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

Mon 18 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)

JaeJ007

Oct 2018

I was in Denver for a very short time and could never have seen what I did without this tour. This trip was perfect, low numbers in the group (9), small mini-bus, Will (our guide) did a terrific job, incredibly well informed about the environment/mountain eco-system, chatting and good-humoured, with a great eye for spotting elk and birds of prey. We visited the Park on a misty day, but - like magic - at 12000 feet, we rose up and out of the mist to see the spires of the Rockies, it was really magical. Also, the autumn fall colours were wonderful, like a painting. Strongly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank you for the strong recommendation. You have a wonderful way with words and it is a magical depiction of the Rockies you described. Love it! Sometimes the weather helps make the tour. Thanks again for choosing to tour with us!

Yoo Mee K

Sep 2018

My family loved our tour with Kristin. She is so great at what she does! and you can tell she really loves showing the Rockies to visitors like us! She was very knowledgable and a joy to listen to as she tells various stories with facts. We were lucky to go in September and see all the elks. My son still talks about the elks and the yummy sandwiches!

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Hi Yoo Mee, I hope you and your beautiful family come back in the winter. We would love to show off the mountains covered in snow. I really enjoyed our conversation and touring with you. Thanks again and until next time take care.

Davemh55

Jul 2018

Went on the Rocky Mountain National Park Day Tour. Our tour guide Christen had excellent knowledge of the history and folklore of Denver and the surrounding areas that we drove by and visited on the tour. Went through Boulder, Estes Park and up into the national park. Well worth the trip with some beautiful scenery and nature highlights. Saw an adult male elk that was serenely grazing by the roadside. Also made a stop at the Stanley Hotel. I would say this is a 'must do' trip if you are considering a trip to Denver. I also went on the foothills tour later in the week which was just as good. This included a stop at Red Rock Amphitheater which was amazing, the Coors brewery and the Buffalo Bill Cody museum and grave site.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Hi Dave, Thank you for touring with us you were a great co-pilot. That was a wonderful experience with the male elk practically arms length out your window, I hope you got that picture! Thanks for taking multiple tours with us we are grateful for your business and hope to take you out for another tour if your travels bring you back to Colorado!

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

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