Rocky Mountain Wildlife Tours: Premier Experience
4.9
61 Ratings
Estes Park

We are a tour company uniquely dedicated to wildlife tours exclusively. Our tour day is the longest in the park, lasting up to 8 hours during the summer. In addition, we also accommodate half-day tours that span about 4 hours. Don’t hesitate to reach out for more information.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - We will enter the park on the east side and travel down all roadways on the east side looking for wildlife. During full day summer tours, we will visit the whole park via Trail Ridge Road. Full day tours last anywhere from 8-12 hours. Half day tours last 3-4 hours.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Binoculars and spotting scopes provided
  • All fees and taxes included
Location
691 N St Vrain Ave
North Saint Vrain Avenue
We meet at the public parking garage at the address listed. Look for the large white van on the 1st floor. I'll be standing nearby.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.9
(61 Ratings)
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Christopher_v
Sep 12, 2023
Great Morning. - Chad was awesome, really knowledgeable and able to postion us to see some really neat wildlife from grouse, turkey, and squirrel to huge herd of elk and a couple of bulls. A couple of the roads closed due to weather, but not his fault. This tour is totally worth it, have an open mind. Enjoy RMNP with someone who knows it well. 10/10 Recommend
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W721ymrhondag
Sep 11, 2023
Chadd Was Great. - This tour was awesome!! We saw lots of elk and got some great photos. Would recommend this wildlife tour to everyone.
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Beach_bum1minnesota
Aug 28, 2023
Don't hesitate, book it now!! - This tour was awesome from start to finish! Chadd is able to spot animals that are like finding a needle in a haystack. We were able to get the infamous hat trick (moose, elk, and mule deer in the same day) along with a coyote 10 feet away from us, a whistle pig (yellow bellied marmot), and even a weasel hunting pica. When he wasn't busy spotting wildlife, Chadd's impressions were on point and he had us all in hysterics coming down the mountain. This made out trip truly unforgettable, and my teenage son still can't stop talking about it. Thanks Chadd for the amazing time! Your Minnesota friends will be back for sure!
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351alliez
Aug 23, 2023
Rocky Mountain National Park Wildlife Tour with Chadd - We would highly recommend taking a wildlife tour with Chadd through Rocky Mountain National Park. We were able to see a variety of animals including elk, moose, pika, chipmunks, squirrels, turkey, and birds! In addition he gave us a great restaurant recommendation for after the tour.
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Bettyobyrne
Aug 21, 2023
Perfect tour to see and learn a lot about wildlife in one day. - Spending the day in the park with Chadd was a wonderful experience. He was knowledgeable, polite, and entertaining. He could answer any question and was enthusiastic about teaching some of the wonders of nature, animals, plants, etc. He knew where to take us for the best viewing of some of the wildlife and some areas, we would have definitely missed if we were visiting the park alone. We had a great time and were so thankful we took this tour.
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823laurieh
Aug 13, 2023
Amazing! Highly recommended!! - Chadd was very knowledgeable and personable. We saw so much wildlife! Bull moose, elk, bighorn sheep, mule deer, coyote, marmot. Also did a couple short hikes to waterfalls.
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Jimsa8779ha
Aug 11, 2023
Wildlife Magic: Chadd's Rocky Mountain Tour - Nature, Knowledge, and Pure Excitement! - Oh, we can't stop raving about Chadd's Walking With Wildlife private Rocky Mountain wildlife tour! It was the absolute highlight of our week-long Colorado trip. From the get-go, Chadd welcomed us like old friends, and his infectious enthusiasm for the wildlife had us all excited even before we set off. The animals we crossed paths with were like characters from a storybook – Mule deer, Rocky Mountain Elk, Shiras Moose, Pika, Yellow-Bellied Marmot, Least Chipmunk, Abert's Squirrel, Red-tailed Hawk, Osprey, Turkey, and the largest Shiras Moose he's seen in the park to top it off (did I mention MOOSE!)! Chadd's knack for spotting these animals was mind-blowing; he'd point and suddenly we'd be in the middle of a real-life nature show. But let's talk about Chadd – not just your average guide. His knowledge about the park's history, plants, and geology was like having a walking encyclopedia with us. But he's way cooler than any book – his stories about each animal and his respect for their home felt like we were being let in on a secret. And the tour itself? Super cozy in his comfy SUV, with jaw-dropping vistas all around. Chadd was more like a friend showing us around than a tour guide. We chatted, laughed, and felt like we were part of something special, exploring the wild side of the Rockies. Honestly, our day with Chadd felt like a dream. We're already planning our next adventure with him, maybe in another park next time. If you're after an unforgettable, up-close wildlife experience with someone who feels like a long-lost friend, Chadd's your guy. Just don't be surprised if you come back with a newfound fascination for all things wild!
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271peggys
Aug 9, 2023
Amazing tour! - Chadd was knowledgeable and very personable. He made the tour very interesting. We saw so much more than if we had driven the same route ourselves. We would love the opportunity to tour with him again!
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Ashley_d
Aug 6, 2023
Exciting afternoon adventures - Chadd made the most of a rainy afternoon with poor visibility by bringing us up the one way road to the Alpine Visitor Center where we found a group of elk bucks grazing in the mist. It was beautiful! Then we found moose and a nursery herd of cow and calf elk that were mewing. He was great with my 9 year old and entertained her by doing animal calls and patiently answer all of her questions.
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Briannekling
Aug 5, 2023
Great experience for families - We had the absolute best time on our private tour with Chad. He was so knowledgable and personable and was fantastic with our 3 little kids. One of our boys wanted to see a moose so badly and Chad was not going to disappoint. I would highly recommend booking this tour!!
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