Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver

4.9
(695 reviews)

10 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This adventure into one of America’s most treasured National Parks is a must-do while in Colorado. We maximize your time in the park to see and do as much as we can. You'll take a short walk to a beautiful waterfall. Discover fragile alpine tundra and see incredible rocky mountain views as you travel for 11 miles above timberline along Trail Ridge Road while reaching an elevation of 12,183 feet. Multiple stops and short walks to photograph and take in the breathtaking views. Enjoy a picnic lunch while surrounded by pristine mountain scenery. Observe a variety of wildlife including herds of grazing elk and yellow-bellied marmots.  Visit the quaint mountain village of  Estes Park and explore the souvenir and artisan shops. Visit the Historic Stanley Hotel if interested. See Learn and Explore all Rocky Mountain National Park has to offer, don't just drive past.

What's Included

Picnic Lunch in the park
National Park fees
Snacks and water bottle refills
Small-group tour 12 guests or less total
Live commentary on board
Local Driver/Guide
Gratuities (10-20% recommended)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Denver Union Station

Please meet at Union Station in front of the flagpole and the Crawford Hotel at 8:15 am. Our guide will meet you and walk you to the touring van. We will park as close to the flagpole as possible at the passenger pickup and dropoff lane on Wynkoop Street.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • Fall River Visitor Center (Pass by)

    Enter into Rocky Mountain National Park for the day of adventure

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Alluvial Fan

    Walk down the trail and take in the fresh air withness the power of destruction along your walk to a waterfall and alluvial fan. See boulders the size of cars deposited onto the valley floor

    35 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Horseshoe Park

    Enjoy a picnic lunch nestled into a picturesque mountain valley next to a stream or scenic lake. Guide may select a different park location for lunch based on conditions that day.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Trail Ridge Road

    Travel 11 miles into the Alpine along this scenic drive on the highest paved road in North America stopping to take photos and walk down the overlooks and enjoy the majestic views and wildlife sightings.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Rock Cut

    Look for Pika, Bighorn Sheep, and Marmots at this scenic overlook and highest spot on Trail Ridge Road

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Alpine Visitor Center

    Visit the Ranger Station and Gift shop or enjoy a walk up to the highest point on Trail Ridge Road taking in the 360 degree breathtaking mountain views

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Milner Pass

    See Poudre Lake and the Continental Divide for a fun photo stop

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Forest Canyon Overlook

    Enjoy a walk in the alpine for amazing panoramic views and photos

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Many Parks Curve Overlook

    See the many sides of the park on this short walk with views of Long's Peak and the mountain valleys

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (Pass by)

    Exit the park through Beaver Meadows looking for wildlife along the way.

    Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Downtown Estes Park

    Stroll down Elkhorn Avenue grab a drink or ice-cream and pop into the local shops or visit the historic Stanley Hotel while in this quaint mountain town.

    35 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    The Stanley Hotel

    Visit the historic and infamous Stanley Hotel. Built by F.O. Stanley in 1909 and made famous by Steven Kings novel "The Shinning".

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Supplied by The Colorado Sightseer

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