Rocky Mountain National Park Tour from Denver

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Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the country's most visited parks. The region features breathtaking peaks in virtually every direction and an unspoiled, panoramic view of nature at its finest. 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. Trail Ridge Road is the most popular route among tourists and interestingly, it is North America's highest continuous paved roadway. 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. On the way back we will stop by Stanley Hotel, famous for its inspiration of the book and movie “The Shining.

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Things To Know

  • Small Group Tour
  • Lunch
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Water refill - bring reusable bottle please
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • **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

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Flatirons (Pass-by Only)

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 (Pass-by Only)

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 (Pass-by Only)

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 (Pass-by Only)

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.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • The meeting point is at the flagpole outside of Union Station on the front of The Crawford Hotel.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

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Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 105 reviews

What do other 105 guests say about Rocky Mountain National Park Tour from Denver

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Faith_W
5
Aug 2024
It was all memorable! Brian was so personable. Gave great descriptions of everything we saw, always on the lookout for wildlife.
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Thelma_H
5
Aug 2024
Dave our guide was friendly, funny and super knowledgeable about the history related to the landmarks and the area. Dave also helped locate my daughter when she returned late to the bus after a break! We all celebrated her return and Dave was super happy to help us find her! We had a wonderful ti...
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Anita_L
5
Jul 2024
Rocky Mountain national park was great, but so we're the stories along the way. Loved the picnic at lake Sprague too

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Things to know

Included
  • Small Group Tour
  • Lunch
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Water refill - bring reusable bottle please
  • Transportation
Not Included
  • Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • **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

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
discoverCreated with Sketch.
jcbCreated with Sketch.
alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies