Rocky Mountain National Park: Retractable Glass Top Tour
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Estes Park
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on this retractable glass top tour. Travel above the trees, hike to waterfalls and glaciers, and learn about the park's science and history. Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks on board.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - Experience the essence of Rocky Mountain National Park on this comprehensive tour! Ascend to heights above the treeline, reaching two miles above sea level. Enjoy short hikes and witness the rapid snowmelt, waterfalls, and glaciers. Discover the breathtaking beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park, affectionately known as “Rocky” by locals.

  • Estes Park - All tours start and end at our office, conveniently located in downtown Estes Park at 165 Virginia Dr.

What's Included
  • Complimentary snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the unique environment of Rocky Mountain National Park on our comprehensive tour. You’ll venture above the tree line, reaching elevations more than two miles high. Enjoy a few brief hikes to witness the dynamic sights of rushing snowmelt, cascades, and glaciers. Join us to appreciate the breathtaking view of the landmark affectionately known as ‘Rocky,’ among the locals. Accompanied by our expert guide, you’ll learn about the natural wonders and the rich history of Rocky and its fauna. Our journey takes us along the renowned Old Fall River Road. We’ll halt at the Alpine Visitor Center, the highest visitor center of any national park for refueling. As we conclude our visit to the Visitor Center, the expedition continues along Trail Ridge Road, North America’s loftiest unbroken paved road, peaking at 12,183 feet. Complimentary coffee, hot beverages, chilled drinks, and a selection of snacks will be available while on board.

Location
165 Virginia Dr
Virginia Drive
Tours depart from our Office located at 165 Virgina Dr on the ground level of the Courtyard Shops & Flats. A paid public parking lot is available just to the south end of our office building.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Courtney_e
May 25, 2024
Best tour guides out there - I can't recommend this tour enough! We had such a great time. Zac and Brian were so knowledgeable, enjoyable, fun, and chill. We really enjoyed learning about the history of the park and Estes Park. We even saw 3 moose!
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Culture551651
Oct 28, 2023
Informative Tour - This was a wonderful tour. No little thing was unaddressed. The snacks and drinks were a wonderful plus. The owners were so kind and polite. It is a tour I will recommend.
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Redheadfred24
Oct 22, 2023
Wonderful tour with great guide and breathtaking views - Wow, what a great tour! Zac was our guide, and he is so entertaining and knowledgable about the parks history as well as the plant and animal life. Great amenities on the van as well. Honestly one of the best tours I have been on.
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Jessie_p
Oct 16, 2023
Fun trip! - Excellent guide! He was knowledgeable, accommodating and a good driver. The jeep was fully stalked with snacks and beverages. It was nice not having to worry about driving, parking or getting into the park.
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Jennifer
Oct 16, 2023
Highly recommend! - Awesome! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My husband, two kids (ages 10 & 7) and I went on the tour in mid October. We had a great time! Zac was very knowledgeable, allowed us time to stop, and pointed out animals. It was a cooler day so the glass top stayed closed however it was awesome to be able to look up and see out vs only able to look out a window. Snacks and drinks were provided before and on the bus which was very nice to have. We highly recommended!!
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Robertjz6081ds
Oct 11, 2023
Great Rocky Mountain experience with Purple Mountain Tours - Went on the four hour tour with family on Oct. 9, 2023. Our tour guide Zach was extremely knowledgeable of the history of the area and spoke confidently of the animal life and flora of the park! The vehicle was comfortable and well supplied with snacks and drinks. the top was open for a good deal of the tour when temps allowed. I highly reccomend Purple Mountain Tours and would use them again in a heart beat. Thanks Zach for a great tour! Bob Johnson
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357kerric
Oct 8, 2023
Best Tour with coolest guide, Zac! - If you want to tour the Rocky Mountain National Park without any worries you’ll miss the best sights, book this tour!!! First of all and most important, the bus has panoramic views because of the glass, retractable roof. It was chilly so we kept the roof closed. But for a summer trip it would be awesome to go with sides and roof retracted. The ride itself was smooth! This was a luxury ride stocked with a coffee machine, snacks and drinks. (And I’m not talking basic stuff, they had healthy options too) The bucket seats were super comfortable plus the phone jacks with provided chargers came in handy. Our guide, Zac, was full of historic info you wouldn’t get driving in alone. He also made extra stops if there was something unexpected to see, like animals, etc. There are lots of tours around… I looked at a lot, but if you want great views and comfort, use Purple Mountain Tour Company!
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Laurapope1
Oct 4, 2023
Best Tour of Rocky Mountain National Park - The owner Zac was incredibly knowledgeable about the topography, the animals, the season, and the history of RMNP! He knew where to stop for great views and photos. He answered our questions and was so friendly and funny. The retractable glass top and vehicle was the best! Seats were very comfortable. He had lots of snacks, drinks, charging cables, blankets and when we stopped at the top ( Alpine Visitor Center) he made us hot chocolate’s and coffee. We -all 9 of us had the best time. We would recommend anyone who wants to experience the park and all its beauty to book Purple Mountain Tour!
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