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.
Special Note: Wildlife viewing likely but not guaranteed.
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Transport by air-conditioned 12 or 15 passenger Ford Transit touring vans
- Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
- Entry/Admission - Horseshoe Park
- Entry/Admission - Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
- Entry/Admission - Many Parks Curve Overlook
- Entry/Admission - Sprague Lake
- Entry/Admission - Alluvial Fan
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202-1047
Begin your tour at Historic Union Station where your local driver guide for the day will pick you up.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309
Drive through downtown Boulder on your way up to the National Park. See the University of Colorado Boulder Campus and Pearl Street.
Stop At: Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 1000 US Highway 36, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517-8311
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sprague Lake, Near Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Many Parks Curve Overlook, Us 34, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Alluvial Fan, Old Fall River Rd About 3 Mi West of the Fall River Entrance Station, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Horseshoe Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Downtown Estes Park, Estes Park, CO
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202-1047
Begin your tour at Historic Union Station where your local driver guide for the day will pick you up.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: University of Colorado at Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309
Drive through downtown Boulder on your way up to the National Park. See the University of Colorado Boulder Campus and Pearl Street.
Stop At: Beaver Meadows Visitor Center, 1000 US Highway 36, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO 80517-8311
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Sprague Lake, Near Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Many Parks Curve Overlook, Us 34, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Alluvial Fan, Old Fall River Rd About 3 Mi West of the Fall River Entrance Station, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Horseshoe Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Downtown Estes Park, Estes Park, CO
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Near public transportation
- 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
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- Guides and guests will wear face masks while in the van when regulations require it.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Uriel_L
May 2022
The whole tour was awesome. We saw a lot of wildlife and the guide made sure everyone was able to get some awesome pictures. 10 out of 10
The whole tour was awesome. We saw a lot of wildlife and the guide made sure everyone was able to get some awesome pictures. 10 out of 10lashelton
May 2022
The trip was amazing… so much beauty and Will was an excellent guide….he was so knowledgeable and also enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour if you are in Denver… the Rocky Mountains are gorgeous, Estes Park was a quaint shopping spot and the Stanley Hotel was fun to see!
The trip was amazing… so much beauty and Will was an excellent guide….he was so knowledgeable and also enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour if you are in Denver… the Rocky Mountains are gorgeous, Estes Park was a quaint shopping spot and the Stanley Hotel was fun to see!Stacy P
May 2022
Our tour guide was Alex and he was informative, entertaining, and personable. He made sure everyone had the best experience possible and got the most out of the tour. It was a great tour!
Our tour guide was Alex and he was informative, entertaining, and personable. He made sure everyone had the best experience possible and got the most out of the tour. It was a great tour!Sebastián C
May 2022
Excellent tour. We visited several places inside the Rocky Mountains National Park. The tour guide, Will, is a fantastic person who know every detail of everything there.
Excellent tour. We visited several places inside the Rocky Mountains National Park. The tour guide, Will, is a fantastic person who know every detail of everything there.Danielle_F
April 2022
The full day Rockies tour with Alex was PHENOMENAL!! He was full of knowledge to share and made the experience both fun and relaxing. You get ample amount of time at every site and each one had its own beauty and unique photo opportunities. I was worried 8 hours would be too long but it was perfe...
The full day Rockies tour with Alex was PHENOMENAL!! He was full of knowledge to share and made the experience both fun and relaxing. You get ample amount of time at every site and each one had its own beauty and unique photo opportunities. I was worried 8 hours would be too long but it was perfect. Still had plenty of time once we got back to have an early dinner and enjoy the city. I traveled to Denver alone on vacation and had so much fun on this tour meeting some new people and experiencing the vast beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Book this tour!!!Kathryn_N
April 2022
We liked seeing the wildlife and learning all the history of the area from our guide, Christina. It was a bit cold and windy, but it was after all, Colorado in April in the higher elevations.
We liked seeing the wildlife and learning all the history of the area from our guide, Christina. It was a bit cold and windy, but it was after all, Colorado in April in the higher elevations.