Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Tour from Denver Winter and Spring
Description
Enjoy a beautiful day in one of America's most treasured National Parks! Allow our local guide to safely drive while you enjoy the views. Get out to See, Learn and Explore all the beauty the park has to offer, don't just drive past. Travel through the city of Boulder and the small town of Lyons on your way up to the park. Once inside the National Park enjoy a walk around a snow covered Glacial Lake, carved out and damned by glaciers long ago. Observe herds of elk grazing on rich grasses in Moraine Park. See incredible mountain and park views at Many Parks Curve. Witness the destructive force of Mother Nature while walking around an alluvial fan in Horseshoe Park. Visit the mountain village of Estes Park and have lunch on your own in one of the many restaurants or cafes, stroll the river walk and enjoy souvenir and boutique shopping and visit the Historic Stanley Hotel. Special Note: Wildlife viewing likely but not guaranteed.
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Itinerary
Begin your tour at Historic Union Station where your local driver guide for the day will pick you up.
Drive through downtown Boulder on your way up to the National Park. See the University of Colorado Boulder Campus and Pearl Street.
Enter into Rocky Mountain National Park. Travel through the park making stops to view wildlife, beautiful Mountain peaks and walk down trails. Stop in Moraine Park to look for herds of grazing elk, coyote, and deer.
Enjoy a stroll around either Bear or Sprague Lake, determined by you, your guide and driving conditions. At either lake you will enjoy views of inspiring mountain peaks all around you and breath in the fresh mountain air. In the winter our guide will provide snow treads for you shoes so you may enjoy the beauty safely.
Travel up to this beautiful overlook and enjoy views of the many sides of the park. Enjoy a short walk for photos and views of the numerous mountain peaks and valleys in the park.
Hear the story of destruction and see the power of mother nature at this beautiful alluvial fan waterfall. Have fun walking the trail next to the massive boulders that were deposited on the valley floor, hear see and feel the rocky mountain water as it comes down to the valley.
Follow the river through Horseshoe park and past Sheep Lakes all the while looking for wildlife along the way. Elk, Bighorn Sheep and Moose have been seen here also a favorite spot for birds and deer.
Make a stop at the National Park Visitor Center and see, learn, and explore the displays and merchandise and get a stamp for your N.P. Passport book or take the Rocky Mountain National Park pledge
Spend time on your own in downtown Estes Park located at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Stroll down Elkhorn Avenue and see the many local artisan stores and choose to eat lunch in any of the wonderful restaurants. If interested your guide will take you to see if the beautiful historic Stanley Hotel where Stephen King was inspired to write The Shinning.
Visit the historic and infamous Stanley Hotel built by F.O. Stanley in 1909 and made infamous by Steven Kings novel "The Shinning".
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A small amount of walking is involved down trails and overlooks
- Operates in all weather conditions unless unsafe driving conditions exist, so please dress appropriately
- 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
- Not available after Memorial Day then we operate our Rocky Mountain National Park Summer Tour due to Trail Ridge Road being opened for the season please see that listing to book this tour in the summer
Reviews(606)
Christian was a fantastic guide! She had just the right amount of energy to keep everyone on the tour happy and entertained! There was nothing that Christian did not know...flowers, birds, animals, eco systems, she had all the answers! Christan made the 10 hour trip so enjoyable and interesting! I highly recommend this tour, it was so educational, fun and christan made the day that much more that we expected! Thanks again for a great day!
We can't thank you enough for taking the time to share this beautiful feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your day with Christin! As the owner, she sets the standard for our tours, and she always aims to deliver an experience that is as educational as it is fun. Keeping a 10-hour journey engaging from start to finish is her specialty. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back in the future!
It is beautiful and worth a visit. The parties with walking are quite quiet and the guide was also quite cool and the climate also helped. You had a beautiful day.
Adoramos saber disso! Nada supera um dia perfeito e ensolarado nas montanhas, e ficamos muito felizes que o clima do Colorado tenha colaborado com a sua viagem. É incrível saber que você aproveitou o ritmo tranquilo das caminhadas e que o seu guia deixou o dia ainda melhor. Muito obrigado por escolher a Colorado Sightseer!
