Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver

Badge of ExcellenceDenver, USA

10 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Visit one of the most beautiful parks in the American West on a full-day tour from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park. Picnic among a summer landscape of thick green trees and wildflower meadows, and drive above timberline on an alpine road with stunning mountain views. Stroll around and look for Colorado wildlife inside the park, with time for a dose of mountain culture in the charming resort town of Estes Park.

Explore the best of Rocky Mountain National Park without renting a car
Cross the Continental Divide on Trail Ridge Road
Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by Colorado's summertime scenery
This small-group tour makes exploring more personal

What's Included

National Park fees
Snacks and water bottle refills
Picnic Lunch in the park
Local Driver/Guide
Live commentary on board
Small-group tour 12 guests or less total

Gratuities (10-20% recommended)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Please meet at Union Station in front of the flagpole and the Crawford Hotel at 8:15 am. Our guide will meet you and walk you to the touring van. We will park as close to the flagpole as possible at the passenger pickup and dropoff lane on Wynkoop Street.

Start time

08:15 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Fall River Visitor Center (Pass By)

Alluvial Fan

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Horseshoe Park

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Trail Ridge Road

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Alpine Visitor Center

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Many Parks Curve Overlook

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center (Pass By)

Downtown Estes Park

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Near public transportation
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Please call or email at least 24 hrs in advance with you sandwich selection for the picnic lunch. Please choose from the following options: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Tuna Salad or Veggie. If we do not receive your request a turkey sandwich will be provided.
We will travel up into high altitudes if concerned please consult you physician prior to travel.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Inshirah_L

Had SO much fun with Cowboy Frank as our tour guide! The Rocky Mountains were absolutely breathtaking (definitely recommended to spend a whole day there). Frank was a very entertaining, informative, really nice and knowledgeable guide! Hands down the best experience I had in Denver ☺️

Reviews

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A must-go!

Inshirah_L, Oct 2023

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Cowboy Frank is wonderful! So glad you enjoyed your tour with him--thanks for choosing to book with us!

Exceptional time!

Lori_K, Oct 2023

Our guide was exceptional! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took time to talk to everyone on our excursion. He even made sure we saw some wild elk!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

So lucky you got to see wildlife! Glad you enjoyed your time in RMNP!

Wonderful experience!

Sandi_M, Oct 2023

Alex, our driver and tour guide was very entertaining and informative! As a first timer to Colorado, he was able to tell us how we’d be feeling with the elevation changes, made sure we were keeping hydrated and feeling well the entire trip. Numerous restroom breaks along the way which I was a little worried about on a 10 hour tour. Awesome picnic lunch. Can’t say enough of how nice this was.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you Sandi! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour so much--come back and see us anytime!

Trip to CRMNP

Subhash_S, Oct 2023

Our guide Kristen was very friendly and very knowledgeable and it was never full moment with her. She provided us a very good picnic lunch by the lake and gave us a detailed account of every sight we visited and before departing a comprehensive guide for everything we wanted to know about Denver and Colorado.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed your time with us in RMNP!

Rocky Mountain Hi!

Deborah_Q, Oct 2023

We had a great time! Cowboy Frank was friendly, knowledgeable and a safe driver. Nothing better than to see the aspen trees changing color and elk in the wild.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

True words - elk and yellow aspens are the best! Great time of year to book--thanks so much!

So fun

Angie_N, Sep 2023

We had a blast. The tour took us to some beautiful spots. Shout out to our guide Wil, who made all our requests happen and was a fabulous story teller. Definitely recommend!!!!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Yay! So glad you enjoyed your tour with Will--thanks for booking with us

Alex was fantastic, it...

clive_n, Sep 2023

Alex was fantastic, it was a wonderful day out, even though I am not good on heights. The best trip we’ve had on our 20 day vacation.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Wow! That's such a great compliment. We so appreciate you booking with us--come back and see us anytime!

An Action Packed Day in the Rockies!

Ruth_H, Sep 2023

Great Tour -A full on day but well worth the money. Our tour guide Will was a wealth of knowledge, really friendly and has a great sense of humour. It was totally worth the money and I would 100% come ans do another tour when Im next in town

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Yay! We can't wait to see you again on your next trip to Denver, Ruth, thanks so much!

Amazing tour and wonderful day!

Peg_S, Sep 2023

Our day trip to the Rocky Mountains was amazing. Our host, Cowboy Frank ( aka Atta Boy Frank!!) was punctual, knowledgeable, organized, humorous and a great driver. He shared a wealth of information and all of our stops were absolutely perfect! So many wonderful photo opportunities. He even takes your picture by the Rocky Mountain State Park sign to have as a momento of your trip. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. It is evident that Cowboy Frank loves his job and he’s excellent at it!!!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for touring with us, Peg. We're so glad you enjoyed your time with Cowboy Frank--come back and see us anytime!

Rocky mountain high..forever cherished

Lillian_O, Sep 2023

The whole experience was was amazing. Our tour guide Kirk was very informative and friendly, my favorite was hiking up from the Alpine visitor center up to the top where the tundra ends. Such an exciting moment.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you for booking with us--so glad you enjoyed it!

Awesome

HoWei_K, Sep 2023

Had a great time. Saw a moose. Our guide was knowledgeable, nice, and a good driver. He got us there and back safely and on time, while making pit stops along the way to catch interesting sights like the moose / elk.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Such a wonderful experience when wildlife make an appearance--thank you for booking with us!

Highly recommend

Stacey_K, Aug 2023

Captain Kurt was an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. Captain Kurt ensured everyone was taken care of and our tour was great. We saw some wildlife and amazing views. Our lunch was also delicious! We got the turkey sandwich. Amazing. I highly recommend taking this tour!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for booking with us--glad you enjoyed your tour with Kurt!

Great day at Rocky Mountain National Park

Andree_C, Aug 2023

Very informative day, with my granddaughter. First time for both of us. Will, out tour guide did an excellent job.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you so much for booking with us--come back and see us anytime!

Great experience

Genevieve_L, Aug 2023

We had a nice relaxing experience. Liked not having to drive everywhere and the host was informative and funny. We enjoyed our trip very much.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thanks for booking with us -- glad you enjoyed your tour!

Best Tour in Colorado

Vu_D, Aug 2023

I got along with every member of my group. This was THE best tour group that I’ve ever had. I don’t think I will ever have another tour group like this. The tour guide made this tour worth every second of it.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Wow! Thank you so much for this amazing review! We're so glad you loved it!

Do this!

Alicia_P, Aug 2023

Will was a great tour guide! He knows all sorts of things and kept it entertaining. I will definitely recommend this to others. I do recommend setting aside 11 hours from pickup to drop off for this adventure. I wouldn't trade it for the world!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thanks Alicia! Come back and see us anytime!

Great tour

Thomas_B, Aug 2023

I have been on numerous tours in Colorado, this was the BEST! Our guide, Cowboy Frank, was so knowledgeable and funny. We felt like we were with our best friend

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed your tour with Frank!

So worth it!

Victoria_L, Aug 2023

This was such an amazing experience. We got to see so many different areas and animals too. The views were incredible and our tour guide, Will, was knowledgeable and funny. 10/10 would definitely do again and bring friends!

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank so much! Please do come back anytime!

Captain Kirk is an...

Rishi_K, Aug 2023

Captain Kirk is an amazing guide. He explained everything about Rockies, gave us insights based on his experiences and kept the interest of the group into consideration. It was well worth.