Royal Gorge Loop Half Day Jeep Tour
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Royal Gorge Loop Half Day Jeep Tour
By Colorado Jeep Tours
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Discover Colorado’s Royal Gorge from the absolute best vantage point on a half-day 4x4 tour. Gaze down from the rim, then ride across the country’s highest suspension bridge (nearly 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River). Afterwards, make the short climb to the top of Fremont Peak which presents awe-inspiring views you won’t soon forget. Not limited to landscapes, the tour also includes prehistoric dinosaur footprints and potential sightings of the state’s famous wildlife.
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$129.00
from per adult
$129.00
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Ages 1-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
English
Highlights
- Enjoy unbeatable views of the Royal Gorge
- Visit a site on the National Registry of Historic Places
- Safely visit hard to reach locations by Jeep
- Take a tour that the whole family can enjoy
- Professional guide
- Driver
- Entry/Admission - Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
- Entry/Admission - Canon City
What's not included- Gratuities
- Departure details
- 50905 W U.S. 50, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA Just one 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: 8565P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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 travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- How much is Royal Gorge Loop Half Day Jeep Tour?
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- What is the Royal Gorge Loop Half Day Jeep Tour cancellation policy?
- Royal Gorge Loop Half Day Jeep Tour cancellation policy: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. Discover and book Royal Gorge Loop Half Day Jeep Tour on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Royal Gorge Loop Half Day Jeep Tour?
- Royal Gorge 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 Royal Gorge 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: 8565P1
Itinerary
- You'll start at50905 W U.S. 5050905 W U.S. 50, Cañon City, CO 81212, USAJust one mile west of downtown Canon CitySee address & details
- 1Royal Gorge Bridge and ParkStop: 10 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 2Skyline DriveStop: 20 minutesSee details
- 3Temple Canyon ParkStop: 2 hoursSee details
- 4Colorado Jeep ToursStop: 4 hours - Admission includedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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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…
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…
DennisandLana
00Jeep Tour
John was professional and very knowledgeable- felt safe with his driving - took us on raids we could never attempt …
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…
eandtss
00Awesome day!
Our guide/driver was Paul. He provided wonderful commentary thru the whole Jeep excursion and made us feel very com…
myzjameson
00Royal Gorge Jeep and Train Ride
Loved our Jeep and Royal Gorge Trip. Thanks to our Jeep Tour Guide Paul who gave us a great tour! He knew lots of h…
Texas_visiter
00Great trip!
We had a great time on our Colorado Jeep Tour trip to Red Canyon in Canon City, Colorado. Our driver and guide, Da…
jasoneJ6369HZ
00Wonderful Time with both our guide, and tour company
The tour we took with our tour guide Scott was both very informative, and outstanding. Both myself, and my mother f…
Jerilfry
00Gold Belt Tour is a winner
A jeep tour is THE best way to travel the Phantom Canyon and Shelf Road! Let Colorado Jeep Tours do the driving and…
cpstets22
00The Gold Belt tour strikes gold!
My friend and I loved this tour. It left promptly at 9 with just the two of us and after a brief drive through the …
joekY3581LV
00Excellent
Excellent. From selecting the gold bet tour to ease of booking, getting questions answered, an enjoyable lunch at G…
Betsy Goldfeder R
00Colorado Jeep Tours, more than I could have hoped for
Could not imagine a better guide than Steve Wilson! Local, knowledgeable, lover of everything outdoors. He shared …
Smgrise27
00Great ride! 10/10
Tom was an amazing guide! I loved learning about everything he talked about. I would do this every week if I could.…
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Paul M
Bangor, United States4 contributions
Oct 2021
We took a half day royal gorge jeep tour combined with the royal gorge train ride with lunch after the jeep tour. We had to get up early as we had a 2 hour drive from Denver where we were vacationing, but this tour was a perfect way to get a flavor for Southern Colorado. We can't remember our tour guide's name but is a retired national park service gentleman who was a perfect tour guide. He was very knowledgeable, responsive to our questions and provided us with a great experience. This is a great tour as the weather in Canon City is generally always nice and even in the fall/winter warms up during the day. The ride was very comfortable and we saw everything we wanted to see. Not something I would recommend for small children but ages 8ish and up would likely enjoy it. It was a little chilly to start the morning but expected for the end of October. As long as you come prepared with jackets, hats, mittens, and a blanket it's very comfortable. Would recommend this any day to people looking for a day trip to southern Colorado.
