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Hike, bike, and paddle your way through the Colorado Rocky Mountains on this multi-sport tour
Look for wildlife on a wilderness hike on the East Inlet Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Enjoy road and mountain biking as you explore the beautiful mountain scenery.
Meet real cowboys at an authentic rodeo complete with a local BBQ dinner.
Choose your own exhilarating adventure (hot air balloons, rafting) on your free day spent at Winter Park.
Any visit to the Colorado Rocky Mountains inspires the need to get out and explore by every means possible. This exciting 6-day guided adventure will take you deep into Rocky Mountain National Park and fill your days with hiking, biking, paddling, and more!
During your stay in the mountains, you’ll be taking hikes through the wilderness and mountain biking in the hills. You’ll kayak at Grand Lake and go road biking between mountain towns. In Winter Park, choose your own activity- hot air balloons? Rafting? You’ll even spend a night at the rodeo! The Colorado Multisport Adventure includes options to set your own pace, so it is a great family-friendly way to explore the magnificent Rocky Mountains on an active guided tour.
Any visit to the Colorado Rocky Mountains inspires the need to get out and explore by every means possible. This exciting 6-day guided adventure will take you deep into Rocky Mountain National Park and fill your days with hiking, biking, paddling, and more!
During your stay in the mountains, you’ll be taking hikes through the wilderness and mountain biking in the hills. You’ll kayak at Grand Lake and go road biking between mountain towns. In Winter Park, choose your own activity- hot air balloons? Rafting? You’ll even spend a night at the rodeo! The Colorado Multisport Adventure includes options to set your own pace, so it is a great family-friendly way to explore the magnificent Rocky Mountains on an active guided tour.
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Hike, Bike, Kayak Colorado Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Trail Ridge Road Drive and Kayaking
Meet your shuttle at the Denver airport and enjoy the scenic drive to Rocky Mountain National Park. You’ll be taking the Trail Ridge Road, which is the highest paved road in the nation, and you’ll have lots of opportunities to stop on the route for photos or quick hikes.
When you arrive in Grand Lake you’ll have the whole afternoon to kayak and relax at the lake.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Grand Lake
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Mountain Trail to Lone Pine Lake
Today you’ll take a nice mountain exploration hike on the East Inlet Trail. On the way to Lone Pine Lake, you’ll want to be on the lookout for moose, elk, deer, beaver, eagles, and other local wildlife.
When you return to Grand Lake you can spend the rest of the afternoon enjoying the lakeside recreation activities.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Grand Lake
Distance: 9 miles hiking
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Bike to Winter Park
This morning you’ll jump on your bike for a leisurely ride to Winter Park. On the way, you’ll enjoy the scenic views of Shadow Mountain Lake and Lake Granby as you ride along the Colorado River.
There’s a climb up to the Middle Park Plateau where you’ll find the Fraser to Winter Park bike trail. You’ll follow the trail all the way to the hotel in Winter Park where you’ll find your luggage waiting for you.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Winter Park
Distance: 37 miles road biking
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Free Day for Adventure
Winter Park is packed with activities, and you can choose what you’d like to do today. This outdoor wonderland has unending options for you, from hot air balloon rides, white water rafting, and mountain biking to mini-golf and trampoline bouncing!
However you decide to spend your day, be ready for an exciting night. Tonight you’ll be going to an authentic rodeo, complete with real cowboys and a local BBQ dinner!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Winter Park
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Mountain Biking at Snow Mountain Ranch
Your adventure of the day today is mountain biking! When you arrive at Snow Mountain Ranch you’ll start out on an easy dirt road to get accustomed to your bike, and then you’ll start riding into the hills for some single track trails through meadows and forests.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Winter Park
Distance: 15 miles mountain biking
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Hike to Stanley Peak
After you check out, the van will take you to Berthoud Pass. Here you’ll hike the Continental Divide all the way to Stanley Peak. You’ll be rewarded for your effort with spectacular views of the Colorado mountains!
