Private Red Rocks, Idaho Springs & Argo Mill Experience
7 hours
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Overview
Discover Colorado’s iconic landscapes, mountain towns, and Gold Rush history on a private 7-hour experience from Denver. Travel in a luxury Suburban with door-to-door service from your Denver Metro accommodation as Scout takes you from the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre into the heart of Colorado’s historic mining country.
Your day begins at Red Rocks Amphitheater, where you'll have time to explore inside the legendary venue, visit the Red Rocks Visitor Center, and experience the massive sandstone formations that make this one of Colorado’s most distinctive landscapes. From there, continue into the foothills to explore historic Idaho Springs.
Spend two hours in Idaho Springs with time for lunch, shopping, and sightseeing at your own pace. Choose from a variety of local restaurants for lunch, browse the town’s shops, or simply enjoy the character of this historic mountain community.
Next, step into Colorado’s Gold Rush past with an included guided tour of the historic Argo Mill. The Mill tour is a shared group experience operated by the attraction and offers an inside look at the remarkable machinery, engineering, and history behind one of Colorado’s most significant gold mills. After the tour, try your hand at gold panning, with guests guaranteed to find real gold.
The experience culminates with an included ride aboard the Mighty Argo Cable Car. Ascend above Idaho Springs for spectacular mountain views, then spend time at the summit enjoying food and drinks while taking in the scenery.
With private transportation, snacks throughout the journey, included admission to both the Argo Mill and Mighty Argo Cable Car, and a thoughtfully paced itinerary, this is Colorado sightseeing elevated into a more personal and memorable experience.
Experience Highlights
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Begin your journey at one of Colorado’s most iconic landmarks. Explore inside the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre, visit the Visitor Center, and take in the enormous sandstone formations that surround the venue. 1 With time to explore both the amphitheater and surrounding park, you'll experience Red Rocks as more than a famous concert venue—it’s a remarkable geological and cultural landmark with sweeping views toward Denver and the Front Range.
Idaho Springs
Continue into the mountains and spend two hours exploring historic Idaho Springs. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant of your choice, browse local shops, or simply wander the streets and take in the character of this historic Colorado mountain town. With time built into the itinerary, there's no need to rush from one attraction to the next.
Argo Mill & Gold Panning
Step into Colorado’s Gold Rush past with an included guided tour of the historic Argo Mill. The Argo Mill portion of the experience is a shared group tour operated by the Argo Mill. Your admission is included, and the guided experience offers an inside look at the machinery, engineering, and history behind one of Colorado’s most important mining operations. After the tour, try your hand at gold panning and experience one of the traditions that defined Colorado’s Gold Rush era. Guests are guaranteed to find real gold, adding a fun and memorable hands-on element to the experience.
Mighty Argo Cable Car
The journey culminates with a ride aboard the Mighty Argo Cable Car. Ascend above Idaho Springs and enjoy expansive views of the surrounding mountains. Once at the top, you'll have time to relax, enjoy food and drinks, and take in the scenery before descending back into town. Your cable car admission is included.
Inclusions
Private transportation in a luxury Suburban
Door-to-door service from Denver Metro accommodations
Scout host/driver
Time to explore Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Visitor Center
Time to explore the surrounding Red Rocks formations
Two hours in Idaho Springs for lunch, shopping, and sightseeing
Argo Mill guided group tour and admission
Gold panning with guaranteed gold
Mighty Argo Cable Car admission
Time at the cable car summit for food, drinks, and mountain views
Snacks throughout the journey
Things to Know
Argo Mill Tour: The overall Scout experience is private, but the Argo Mill tour is a shared group
experience operated by the Argo Mill. Admission is included.
Personal Expenses: Lunch, beverages, and other personal purchases are at the guest’s expense.
Gratuity: Gratuity for your Scout and Argo guides is at the guest’s discretion.
Customization: Modifications and substitutions to the itinerary can be made upon request, subject to availability.
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be provided if cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the start time. There will be no refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
