Summer Private Rocky Mountain National Park Driving Tour

5.0
(104 reviews)
Estes Park, USA

5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Join us for an unforgettable experience in our 3-row Subaru Ascent! Drive through the Rocky Mountain National Park on a half day 5 - 6 hour private tour with only your party & your guide! Our Summer Rocky Mountain Tour starts you in the lower valley meadows, then takes you on a journey up iconic roads that are open for your visit (Trail Ridge Road June - Sep., or off-road on Old Fall River Road July - Sep.) where you will see beautiful mountain views & waterfalls, we’ll make a short stop at the highest visitor center in the US National Park system, and drive back down the highest continuous paved road in the United States, Trail Ridge Road, on our way back to Estes Park. This tour is NOT a hiking tour, and focuses more on driving in the National Park with small strolls throughout.

We are only able to offer pickup for guests staying in Estes Park. If you are staying outside of Estes Park, we can meet you at the free parking garage for the Estes Park Visitor Center for pickup.

What's Included

Timed Entry Permit
Private transportation
Bottled water
Binoculars / Spotting Scope
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We are only able to offer pickup for guests within Estes Park. Send us your pickup address in Estes Park (any location) and we'll be sure to arrive promptly at your tour start time. If you’re staying outside of Estes Park, please meet us at the Estes Park Visitor Center Parking Garage. Just look out for our blue Subaru Ascent!

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • The Stanley Hotel (Pass by)

    See the historic and famously haunted Stanley Hotel on your drive towards Rocky Mountain National Park with history and stories of this iconic location.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Rocky Mountain National Park

    Our tour in Estes Park is all about taking a beautiful drive into the Rocky Mountain National Park. We'll take you as high up the mountain as the weather allows through beautiful scenic mountain passes. You'll see the city of Estes Park from above, beautiful lakes, meadows, waterfalls, and wildlife. Don't worry about the timed entry permit, your entrance and permit into the Rocky Mountain National Park are included!

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Alluvial Fan

    Our your way up to the tundra, you'll stop for a guided walk around the Alluvial Fan to see Horseshoe Falls and learn the history of this unique feature in the National Park

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    When open (typically July through September), your guide Riley will take you up Old Fall River Road, a one-way dirt road that goes up to the Alpine Visitor Center. You'll experience thrilling cliff-side mountain driving, see beautiful wildlife, flowing waterfalls, and more! When Old Fall River Road is not open, you will drive up Trail Ridge Road as far as it is open for the season.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Alpine Visitor Center

    Make a short stop at the highest Visitor Center in all of the US National Park System! Your guide will spend 20 minutes here for you to shop. Grab a snack, snap some photos, or get your National Park Passport stamped before heading back to Estes Park

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Trail Ridge Road

    On the drive back to Estes Park, your guide will take you down the highest continuous paved road in the United States, Trail Ridge Road. (Typically June through September) Witness the changing beauty of the ecosystems within the Rocky Mountain National Park from the upper tundra to the lower montane.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Carseat must be provided for infants
Supplied by Explore Estes

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Seasonal
Luxury Car Tours
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Involves Animals

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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