and as he searched for wildlife to point out. The kids (ages 12 and 14) were interested throughout the ride, and added to the conversation as he hit upon areas they are currently studying. It was a fun, gorgeous, ride through the mountains and we felt like we were the only people for miles. Thanks again to Tom! I highly recommend the combo tour with the train ride. After the Jeep tour, we drove a couple miles down the road and boarded the train. I highly suggest you spend a little more for the dome car - the views were stunning and it was incredible to see the mountains and river along the gorge. After riding in the Jeep across the suspension bridge earlier in the day, it was so neat to have the added experience of looking up at the bridge from the train as we rode under it. As a bonus, the food on the train is really good -- it was a great day and an unforgettable experience!
Written 16 February 2021
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edward b
1 contribution
Sep 2021
For over 3.5 hours Tom Snoke drove us to and through places in the Red Canyon area that we never would have seen or visited. He was exceptionally well versed on the area and was well skilled in navigating the terrain that was both challenging and visually unique. Colorado Jeep Tours provided a great experience with a quality vehicle and route that left us wishing that it wouldn't end for another 3 hours.
Written 12 October 2021
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Amanda & Steve Morrison
Frontenac, KS28 contributions
Aug 2020
We had the best time on our Jeep tour. We loved seeing the views at the arch and took some great family pictures. My teen daughter loved being able to look out over the canyon and get the "perfect" selfie pic for her social media accounts. My 9 year old son loved looking at the rocks, and the dinosaur foot prints. We all found it very interesting to learn about the Morrison Formation for obvious reasons.
Mike was our guide and was well prepared for any weather we may encounter on a summer afternoon in Colorado as well as bringing extra cold water for anyone who ran out, and a first aide kit. Which thankfully we didn't need the first aide kit, but anyone who has young boys know they are full of energy and my son actually slid and fell while we were hiking. Mike was right there to make sure he was ok and didn't need anything. Which of course he was.
It was nice that they kept the amount of people on one tour small. COVID restrictions, you had to have a mask with you and while you were at the office. Once you started traveling it was up to all of us if we wanted to continue wearing our masks. It was my family of 4, and 1 other couple. There are bathrooms on the trip, though some more "rustic" than others.
I recommend people dress in layers, tennis shoes (although I wore Chaco type sandal and was fine), if you have long hair tie it up, as your hat could easily fly off while traveling in the jeep. Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light snack if needed. You are traveling for 3 hours, and it can get warm if the sun is beating in just right. We all had a great time and can't wait to go and do the Royal Gorge tour. (It was booked, but we were happy getting off the beaten path)
Mike was our guide and was well prepared for any weather we may encounter on a summer afternoon in Colorado as well as bringing extra cold water for anyone who ran out, and a first aide kit. Which thankfully we didn't need the first aide kit, but anyone who has young boys know they are full of energy and my son actually slid and fell while we were hiking. Mike was right there to make sure he was ok and didn't need anything. Which of course he was.
It was nice that they kept the amount of people on one tour small. COVID restrictions, you had to have a mask with you and while you were at the office. Once you started traveling it was up to all of us if we wanted to continue wearing our masks. It was my family of 4, and 1 other couple. There are bathrooms on the trip, though some more "rustic" than others.
I recommend people dress in layers, tennis shoes (although I wore Chaco type sandal and was fine), if you have long hair tie it up, as your hat could easily fly off while traveling in the jeep. Pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a light snack if needed. You are traveling for 3 hours, and it can get warm if the sun is beating in just right. We all had a great time and can't wait to go and do the Royal Gorge tour. (It was booked, but we were happy getting off the beaten path)
Written 7 August 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jennie S
7 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
The tour and driver, Brandon, were amazing! We have boys ages 6, 8 and 10 who talked the whole time. Brandon did a great job of engaging with them and also conveying all of the information on the history of the area and what we were looking at in a way that they could understand. The boys are dinosaur lovers and this was the perfect for them.
Written 9 August 2020
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michael p
2 contributions
Fantastic tour and tour guide. Richard was very knowledgeable as well as a very safe driver. The roads are narrow and scary at times so beware. Even with the road conditions we felt our driver knew what he was doing. Great trip. Highly recommended.
