My husband and I were first time hikers visiting CO for the first time. Our tour group was small (only 2 other guests) and our guide Ryan was the BEST!! He was super friendly, funny, and extremely knowledgeable about the geography, plants, and wildlife on our tour. It was so nice to have him drive us from Boulder, as we got to see and learn about a few different areas on the way to Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park. We stopped in Estes Park to get some spikes for our shoes, since it was a little icy. We were so grateful we had them! The hike was amazingly beautiful, and Ryan was very conscious of us all needing time to adjust to the altitude, and allowed us plenty of rest breaks with beautiful views on our way up to Gem Lake. We sat on the rocks above the lake and enjoyed a bag lunch (sandwiches and chips were provided) before starting our hike back down the trail. After our hike, Ryan drove us through a different part of the Park, where we got to see some more elk and deer. Overall, we highly recommend this tour!!