Since 1973, Adventures Out West (AOW) has been perfecting the art of adventure. What started as a humble hot air balloon company has evolved over 50+ years into Colorado’s premier tour experience.
Here is what sets an AOW adventure completely apart from the rest:
- Seamless Booking, Your Way
Whether you love the control of planning your own vacation online or prefer a high-touch, personalized concierge experience, we have you covered. Our seamless digital storefront is backed by the industry’s most accurate, reliable reservation system, ensuring your trip is locked in without the headache.
- Custom, Best-in-Class Vehicles
We don’t just buy tour vehicles—we build them. For 52 years, AOW has designed and modified custom rigs engineered specifically for rugged Colorado terrain. Our team regularly scouts the competition to keep our equipment a cut above, with creature comforts like forward-facing heated Jeep seats designed with your comfort in mind.
- Curated, Insider Routes
We know every trail, overlook, and hidden gem across Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs. Because we’ve spent decades hiking the paths and driving the roads, we know exactly what you want to see—and the tourist traps you don’t. From high-flying ziplines and sleek Segway tours to epic bike descents down Pikes Peak Highway, every moment is optimized for maximum thrill and beauty.
4. Guides Who Spark the Story
We hand-pick our guides for their jovial spirits, relentless enthusiasm, and passion for hospitality. While our tours may be seasonal, our guides train year-round in history, geology, flora, fauna, and the wild folklore of the Old West. This is bound to be the most memorable three-hour tour you’ve ever experienced—minus the Gilligan’s Island shipwreck.
Built on Community Trust
A premium experience requires a rock-solid foundation. Our longevity lets us invest passionately back into the region we call home.
From partnering with Colorado Springs Park & Recreation, the Pike National Forest, and the Garden of the Gods Foundation to supporting Rainbow Falls County “Park-and-Ride,” the citizens of Manitou Springs, and local hotels and resorts, among others, we serve and represent our community.
AOW participates in and sponsors local favorites like the Veterans Day Parade, Friends of North Cheyenne Canyon Fun Run, the Bear Creek Park Fun Run, and the Three-week Community Trail Cleanup, Colorado Springs Downtown Partnership, the Christmas Tree lighting, Fundraising Initiatives, and the Kiwanis Club of Manitou Springs, including funding for a giant American flag for patriotic displays and events. For our employees, AOW provides generous compensation packages so they can remain employed in a traditionally seasonal industry. We donate dozens of gift certificates to support nonprofit organizations and the recreation industry across our area. AOW is woven into the fabric of Colorado. When you ride with us, you support a team that cares for its land, its employees, and its community.
Come aboard and see what 50+ years of passion can do for your next adventure!
Sassafras/Tammila K. Wright