Written October 30, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
diznymom0
Spring Hill, FL76 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
We took this tour on January 2nd, which coincided with a rare snowfall the previous day. We were a group of 7 ranging from ages 16 to 49. Booking was ready because of Jennifer and Will. I booked online but had some questions which both of them answered professionally. We arrived for our tour and got checked on and introduced to Wyatt. He was an AMAZING tour guide! We are from Florida and we're concerned about being cold in the 15 degree weather. No problems. They put the plastic windows on the jeep, cranked up the heat and even have us lap blankets. They will do everything within their post to ensure your comfort and fun. The tour was filled with interesting stories about the history of Canon city, Colorado and the old west. It was VERY interesting for all of us and kept us very engaged. We felt very safe even on the treacherous road because of the weather but enjoyed the bumps and adventure of a 4×4 tour. We saw big horn sheep, deer and a bald eagle. The drive over the royal gorge Bridge was awesome! Highly recommend! Thanks team for a great day filled with adventure, history and family memories!
Written January 2, 2022
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Colleen M
2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
Once upon a time, 3 young ladies traveled to the foothills of Colorado. They quickly decided a Jeep tour in the mountains was a need, not a want. After a quick google search, they stumbled upon Colorado Jeep tours and were not disappointed. Richard was the fearless leader of the adventure. He ensured the group was safe and well-informed on what they were looking at. From fossils to wildlife and geology to forestry, they became experts in a matter of hours. Let’s not forget about the adrenaline high they experienced while voyaging up and down the mountain sides in the ORV. Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Canon City area and would recommend Richard as an excellent guide that made the trip unforgettable.
Written August 26, 2021
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foleysteven1
Dover, DE5 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Above all, the jeep was not meant to carry more than 6 adults comfortably. There were 7 adults on our ride and 4 of us were crammed on one bench, which makes for an incredibly uncomfortable 3.5 hours with zero leg space to stretch your legs. If the people on your bench are large or downright overweight you are literally going to be crammed into a corner with zero room like I was. We did the half-day tour and that was miserable….I can’t fathom doing the full day tour in those conditions.
The PA system in the jeep was not loud enough on some parts of the trip so be prepared to miss out on information. If you enjoy stopping to talk about the local cemetery and prison then you’re in luck….I guess this is what the website was referring to regarding “historical” parts of the community. I was pretty disappointed with the small amount of time at the Gorge relative to the rest of the tour but the fine layer of dust from the trails left us with a reminder of where we spent most of our time. We did see some deer and stopped to take some photos. Additionally, the tour has to stop at a few gates so the driver can unlock and reposition them…the heat of the day and cramped conditions make this really annoying.
If you enjoy genuine jeep trail riding then this will please you once you get away from the pointless tour of the local area but don’t expect to get out and explore much. Most of the stops were spent just sitting in the hot, dusty & cramped bench area of the jeep while our guide gave us an uninspiring and humorless description of the rocks and trees around us while using laminated display cards to give us the real information. For the money I would rather just travel to the Gorge myself and spend some actual time there instead of showing to the visitors center that was closing in 5 minutes.
The PA system in the jeep was not loud enough on some parts of the trip so be prepared to miss out on information. If you enjoy stopping to talk about the local cemetery and prison then you’re in luck….I guess this is what the website was referring to regarding “historical” parts of the community. I was pretty disappointed with the small amount of time at the Gorge relative to the rest of the tour but the fine layer of dust from the trails left us with a reminder of where we spent most of our time. We did see some deer and stopped to take some photos. Additionally, the tour has to stop at a few gates so the driver can unlock and reposition them…the heat of the day and cramped conditions make this really annoying.
