Rocky Mountain Day Trip: Scenic Wildlife Adventure

Escape to the Rocky Mountains on an intimate Denver day trip. Experience breathtaking views, passionate guides, and the comfort of a safe van. Book now!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Denver Union Station - Primary pick-up location
  • Boulder - Optional pick-up location
  • Lyons - Coffee break stop
  • Lily Lake - Marvel at the stunning views of Longs Peak, the tallest peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, and the tranquil Lily Lake
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - Experience several stops within the park featuring…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Expert Tour Guide
  • Water Refill - Bring your own reusable bottle
  • Upscale Transportation
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Children under 8 years old - call local operator for exceptions
  • We do NOT provide additional clothing for our guests. Please dress adequately for your tour.
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Climb from the streets of the “Mile High City” to Rocky Mountain National Park, on a day trip that showcases the rugged beauty of Colorado’s mountains. Weave through small, historic towns and drive over alpine passes, as you scan the horizon for mountain wildlife like elk, black bears, or moose. Chance to spot local wildlife such as moose, elk, deer &…

Location
1701 Wynkoop St
Wynkoop Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hassi17
Sep 21, 2025
Fantastic Rocky Mountain Tour - This was an excellent tour of the Rocky Mountains. Jeff was a fun, knowledgeable and patient guide. We had a crystal clear day which made the views fantastic! We got to see all the changes as we went from the foothills all the way to the top of the mountains. We stopped for coffee in the charming little town of Lyons. I would recommend Aspire Tours to anyone!
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G2009fmkevink
Sep 7, 2025
Outstanding Rock Mountain National Park Tour - Outstanding tour. Jed ; our tour guide was very very knowledgeable and did an outstanding job of explaining many of the wonderful things that we saw on the tour. He made the entire tour exiting and very enjoyable .I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to the Denver area who has never been to Rocky Mountain National Park
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Jet03773645304
Aug 27, 2025
Rocky Mtn National Park in a day! - We could not have asked for a better experience for the Rocky Mountain National Park. Aaron took excellent care of our group. He made sure to ask our interests and as a group we participated in planning the day. We had frequent stops for photo ops! He had packed a wonderful picnic and planned alternate lunch spots based on the weather. I would highly recommend this tour and leave the planning to a local guide!
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Nancyofdc
Aug 25, 2025
Solo introduction to Rocky Mountains - Jed is a eco nerd in the best way. So appreciate an informed guide with a pleasant personality. Also he’s a great driver; I don’t like driving in the mountains so appreciate putting it in someone else’s hands.
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Courteneyc460
Aug 24, 2025
Day Trip into the RMNP - We had a great time! Got lots of information about the Rocky Mountain National Park and Denver while driving. Our guide made several stops for us to check out the views, eat lunch at the most beautiful lake and had time to explore. We saw a female moose swimming/eating in the lake and another male moose roadside along with an elk and bear. Our guide was very accommodating and made sure we were comfortable and enjoying our trip. Overall this is a great way to take a day trip into the park and let someone else worry about the drive while you take in the sights.
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Xodeafdog2
Jul 24, 2025
Easy way to experience the Rockies when you are on limited time - This was a perfect tour for us. We are in our late 50's/early 60's and my husband had a knee replacement a few months ago. The van was very comfortable and we were joined by 7 other travelers, solo and couples, some younger and some older than us. We enjoyed coffee/snacks at the bakery on our way to the Stanley Hotel and then up into the Rockies for lunch, short hike around the lake and plenty of opportunities to take pictures and then stop at the gift shop. Our guide was pleasant and kind and there are plenty of stops for restroom breaks. You can take a backpack and leave it in the van as needed while you are hiking and taking pictures.
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Vbaikau
Jul 19, 2025
Aspire, take the wheel. - We had a great visit! If you are like me and love mountain views and exploring, but dont love the idea of driving harrowing mountain roads at 10,000+ elevation, this will be the perfect trip for you. Great experience with no driving stress. The sea level community thanks you, because there is no way in hell I would ever drive to trail ridge road summit on my own. Our guide was really informative and happy to answer any questions, and we had enough stops to feel like we saw a lot of the park. It is so beautiful! We did not see a moose so I have to do this tour again at some point so I can check Moose Sighting on the bucket list.
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Chris
Jul 16, 2025
Fantastic experience…recommended to family. - Guide was experienced, knowledgeable in all things mountains & outdoors. Since this is his first year, he was uber enthusiastic and actually quite entertaining while maintaining his professionalism
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Fatimaae8501ta
Jul 12, 2025
Great experience! - I went on this tour with my family and we all absolutely loved it! Jason, our tour guide, was friendly, knowledgeable, a great driver, and made the experience exciting for all of us. The tour was punctual, we stopped at some beautiful locations where we could take pictures, and the journey was comfortable. Would definitely recommend!
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Karen
Jul 2, 2025
Rico is a great tour guide and trip is well worth its price!! - It was our first trip to Denver , and this experience made our trip With the help of our awesome guide Rico ,smart and a great sense of humor he helped make our trip a enjoyment made sure we had stops for pictures and breaks definitely will book again
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From $189
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).