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Experience Rocky Mountain National Park on this personalized, small-group tour.
NO PARK RESERVATIONS NEEDED! We handle all park entry logistics so you can relax and enjoy the day.
Departing from Boulder, travel in a luxury high-roof van with your expert naturalist guide. Begin the day with light breakfast bites before exploring iconic areas like Trail Ridge Road, alpine tundra, scenic valleys, and pristine lakes, with time for photos and short walks along the way.
Watch for wildlife including elk, moose, mule deer, bighorn sheep, marmots, and pikas. Each guest is provided with Vortex binoculars for an up-close viewing experience.
Midday, enjoy a catered picnic lunch in a beautiful mountain setting. This all-inclusive experience covers transportation, park entry, meals, and guiding, just sit back and enjoy the Rockies.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1Boulder
Guests joining the non-private tour in Boulder will meet us at Brewing Market Coffee (2525 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO). Guests can park here for the day and enjoy great coffee and breakfast options before the tour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Estes Park
Guests joining the non-private tour who are not staying in or around Boulder, we offer an additional pickup at the Estes Park Visitor Center Parking Garage (645 CO-7, Estes Park, CO). Guests can park here for the day.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Stanley Hotel
Visit the historic Stanley Hotel, which inspired Stephen King’s The Shining. This is a great opportunity to admire the landmark, take photos, use the restroom, or grab another coffee.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Fall River Visitor Center (Pass by)
Enter Rocky Mountain National Park through the quieter Fall River Entrance. Park admission is included in your tour. Before entering, we’ll stop for a photo at the Rocky Mountain National Park entrance sign!
Admission ticket free -
4Trail Ridge Road
Enjoy a scenic drive along Trail Ridge Road while keeping an eye out for wildlife, including elk, bears, bighorn sheep, and moose. We’ll stop at scenic overlooks such as Many Parks Curve and Rainbow Curve for breathtaking views.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Alpine Visitor Center
Stop near the Alpine Visitor Center and Continental Divide for panoramic views and opportunities to spot alpine wildlife including bighorn sheep, marmots, and pika.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Milner Pass
Time and road conditions permitting, we’ll cross the Continental Divide at Milner Pass and stop for a photo at the Continental Divide sign. Enjoy the beautiful views of Poudre Lake along the way.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Bear Lake (Pass by)
Continue into the Bear Lake Corridor, one of the park’s most scenic areas. Admission and the required timed-entry reservation are included in your tour. Enjoy spectacular views of Hallett Peak and the surrounding mountains.
Admission ticket free -
7Sprague Lake
Relax and enjoy a picnic lunch at Sprague Lake, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. Your lunch will be preordered according to your preferences and dietary restrictions.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Sprague Lake
If you’d like, enjoy a leisurely 0.75-mile walk around Sprague Lake, a beautiful subalpine lake with stunning mountain views and opportunities to spot wildlife, including moose and elk.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Boulder (Pass by)
We’ll drop off guests at the following locations: Estes Park Visitor Center Parking Garage: 2:30 PM Brewing Market Coffee in Boulder: 3:30 PM
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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