Get a feel for the real Colorado on this day trip from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park. Meet your tour guide and load into a comfortable and spacious air-conditioned vehicle. Pass through Boulder on the way to the park, admiring the beautiful brick campus of the University of Colorado's main campus. Once inside the park, look for mule deer, elk, and other wildlife, stretch your legs at a glacial lake, and take photos galore. Afterward, explore the quaint mountain village of Estes Park before heading back to Denver.

Private driver/tour guide
Let someone else do the driving so you can admire the scenery
Opportunity to see Colorado wildlife in their natural habitat
Free time for lunch and shopping in Estes Park

What's Included

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

Gratuities (15-20% recommended)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
Your Driver/Guide will greet you at the flag pole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel (1701 Wynkoop St). Meeting time: 8:15 am. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.

Start time

08:15 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Meet your driver-guide and small group at a central location in front of Denver’s Union Station at 8:15am to begin your tour. Board a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and pass through Boulder as you drive to Rocky Mountain National Park.

Explore the park's natural wonders, taking a stroll around Bear or Sprague Lake, chosen based on conditions and preferences. Capture breathtaking views at Many Parks Curve Overlook, and witness the power of nature at Alluvial Fan Waterfall. Traverse Horseshoe Park and keep your eyes peeled for elk, bighorn sheep, and moose.

After your park exploration, venture to downtown Estes Park for free time. Roam Elkhorn Avenue, discover local artisan stores, and savor lunch at one of the charming restaurants (own expense). Or, visit the historic Stanley Hotel, famously linked to Stephen King's "The Shining."

Conclude your day with a scenic return to Denver’s Union Station for drop-off.

Denver Union Station

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

University of Colorado at Boulder (Pass By)

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Sprague Lake

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Many Parks Curve Overlook

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Alluvial Fan

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Horseshoe Park

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Downtown Estes Park

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
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.
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.

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Reviews

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Alex the Great

Channa_B, Apr 2024

Alex was an engaging and informative guide who made our cloudy, snowy tour a fun and exciting adventure. Although I wish the weather had been more cooperative, this was a great tour, well worth the cost.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Sorry the weather didn't cooperate, but glad you had "Alex the Great" to entertain you and show you around ;) Thanks so much for the review!

Our tour guide Will was...

Tina_L, Apr 2024

Our tour guide Will was very entertaining and informative. The sights were magnificent. I definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks Tina! We appreciate you choosing to book with us and hope you'll come see us again next time you are in town!

You won’t regret booking this tour!

Brittany_Y, Apr 2024

I had such a great time on this tour. The views were amazing, the wildlife was abundant, and our guide Will was incredible. Getting to know the history behind all of our destinations made it that much better. Book this tour!!!

Great experience in the Mountains

Miguel_M, Apr 2024

Definitely made my trip to Denver! Will is a great guide! I truly recommend this experience. Great value for money

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Yay! We love being the highlight of your trip! Thanks so much for the review!

Great experience all around!

lollokaren, Apr 2024

Wonderful tour! Highly recommended! Hit some of the best outlooks in the Park, time to stretch yr legs and take pics, Estes Park was another cool spot, including the infamous Stanley Museum! Well organized and Will, our tour guide, was just great! Informative, funny, professional! I would definitely do it again!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for the review! we love to see that you had such a good time out on your tour! And great to you had such a fun day out with Will. Come back anytime!

Beautiful tour!

Adriana_T, Apr 2024

We had a great time on this tour, spending our last day in the Denver area seeing the beautiful nature and wildlife. We did the tour a bit out of order, but it didn’t matter. Our guide took us to the all the places on the itinerary, but we noticed that we didn’t pass through UC Boulder on the way, nor was that mentioned at all, which we regret a bit because it would have been interesting to see Pearl Street and the campus. The only other suggestion we would make is that the stay in Estes Park was very short. By the time we finished lunch, we only had enough time to quickly go up to the cabin ruins and use the restroom. More like 2-3 hours in town would have been nice to see some shops too. Otherwise, all the stops we went to were so scenic and breathtaking. We also appreciated getting a nice half hour at the Stanley hotel!

Amazing early Spring day trip

Brooke_H, Apr 2024

Trip was amazing! Great photo opportunities and wildlife viewing. Guides were more than knowledgeable about the area, the history and all in between. Great way to spend the day.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you Brooke and Walker! I loved getting to know you both, we got lucky with wildlife and could not have had a more beautiful bluebird day. I hope you come back out and see us and the Nuggets and Rockies again ;)

Tour

Leah_B, Apr 2024

Alex was a great tour guide! He went into a lot of the history of the scenic areas along the way. I loved hearing about history of the park, the people, and the establishments built throughout the history of the area. We were so excited to see elk!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks so much Leah! It's a pleasure to share our knowledge of the land and we're so glad the elk cooperated for your tour! Come back and see us anytime!

