Private Tour of Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park

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Estes Park, USA

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Take a guided driving tour of Trail Ridge Road in with us in our 3-row Subaru Ascent! Drive through Rocky Mountain National Park on a 3 - 4 hour private tour with only your party & your guide! Our Highway to the Sky Tour takes you up the iconic roads on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park that are open for your visit (Trail Ridge Road: Jun - Sep, and off road on Old Fall River Road: Jul - Sep). You will see the land transition from valleys to the high alpine tundra with sweeping mountain views, and reach a peak elevation of 12,183 ft! Quick 10-minute stop at the Alpine Visitor Center for a bathroom break before you drive down Trail Ridge Road to Estes Park. This guided drive is NOT a walking tour and has little time outside of the vehicle, it's the perfect mountain cruise.

We're only able to offer pickup for guests staying in Estes Park. If you're 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

Private transportation
Timed Entry Permit
Bottled water
Binoculars / Spotting Scope with 4K video
Air-conditioned vehicle
Explore Estes covers up to $15 per guest for RMNP entry. Any remaining fees for non-US residents must be paid by the traveler at the park entrance
Fees for international travelers / non-US residents into RMNP is not included. An additional $100 per traveler for a day pass, or $250 for an annual NPS pass.
Lunch
Infant Car Seat

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: 3 to 4 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
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    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 town of Estes Park from above, beautiful lakes, meadows, tundra, and hopefully wildlife. Don't worry about the timed entry permit, your entrance and permit into the Rocky Mountain National Park are included!

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    When open (typically July through September), your tour guide 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, hopefully 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
  • 3
    Alpine Visitor Center

    Make a quick stop at the highest Visitor Center in all of the US National Park System! Your guide will spend 10 minutes here for you to use the bathoom, snap some photos, and get your National Park Passport stamped!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
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    Trail Ridge Road

    On the drive back into 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
  • Please note that you need to bring your own infant seats if you are with an infant during the tour.
Supplied by Explore Estes

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Half-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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