Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Tour from Denver Winter and Spring

Name: Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Tour from Denver Winter and Spring
Brand: Viator
Rating: 4.9 (597 reviews)

4.9(597)8 HoursEnglishDenver

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Enjoy a beautiful day in one of America's most treasured National Parks! Allow our local guide to safely drive while you enjoy the views. Get out to See, Learn and Explore all the beauty the park has to offer, don't just drive past. Travel through the city of Boulder and the small town of Lyons on your way up to the park. Once inside the National Park enjoy a walk around a snow covered Glacial Lake, carved out and damned by glaciers long ago. Observe herds of elk grazing on rich grasses in Moraine Park. See incredible mountain and park views at Many Parks Curve. Witness the destructive force of Mother Nature while walking around an alluvial fan in Horseshoe Park. Visit the mountain village of Estes Park and have lunch on your own in one of the many restaurants or cafes, stroll the river walk and enjoy souvenir and boutique shopping and visit the Historic Stanley Hotel. Special Note: Wildlife viewing likely but not guaranteed.

Included

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
National Park fees *If you have an annual NP pass bring it and receive a $10 refund on your tour.
Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
Transport by air-conditioned 12 or 15 passenger Ford Transit touring vans

Not included

Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Non-U.S. residents ONLY will be charged an additional $100 fee, unless they have an Annual Non-Resident Pass that covers this fee plus 3 more nonresident guests aged 16+ to enter the National Park

What you'll do

Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, , Denver, United States
Begin your tour at Historic Union Station where your local driver guide for the day will pick you up.
5 min
University of Colorado at Boulder
, , Boulder, United States
Drive through downtown Boulder on your way up to the National Park. See the University of Colorado Boulder Campus and Pearl Street.
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
1000 US Highway 36, Colorado, United States
Enter into Rocky Mountain National Park. Travel through the park making stops to view wildlife, beautiful Mountain peaks and walk down trails. Stop in Moraine Park to look for herds of grazing elk, coyote, and deer.
45 minAdmission included
Sprague Lake
Colorado, United States
Enjoy a stroll around either Bear or Sprague Lake, determined by you, your guide and driving conditions. At either lake you will enjoy views of inspiring mountain peaks all around you and breath in the fresh mountain air. In the winter our guide will provide snow treads for you shoes so you may enjoy the beauty safely.
40 minAdmission included
Many Parks Curve Overlook
Us 34, Colorado, United States
Travel up to this beautiful overlook and enjoy views of the many sides of the park. Enjoy a short walk for photos and views of the numerous mountain peaks and valleys in the park.
30 minAdmission included
Alluvial Fan
Old Fall River Rd, About 3 Mi West of the Fall River Entrance Station, Colorado, United States
Hear the story of destruction and see the power of mother nature at this beautiful alluvial fan waterfall. Have fun walking the trail next to the massive boulders that were deposited on the valley floor, hear see and feel the rocky mountain water as it comes down to the valley.
40 minAdmission included
Horseshoe Park
Colorado, United States
Follow the river through Horseshoe park and past Sheep Lakes all the while looking for wildlife along the way. Elk, Bighorn Sheep and Moose have been seen here also a favorite spot for birds and deer.
15 minAdmission included
Fall River Visitor Center
3450 Fall River Rd, , Colorado, United States
Make a stop at the National Park Visitor Center and see, learn, and explore the displays and merchandise and get a stamp for your N.P. Passport book or take the Rocky Mountain National Park pledge
15 min
Downtown Estes Park
Estes Park, United States
Spend time on your own in downtown Estes Park located at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Stroll down Elkhorn Avenue and see the many local artisan stores and choose to eat lunch in any of the wonderful restaurants. If interested your guide will take you to see if the beautiful historic Stanley Hotel where Stephen King was inspired to write The Shinning.
1h 30m
Visit the historic and infamous Stanley Hotel built by F.O
Stanley in 1909 and made infamous by Steven Kings novel "The Shinning".
20 min

Meeting and pickup

9 locations

Pickup details

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.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
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