Thank you, Emily!

Amareli_A, Mar 2024

Emily, our tour guide, was great! She was incredibly knowledgeable about the areas we visited and history. She shared so many tour guide tips too that made our tour better. She was so interactive and enthusiastic, thank you!!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much! Emily is wonderful and its great that you enjoyed your tour with her.

Great experience!

Melissa_S, Mar 2024

This was such a memorable experience, my mom and I had a great time. All thanks to our tour guide, Emily! She had great enthusiasm and was really knowledgeable guiding us through RMNP & Estes! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone (and would suggest Emily as your tour guide!!). 10/10 and for a great price.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you Melissa! We love making your experience of Colorado an experience to remember! We'll pass along the kudos to Emily!

Worth it!

Mary_N, Mar 2024

So you’re at your pick-up point and a handful of strangers are gathering quietly…you’re thinking, how is this your guide going to handle this group of people? Emily handled our group of 7 flawlessly!! She was energetic, friendly, and very knowledgeable. I think everyone appreciated all the facts and her excitement for our day and to answer any questions. I love how honest she was with what we could expect out of our tour as well. We ended up seeing a herd, gang, of elk in Estes Park, and she took a small detour so we could see them walk and graze through town. I’d book with this company and Emily again!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Oh great Mary! Emily is an amazing people person and we're so glad you enjoyed your tour with her.

Fantastic day with guide...

Brenda_B, Mar 2024

Fantastic day with guide Alex. Very knowledgeable, providing interesting info and a great experience for entire family!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Alex is great--so glad you enjoyed your day at RMNP with him!

Good Tour !

Kylie_G, Mar 2024

Alex was a great guide! The tour was very relaxed and had a lot of time at each stop to look around and take pictures.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Wonderful Kylie--thank you so much for choosing to tour with us and leaving a review. Come back and see us next time you are in Colorado!

National Park Birthday Celebration

gina_b, Mar 2024

Captain Kurt was an awesome guide. Safety first came into play when we saw wild fire. It turns out it was a scheduled burn.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for the review Gina! That is wild when you catch site of a proscribed burn--always good to play it safe. Come back and see us next time you are in Colorado!

Great trip with amazing sights!

Christine_L, Mar 2024

Our guide Will was a wealth of information and made the trip so enjoyable. We got to see multiple places in the park as well as stop and spend time eating and shopping in a mountain town. Our group was small with only 12 people and our guide answered all of our questions and listened to our needs. We even got to see a bald eagle, mule deer and elk. Great trip!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thanks so much for your review! Such a cool experience to see a bald eagle and an elk!

The mountains were so...

Ruth_K, Mar 2024

The mountains were so beautiful, and I loved the walking but i don’t know if it was because of the snow but I wished we visited more things like lakes…

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thanks for taking the time to review, Ruth. Sorry about the lakes, we do visit at least one in RMNP, but in the winter they are frozen and covered in snow so they don't have quite the same magical look that they can have in the summer. Come and see us in the summer and you'll see some stunning mountain lakes and waterfalls!

Great time on the tour

Karen_k, Mar 2024

Had a great time on the tour. Will was entertaining and a safe driver. I would highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thanks so much for touring with us Karen and leaving a great review. We appreciate the recommendation!

Great experience

Mar_D, Mar 2024

I had a great day and the tour guide Phil was excellent. The views are fantastic and I recommend it if you want to have your first contact with the Rocky Mountains and don't have too much time or don't want hiking.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you Mar! We love taking people into the mountains and love that it was your first time! Come back and see us again, it doesn't get old ;)

RMNP and Estes Park Winter Trip

Ricky_C, Mar 2024

Wonderful trip. The park is beautiful and we especially enjoyed the Alluvial Fan and Sprague Lake areas. Captain Kirk is very knowledgeable about the area and shared interesting experiences and information. We were blessed with a beautiful day with sunshine and fresh snow. Wildlife was abundant. Estes Park is amazing as well... cool vibe and lots of unique shops and eating establishments. Thank you Colorado Sightseers and Captain Kirk!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

You're welcome Ricky! Thank you for choosing to book with us--glad you got great weather and wildlife--blessings indeed!

Very good guide

IGNACIO_D, Mar 2024

The guide exceptional and the car very confortable. The landscapes very beautiful. We are surprised with this experience

Response from Host, Mar 2024

I'm glad we exceeded your expectations! Thanks so much for the review

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