Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Colorado Jeep Tours
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
Historic dinosaur-fossil quarries with trails, picnic tables & scenic overlooks in a rugged setting.
Options
Red Canyon Loop
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I took my grandsons 15 & 17 and they gave the trip a big thumbs up!! Kudos to Russ our guide, very knowledgeable.
fjeanne9,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exciting, beautiful scenery
Great scenery
jeansF3586DO,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice Jeep tour loved Paul are guide. Would recommend Red canon tours.
Fantastic Jeep Tour
sc52017,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic Tour, fantastic company. Absolutely book one (or more) of their tours. First, Jennifer, you are a 10. You answered all my questions, gave hints and not only took care of scheduling the Jeep tour but the Royal Gorge Train reservations as well. You were so patient with me. So convenient working with one person. Thank you so much for your amazing assistance. We only had time for 1 tour. We did the 1/2 day Red Canyon. So much fun. Our guide was Paul - another 10. He provided so much history and information. Before heading to the canyon, Paul took us around very interesting parts of town and gave us all the history of each site. Then the drive to the canyon, beautiful countryside with more history. The drive into the canyon and through the canyon is beautiful. The road through part of it going up the canyon is crazy. Short part is really bumpy, but so much fun. Paul is more than an expert plus driver. His knowledge of so much history is worth the trip. This is first class operation with really great people. We are talking about making another trip to Canon City from Texas again. We had no idea what a great spot it is. We will definitely take one of their other tours when in Canon City again. Actually there are 2 other tours I'd really like to do on our next trip. Don't miss the opportunity to do a jeep tour with them.
Beautiful fall afternoon
P5766ITfrontd,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful afternoon trip through the back country in Red Canyon and Skyline drive, Paul was a grest guide, very knowledgeable about the area. i would definately reccomend this tour.
Grandkids and Grandparents loved it.
MAnative,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richard's narrative during the tour was outstanding. 17 yo and 12 yo had a great time which was the reason for our trip. We will reserve another tour if we're in the area again.
Adventures on high in Canon City
Sunshine54415393429,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our morning with Coach as our guide. There were four of us retirees and this tour took us places that we would never have been able to do on our own, all with an expert driver, historian, and teacher to tell us local lore. Would definitely recommend this tour to all.
Jeep tour
Q1418DYrebeccaw,Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Minus the glitch with our reservation (which was fixed) We LOVED the tour. It was a lotnof fun for the whole family going across the bumpy dirt roads. Highlighted by seeing dinosaur foot prints.
Fantastic Beautiful Tour
KKRose229,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Canon City is a charming town full of history. Spending time on a Colorado Jeep Tour with any of their knowledgeable guides will provide insight of the history, geology, and a wealth of natural beauty. I was lucky to have Coach as my guide who has a deep well of experiences, stories and knowledge to share. And he is humorous as well. He kept me engaged during the entire tour. Plus we had another guide on the tour to train. So we had 2 guides sharing information. What an awesome experience . I highly recommend this tour while visiting Canon City.
Awesome tour!
sheilamelzer49,Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour! Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We got to see a lot of cool things in the canyon. Would definitely recommend this tour!
RUN, don’t walk!
rebeccasX7952BD,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an AWESOME trip! Mike was so knowledgeable and fun! 10/10 recommend. He took us to some of the most spectacular views!
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