Red Canyon Loop Half Day Jeep Tour

5.0 (103 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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103 reviews

5.0

Red Canyon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Enjoying an overlook — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This interpretive 3-hour jeep tour departs from Canon City and meanders through bright red towering spires and monoliths sculpted by the erosion of the fountain formation. Your geological tour through time includes a short walk out to "Overlook Arch" and a up-close look at dinosaur footprints left over 107 million years ago. You will see where paleontologists have been removing dinosaur remains for over 140 years from one of the most famous digs in history along with ancient Indian petroglyphs.

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Colorado Jeep Tours

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Colorado Jeep Tours

2 hours

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!
Garden Park Fossil Area

15 min

Historic dinosaur-fossil quarries with trails, picnic tables & scenic overlooks in a rugged setting.
Red Canyon Park

10 min

At Red Canyon Park you can explore 600 acres of piñon, sage, and beautiful red rock from the Fountain Formation. Formed 290-296 million years ago, this rock was created by a series of braided streams carrying material eroded off of the Ancestral Rocky Mountains! Operated by the City of Cañon City, the secluded Red Canyon Park is a locals’ favorite. Here you can feel free to explore on the trail or off—a true adventure.
Skyline Drive

Passing by

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

1 mile west of downtown Canon City

End point

1 mile west of downtown Canon City

Using your ticket

Thanks so much for your reservation! Please note that all passengers in your party will need to sign the online waiver prior to boarding the jeep. We recommend that you do this soon, as it speeds up your check-in on arrival day to get your tour out on time. Please copy/paste the following link into your browser to access the waiver form:

https://www.smartwaiver.com/w/5a0f4c57238bc/web/?auto_tag=fh_id_VIATOR

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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. Reservations made through TripAdvisor can be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the time of check in. . 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.