Written 21 February 2022
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jhaughom
Portland, OR3 contributions
If you want a fun and wonderfully educational day with your children or grandchildren, this is it. We took our granddaughters and everyone had an amazing time. Our guide, Richard, did an exceptional job especially for our granddaughters relating the history and geology of this beautiful area. Richard was very well informed, extremely polite, humorous and very experienced. There were many highlights, but we all agree the best was seeing the footprints of a multi-ton Stegosaurus that walked on the very spot we were standing on about 100 million years before we arrived. This is a highly recommended adventure and experience. You will create some wonderful memories. Wear plenty of sunscreen.
Written 20 July 2021
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Bindiloo321
2 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
This experience was great! We were able to access areas of the red canyon that our prius never would have reached! Our guide Richard was personable, friendly, and knowledgeable! His awesome driving skills and experience with the climate and terrain allowed us to have an exciting, yet safe off-road drive. Gorgeous scenery, including a petroglyph stop and dinosaur footprints. We recommend highly, just make sure to keep that seat belt buckled!
Written 2 June 2021
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Bill T
10 contributions
May 2020
Trip through Red Canyon was informative with great views over every hill. Having an experienced jeep driver get up the rugged park roads to remote areas is much better than trying to do it yourself. My Prius would have no chance on those roads. Is a gorgeous area full of things to see, was glad to be able to see some of the roads less traveled by.
Written 24 May 2020
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Gary
2 contributions
Sep 2021
We thoroughly enjoyed the jeep tour through Red Canyon (half day). It was very hot, but cold, iced water was supplied by the company. Our guide, Richard, was great; he was affable, very attentive to our needs, informative, and a safe driver. It's a bumpy ride, so be prepared! Richard was knowledgeable about the history, the geology, the geography, as well as the flora and fauna of the region. He invited questions and comments along the way. We were very pleased with the experience.
Written 13 September 2021
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Pankti P
1 contribution
Jun 2021 • Family
Highlight of my Colorado trip. Amazing experience! It was a bumpy ride but that made it so fun! Best to go from 5-8pm so it’s cool outside and may see some wildlife on the way. Ask for Richard if you can! He is the bomb and is super sweet!!
Written 21 June 2021
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tricia s
dallas2 contributions
Does the jeep tour include switch backs with intense drop offs if you look to your side?? We have some hesitant members of the family or would be fine with bumpy and rugged off road, but driving on the side of a mountain has proven to be extremely stressful for some. Thanks in advance for your answer!
Sally H
Augusta, ME63 contributions
The main part of the tour does not have any drop offs, where you are driving on the edge of a cliff & looking into space. I do not like that kind of drive either. I was very comfortable on this tour. There are bumpy roads & gully's that you drive through but it sounds like you are ok with that. Now, at the very end of the tour our guide gave us the option to drive along Skyline Drive. If you don't like driving on the edge or looking into space DO NOT do this part of the drive. It is easy for the guide to skip this part. It is a one lane road that goes up & up & there is nothing on either side but steep drop offs. Terrifying for me.
How far is it from theestes park resort
MarkandCindy75
Oklahoma City, OK69 contributions
It's about 180 miles or approximately 3 hrs 40 minutes on I-25N.
How far is it from theestes park resort
FletcherOverland
Rochester, MN33 contributions
That would be at least a 3 1/2 hour drive from Estes Park.
shavers2016
Salem, AR17 contributions
Should I take the half day Red Canyon or Royal Gorge jeep tour?
Suz1A
Cripple Creek, CO28 contributions
Both are great, they're just different. Red Canyon is more remote and rugged with lots of gorgeous red rock formations. It's a popular destination for rock climbers. The 8 mile long and 1,000 foot deep Royal Gorge has easier access and it's what most people want to see in the Cañon City area, as it's better known and has the Royal Gorge suspension bridge.
libra_1968
Moscow, Russia14 contributions
where should we stop to be close to the beginning of the route?We want to take a half-day tour
Bob W
Canon City, CO67 contributions
All the tours leave and return to the same location. They leave from our office, which is: 2320 E. Main st, Canon city Co usa, 81212
Monique R
Chicago, United States16 contributions
What is the difference between this tour and the HIGH COUNTRY tour?
Bob W
Canon City, CO67 contributions
The high country tour is in Colorado Springs. The royal gorge Loop and Red Canyon loop are in the Canon city area. I have never been on the Colorado springs tour but have taken the royal gorge and
red Canyon tours many times.
