Royal Gorge Loop Half Day Jeep Tour
Overview
This breathtaking 3.5 hour tour literally puts you on the edge of one of Colorado’s most picturesque attractions. Look down into the breathtaking Royal Gorge as this tour takes you over America’s highest suspension bridge nearly 1000 feet above the Arkansas River. Exclusive access through the south entrance to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park and to the top of Fremont Peak allow you to see and experience true Colorado beauty. Pass through a cemetery that is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, view dinosaur footprints, and commonly see Colorado wildlife.
This scenic tour is just one of the amazing locations we visit from our office in Cañon City. If this tour doesn't meet your needs, we most likely have one that does. We offer tours and packages from 3 hours to all day. Be sure to see our other listings for more options.
This scenic tour is just one of the amazing locations we visit from our office in Cañon City. If this tour doesn't meet your needs, we most likely have one that does. We offer tours and packages from 3 hours to all day. Be sure to see our other listings for more options.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Driver
- Entry/Admission - Colorado Jeep Tours
- Entry/Admission - Royal Gorge Bridge and Park
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, 4218 County Road 3a, Canon City, CO 81212-3663
Look down into the breathtaking Royal Gorge as this tour takes you over America’s highest suspension bridge nearly 1000 feet above the Arkansas River. Exclusive access through the south entrance to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park and to the top of Fremont Peak allow you to see and experience true Colorado beauty.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Skyline Drive, Canon City, CO
Skyline Drive is a scenic roadway in Cañon City, Colorado. It was built by inmate labor in 1905.[1] The road starts from U.S. Highway 50, with a gradual incline up the side of a ridge. When the road crests, it winds, climbs, and falls like a roller coaster until near its end, where a scenic outlook overlooks both the city (east) and the highway (west).
The single-lane, one-way road rises about 800 feet above the surrounding terrain. There are no guardrails despite sharp drop offs, and the drive is about 3 miles long.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Temple Canyon Park, Canon City, CO
Temple Canyon road winds over the Royal Gorge anticline through the ancient hunting grounds of the Ute tribe. The canyon road passes "The Temple" but you have to know where to look. Fossils can be seen along the road with other geological wonders.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Colorado Jeep Tours, 50905 W U.S. 50, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
Colorado Jeep Tours offers high quality, scenic, and informative off-road jeep tours based from Cañon City. Our interpretive tours of the Royal Gorge, Red Canyon, and the historic gold mining district of Cripple Creek and Victor offer a variety of information including western history, geology, paleontology and more while traveling some of the most beautiful trails in south/central Colorado.
Our professionally-driven guided tours offer a fun and interesting way to see and learn about the Royal Gorge region, and they are enjoyed by people of all ages. Cañon City is located about 45 minutes from Colorado Springs or Pueblo, and 2 hours from Denver, so we’re an easy day-trip from many front range cities.
We offer 1/2 day and full day jeep-only trips (starting at 3 hours), and full-day combo packages with rafting, the Royal Gorge Bridge, wine tasting, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, and zip-lining over the Royal Gorge.
READY TO JEEP? LET’S GO!
Duration: 4 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Royal Gorge Bridge and Park, 4218 County Road 3a, Canon City, CO 81212-3663
Look down into the breathtaking Royal Gorge as this tour takes you over America’s highest suspension bridge nearly 1000 feet above the Arkansas River. Exclusive access through the south entrance to the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park and to the top of Fremont Peak allow you to see and experience true Colorado beauty.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Skyline Drive, Canon City, CO
Skyline Drive is a scenic roadway in Cañon City, Colorado. It was built by inmate labor in 1905.[1] The road starts from U.S. Highway 50, with a gradual incline up the side of a ridge. When the road crests, it winds, climbs, and falls like a roller coaster until near its end, where a scenic outlook overlooks both the city (east) and the highway (west).
The single-lane, one-way road rises about 800 feet above the surrounding terrain. There are no guardrails despite sharp drop offs, and the drive is about 3 miles long.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Temple Canyon Park, Canon City, CO
Temple Canyon road winds over the Royal Gorge anticline through the ancient hunting grounds of the Ute tribe. The canyon road passes "The Temple" but you have to know where to look. Fossils can be seen along the road with other geological wonders.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Colorado Jeep Tours, 50905 W U.S. 50, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
Colorado Jeep Tours offers high quality, scenic, and informative off-road jeep tours based from Cañon City. Our interpretive tours of the Royal Gorge, Red Canyon, and the historic gold mining district of Cripple Creek and Victor offer a variety of information including western history, geology, paleontology and more while traveling some of the most beautiful trails in south/central Colorado.
Our professionally-driven guided tours offer a fun and interesting way to see and learn about the Royal Gorge region, and they are enjoyed by people of all ages. Cañon City is located about 45 minutes from Colorado Springs or Pueblo, and 2 hours from Denver, so we’re an easy day-trip from many front range cities.
We offer 1/2 day and full day jeep-only trips (starting at 3 hours), and full-day combo packages with rafting, the Royal Gorge Bridge, wine tasting, the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, and zip-lining over the Royal Gorge.
READY TO JEEP? LET’S GO!
Duration: 4 hours
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not wheelchair accessible
- CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Service animals allowed
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- 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
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
diznymom0
January 2022
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 an...
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!740bethr
December 2021
My three sons and I, ages 9, 10 and 11, were vacationing in Colorado Springs. We decided to do the half day royal gorge jeep tour. My boys were fascinated. Wyatt was our tour guide and he was learned, interactive, kind to my three boys. They learned a lot and had a wonderful time in the open air ...
My three sons and I, ages 9, 10 and 11, were vacationing in Colorado Springs. We decided to do the half day royal gorge jeep tour. My boys were fascinated. Wyatt was our tour guide and he was learned, interactive, kind to my three boys. They learned a lot and had a wonderful time in the open air jeep. It was the highlight of our trip! Five stars all the way. I look forward to going back to Colorado jeeps to do their white water rafting and zip line experience in the summertime.Ynkhtr1986
October 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 t...
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.OldThreeHundred
October 2021
Tom was fantastic. Professional. Knowledgeable. Friendly. Funny. Tour was great. Was a jeep tour - four wheel granny. (Terrain required Tom to have jeep in four wheel drive in the lowest gear. Beautiful scenery only accessible by this tour.
Tom was fantastic. Professional. Knowledgeable. Friendly. Funny. Tour was great. Was a jeep tour - four wheel granny. (Terrain required Tom to have jeep in four wheel drive in the lowest gear. Beautiful scenery only accessible by this tour.Mangzz
October 2021
After researching several jeep tours, happy we chose this one! The tour takes you to areas you cannot see on your own, where we saw other tours when we were exploring areas on our own. Tom was a great guide, funny & informative! The views on this tour were amazing & driving over the gorge was coo...
After researching several jeep tours, happy we chose this one! The tour takes you to areas you cannot see on your own, where we saw other tours when we were exploring areas on our own. Tom was a great guide, funny & informative! The views on this tour were amazing & driving over the gorge was cool! The ride up & back at Fremont Peak was definitely 4x4, lots of fun & great views on the Skyline Dr. Highly recommend this tour!Adventurer532319
October 2021
Our family went on the half day Gorge tour. This tour was fantastic! Our tour guide was Tom. He was so knowledgeable about the area and gave an absolute awesome tour. We went over the suspension bridge and the family loved it! Money well spent and this trip gave us great memories as a family.
Our family went on the half day Gorge tour. This tour was fantastic! Our tour guide was Tom. He was so knowledgeable about the area and gave an absolute awesome tour. We went over the suspension bridge and the family loved it! Money well spent and this trip gave us great memories as a family.