If you enjoy genuine jeep trail riding then this will please you once you get away from the pointless tour of the local area but don’t expect to get out and explore much. Most of the stops were spent just sitting in the hot, dusty & cramped bench area of the jeep while our guide gave us an uninspiring and humorless description of the rocks and trees around us while using laminated display cards to give us the real information. For the money I would rather just travel to the Gorge myself and spend some actual time there instead of showing to the visitors center that was closing in 5 minutes.
Written July 12, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
LovetoWalk51
Bowling Green, OH371 contributions
Oct 2021
Mike was an excellent driver and tour guide! My daughter and I were the only riders this tour. Mike pointed out local points of interest around town, the countryside and then drove to a high point lookout over the Rayal Gorge. We then descended and drove across the Royal Gorge Bridge. We stopped in the Park for about 30 minutes to look around (restrooms, gift shop, restaurant). With the cost of our ticket for this tour, we also received entrance tickets for this Park. Great photo op of the gorge here.
Written March 7, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Maggie K
Iowa City, IA22 contributions
Jun 2020
We booked the Jeep and Wine tour for a half day through Temple Canyon and across the Royal Gorge. (The wine tasting was in the afternoon at a separate location). Our driver was a humorous, knowledgeable, personable guy named Tom and he took us on roads that the general public can't access. He narrated what we were seeing, stopped so we could take photos, and even brought two cleaned blankets (in the time of Covid 19) we could use since it was a cool cloudy morning. Riding across the Royal Gorge bridge was exciting, as were seeing amazing views, learning some local history, and being educated and entertained by Tom. Excellent morning!
Written June 10, 2020
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Becky C
7 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Highly recommend this tour! You get to see so many different areas surrounding the Royal Gorge area, Cañon City and cross the Royal Gorge bridge in the jeep. Once you arrive at the bridge area, the tour stops so you can walk around and see the beautiful views. Then continues down to the meeting sight. Brandon our tour guide was very knowledgeable on the history of the land and answered any questions we had! This is a must do on your next Colorado Springs vacation!
Written June 19, 2021
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David F
1 contribution
Aug 2022
From start to finish our guide Steve kept us educated , entertained and excited. The vistas, history and great anecdotes from this fourth generation citizen on Canon City made for an exceptional experience. And thank God it was he and not me behind the wheel in that terrain!
Written August 26, 2022
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Ron K
San Antonio, TX107 contributions
Aug 2020
We ended up having some trouble getting there on time, but they were very accommodating as we were only 10 minutes or so late. They let us take our dog along which was agreed upon previously. Fun tour, great tour guide. It was really fun getting to drive over the Royal Gorge while others had to walk from the parking lot. Very informative tour. It did get hot and the tour guide had cold waters for everyone.
Written August 12, 2020
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Marlene
Saint Louis, MO5 contributions
Jun 2020
My husband and I, along with our two teens (ages 14 &16), had an amazing time. Our guide, Brandon, was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area and history, along with making our trip so much fun. Will, the owner, was so helpful prior to setting up the trip. He thoroughly explained each of the tours to me, what to expect, etc.
Not only was the Royal Gorge amazing, but we went on the zip line as well. It's not as scary as it seems and the view from above the gorge as you zip line across is spectacular.
I highly recommend Colorado Jeep Tours if you're thinking about taking an off road tour and seeing some of Colorado's beautiful sites that you would never see yourself. Also, the Colorado Jeep Tour company exclusively takes its guests through the back entrance of the Royal Gorge, which was an added plus.
Not only was the Royal Gorge amazing, but we went on the zip line as well. It's not as scary as it seems and the view from above the gorge as you zip line across is spectacular.
I highly recommend Colorado Jeep Tours if you're thinking about taking an off road tour and seeing some of Colorado's beautiful sites that you would never see yourself. Also, the Colorado Jeep Tour company exclusively takes its guests through the back entrance of the Royal Gorge, which was an added plus.
