Enjoy a beautiful day in one of America’s most treasured National Parks! Allow our local guide to safely drive while you enjoy the views. Get out to See, Learn and Explore all the beauty the park has to offer, don’t just drive past. Travel through the city of Boulder and the small town of Lyons on your way up to the park. Once inside the National Park enjoy a walk around a snow covered Glacial Lake, carved out and damned by glaciers long ago. Observe herds of elk grazing on rich grasses in Moraine Park. See incredible mountain and park views at Many Parks Curve. Witness the destructive force of Mother Nature while walking around an alluvial fan in Horseshoe Park. Visit the mountain village of Estes Park and have lunch on your own in one of the many restaurants or cafes, stroll the river walk and enjoy souvenir and boutique shopping and visit the Historic Stanley Hotel.
Other Highlights
Herds of elk grazing on rich grasses in Moraine Park, incredible mountain and park views at Many Parks Curve, the nature-made Alluvial Fan in Horseshoe Park, and the mountain village of Estes Park for artwork, shopping and a leisurely stroll
Availability
Daily from mid-October through Memorial Day
Duration
8:15 am to 4:30 pm
Approximately 8 hours – Return in time to enjoy your evening
Departing From
Denver
Union Station at 8:15
Meet at the flagpole out front: 17th and Wynkoop St.
See Location
Boulder
Panera Bread at 9 am
1855 29th St.
Estes Park
Estes Park Town Hall at 10am
170 MacGregor Ave
Wildlife
You’re likely to see wildlife on this tour, but sometimes they’re being wild somewhere else.
Tour Itinerary
Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
Begin your tour at Historic Union Station where your local driver guide for the day will pick you up.
5 minutes, Admission is freeUniversity of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO 80309
Drive through downtown Boulder on your way up to the National Park. See the University of Colorado Boulder Campus and Pearl Street.
Pass by without stoppingBeaver Meadows Visitor Center
1000 US Highway 36, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517
Enter into Rocky Mountain National Park. Travel through the park making stops to view wildlife, beautiful Mountain peaks and walk down trails. Stop in Moraine Park to look for herds of grazing elk, coyote, and deer.
45 minutes, Admission includedSprague Lake
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517
Enjoy a stroll around either Bear or Sprague Lake, determined by you, your guide and driving conditions. At either lake you will enjoy views of inspiring mountain peaks all around you and breath in the fresh mountain air. In the winter our guide will provide snow treads for you shoes so you may enjoy the beauty safely.
40 minutes, Admission includedMany Parks Curve Overlook
Us 34, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Travel up to this beautiful overlook and enjoy views of the many sides of the park. Enjoy a short walk for photos and views of the numerous mountain peaks and valleys in the park.
30 minutes, Admission includedAlluvial Fan
Old Fall River Rd About 3 Mi West of the Fall River Entrance Station, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Hear the story of destruction and see the power of mother nature at this beautiful alluvial fan waterfall. Have fun walking the trail next to the massive boulders that were deposited on the valley floor, hear, see and feel the rocky mountain water as it comes down to the valley.
40 minutes, Admission includedHorseshoe Park
Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Follow the river through Horseshoe park and past Sheep Lakes all the while looking for wildlife along the way. Elk, Bighorn Sheep and Moose have been seen here, also a favorite spot for birds and deer.
15 minutes, Admission includedFall River Visitor Center
3450 Fall River Rd, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517
Make a stop at the National Park Visitor Center and see, learn, and explore the displays and merchandise and get a stamp for your N.P. Passport book or take the Rocky Mountain National Park pledge.
15 minutes, Admission includedDowntown Estes Park
Estes Park, CO
Spend time on your own in downtown Estes Park located at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Stroll down Elkhorn Avenue and see the many local artisan stores and choose to eat lunch in any of the wonderful restaurants. If interested, your guide will take you to see the beautiful historic Stanley Hotel where Stephen King was inspired to write The Shining.
90 minutes, Admission is freeStanley Hotel
333 E Wonderview Ave, Estes Park, CO 80517
Visit the historic and infamous Stanley Hotel built by F.O. Stanley in 1909 and made infamous by Steven King’s novel “The Shining”.
20 minutes, Admission is free
Know Before You Go
Hiking
This is not a hiking tour, but it does include multiple stops and short walks. If you are looking for a hiking tour please see our Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking Tour.
Dress in Layers
Weather in the Rockies is much colder than Denver please dress for temperatures in the mountains. We recommend layers, comfortable walking shoes to keep your feet warm and dry, hat and gloves.
What to Bring
Jacket, hat, and gloves
Camera and Binoculars
Refillable Water Bottle
Comfortable walking shoes to keep your feet warm and dry
Gratuity for your Guide
FAQs
What are the walking trails like? Do I have to go on the walks?
All walks are on trail surfaces, relatively level, and less than 1 mile each. Guests are encouraged, but not required to take them. We provide micro-spikes for your shoes to give you traction on snowy surfaces when necessary
Notice for Foreign Travelers
The National Park Service now requires a $100 Non-Resident Fee for every visitor aged 16 and older who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
The fee is $100 per person (ages 16+). Only applicable if you are not a U.S. resident. This fee is to be paid to the National Park upon entry to the park not to the tour provider.
Exemptions: This fee does not apply to U.S. citizens or Green Card holders. You will need to show a U.S. Passport, U.S. Driver’s License, or Green Card to the fee collector to waive the fee.
Annual Passes: If you have the $250 America the Beautiful Non-Resident Annual Pass, the $100 fee is waived for the pass holder plus three additional adults in the group.
Tours are limited to 12 guests.
Pro tip: Book early. Our tours sell out fast!
Our Guests Say it Best
“Great time at the Rocky Mountains. Highly recommended. First time for us at any national park, not big mountain folks or used to hiking or anything, so this was a nice way to see the mountains and all their beauty up close. Great, interesting info, delivered with a nice balance of talking and being quiet to allow folks to enjoy the experience…”
-Gustavo A. (Google Reviews)
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