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Home/Destinations/Denver/Denver Rocky Mountains
Rockies · Denver itinerary

Denver Rocky Mountains: The Best Itinerary

The Rockies are Denver’s backyard. Here is how to explore them — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Estes Park
  2. 2Trail Ridge Road
  3. 3Alpine lakes
  4. 4Wildlife

The park

Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park.

The drive

Trail Ridge Road over the tundra.

The peaks

Mount Blue Sky and alpine lakes.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Denver — prices per person.

Rocky Mountain National Park - Private Sightseeing Tour
Denver
Rocky Mountain National Park - Private Sightseeing Tour
5.0(100)·8 hours
from$1,475/ person
via Viator
Mount Blue Sky Summit Experience & Red Rocks Tour
Denver
Mount Blue Sky Summit Experience & Red Rocks Tour
4.9(120)·7 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Epic Camelback Mountain Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix
Epic Camelback Mountain Guided Hiking Adventure in Phoenix, Arizona
5.0(274)·3 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Guided Hiking Tour in the Beautiful Rocky Mountains
Denver
Guided Hiking Tour in the Beautiful Rocky Mountains
5.0(31)·4 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Mount Blue Sky & Red Rocks Tour from Denver
Denver
Mount Blue Sky & Red Rocks Tour from Denver
4.8(20)·8 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Private Valley of Fire Hiking and Sightseeing Adventure
Nevada
Private Valley of Fire Hiking and Sightseeing Adventure
5.0(210)·6–10 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Guided Llama Hike in the Rocky Mountains
Denver
Guided Llama Hike in the Rocky Mountains
5.0(25)·2–3 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Mount Blue Sky 14,265ft Summit and Glacial Lakes
Denver
Mount Blue Sky 14,265ft Summit and Glacial Lakes
4.8(82)·8 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator

Denver Rocky Mountains — FAQ

What is the best Rocky Mountain tour from Denver?
A full-day Rocky Mountain National Park tour covering Estes Park, Trail Ridge Road and alpine lakes is the classic choice.
How far are the Rockies from Denver?
Rocky Mountain National Park is about 1.5 hours from Denver.
When is the best time for the Rockies?
Summer and early autumn offer the best access, with Trail Ridge Road usually open late May to October.

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