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Rocky Mountain Park: Full-Day Photography Tour
5.0
42 Ratings
Estes Park
From Estes Park to Grand Lake, go to the top of the world and back at 12,183 ft on the highest highway in America, Trail Ridge Road, while viewing waterfalls, panoramic views, and abundant wildlife
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Highlights
- This tour travels the full length of Trail Ridge Road, America’s highest highway going over 12,183 ft through Rocky Mountain National Park
- It is a private tour in your personal vehicle with a minimum of 2 guests
- Per your request, our guide will drive so you can enjoy the journey and will then guide you to photograph flowing waterfalls, majestic mountain panoramas, the Continental Divide, and stop anywhere we see wildlife
- Through historic Kawuneeche Valley where elk and moose frequent, the tour stops at the quaint mountain village of Grand Lake for lunch (on your own). This trip is a once-in-a-lifetime journey “”Over the Top”” of the world
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What's Included
- Our team of guides are experienced in the outdoors and have extensive knowledge of Rocky Mountain National Park and are personable in their approach
- Multiple stops with information and education about RMNP history, geology, ecology, and RMNP wildlife
Additional Information
- No timed entry reservations required, as we’re authorized by the National Park Service for Rocky Mountain National Park services; note the $30 park entry fee is separate from the reservation fee.
- Follow RMNP wildlife guidelines, maintain distances, and refrain from smoking; note that dogs are permitted solely in parking lots or picnic areas and must remain in vehicles.
- Be prepared for unpredictable weather at higher elevations by dressing in layers for fluctuating temperatures, and benefit from vetted, trained, CPR-certified guides to enhance your experience.
- Acknowledgement of Risk, Photo Release, and Car Insurance Verification required.
Location
510 Moraine Ave
Moraine Avenue
Cancellation Policy
We offer a full refund if canceled prior to 24 hours of the tour. If you must cancel within 24 hours of the tour, contact us directly and we will either reschedule or offer a 50% refund.
Customer Ratings
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Kevin
Jul 26, 2024
Well, my Dad and I just got back to Boston yesterday afternoon after a day with Dave Sharman up in the mountains. Dave was an absolute Godsend. If we had driven through that park on our own, we wouldn't have noticed 1/10th of what Dave stopped and pointed out. Elk...deer...horned sheep...moose. Dave was up at sunrise just to scout the park for our tour and he noticed right off the bat that a moose was heading to a pond near the entrance to the park. We got there and there he was, swimming around and munching on some below-water plants. Just an awesome sight. We saw deer or elk up on the remaining snow near the top of the mountain, streams, etc. Dave grabbed a big handful of snow and I sat there, on July 24th, with a friggin snowball in my hand. As afternoon hit, we got hit with some serious rainfall, that switched to what looked like sleet and a wet snow at 12k feet. Got down to the Colorado River, at 3" deep and maybe 50' wide where people only think of the Grand Canyon and the force of the water to carve the canyon out. I could've just laid down a slept with how peaceful it was. Unbelievable devastation by past wildfires on one section of the tour. Crazy how Ma Nature just does what she thinks she needs to do.
In short, and I say this as someone from an area without anything like the Rocky Mountains near me, if you need to tour the park, RMN is who to use - and if you're smart, request Dave Sharman. He was a great companion in the truck and a spectacular guide that not only could find the animals, but gave us a great history lesson in the park and surrounding area. It's a damn shame I can only give Dave 5 stars. If there's a way to double it to 10 that I'm not aware of, please let me know. Thanks.
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Donita
Jul 12, 2024
We had a fabulous day with Mike, and we learned so much about RMNP. Loved that my husband could be a passenger in the car and not concern himself with driving. Very happy that we chose Over the Top Tour, and I’ve already recommended it to friends.
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