• Colorado Jeep Tours - Colorado Jeep Tours offers high-quality, scenic, and informative off-road jeep tours based in Cañon City. Our interpretive tours of the Royal Gorge, Red Canyon, and the historic gold mining district of Cripple Creek and Victor provide a wealth of information, including western history, geology, paleontology, and more, all while traversing some of the most stunning trails in south/central Colorado.

Our professionally-driven guided tours offer a fun and engaging way to explore and learn about the Royal Gorge region, suitable for all ages. Cañon City is conveniently located about 45 minutes from Colorado Springs or Pueblo, and 2 hours from Denver, making it an easy day trip from many front range cities.

We offer half-day and full-day jeep-only trips (starting at 3 hours), as well as full-day combo packages that include activities like rafting, visiting the Royal Gorge Bridge, wine tasting, riding the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, and zip-lining over the Royal Gorge.

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• Garden Park Fossil Area - Historic dinosaur-fossil quarries with trails, picnic tables, and scenic overlooks in a rugged setting.

• Red Canyon Park - At Red Canyon Park, you can explore 600 acres of piñon, sage, and stunning 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 the Ancestral Rocky Mountains! Operated by the City of Cañon City, the secluded Red Canyon Park is a local favorite. Here you can feel free to explore on the trail or off—a true adventure.

• Skyline Drive - 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.

• Bottled water
• Professional guide

• Gratuities

Embarking from Canon City, this captivating jeep journey lasts for three hours, taking you amongst the towering crimson formation structures that have been shaped by the erosion of the fountain formation over the millennia. This geological voyage through time entails a brief walk to the ‘Overlook Arch’ and a first-hand observation of dinosaur footprints dating back more than 107 million years. You’ll witness where notable paleontologists have been excavating dinosaur remnants for over a century from one of history’s most renowned archaeological sites, interspersed with ancient Indian petroglyphs.

Our breathtaking scenic excursion is just one of the multitude of visits we organize from our Cañon City base. If this specific tour doesn’t suit your tastes, we are confident we have alternative ones that will cater to your preferences. Our range of tours span from a minimal three hours to a full day. Don’t forget to check out our other offerings for additional options.

• 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.

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