Written July 6, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
We are driving up from Albuquerque and need to know what time the tour begins
stephanie e
2 contributions
When you book the tour, there are time slots to pick. The town is very neat, I would pick an early time so you have extra time to look around.
Ian H
Port Stephens, Australia11 contributions
Do you just GO to Pikes Peak, or do you drive it (in the Jeep) to the top?
Looks like a fabulous itinerary for the rest of the items
Aug-Sep 2022
Marlene
Saint Louis, MO5 contributions
The itinerary we went on does not take you to Pikes Peak, but to the Royal Gorge. The jeep tour took us off-road through the hills/mountains to the back side (south rim) of the Royal Gorge. We then took the zip line across the Royal Gorge. That was fun! After going across the Gorge, the jeep then took us back through the hills and other places that are mentioned on their website. Colorado Jeep Tours is a reliable company with exceptional customer service. I do know there are jeep companies that go to Pikes Peak as well. We personally drove up to Pikes Peak and enjoyed the scenery and drive. I highly recommend going in the morning before the clouds set in, whether you drive it yourself or go with a jeep tour company. They are doing a lot of construction at the peak, but the scenery is still beautiful. We were able to see everything for miles from the top. Years ago we took the Cog Train (which is under repair) to the top, but having drove it this time, I would prefer to drive it again. Hope this helps.
NewPal_TravelFamily
New Palestine, IN103 contributions
Where is the meeting point (address)? All I see is Canon City. Thank you.
Eldred W
Burlington, CO8 contributions
Not sure of the actual address without looking it up, but it's on the main street through town, across the street from McDonalds.
Hi are the Royal Gorge admissions ticket included when i book from TripAdvisor?
Eldred W
Burlington, CO8 contributions
Technically, no. But the tour DOES go over the bridge, and you have about 10 minutes to take photos and use the restrooms. You can't drive over the bridge any more in your private car, so that's kind of cool. Also, you cannot enter the gift shop without buying admission.
Katie M
Manhattan4 contributions
We will be coming from central Kansas and bringing our little dog with us. Can we bring him on the tour?
pokingitaround
Canon City, CO10 contributions
Yes, but restrictions: If a "lap dog", it has to fit/sit on your lap or bag carrier -- no charge. If bigger, it stays on floor; there is a child's price for that. A legitimate service dog, no charge regardless of size. Go online to sign the waiver; you MUST book in advance to be accompanied by a dog. Have fun with your canine!
StacieinAtlanta
Atlanta, GA18 contributions
Will there be time to zip line or do the sky coaster during the trip?
Susie A
Canon City, CO1 contribution
Hi Stacie - I apologize for the slow response time. We are super busy and I just saw your question. Yes, the zip line can be done during the tour if you select the Jeep & Zip option. We drop you off on the south rim of the gorge where you zip across. Anyone who doesn't want to zip stays in the jeep and we drive across, then we pick up the "zippers" on the north gorge rim and finish the jeep tour. Unfortunately, there is no time to do any of the other rides during the tour unless you go back to the park later. The good thing is that a normal admission price is $27/person to the Bridge & Park but after you take our Royal Gorge 1/2 Day jeep tour, it's only $9/person with our voucher. So, you can go back to the bridge after the jeep tour and do all the rides you wish. I hope this answers your question. Thank you for asking! -- Susie
lorriec10
Beaufort, NC16 contributions
Can you accommodate a person in a wheelchair?
Susie A
Canon City, CO1 contribution
Hi Lorrie, yes, we will do everything we can to make that happen! We normally reserve the front passenger seat for people with disabilities who might need the extra support of the 3-point harness seatbelt, compared to the lap belts in most other seats on our custom jeeps. The only thing is that since the jeeps only hold from 7-9 people maximum, we have no storage and cannot take the wheelchair on tour. Our guides will assist in getting the person in/out of the vehicle if they can safely do so without anyone getting hurt. In any case, it helps us to know ahead of time if someone has special needs (mobility, deaf, service dogs, etc) so we can do our best to be prepared for the situation. Please call our office to make a reservation, and feel free to call any time if we can help with anything. Thank you very much for your question! --Susie