Private tour in Vail Brad H

Historical Private tour from Vail to Aspen with shopping

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Brad H.

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Hello my name is Brad and welcome to the great state of Colorado. Colorado is truly a hidden treasure of mountain beauty, rolling meadows with all kinds of animal life such as elk, deep, mousse, and black bear, not to mention the 300 species of birds that populate our parks. Within an hour or two of Denver there are natural hot springs, mountain lakes, and panoramic views of mountain ranges. Of course you don't even have to go that far for great site seeing, hiking, biking or just walking around as the foothills are only 20 minutes from Denver. Although I am from Peoria Illinois I have lived in Colorado for over 29 years, therefore I am very close to being a native Coloradan. We locals call that being a "Semi-Native!" As a child 
 I spent 10 years in Europe and I have lived in Mexico as an adult. This experience has given me a passion for traveling as well as a desire to learn about different cultures. For these reasons I believe that I am an excellent tour guide for Denver and the rest of Colorado. Gold fever may have established Denver and brought many people out west, but today people come as it has over 300 days of sunshine, mountain biking, snow skiing and some of the best hiking in the world. The town is rich in the history of cowboys and Indians, as well as old mining towns where gold and silver were discovered. I will bring both these old cowboy stories and new ones to life. Being a guide for the Denver Colorado area, my foremost desire is to give the customer an idea of how the Old West town of Denver was formed and show the contrast in the new Denver of today. The history combined with the natural beauty of the mountains will help you fall in love with Denver and the surrounding mountains as I did many years ago. I am extremely flexible and if you need to tweak a tour I have the ability to customize my tours. In addition if you have more than five people I can get access to a larger vehicle and thus I could handle a much larger group. Feel free to message me through ToursByLocals for any customization of a tour. It is truly a privilege to live in Colorado and work as a tour guide. I hope to see you in Colorado soon! My vehicule is a SUV that is commercially insured and licenced. PUC certification is required to drive paying passengers in the state. All commercial vehicules that carry paid passagers are required to have commercial insurance in Colorado. I have the requiered PUV certification along with the specialized commercial insurance. IGA certifed as: - Tour Guide - Tour Manager - I have 10 years as a professional tour guide in the Colorado area. - CPR and First Aid certified. I do not have any restrictions.

Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Brad H.

Overview of your Vail tour

Spend an entire day in the mountains and enjoy a few easy hikes in the historic town of Glenwood Springs and Aspen. Glenwood Springs is where the famous Doc Holiday from the OK corral gunfight is burried. The historical mining town of Aspen offers great boutique shopping, beautiful walks along the Aspen River, easy hikes if desired or a Gondola ride to the top of Aspen. Enjoy fine wine and dinning at Aspen and an hour walk by the river or hike in the mountains before returning to Vail. Learn about the early mining pioneers and the interesting stories about people from Aspen. Every other year I plan a trip with my wife to Aspen where she enjoys window shopping at many of the stores as well as hiking and biking around the area. Aspen is a truely magical place where the famous John Denver made his home for many years. He is recognized in Aspen by many statues and monuments that honor him. Come spend some time in Aspen and discover this magical town.

Your Vail tour itinerary

Drop stops may include but will not be limited to the follow: - Pick at Vail, Breckenridge location or Silverthorne/Frisco area - Stop in for approxiamaately and hour of shopping and exploration of Glenwood Springs or skip the shopping and go straight to Aspen. - Arrive in Aspen and enjoy a stroll through downtown historical Aspen. - Lunch in Aspen - Shopping at some of the stores or a short hike. - Drive back to Glenwood Springs for a short stop if desired - Arrive back at Vail.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

- Passengers will be transported by a new luxurious KIA Telluride. I have my commercial insurance for the vehicle and my PUC certification which is required by Colorado law for any commercial use.

What's included
Other: - My service and guiding expertise. - Transportation to all sites as well as hotel pick up and drop off.
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: - Lunch - Gondola ride entry fees to any museums.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Vail, CO, USA

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Pickup and end location is limited to Vail/Breckenridge or in the Summit County area.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Shopping
Off The Beaten Path
Food And Drink
Hiking
Tour reference number
810214
Languages
Spanish
French
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

FAQs

Who is this private tour in Vail best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the historical and scenic areas of Vail, Aspen, and Glenwood Springs. It's ideal for those interested in easy hikes, boutique shopping, and learning about local history. Families with kids, seniors, and anyone looking for a relaxed day in the mountains will enjoy this experience.

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Can this private tour in Vail be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

How long is the tour, and can the start time or duration be adjusted?

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