Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Tour from Denver Winter and Spring in Denver booking from $139.00

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 or choose to visit the Historic Stanley Hotel.
Special Note: Wildlife viewing likely but not guaranteed.

City: Denver

Tue 19 Nov

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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
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Guides and guests will wear face masks while in the van when regulations require it.

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.

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 (195)

Claire G

Feb 2019

My husband and I were really impressed with our trip with this company. As i'm pregnant I wasn't sure if it would be ok for me to do the trip, but I had a very prompt and lovely email response with some good information from one of the owners Christin, as well as a phonecall with her very friendly and chatty husband Rich when I called to change our pick up point. We were really lucky in that we had absolutely beautiful weather for the day of our trip, with snow on the ground, and a clear blue sky. The van was a decent sized people carrier, and with just 9 of us on the tour we didn't feel crammed in. The other guests were all lovely, and our guide Will, well, I can't praise him enough. He was incredibly knowledgeable, as well as being entertaining and absolutely full of stories! We had bad traffic both ways in and out of Denver, but Will impressively managed to keep up an almost constant stream of interesting and funny tales about his experiences with the local wildlife. He is also obviously a real nature lover and outdoorsman, and was as excited as we were about seeing elk, bighorn sheep, and a real treat - a bald eagle! This trip was a great mix of sighseeing from the vehicle, as well as having a good few chances to stretch our legs with some easy walks. Even with the altitude and carrying a few extra pounds of baby, none of it was too strenuous. And we had an hour in Estes Park where we could choose our own place for lunch, and Will drove us up to Stanley Hotel for some quick pics. We were only in Denver for a week and this was the only day we had free to see some scenery, and it was a great way to fit a lot into one day. Much better than hiring a car and trying to do it ourselves. It must have been a long day for Will, but he stayed happy and fun the whole time which can't always be easy! A huge thank you to him and the Colorado Sightseer team for a really wonderful day.

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Hi Claire, thank you for the wonderfully detailed review. Also, thank you for the shout out to my husband and to Will. I am glad you all enjoyed the tour and we would love to see you again once that baby arrives and you are ready to travel again. All the best to you and your family!

eota

Jan 2019

Will was a great guide, knowledge and friendly. Wish we could have gotten further into the park, but knew the road over the pass was closed for winter.

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Thank you for the great review and for touring with us. Come back in the summer and we would be happy to take you over Trailridge Road when it is opened for the season.

Mike B

Jan 2019

What an outstanding day in the Rockies with our guide extraordinaire, Will! He is incredibly knowledgeable about nature and history and we all learned SO MUCH over the course of the day. The other thing that really struck me was how KIND and CAREFUL he was with his precious cargo (us!). He made sure we were well hydrated and routinely offered us a variety of snacks (including the Doritos bag that spontaneously exploded open due to the high altitude!) He also made sure that we all took full advantage of all of the photo ops along the way. Choose this tour, and start hoping you get Will as your guide!

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Wow, thank you for such wonderful extraordinary words about Will. We agree he is fantastic and we are thrilled you enjoyed him and the tour. Thank you for touring with us!

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

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