Stunning scenery and great tour
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning scenery and had a great experience on our tour.
Stunning scenery and well planned itinerary. Very nice picnic lunch in the park. Very knowledgable local guide.
Breathtaking views, a great itinerary, and a picnic in the mountains—it doesn't get much better than that! 🏔️🧺 Thank you for the awesome feedback. We're stoked to hear that our local guide took such great care of you and kept the day running smoothly. Thanks for riding with us, and catch you on the next adventure!
We had a great time. Tour guide very informative and fun.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We are delighted that you found our tour guide to be both highly informative and enjoyable. Delivering a seamless, fun, and educational experience is our top priority, and we look forward to hosting you on another Colorado tour in the future.
A perfect tour. Michelle was informative and accommodating. Stops were well planned and communicated . I would recommend booking with Colorado siteseee
A perfect tour—it doesn't get much better than that! Thank you for the awesome feedback. Michelle is a rockstar at keeping everything organized and making sure everyone is well taken care of out on the trail. We love that you enjoyed the pacing of the day. Thanks for shouting out Colorado Sightseer, and catch you on the next mountain run!
I took this tour as a solo traveler and absolutely loved every minute of it. Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park had been a dream of mine, and this experience exceeded my expectations. Even though the weather was quite cloudy, our guide made sure we stopped at the best locations for breathtaking photos of the mountains. We also visited a charming mountain town that was absolutely beautiful and worth exploring. What really stood out was how attentive and knowledgeable our guide was. He was always making sure everyone stayed hydrated, had snacks, and felt comfortable throughout the day. Everything was very well organized and punctual. On top of that, he shared many fascinating facts and stories about Denver, the Rockies, and the places we visited, which made the trip even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Denver, especially if you want to experience the beauty of the Rockies without worrying about transportation or planning. A wonderful experience from start to finish! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you so much for this absolutely beautiful review! We are incredibly honored to have been part of making your dream of visiting Rocky Mountain National Park come true—and even happier to hear the experience exceeded your expectations! Mother Nature doesn't always give us blue skies, but our guides know exactly how to work with the clouds to find those breathtaking photo spots. We love that you felt completely comfortable as a solo traveler and that our guide's stories, snacks, and organization kept you smiling from start to finish. Thank you for the high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another mountain adventure down the road!
Anne was fantastic. She’s a great driver and was very knowledgeable and lunch was great as well. The stops were fantastic and I would definitely do it again and it’s highly recommended!
Great driving, cool facts, and a tasty lunch—that's the Anne special right there! Thank you for the awesome feedback. We're stoked to hear that the tour hit all the high notes for you and that you're already down to do it again. We'll be sure to pass your high recommendation along to Anne. See you next time you're ready to head back into the mountains!
We got our entry time online & brought layers of clothing since the temperature change was a lot that day. The shuttle was easy & there was handicap parking & restrooms. We walked slowly taking in all the wildlife before resting a bit. This is an easy day or a challenging day, depending on how much you want to walk, hike, climb or drive around in a car. We looked for moose all morning & finally about lunchtime we saw a young one drinking water. We didn’t have any trouble breathing in the higher elevation-I brought my inhalers just in case. It’s a must see trip I’ll forever be happy we did. When we got back to our Airbnb…a moose was walking across our driveway casually munching on some long grass!
Talk about the ultimate moose tracking day! Thank you for the awesome review. We love that you got to see a young moose during the tour, but a driveway welcoming committee at your Airbnb takes the cake! 😄 You nailed it with your tips, too—layering up and taking it easy is the absolute secret to mastering the Rockies. We're so glad the tour gave you memories to last a lifetime and that the elevation was a breeze. Happy travels, and we hope to see you on the trails again someday!
Our tour guide, Anne, was great! She was knowledgeable in the history of CO and the area of the National Park we were going to be in. She brought us to some beautiful locations and allowed us time out of the van to explore and have photos taken. All fees were covered by the purchase price of the ticket. The meet-up location ar Union Station was perfect. If you are on the fence about it, I would highly recommend booking this tour!
Yay we love Anne and the National Park too! So glad you had such a wonderful tour with us. We agree everyone should book with us! Come back and tour with us again please.
