Rocky Mountain National Park Tour from Denver

4.9
(190 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the country's most visited parks. The region features breathtaking peaks in virtually every direction and an unspoiled, panoramic view of nature at its finest. Inside the Park, 110 peaks reach as high as 11,000 feet in altitude, including the celebrated Longs Peak, which boasts a height of 14,260 feet. The beautiful scenery in this area can be viewed by car or on foot. Trail Ridge Road is the most popular route among tourists and interestingly, it is North America's highest continuous paved roadway. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you can also anticipate seeing a broad range of birds and animals in their natural habitat, as well as other unforgettable sites. On the way back we will stop by Stanley Hotel, famous for its inspiration of the book and movie “The Shining.

What's Included

Small Group Tour
Lunch
Park Entrance Fees
Professional Driver/Guide
Water refill - bring reusable bottle please
Transportation
Gratuities (10-20% recommended)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Denver Union Station

The meeting point is at the flagpole outside of Union Station on the front of The Crawford Hotel.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • Flatirons (Pass by)

    The Flatirons are rock formations near Boulder, Colorado, consisting of flatirons. There are five large, numbered Flatirons ranging from north to south along the east slope of Green Mountain.

    Admission ticket free
  • Boulder (Pass by)

    Boulder is a city at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. To the west, the trail-lined Flatirons are craggy rock formations overlooking the city. The University of Colorado Boulder campus is home to the Fiske Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History, with zoology and anthropology exhibits.

    Admission ticket free
  • Lyons (Pass by)

    Hidden in the gently rolling foothills of Colorado is the small town of Lyons an under-the-radar adventure destination and the unofficial “Double Gateway to the Rockies.” For decades, thousands of people have passed through the small town en route to the eastern entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, which can be accessed via two scenic 30-minute routes that begin in Lyons.

    Admission ticket free
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    Rocky Mountain National Park

    Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the country's most visited parks. Inside the Park, 110 peaks reach as high as 11,000 feet in altitude, including the celebrated Longs Peak, which boasts a height of 14,260 feet. The beautiful scenery in this area can be viewed by car or on foot. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you can also anticipate seeing a broad range of birds and animals in their natural habitat, as well as other unforgettable sites.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
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    Trail Ridge Road

    Trail Ridge Road is the most popular route among tourists and interestingly, it is North America's highest continuous paved roadway.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Chrysalis At the Stanley Hotel

    Stanley Hotel, famous for its inspiration of the book and movie “The Shining. Some time in 1974, horror writer Stephen King and his wife Tabitha spent one night at the Stanley Hotel. At the time, King was struggling with Darkshine as the working title of his latest project.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Estes Park (Pass by)

    Estes Park is a town in northern Colorado. It’s known as a base for the Rocky Mountain National Park, home to wildlife including elk and bears, plus miles of trails.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • **LUNCH INCLUDED** - This tour comes with a choice of a turkey sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, or gluten-free salad. Please send us a message via Viator/Tripadvisor with your lunch preference for all travelers in your group otherwise if we don't hear from you, a turkey sandwich will be provided.
  • **MEETING LOCATION** - is at the flagpole outside of Union Station at 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202.
  • Guests Ages 8+ No children under 8 unless it has been authorized by tour operator.
  • Subject to weather conditions. If canceled due to weather conditions, an alternative date or full refund will be offered.
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Cancellation Policy

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

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