Hike, bike, and paddle your way through the Colorado Rocky Mountains on this multi-sport 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.
The prices below are per person:
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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.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel in Grand Lake
Stay in a comfortable 3 or 4-star hotel in the waterfront town of Grand Lake.
Hotel in Winter Park
Stay in a comfortable 3 or 4-star hotel in the ski resort town of Winter Park.
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
Frequently Asked Questions about Hike, Bike, Kayak Colorado
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.
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