Top of the World Tour (Wildside 4x4 Tours)
Description
Guests favorite tour on TripAdvisor & the most requested Rocky Mountain National Park tour. First we drive by the Stanley Hotel and talk about its rich history, then stop at an energy vortex on your way to Sheep's Lake; where the bighorn sheep love to hangout. Take a short stroll to a glorious waterfall where you can take amazing photos. Drive up Trail Ridge Road or Old Fall River Road (a gentle one way dirt road that is open from about July 1st to Oct 1st). Travel through 3 different ecosystems while climbing over 12,000 feet in elevation. While at 12,000 feet you will take a break at the Alpine Visitor Center where you can visit the gift shop or take photos of the year-round glacial cirque. On your journey down the mountain on Trail Ridge Road, the guide will stop and allow you to stretch your legs while you admire the beautiful overlooks. There are many diverse wildlife sightings such as: Moose, Elk, Deer, Big Horn Sheep and Birds, just to name a few.
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Itinerary
Start one of the most amazing adventures of your life.
Have the option to stop by historic hotel for a few minutes to learn its history.
Learn the history and significance of this spiritual vision quest site. Take a photo of the Old Man's face in the Mountain
Pass by this scenic 10,000ft elevation mountain, and popular hiking peak.
Enter on of the most visited National Park in USA. Keep eyes peeled for wildlife, mountains, meadows, and a wide variety of vegetation.
Pass by this beautiful waterfall, learn about the historic events that helped create this unique landscape.
Start your journey to higher elevation on this 9 mile, one way dirt road.
Stop at our first hike to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Rocky Mountain National Park. Keep you eyes peeled for a variety of birds including the American Dipper.
Continue up the remaining 8 miles of this exhilarating road. See waterfalls, wildlife, peaks, and enjoy the many switchbacks.
Pass by or stop at this emergency restrooms break.
Stop at the highest National Park Service in USA at 11796ft in elevation. Spend 20-30 minutes hiking, shopping, learning in the visitor center, and taking photos.
Start your decent back to Estes Park on the highest continuous paved road in USA. Stops can vary depending on the interests of the group and tour guide. Experience these breathtaking views of many 12,000ft elevation mountains, surrounding landscapes.
Pass by this majestic aerial view of Horseshoe Park, alluvial fan, and deer mountain.
Pass by this aerial view of many parks in Rocky Mountain National Park.
See one of the highest mountains in the USA from different angles as we pass by. Learn about is significance and history.
Exit the Rocky Mountain National Park
Drive through Estes Park, learn about its history and some of the best places to visit while you are here.
Conclude one of the most amazing experience of your life. Hold onto the memories that will last a lifetime.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Customers wanting 10.00 off for having a valid National Park Pass must book directly through Wildside4x4tours
Reviews(431)
This trip is the highlight of our visit to Colorado his year. Our guide was remarkably knowledgeable and personable, helping take pictures and making sure everyone was enjoying the trip. The scenery. views, wildlife were all beyond our wildest expectations.
Views were spectacular and the truck was comfortable and easy to see out of. Guide was very knowledgeable and humorous
Amazing! Joe S was so funny and knowledgeable. He answered all our questions and kept us entertained at all times. Beautiful views!
We thouroughly enjoyed this tour. Our driver Scott was fun and informatitive and we learned a lot. His love of the mountains was obvious. Driving up Old Fall River Road was exciting and beautiful. The views along the way and up at the Alpine visitor center are simply stuning. Being able to enjoy the views as opposed to concentrating on driving was invaluable. I highly recommend this tour!
Joe S was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. He shared lots of fun facts and lots of puns. Great tour!
Great experience. Joe was a fantastic guide
Steve S was awesome. He had plenty of great stories and made the tour even better. Saw elk, pirates and Marmot
Fun tour with beautiful views. Joe S was great and very informative.
What an incredible way to experience Rocky Mountain National Park! 100% an adventure of a lifetime and a must do in Estes Park! Every single part of the tour was amazing. By booking this it made it so easy for our first time going- we didn’t have to worry about timed entries or where to go or where to stop along the way. It was a safe and comfortable ride and they have everything that you might need- rain coats/pants, blankets, snacks and bottled waters. THE BEST PART was our tour guide JAMES. He made this a trip that will live in our minds forever. He is such a warm and fun person who knows SO much about the area, the trees, the vegetation, the history, and the wildlife that he shares with you along the way (again another bonus to booking this) He made sure that everyone was comfortable and had a great time- by the end we all felt like a tour family! Thank you so much to JAMES and to Wildside tours! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
Amazing views, interesting facts, and an overall fun time. Wayne made it memorable.
