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Visite géologique privée de 4 heures dans le parc national des Rocheuses

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In the comfort of your own vehicle, our knowledgeable step-on geologist guide, Ranger Rod, will direct you through Rocky Mountain National Park. He will take photos of your group's adventure as you travel through time in RMNP witnessing evidence of major rock and mineral forming processes that took place billions of years ago. Discover ancient mountains that started rising shortly after the dinosaurs went extinct, as well as landscape formed by later volcanic eruptions. More recently (in geologic time) learn how the mountains were sculpted by massive ice age glaciers and about early human history after the valley glaciers covering the area melted 12 thousand years ago. Seeing these natural wonders through the eyes of an experienced local geologist, will evolve your worldview of mountain landscapes and enhance future RMNP adventures.

6 hour tour times are only available in the summertime when Trail Ridge Rd is open, 4 hour tour reservations are available year-round.
Ville: Parc national des Rocheuses
Fri 06 Jun
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À partir de $175.00
Fri 06 Jun
À partir de $175.00
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Ce qui est inclu
Park entry pass
Fuel surcharge
Professional photos
Timed entry reservation (when required)
Retired Geologist, Professional Guide
Gear Rentals (when needed)
Timed Entry Reservations (when required)
Information additionnelle
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible
À quoi s'attendre
1
Parc national des Rocheuses
Lors de votre visite géologique du RMNP, vous : serez orienté vers le parc à l'aide de cartes 3D expliquant la topographie géologique majeure ; explorez les preuves des puissantes forces tectoniques, volcaniques et glaciaires qui ont créé le paysage du parc; déchiffrez l'histoire géologique derrière les panoramas à couper le souffle des meilleurs points de vue du parc et des habitats fauniques actifs; apprendre à reconnaître les principales roches et minéraux du RMNP, y compris les gneiss et schistes métamorphiques, ainsi que les roches intrusives et volcaniques de la terre intérieure ; localisez 5 anciennes vallées glaciaires et les 8 glaciers nommés d'aujourd'hui ainsi que des sommets proéminents et les 3 chaînes de montagnes du parc. Revivez les héritages autochtones américains datant de plus de 11 000 ans et l'histoire colorée des pionniers à partir des années 1800.
2
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Upon meeting Ranger Rod at the BMVC, you will explore a 3D map located in the building's basement to get good orientation of the park and its formations before passing through the RMNP entrance gate.
3
Rocky Mountain National Park
On your geologic tour of RMNP you will: be oriented to the park using 3D Maps explaining major geologic topography; explore evidence of the powerful tectonic, volcanic, and glacial forces that created the park’s landscape; decipher the geologic story behind the breathtaking scenic vistas of the park’s best overlooks and active wildlife habitats; learn how to recognize major RMNP rocks and minerals, including metamorphic Gneiss and Schist, and intrusive and volcanic rocks from inner earth; locate 5 ancient glacial valleys and today’s 8 named glaciers along with prominent peaks, and the park’s 3 mountain ranges. Relive Indigenous American legacies dating back over 11 thousand years and colorful pioneer history starting in 1800’s.
4
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
After your tour, you will return to the BMVC
5
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Upon meeting Ranger Rod at the BMVC, you will explore a 3D map located in the building's basement to get good orientation of the park and its formations before passing through the RMNP entrance gate.
6
Rocky Mountain National Park
On your geologic tour of RMNP you will: be oriented to the park using 3D Maps explaining major geologic topography; explore evidence of the powerful tectonic, volcanic, and glacial forces that created the park’s landscape; decipher the geologic story behind the breathtaking scenic vistas of the park’s best overlooks and active wildlife habitats; learn how to recognize major RMNP rocks and minerals, including metamorphic Gneiss and Schist, and intrusive and volcanic rocks from inner earth; locate 5 ancient glacial valleys and today’s 8 named glaciers along with prominent peaks, and the park’s 3 mountain ranges. Relive Indigenous American legacies dating back over 11 thousand years and colorful pioneer history starting in 1800’s.
7
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
After your tour, you will return to the BMVC
8
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Upon meeting Ranger Rod at the BMVC, you will explore a 3D map located in the building's basement to get good orientation of the park and its formations before passing through the RMNP entrance gate.
9
Rocky Mountain National Park
On your geologic tour of RMNP you will: be oriented to the park using 3D Maps explaining major geologic topography; explore evidence of the powerful tectonic, volcanic, and glacial forces that created the park’s landscape; decipher the geologic story behind the breathtaking scenic vistas of the park’s best overlooks and active wildlife habitats; learn how to recognize major RMNP rocks and minerals, including metamorphic Gneiss and Schist, and intrusive and volcanic rocks from inner earth; locate 5 ancient glacial valleys and today’s 8 named glaciers along with prominent peaks, and the park’s 3 mountain ranges. Relive Indigenous American legacies dating back over 11 thousand years and colorful pioneer history starting in 1800’s.
10
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
After your tour, you will return to the BMVC
11
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Upon meeting Ranger Rod at the BMVC, you will explore a 3D map located in the building's basement to get good orientation of the park and its formations before passing through the RMNP entrance gate.
12
Rocky Mountain National Park
On your geologic tour of RMNP you will: be oriented to the park using 3D Maps explaining major geologic topography; explore evidence of the powerful tectonic, volcanic, and glacial forces that created the park’s landscape; decipher the geologic story behind the breathtaking scenic vistas of the park’s best overlooks and active wildlife habitats; learn how to recognize major RMNP rocks and minerals, including metamorphic Gneiss and Schist, and intrusive and volcanic rocks from inner earth; locate 5 ancient glacial valleys and today’s 8 named glaciers along with prominent peaks, and the park’s 3 mountain ranges. Relive Indigenous American legacies dating back over 11 thousand years and colorful pioneer history starting in 1800’s.
13
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
After your tour, you will return to the BMVC
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Commentaires (18)
Elizabeth_D
Jun 2024
Rod was an amazing guide and so passionate about geology it made the trip so much fun! We highly recommend this experience, and cannot wait to frame the photos he took along the way.
patricktJ5132DL
Mar 2024
My partner and I went on a tour with Rod in March 2024 and had a very 'gneiss' time! Though I've hiked a lot, my knowledge of RMNP's geology was at best rudimentary before this. Rod has a great depth of knowledge of the park's geology, and did a fantastic job of conveying it in a way that we could understand. His passion and enthusiasm for the land and its history was infectious. I certainly learned a 'schist'-load! I will definitely be seeing the park in a new light on my future hikes.
calinze
Aug 2023
The geology tour with Ranger Rod was well worth the price. Ranger Rod is so knowledgeable about the mountain formations, wildlife and plants. He is also a super fun guy who made the tour extra special for us! If you are into geology this tour with Ranger Rod is a must!

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