Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver
Overview
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. 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.
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- Snacks and water bottle refills
- Picnic Lunch in the park
- Local Driver/Guide
- Live commentary on board
- Small-group tour 12 guests or less total
- Entry/Admission - Trail Ridge Road
- Entry/Admission - Horseshoe Park
- Entry/Admission - Many Parks Curve Overlook
- Entry/Admission - Alpine Visitor Center
- Entry/Admission - Alluvial Fan
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Fall River Visitor Center, 3450 Fall River Rd, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517-9219
Enter into Rocky Mountain National Park for the day of adventure
Stop At: Alluvial Fan, Old Fall River Rd About 3 Mi West of the Fall River Entrance Station, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Horseshoe Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Enjoy a picnic lunch nestled into a picturesque mountain valley next to a stream
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Alpine Visitor Center, Trail Ridge Rd., Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Many Parks Curve Overlook, Us 34, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
See the many sides of the park on this short walk with views of Long's Peak and the mountain valleys
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 1000 US Highway 36, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517-8311
Exit the park through Beaver Meadows looking for wildlife along the way.
Stop At: Downtown Estes Park, Estes Park, CO
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Fall River Visitor Center, 3450 Fall River Rd, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517-9219
Enter into Rocky Mountain National Park for the day of adventure
Stop At: Alluvial Fan, Old Fall River Rd About 3 Mi West of the Fall River Entrance Station, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Horseshoe Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Enjoy a picnic lunch nestled into a picturesque mountain valley next to a stream
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Trail Ridge Road, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Alpine Visitor Center, Trail Ridge Rd., Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Many Parks Curve Overlook, Us 34, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
See the many sides of the park on this short walk with views of Long's Peak and the mountain valleys
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 1000 US Highway 36, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517-8311
Exit the park through Beaver Meadows looking for wildlife along the way.
Stop At: Downtown Estes Park, Estes Park, CO
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Near public transportation
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Please call or email at least 24 hrs in advance with you sandwich selection for the picnic lunch. Please choose from the following options: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Tuna Salad or Veggie. If we do not receive your request a turkey sandwich will be provided.
- We will travel up into high altitudes if concerned please consult you physician prior to travel.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
acpodplesky
October 2021
This tour is a fantastic way to see the Rockies! Our guide, Alex, showed us so many incredible parts of the park. He adapted quickly after snowfall the night before closed a main road and took us to places we wouldn't have gotten to see otherwise. He clearly loves the park and is a wonderful guide.
This tour is a fantastic way to see the Rockies! Our guide, Alex, showed us so many incredible parts of the park. He adapted quickly after snowfall the night before closed a main road and took us to places we wouldn't have gotten to see otherwise. He clearly loves the park and is a wonderful guide.Jfahr192
September 2021
This tour was incredible. Alex was a great guide. He was smart, funny, and very amenable to any request or question, no matter how silly. If you want to hit the mountains for the day from Denver I can't imagine there's a better option.
This tour was incredible. Alex was a great guide. He was smart, funny, and very amenable to any request or question, no matter how silly. If you want to hit the mountains for the day from Denver I can't imagine there's a better option.Richard_A
September 2021
This trip was absolutely fabulous. Great itinerary and a wonderful guide. Highly recommend if you want a full day trip.
This trip was absolutely fabulous. Great itinerary and a wonderful guide. Highly recommend if you want a full day trip.Cecelia_C
September 2021
Wonderful, easy day trip to experience Rocky Mountain National Park. Richard was an excellent, thoughtful guide. We saw elk & moose, had an idyllic picnic in a beautiful meadow, and had lots of chances to take short trails to viewpoints & scenic vistas.
Wonderful, easy day trip to experience Rocky Mountain National Park. Richard was an excellent, thoughtful guide. We saw elk & moose, had an idyllic picnic in a beautiful meadow, and had lots of chances to take short trails to viewpoints & scenic vistas.Eileen_W
September 2021
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide, Richard, was a wealth of knowledge on the area and he made our trip so enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. It is definitely a must go back and see for us. Thank you for making our mother/d...
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide, Richard, was a wealth of knowledge on the area and he made our trip so enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. It is definitely a must go back and see for us. Thank you for making our mother/daughter trip so memorable.David_B
September 2021
Perfection in every possible way. The Weather, Richard (our tour guide) and the scenery was just Awesome!
Perfection in every possible way. The Weather, Richard (our tour guide) and the scenery was just Awesome!