A Rutin' Good Time; Elk Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

4.0
(4 reviews)
Estes Park, USA

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

On this tour your guide will take you to hotspots in Rocky Mountain National Park to witness the elk rut or mating season. With around 3,000 elk in RMNP during this time of year you will get to witness large herds, massive bugling bulls, and maybe even a fight or two. Your guide will explain all about the elk and their migratory and mating habits, you will also be able to learn other information about Rocky and its other animal inhabitants. This tour takes place right around sunrise and sunset as those are the peak times for mating rituals and activity. Optics will be supplied as well as complimentary snacks and beverages. This is the best way and by far the best vehicle to see the elk rut!

What's Included

Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Binoculars/optics
Snacks
Park Admission
Timed Entry
Coffee and/or Tea
Professional Guide/Driver
Gratuity

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please check-in insidethe Purple Points Tour Company store front 15 minutes before your tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Start your tour by checking in inside our store front

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Rocky Mountain National Park

    Travel through the eastern side of RMNP and search the valleys looking for large herds of bugling Elk! Learn all about the mating season while watching large numbers of elk.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Estes Park (Pass by)

    Start and end your tour at our Office in downtown and travel through the scenic gateway town of Estes Park

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Enjoy the beauty of the great state of Colorado and see some of the over half a million head of Elk the state has while they Rut in RMNP

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Finish back at our store

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please bring your own car seats for infants, boosters seats may be available for small children to use at our office.
Supplied by Purple Points Tour Company

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Safaris
Seasonal
Small Group
Involves Animals
New Product

Cancellation Policy

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

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