Rocky Mountain Tour: Personalized Local Historian Experience
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94 Ratings
Estes Park
Embark on a personalized Rocky Mountain tour with a local historian and naturalist. Explore the wildlife, biology, geology, and history of the Rockies at your own pace.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Rocky Mountain National Park - Best Three-Hour Morning Custom Personalized Private Tour: This tour begins with you and your party of up to 4 people being picked up at your lodging in Estes Park or at the Estes Park Visitor Center on 500 Big Thompson Ave. If you like we’ll make a few short stops to view historical sites and look for wildlife in the Estes Valley before heading into Rocky Mountain National Park. In winter our destination is Bear Lake for breathtaking snowy scenery or maybe a short snowshoe walk in the forest! In summer our destination is Trail Ridge Road the highest continuous road in the US. Both tours include plenty of stops for wildlife viewing, photography and a short hike as you and the time allow.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • National Park reservations
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • National Park entrance fee
Additional Information

A custom journey crafted based on your preferences awaits you. We do not adhere to a strict schedule and are open to making adjustments on the fly depending upon what we discover on your unique day.

As a naturalist and local historian who has resided in the region for over half a century, I play the role of nature’s storyteller, enhancing the vibrant beauty that you will witness. Our focus will be on the abundant wildlife, the varied biodiversity, and the striking geology of the Rockies. We’ll also delve into understanding the lifestyle of early settlers, lodge keepers, and native tribes such as the Arapaho, Cheyenne, and Ute.

My excursions are entirely adaptable. If you wish to trek for 3 or 4 miles, excellent! If you’d prefer to unwind, take pleasure in the backdrop, that’s perfectly okay too! Regardless, we’ll make frequent stops to capture and discuss the awe-inspiring views.

Location
Estes Park Visitor Center
Big Thompson Avenue
At your lodge in Estes Park or the Estes Park Visitor Center, 500 Big Thompson Ave
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Carol_r
May 18, 2024
Once in a Lifetime Experience - Bruce took us to some really beautiful and interesting spots that we would not have known about if we were on our own. He was very knowledgeable about the area and was super kind and flexible.
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Jasongy9860qa
May 17, 2024
Bruce is a wealth of knowledge! - My wife and I did the 3 hour morning tour with Bruce, it was worth every penny! We saw a bunch of wildlife including Elk, moose, mule deer and turkey. His knowledge of the park and area is very extensive. It gave us a great starting park to explore the park on our own for the rest of our trip. I would highly recommend.
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Daphne_n
May 12, 2024
Excellent and Comprehensive Tour! - Highly recommend! We learned so much about the history, geography, and ecosystem of the Park. We did a little walking — went at our own pace. Our guide Bruce was extremely knowledgeable. Truly a lovely experience.
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Heather2323
May 6, 2024
Fun Three Hour Tour with Bruce - Bruce was an amazing tour guide. He picked us up at our designated meeting spot and drove us through RMNP, to see the sites and wildlife. Bruce is very knowledgeable on the area and history of the area, and the wildlife and plant life. He took us to see elk and unfortunately, we didn't see any other animals, but that isn't from a lack of trying. We visited one spot twice (going up the mountain and back down), in hopes of seeing other wildlife one of the times. He was very friendly with us and everyone he encountered. We would do another tour with Bruce again!
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G
Apr 6, 2024
Visited RMNP with my family. - Bruce is extremely knowledgeable about the area, but more importantly he is very kind and patient in answering our questions, stopping at interesting sights and giving us plenty of time to explore and photograph. We have two avid photographers. Thanks Bruce.
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H9094qzamyj
Feb 16, 2024
Get the most from Estes Park with Bruce! - Bruce was the perfect tour guide. He was so friendly and fun to be with. He showed us how to navigate the Rocky Mountain National Park. He took us on a few trails and showed us trails to return to- Don't miss Bear Lake. He gave us a quick tour of the town and even texted the next day to let us know where to find elk. He took lots of pictures of us and gave us interesting history and geography facts. Be sure to schedule a tour on your first day in town; he will help you make the most of your stay. Highly recommend Bruce!
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Kianes2024
Jan 31, 2024
Amazing views, Amazing tour! - This was one of the highlights of our trip that exceeded our expectations. Bruce is one of the best tour guides to have. He was very knowledgeable about the park, it’s wildlife and history, gave us great recommendations for other places around Estes park and the Rocky Mountain park and showed us some amazing views for the perfect pictures. This nice morning tour was a perfect addition to an awesome vacation. Great for couples looking for a more intimate and private adventure.
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Danlock3215
Jan 3, 2024
Great visit to the park with this tour - Loved the tour, had a great morning with Bruce initially telling us about the history of both the town and the park, and then getting to see some of the highlights. The park is so big, you can’t get to see everything in a short tour, but Bruce was able to also help us figure out where would be the best for us to return over the next few days on our own. I will include a few photos if my device cooperates
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Colleen_h
Dec 8, 2023
Bruce did a great job!... - Bruce did a great job! He’s very knowledgeable and has a pleasant personality too. The park is amazing!
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Lynnwu3417bg
Nov 21, 2023
Great Day in RMNP - My father and I visited Rocky Mountain National.Park for the first time this October. Bruce was GREAT. He os very knowledgeable about the area and found the best photo opportunities for us. Unfortunately roads were closed so we were only able to view the Estes Park side of the park, but Brice used his knowledge to take us to other out if the way areas . When we go back in the spring, we will sign up for his tour again.
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