Rocky Mountain National Park: Scenic Wildlife Photography Tour
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55 Ratings
Estes Park
Join our scenic wildlife photography tour in Rocky Mountain National Park. Capture stunning photos of deer, elk, moose, and breathtaking landscapes on this guided adventure.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - MOUNTAINS TOUCH THE SKY WILDLIFE AND SCENIC TOUR:
    Drive to the top of the world on the highest highway in the United States. Capture cell phone photos at the 12,183 foot peak of Trail Ridge Road. Make stops to view lakes and meadows frequented by elk and moose. See flowing waterfalls and snow-capped mountain vistas. Stop at the Continental Divide and the Alpine Visitor Center and Gift Shop (11,796 ft.). Through it all we will guide you to spectacular, unforgettable views and accessibility to photograph dynamic wildlife and spectacular scenery on your cell phones and cameras.
What's Included
  • Timed entry into Rocky Mountain National Park
What's Not Included
  • RMNP Entrance Fee for Vehicle Entry - $30. Annual passes are applicable for Vehicle Entry fee.
Additional Information

This is a personalized tour requiring at least 2 paying guests, which will be conducted in your private vehicle. The journey covers the entire span of Trail Ridge Road and ascends over 12,137 feet through Rocky Mountain National Park. Your guide will bring you to spots where you can use your mobile phone and camera gear to capture the breathtaking wildlife and picturesque landscapes of RMNP and the Alpine Visitor Center. If you choose, your guide can also manage the driving while you relax and enjoy the sights enroute. The spectacle includes snow-covered mountains, verdant valleys, serene alpine lakes, flowing streams, and cascading waterfalls. We aim to spot graceful deer, majestic elk, and towering moose for your photography pleasure. After a halt at the Continental Divide, we’ll head back, making several stops along the way. Please ensure there is enough space in your vehicle for the guide to maximize your tour experience. RMNPhotographer holds official permission from the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service to operate within Rocky Mountain National Park.

Location
Coffee on the Rocks
Moraine Avenue
Tours are with a private guide in your personal vehicle. Meet at 510 Moraine Avenue next to the Rock Shop. Guide will be on the deck at the entrance to Coffee on the Rock wearing RMNPhotographer attire. Should you need to contact RMNPhotographer, please call your guide at the number you were texted.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Patty_b
Oct 13, 2023
Beautiful Tour - Brad is a great guide…very knowledgeable and personal. Beautiful sights, golden trees and loads of elk. We had a great day tour. Thanks Brad!
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713risam
Oct 1, 2023
The Best Tour Guide in Estes Park - Our guide, Brad, was fantastic. He was knowledgeable, personable, and kind. He rode with us for 1/2 day in our vehicle and shared his knowledge of Rocky Mtn Nat’l Park and Estes Park. We learned so much from him and through our experience. He helped us take great photographs of what we saw. I would love to go back and spend a whole day with him! His service was well-worth the money and I highly recommend booking a tour with him, especially if this is a first time visit to RMNP!
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Discover783753
Sep 29, 2023
Let Brad drive and just enjoy the wonders of RMNP! - Our tour guide Brad made the trip so interesting with his stories and his own personal photography. We loved having him do the driving so we could just enjoy the spectacular views! We have been to RMNP before but this tour really enhanced the visit this time.
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D591srsarahw
Sep 25, 2023
Absolutely Phenomenal; Best Tour Guide Ever - We had Mike as our guide and he was amazing! He shared so much knowledge with us and showed us some of the absolutely most beautiful parts of the Rocky Mountain National Park. We can’t wait to go to the Park again and bring the kids. We will likely call them just to see where the animals might most likely be so we don’t have to search all over. 😁
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Bruce
Sep 20, 2023
Best tour guide ever - This was the best tour we ever had of Rocky Mountain National Park. Our tour guide, Mike, was so knowledgeable and was able to point out things that we would never have seen ourselves if we had not had him along to guide us. Mike went out of his way to make sure that we didn’t miss something, if he saw it and we didn’t he would go back and reroute so we would see it. Highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Deborah_d
Sep 18, 2023
So glad we booked this tour!!! - We had been to Rocky Mountain National Park several times, but always drove ourself. It was so nice to have Mike drive our vehicle and enlighten us on the history of the park. Also went up the mountain on the dirt road that we did not even know existed. We were fortunate enough to see a bear, elk, deer and a fox. My husband and I both enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it! I also learned some photo tips from Mike. Looking forward to seeing the pictures he took that day.
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Anita_s
Sep 15, 2023
Great trip up to the top of the rocky mountain national park - Brad’s stories and his knowledge of the rocky mountain national park was great and he has a wonderful offer photography
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R9606alpaulc
Sep 10, 2023
All We Could Have Asked For - We took the half day tour with Brad! He drove our car, which was awesome, as it freed us up to enjoy the sights and his commentary. Brad was super knowledgeable about the park’s history and about all the views. The highlight was seeing moose, as that was my niece’s goal for the day! Brad delivered! We watched and waited as two moose lingered between some underbrush, refusing to stand for a camera op. Brad told us specifically how to return to the park that afternoon and how to have the best chance at finally seeing moose on the go. Sure enough those same two moose finally made their move, but not before standing in the open and smiling for our cameras. We then moved on to another spot recommended by Brad and were treated to a bull elk bugling, as he stood majestically all alone in a meadow just ten yards away from where we were standing. He then frolicked in some nearby water. splashing and rolling as well as his big rack would allow!! And, if that wasn’t enough, we then spotted another group of people watching two more moose! We decided so much of our successful day was knowing where in the park to look. We thank you and my niece thanks you, Brad! ❤️
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Adam_s
Sep 10, 2023
Rocky Mountain High - Extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide. We saw elk and moose along the journey and stopped at gorgeous vistas for photos. Way beyond our expectations!
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Travelplan24
Sep 2, 2023
First time or lifelong visitor to RMNP - totally worth it! - Must Do! We have been to the park several times and our host has been coming for 40 years and we all learned lots of new things! Brad is smart, engaging, and an excellent guide and companion. We had a perfect morning in the park!! (not pictured, the two moose I was too enthralled watching play in the pond .... - Brad is just going to send me his professional ones!!
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