Breckenridge or Vail–Denver Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour
Overview
Turn the drive from Vail or Breckenridge to Denver into a Rocky Mountain adventure. Over roughly 80–100 miles and 2–3 hours of driving, hear 25+ GPS-triggered audio stories while following a live route map; this listing highlights 16 attractions. Discover Copper Mountain, Frisco, Dillon Reservoir, Georgetown, Idaho Springs and Golden, with optional detours to Loveland Pass and mountain villages. Download the smartphone tour before departure for offline use, then pause whenever a viewpoint or town catches your eye. Travel in your own vehicle at your own pace, with no in-person guide. Attraction admission and interior visits are separate, and mountain roads or facilities may be affected by weather or seasonal access.
What's Included
- Live GPS route map for the drive
- Offline audio and map use after downloading on Wi-Fi
- Flexible access: start, pause and revisit at your own pace
- GPS-triggered audio tour in the Tripvia Tours smartphone app
- Attraction admission and interior access unless specifically stated
- Own smartphone or tablet; headphones optional (audio plays through device or car speakers)
- Own vehicle, fuel and transportation
- Optional parking charges
- An in-person guide
Meeting Location
Denver
CO, USA
What To Expect
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Arapaho National Forest (pass by)
ResortQuest Ski and Sport Keystone (pass by)
Golden (pass by)
Mines Museum of Earth Science (pass by)
Genesee Park (pass by)
Phoenix Gold Mine (pass by)
Idaho Springs (pass by)
Georgetown (pass by)
Loveland Pass (pass by)
White River National Forest (pass by)
Frisco (pass by)
Breckenridge (pass by)
Walking Mountains (pass by)
Vail Pass Path (pass by)
Copper Mountain (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This is a self-guided drive in your own vehicle. Most sights are exterior or pass-by; optional stops may have uneven surfaces, limited hours or separate fees. Check weather and I-70 road conditions before travel. The audio tour can still be completed when nearby buildings are closed.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- Live GPS route map for the drive.
- Offline audio and map use after downloading on Wi-Fi.
- Flexible access: start, pause and revisit at your own pace.
- GPS-triggered audio tour in the Tripvia Tours smartphone app.
- Attraction admission and interior access unless specifically stated.
- Own smartphone or tablet; headphones optional (audio plays through device or car speakers).
- Own vehicle, fuel and transportation.
- Optional parking charges.
- An in-person guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Breckenridge or Vail–Denver Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Breckenridge or Vail–Denver Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Live GPS route map for the drive
- Offline audio and map use after downloading on Wi-Fi
- Flexible access: start, pause and revisit at your own pace
- GPS-triggered audio tour in the Tripvia Tours smartphone app
- Attraction admission and interior access unless specifically stated
- Own smartphone or tablet; headphones optional (audio plays through device or car speakers)
- Own vehicle, fuel and transportation
- Optional parking charges
- An in-person guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This is a self-guided drive in your own vehicle. Most sights are exterior or pass-by; optional stops may have uneven surfaces, limited hours or separate fees. Check weather and I-70 road conditions before travel. The audio tour can still be completed when nearby buildings are closed.
