These are the guided tours and experiences we’d point a visiting friend to, sorted so you can find your kind of fun fast.
Outdoor adventures
Book onlineRaft Colorado whitewaterGuided half and full-day trips statewideBook now →From gentle family floats to Class IV thrills, Colorado’s rivers deliver summer’s best adrenaline — Clear Creek, the Arkansas through Browns Canyon, the Colorado near Glenwood, and more. Outfitters supply all the gear and know every rapid. See our rafting guide.
Book onlineSoar on a Colorado ziplineFly over canyons and pine forestsBook now →Clip in and fly across canyons and forests on some of the state’s most scenic zipline courses — a thrilling half-day the whole family can share. More in our zipline guide.
Book onlineRide a Colorado snowmobile tourGuided backcountry sled adventures, no experience neededBook now →Cover miles of snowy high country on a guided snowmobile tour — the outfitter supplies the sled and warm gear, so first-timers are welcome. A winter highlight around Grand Lake, Leadville, and the Vail area.
Book onlineTake a guided Colorado hikeGuided day hikes, backpacking trips, and summit toursBook now →Prefer a local guide? Book a guided hiking or backpacking trip and let an expert handle the route, permits, and safety while you take in the scenery, from easy waterfall walks to 14er summit tours. See our Colorado hiking guide.
Book onlineGo off-roading on a Colorado Jeep tourGuided 4x4 trips to ghost towns and high passes, no experience neededBook now →From the Alpine Loop in the San Juans to Garden of the Gods, guided Jeep and 4x4 tours reach places regular cars can’t. See our off-roading guide.
Book onlineSaddle up for a Colorado horseback rideGuided trail rides for all levels, from an hour to a half-dayBook now →Explore mountain meadows and aspen groves the classic Western way, with rides near Steamboat, Glenwood, Durango, and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Tours & sightseeing
Book onlineRide a Colorado scenic railroadGeorgetown Loop, Durango and Silverton, and moreBook now →Colorado’s historic narrow-gauge and mountain railroads are bucket-list rides — steam trains winding through river gorges, over sky-high trestles, and up to old mining towns. The Georgetown Loop and the Durango and Silverton are the classics. More in our scenic train rides guide.
Book onlineTour Rocky Mountain National ParkGuided day trips from Denver and Estes ParkBook now →See Rocky Mountain National Park without the logistics — a guide handles the driving, the timed-entry permits, and the best stops, from Trail Ridge Road to alpine lakes and prime elk and moose viewing.
Book onlineFloat over Colorado in a hot-air balloonSunrise flights with the Rockies belowBook now →Drift silently over the foothills and mountains at sunrise on a bucket-list balloon ride, often finished with a champagne toast. Flights launch near Colorado Springs, Denver, and the mountain valleys. See our Colorado ballooning guide.
Book onlineTake a Colorado ghost and history tourHaunted saloons, mining ghosts, and Old West loreBook now →Colorado’s mining towns and cities are full of ghost stories and gunfighter history. Guided walking tours in Denver, Colorado Springs, and the mountain towns mix real history with a few chills — fun after dark and family-friendly.
Book onlineTour Colorado’s craft breweriesGuided beer and food tours in Denver, Boulder, and beyondBook now →Colorado is a craft-beer powerhouse, and a guided brewery or food tour lets you taste the best without driving. Hop between taprooms in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and the mountain towns with a guide and transport included.
Book onlineTaste Denver on a food or brewery tourSample the Mile High City’s best restaurants and craft beerBook now →Denver is a craft-beer and foodie powerhouse, and walking tours hit five stops in an afternoon with a local guide. See our Denver guide.
Book onlineStargaze under Colorado’s dark skiesSee galaxies and the Milky Way through telescopes with an astronomerBook now →Colorado has some of the darkest skies in the country. A guided astronomy tour brings the night sky to life — and if you’re lucky, you might catch the northern lights.
Family & rainy-day fun
Book onlineBreak out of a Colorado escape roomTeam up and beat the clock, great for groupsBook now →Not every Colorado day is bluebird, and escape rooms are the perfect rainy-day or evening plan — ideal for families, groups, and a fun team challenge in town. Book a room and race the clock.
Browse everything
Book onlineBrowse all Colorado tours and experiencesJeep tours, dog sledding, food tours, and thousands moreBook now →Beyond these, Viator lists thousands of Colorado experiences across the state — jeep and off-road tours, dog sledding, hot-air balloon rides, guided hikes, and much more. Browse everything in one place and book with confidence.