Rocky Mountain National Park Tour: Scenic Winter Exploration
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319 Ratings
Denver
Embark on a scenic winter exploration of Rocky Mountain National Park. Discover snow-covered glacial lakes, observe elk herds, and witness the force of Mother Nature. Don't miss the charming mountain village of Estes Park.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Denver Union Station - Begin your tour at Historic Union Station where your local driver guide for the day will pick you up.
  • University of Colorado at Boulder - 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 - 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.
  • Sprague Lake - 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.
  • Many Parks Curve Overlook - 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.
  • Alluvial Fan - 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.
  • Horseshoe Park - 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.
  • Downtown Estes Park - 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.
What's Included
  • National Park fees included
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off at designated points
  • Complimentary water refills (bring a refillable bottle)
  • Comfortable transport in air-conditioned Ford Transit vans
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Additional Information

Spend a delightful day exploring one of the much-loved National Parks in the USA! Our well versed guide will handle the driving, leaving you free to appreciate the scenic vistas. Take a more active approach to sightseeing, don’t merely observe from the car. Journey through the urban attention of Boulder and quaint town of Lyons en route to the park. Inside the park boundaries, relish a scenic stroll around a frozen Glacial Lake, a natural part of the landscape scultpted and dammed by ancient glaciers. Watch herds of elk feasting in the fertile grasslands of Moraine Park. Immerse yourself in breathtaking mountain panoramas at Many Parks Curve. Witness the potent twist of nature’s wrath during a walk around Horseshoe Park’s alluvial fan. Make a stop at the mountain township of Estes Park where you to lunch independently at dining options aplenty, meander alongside the river and browse the variety of boutiques and souvenir shops, or choose to take a tour of the Historic Stanley Hotel.
Specific Mention: Viewing of wildlife is probable but not certain.

  • 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
  • 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
Location
Denver Union Station
Wynkoop Street
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Channa_b
Apr 22, 2024
Alex the Great - 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.
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Tina_l
Apr 18, 2024
Our tour guide Will was... - Our tour guide Will was very entertaining and informative. The sights were magnificent. I definitely recommend this tour.
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Rnemily54
Apr 17, 2024
You need to do this tour!! - 100% recommend this tour and company. If you’re on the fence take this as the sign to book this tour or any others with this company. I will 100% be booking with them again on our next visit over!! Our guide was Alex and he was amazing. So knowledgeable and honestly taught us so much about the area and the park. He was funny and also added in another lake because we had some time and asked some questions about it! He and this company are amazing.
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Brittany_y
Apr 16, 2024
You won’t regret booking this tour! - 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!!!
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Miguel_m
Apr 15, 2024
Great experience in the Mountains - Definitely made my trip to Denver! Will is a great guide! I truly recommend this experience. Great value for money
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220paula220
Apr 14, 2024
Great tour - This was a brilliant day out in the Rocky Mountains. Will was an engaging, extremely knowledgeable and informative guide and we saw some spectacular scenery and wildlife, including elk and moose. All in all a terrific day tour from Denver - highly recommended.
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Karen
Apr 10, 2024
Must do tour! - Had a wonderful time on this Rocky’s full day tour! Hit some of the best outlooks in the park with plenty of time for pics and stretching your legs, Estes park and the Stanley was another highlight but the all experience was so easy, pleasant and flawless! Our tour guide Will was awesome, informative, funny, professional, he really made the day! We booked a last min trip to Denver and really didn’t have time to research so this tour was perfect! Highly recommended!
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Lollokaren
Apr 10, 2024
Great experience all around! - 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!
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Adriana_t
Apr 9, 2024
Beautiful tour! - 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!
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Daytrip08670697131
Apr 6, 2024
Girl trip checking out the sights - Alex was a very informative guide with a great personality. Rocky Mountain national park was absolutely beautiful!! Would definitely recommend
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