Walk back to the van, which will take you back to Denver to depart.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: 7.7 miles hiking
Meals: Breakfast
Hike, Bike, Kayak Colorado Tour Price and Dates
This guided multisport tour is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group, however, custom private tours can be organized for those willing to travel with their group only (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you). The prices below are per person:Start
Finish
Duration
Spaces Left
Price
Tue, Jul 30
From Denver, CO
Sun, Aug 4
to Denver, CO
6 Days
5+
Spaces left
USD$2995
Accommodation on the Colorado Multisport Adventure
This tour is based in 3 and 4-star hotels. The hotels offer comfortable rooms with great locations in the mountains.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
You can pay a supplement to have a private room where possible, please contact us if you prefer this option. Rooms are double occupancy and single travelers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Hike, Bike, Kayak Colorado Tour?
Meals
5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 5 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour in Denver are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you, your luggage, and your bike are included as outlined in the itinerary. Transportation to and from the Denver airport is included.
Also Included
- English-speaking guide
- Support van
- Mountain bike rental
- Road bike rental
- Kayak rental, including paddles and safety equipment
- Tour maps
Not included
- Cycling equipment such as gloves and shoes
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from Denver
- Lunches and dinners or drinks and snacks not previously mentioned
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as included
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, servers, or hotel staff are not included
Optional Extras
- Various bicycle rentals, including touring saddles, odometers, pumps, tire irons, and patch kits
- Solo traveller supplements
- Any additional nights before or after the tour
- How hard is the Hike, Bike, Kayak Colorado Tour?
- Do I need to tip my tour guides?
- Do I need a visa to travel to the United States of America?
- Are meals included on the Hike, Bike, Kayak Colorado Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Denver to start this tour?
- Is the Hike, Bike, Kayak Colorado Tour guided?
- Where does the Hike, Bike, Kayak Colorado Tour end?
- Where does the Hike, Bike, Kayak Colorado Tour family-friendly?
- Are equipment rentals included?
- Can I bring my own bike?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to the United States of America?
- Are there any travel restrictions for the United States of America?
- When is the best time to travel to the United States for this tour?
We rate this tour as a 3/5. You should be able to cycle up to 40 miles, hike 10 miles, and paddle in the water to comfortably participate. The other activities included can be chosen according to your comfort level.
Tipping in the United States of America is customary, but much appreciated. It is recommended to tip 10-20% for exceptional service.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and you should ensure your insurance covers all the included activities. Get your Travel Insurance.
You can fly to Denver International Airport (DEN), where your shuttle will pick you up.
Yes, you will have an English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour.
This tour ends with a drop-off at the Denver International Airport.
Yes, it is! This tour welcomes families with children 14 years and older. Children should be comfortable participating in all the included activities.
Yes, bike rentals and kayak rentals are included. There are various style and size options available to rent to mitigate the challenges of shipping your bike. Please bring any additional equipment desired.
Yes, you bring your own bike. If you would like to do so it is recommended that you use a reputable specialty company to ship your bike ahead of time to the first hotel. You can also bring your own saddle and pedals to combine with your rental bike. Please ensure your bike is suitable for the demands of the tour- both road and mountain biking are included.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
The best time to travel to Colorado for this tour is between June and August when the weather is warm and clear.
Customer Ratings
Timberline Adventures specializes in fully supported cycling, hiking, and multisport adventure tours in the United States and Canada.
Over the last 38 years, our adventure experts have crafted unique itineraries consisting of only the best routes and trails. We are all about striking the perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and tons of fun! Our epic tours include visits to 35 different national parks, and we take great pride in introducing our guests to some of the wildest and most beautiful areas in North America, like Glacier, Yosemite, Acadia, Big Bend, and so much more!
We share in the joy, exhilaration, and sense of accomplishment that is a part of every single tour, and the quality of your experience is how we measure our growing success.
