Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver
Description
This adventure into one of America’s most treasured National Parks is a must-do while in Colorado. We maximize your time in the park to see and do as much as we can. You'll take a short walk to a beautiful waterfall. Discover fragile alpine tundra and see incredible rocky mountain views as you travel for 11 miles above timberline along Trail Ridge Road while reaching an elevation of 12,183 feet. Multiple stops and short walks to photograph and take in the breathtaking views. Enjoy a picnic lunch while surrounded by pristine mountain scenery. Observe a variety of wildlife including herds of grazing elk and yellow-bellied marmots. Visit the quaint mountain village of Estes Park and explore the souvenir and artisan shops. Visit the Historic Stanley Hotel if interested. See Learn and Explore all Rocky Mountain National Park has to offer, don't just drive past.
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Itinerary
Enter into Rocky Mountain National Park for the day of adventure
Walk down the trail and take in the fresh air withness the power of destruction along your walk to a waterfall and alluvial fan. See boulders the size of cars deposited onto the valley floor
Enjoy a picnic lunch nestled into a picturesque mountain valley next to a stream or scenic lake. Guide may select a different park location for lunch based on conditions that day.
Travel 11 miles into the Alpine along this scenic drive on the highest paved road in North America stopping to take photos and walk down the overlooks and enjoy the majestic views and wildlife sightings.
Look for Pika, Bighorn Sheep, and Marmots at this scenic overlook and highest spot on Trail Ridge Road
Visit the Ranger Station and Gift shop or enjoy a walk up to the highest point on Trail Ridge Road taking in the 360 degree breathtaking mountain views
See Poudre Lake and the Continental Divide for a fun photo stop
Enjoy a walk in the alpine for amazing panoramic views and photos
See the many sides of the park on this short walk with views of Long's Peak and the mountain valleys
Exit the park through Beaver Meadows looking for wildlife along the way.
Stroll down Elkhorn Avenue grab a drink or ice-cream and pop into the local shops or visit the historic Stanley Hotel while in this quaint mountain town.
Visit the historic and infamous Stanley Hotel. Built by F.O. Stanley in 1909 and made famous by Steven Kings novel "The Shinning".
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a small possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Vegetarian and gluten free option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please make your sandwich selection in the special requirements field when booking, or by calling or emailing at least 24 hrs in advance. Please choose from the following options: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Tuna Salad or Veggie. If we do not receive your request a turkey sandwich will be provided.
- Options for Boulder and Estes Park Pickup need to be arranged directly with Colorado Sightseer
- We will travel up into high altitudes if concerned please consult you physician prior to travel.
Reviews(746)
This was a fantastic day! Our guide, Phil, was so friendly and knowledgeable and, wow, did he make great use of our time. There was so much to see, from the Stanley Hotel to Estes Park to soooooo much in Rocky Mountain National Park. We saw moose, elk, marmots, mule deer, and Phil always made sure to stop safely so that we could get photos. I swear we experienced three different climates going up and then down the mountain, where at the very top, we took in the Alpine Tundra. We had lunch by Lake Irene, stopped at a waterfall, pulled over by another super cool lookout (the views were all stunning) and spent some time in cute little town of Estes Park. Okay, I do wish we'd spent maybe another 15 - 20 minutes in Estes Park, but I also understand that there was a lot to do and see in just eight hours. Our tour group was awesome. Van was comfy. Lunch was tasty. Phil knew so much about the region and its history and he happily took questions. I cannot recommend this tour enough, especially if you've never been to RMNP and surrounding areas.
Exceptional tour. Everything went great from pick up to drop off. Shout out to Alex for being the wonderful guide and fun facts!! One of the must do things if you are visiting Denver.
Our guide Phil was on time and well organized. The tour had a good variety and the pace was comfortable. The park was beautiful and we saw two moose, elk, deer, marmots - and had time to walk to the very top of the trail for spectacular views.
This tour was perfect! The entire experience was one of the highlights of my trip to Denver. Phil was very informative, extremely pleasant and has amazing customer service. I definitely will have to do this again in the future. It was truly a delight.
Emily was so chipper and informative! It was so infectious it was hard not to be happy and alert, absorbing all her information. We learned fun facts, laughed a lot all while experiencing some of the most amazing views! She maneuvered and handled that van like nobody’s business! I would absolutely trust her to take me and my family on any other tour.
What a tour! Firstly our tour guide was amazing, Cristine had understood the task! She was a wealth of knowledge, friendly and kind. Pretty sure she snuck in extra time for wondering which is always appreciated. We saw so much in just one day, to the very heights pf the Rockies. The photos will never do it justice but she gave us plenty of time to take some rather then a drive by. The lunch was fresh and tasty, there were snacks and water through the day so you wanted for nothing. Would recommend especially if you don't have long in Denver. For a whole day I think it's reasonably priced. Christine really made it through!
The trip was very well organized…took all the planning and worry out of our hands. Will was a knowledge tour guide. We saw beautiful views and had a nice picnic lunch.
We had a wonderful time on our Rocky Mountain National Park tour! The scenery was breathtaking, and we learned so much about the park's history, wildlife, and natural beauty. A special thank you to Emily Mesa for making the trip so enjoyable. Emily was knowledgeable, engaging, and enthusiastic throughout the tour. She shared interesting facts, answered questions with patience, and kept everyone entertained. Her passion for the area really showed and made the experience both fun and memorable. If you're considering a tour of Rocky Mountain National Park, I highly recommend it—especially if Emily is your guide. She made the day interesting, informative, and a lot of fun! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Excellent guide! Anne was knowledgeable, friendly and made the experience 5 stars! Went to incredible spots in Rocky Mountain National Park! Loved everything about this tour!
This is a fantastic all day tour of Rocky Mountain National Park! I went on today’s tour with my husband, my 2 adult children and my sister and this was our first trip to the park. Anne was our guide and she made sure our experience was top notch. Thank you Anne for giving us such a great day! I highly recommend this tour!
