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Rocky Mountain National Park Tour: Breathtaking Peaks and Unspoiled View of Nature from Denver
4.8
93 Ratings
Denver
Experience the breathtaking peaks and unspoiled beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on a tour from Denver. Explore the stunning scenery by car or on foot, and spot a variety of wildlife. Don't miss a visit to the iconic Stanley Hotel, known for inspiring 'The Shining'.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Flatirons - The Flatirons are rock formations near Boulder, Colorado, consisting of flatirons. There are five large, numbered Flatirons ranging from north to south along the east slope of Green Mountain.
- Boulder - Boulder is a city at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. To the west, the trail-lined Flatirons are craggy rock formations overlooking the city. The University of Colorado Boulder campus is home to the Fiske Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History, with zoology and anthropology exhibits.
- Lyons - Hidden in the gently rolling foothills of Colorado is the small town of Lyons an under-the-radar adventure destination and the unofficial “Double Gateway to the Rockies.” For decades, thousands of people have passed through the small town en route to the eastern entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, which can be accessed via two scenic 30-minute routes that begin in Lyons.
- Rocky Mountain National Park - Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the country’s most visited parks. Inside the Park, 110 peaks reach as high as 11,000 feet in altitude, including the celebrated Longs Peak, which boasts a height of 14,260 feet. The beautiful scenery in this area can be viewed by car or on foot. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you can also anticipate seeing a broad range of birds and animals in their natural habitat, as well as other unforgettable sites.
- Trail Ridge Road - Trail Ridge Road is the most popular route among tourists and interestingly, it is North America’s highest continuous paved roadway.
- Chrysalis At the Stanley Hotel - Stanley Hotel, famous for its inspiration of the book and movie “The Shining. Some time in 1974, horror writer Stephen King and his wife Tabitha spent one night at the Stanley Hotel. At the time, King was struggling with Darkshine as the working title of his latest project.
- Estes Park - Estes Park is a town in northern Colorado. It’s known as a base for the Rocky Mountain National Park, home to wildlife including elk and bears, plus miles of trails.
What's Included
- Small Group Tour
- Lunch
- Park Entrance Fees
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Water refill - bring reusable bottle please
- Transportation
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
Additional Information
Rocky Mountain National Park ranks among America’s most frequented natural sites. It showcases awe-inspiring summits in all directions, providing an undisturbed, wide-ranging vision of wilderness at its prime. Within the Park, there are 110 peaks that reach up to 11,000 feet, including the renowned Longs Peak at a towering 14,260 feet. The exquisite natural vistas in this region can be admired by vehicle or on foot. Trail Ridge Road is the preferred path among visitors and is notably the highest sustained asphalt road in North America. If viewing wildlife is your forte, you can expect a variety of birds and animals in their natural surroundings, along with other memorable sights. Our return trip includes a stop at the notable Stanley Hotel, esteemed for its influence on the book and film, ‘The Shining.’
- LUNCH INCLUDED - This tour comes with a choice of a turkey sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, or gluten-free salad. Please send us a message via Viator/Tripadvisor with your lunch preference for all travelers in your group otherwise if we don’t hear from you, a turkey sandwich will be provided.
- MEETING LOCATION - is at the flagpole outside of Union Station at 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202.
- Guests Ages 8+ No children under 8 unless it has been authorized by tour operator.
- Subject to weather conditions. If canceled due to weather conditions, an alternative date or full refund will be offered.
- 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.
- A water refill will be available in the van, bring a reusable bottle
- Small Group Tour
- Not recommended for travelers with heart or lungs problems
Location
Denver Union Station
Wynkoop Street
The meeting point is at the flagpole outside of Union Station on the front of The Crawford Hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(93 Ratings)
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Michael_d
Oct 15, 2023
We had a wonderful time!... - We had a wonderful time! What great views. David was knowledgeable of all good spots. Would definitely do it again!
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Busyblachner
Oct 7, 2023
A knowledgeable journey - Book this tour!! Everything was amazing, it was a full day of knowledge, exploration, and adventure. Our tour guide, Ernie, made everyone feel very comfortable and welcome. He was so knowledgeable on everything Denver especially the National Park, we were privileged to be in his company!
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Dilsher_k
Oct 7, 2023
Great Experience - Ernie is a great tour guide who made me feel very comfortable during the trip- very hospitable. You can tell he is in love with the region and the mountains, his passion for it clearly shows.
Once we broke through the clouds and reached above the 2 mile mark the views became incredible. It’s an experience that I will never forget!
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Michael_m
Oct 2, 2023
Just Book It! - Our tour guide Ernie brought Colorado to life! He made the beautiful scenery more memorable. It was well worth the price. Comfortable coach and the wildlife was amazing. Thank you!!
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Keertini_k
Oct 1, 2023
Great trip of national park - Ernie was great never felt rushed and had a great tour of the Rocky Mountain national park .weather was just perfect with beautiful fall foliage .
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Christine_l
Sep 26, 2023
We only had one day to... - We only had one day to explore the park and decided to book a tour so we didn’t miss out on the best spots. Ernie was a spectacular guide and showed us the absolute best day!
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38joannj
Sep 25, 2023
Rocky Mountain National Park - Our guide, Ernie, was fantastic. He took time to stop and let us get pictures of nature and animals. We saw a herd of elk, a single bull elk, moose, and a bear cub. It was a spectacular day. He was very personable remembering each of our names and using them through the 8+ hour tour. He was very accommodating and you could certainly tell he loved his job.
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Ruben_v
Sep 25, 2023
Excellent Tour! - Great experience, my husband and I enjoyed every moment. Earnie is an incredible guide! Bring a hat for the cold winds at the top of the mountain.
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Anita_g
Sep 24, 2023
RMNP - Great trip. I’ve been to Denver a number of times but never to Rocky Mountain National Park. Ernie showed us a great time!
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Jayaq3851ul
Sep 23, 2023
Excellent day trip to Rocky mountain national Park - The tour was excellent, our guide was very informative and this tour gives you a great taste of Rocky mountain national Park while also stopping at a few other points of interest along the way. It was extremely convenient leaving from downtown Denver and great not to have to drive.
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