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Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Tour from Denver Winter and Spring

Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Tour from Denver Winter and Spring

Overview

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.

City: Denver

Sun 01 Jun

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Starting at $149.00

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Sun 01 Jun

Starting at $149.00

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What's Included

National Park fees

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use

Transport by air-conditioned 12 or 15 passenger Ford Transit touring vans

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

Denver Union Station

Begin your tour at Historic Union Station where your local driver guide for the day will pick you up.

University of Colorado at Boulder

Drive through downtown Boulder on your way up to the National Park. See the University of Colorado Boulder Campus and Pearl Street.

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

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.

Sprague Lake

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.

Many Parks Curve Overlook

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.

Alluvial Fan

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.

Horseshoe Park

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.

Fall River Visitor Center

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

Downtown Estes Park

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.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (396)

Alyse_H

Mar 2025

We really enjoyed our day trip to Rocky Mountain NP. Our guide Alex was awesome and kept us entertained with a lot of interesting historical facts during the drive. He also did everything possible to ensure we saw wildlife. The stop at the Stanley Hotel was the perfect amount of time to get some photos and experience some hauntings. Once in the park we were faced with some truly brutal winds but we all persevered with a smile on our faces to see the majestic views! This was a great trip for the spring since it was still really cold, we got to see the park and some great views but didn’t get too uncomfortable since the longest we were away from the van was about 30 min. We really loved the small group size as well! The stop in Estes Park was very nice and allowed time for souvenir shopping. I highly recommend this tour as a great way to experience some highlights of the park and learn some history while you’re at it.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

What a fantastic review Alyse! I can't believe you got to experience a haunting at the Stanley! That's amazing to hear! We're thrilled to hear Alex kept you entertained and was able to find you some wildlife to view and we will definitely share your kind words with him. We really appreciate your review and recommendation!

Courtney_T

Mar 2025

Great trip with wonderful sites. The guide was king, funny and informative. Very convenient way to see a lot when your stay in Denver is short or you are here for another reason.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for this wonderful review Courtney! We're so happy to hear you had such a beautiful day in the Colorado Rockies and were able to see a lot in such a short amount of time!

Jamie_M

Mar 2025

Have always wanted to visit Rocky Mountain National Park. Ben provided a incredibly fun experience that included sledding in the park. Who knew?! We saw the historical Stanley Hotel, three areas in the park, and lunch in Estates Park. Ben even pulled over and turned around when we spotted some elk.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

It's wonderful to hear you had such an unexpected and delightful experience in Rocky Mountain National Park with Ben! We're so glad the sledding, The Stanley Hotel, the eld sighting, and the lunch in Estes Park all contributed to such a memorable day. We love that you got to experience so many different aspects of the park, and Ben's attentiveness made it even better. Thank you for sharing!