Rocky Mountain National Park Tour: Breathtaking Peaks and Unspoiled View of Nature from Denver

Experience the breathtaking peaks and unspoiled beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park on a tour from Denver. Explore the stunning scenery by car or on foot, and spot a variety of wildlife. Don’t miss a visit to the iconic Stanley Hotel, known for inspiring ‘The Shining’.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Flatirons - The Flatirons are rock formations near Boulder, Colorado, consisting of flatirons. There are five large, numbered Flatirons ranging from north to south along the east slope of Green Mountain.
  • Boulder - Boulder is a city at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. To the west, the trail-lined Flatirons are craggy rock formations overlooking the city. The University of Colorado Boulder campus is home to the Fiske Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History, with zoology and anthropology exhibits.
  • Lyons - Hidden in the gently rolling foothills of Colorado is the small town of Lyons an under-the-radar adventure destination and the unofficial “Double Gateway to the Rockies.” For decades, thousands of people have passed through the small town en route to the eastern entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park, which can be accessed via two scenic 30-minute routes that begin in Lyons.
  • Rocky Mountain National Park - Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the country’s most visited parks. Inside the Park, 110 peaks reach as high as 11,000 feet in altitude, including the celebrated Longs Peak, which boasts a height of 14,260 feet. The beautiful scenery in this area can be viewed by car or on foot. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you can also anticipate seeing a broad range of birds and animals in their natural habitat, as well as other unforgettable sites.
  • Trail Ridge Road - Trail Ridge Road is the most popular route among tourists and interestingly, it is North America’s highest continuous paved roadway.
  • Chrysalis At the Stanley Hotel - Stanley Hotel, famous for its inspiration of the book and movie “The Shining. Some time in 1974, horror writer Stephen King and his wife Tabitha spent one night at the Stanley Hotel. At the time, King was struggling with Darkshine as the working title of his latest project.
  • Estes Park - Estes Park is a town in northern Colorado. It’s known as a base for the Rocky Mountain National Park, home to wildlife including elk and bears, plus miles of trails.
What's Included
  • Small Group Tour
  • Lunch
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Water refill - bring reusable bottle please
  • Transportation
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
Additional Information

Rocky Mountain National Park ranks among America’s most frequented natural sites. It showcases awe-inspiring summits in all directions, providing an undisturbed, wide-ranging vision of wilderness at its prime. Within the Park, there are 110 peaks that reach up to 11,000 feet, including the renowned Longs Peak at a towering 14,260 feet. The exquisite natural vistas in this region can be admired by vehicle or on foot. Trail Ridge Road is the preferred path among visitors and is notably the highest sustained asphalt road in North America. If viewing wildlife is your forte, you can expect a variety of birds and animals in their natural surroundings, along with other memorable sights. Our return trip includes a stop at the notable Stanley Hotel, esteemed for its influence on the book and film, ‘The Shining.’

  • LUNCH INCLUDED - This tour comes with a choice of a turkey sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, or gluten-free salad. Please send us a message via Viator/Tripadvisor with your lunch preference for all travelers in your group otherwise if we don’t hear from you, a turkey sandwich will be provided.
  • MEETING LOCATION - is at the flagpole outside of Union Station at 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202.
  • Guests Ages 8+ No children under 8 unless it has been authorized by tour operator.
  • Subject to weather conditions. If canceled due to weather conditions, an alternative date or full refund will be offered.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
  • A water refill will be available in the van, bring a reusable bottle
  • Small Group Tour
  • Not recommended for travelers with heart or lungs problems
Location
Denver Union Station
Wynkoop Street
The meeting point is at the flagpole outside of Union Station on the front of The Crawford Hotel.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Anita_l
Jul 28, 2024
Rocky Mountain national... - Rocky Mountain national park was great, but so we're the stories along the way. Loved the picnic at lake Sprague too
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Linda_b
Jul 26, 2024
My great tour in the Rocky Mountains! 2024 - Oh my goodness! Traveling in the Rocky Mountains without driving is phenomenal. I very pleased with our driver/tour guide very informative. Kept us on time and we got to see so many views and mountains! Being in a small group is so much better. I would recommend this to everyone!
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Staceydi3878ev
Jul 23, 2024
See more, learn more in this day tour - This is a good driving tour, with brief 15-20 minutes stops to take in views and take photos. Our driver, David, made it engaging with facts, stories, and trivia about the history of each locale.
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Jim
Jul 17, 2024
You Will See a Lot! - Brian was an excellent driver and host. All the stops along the way were beautiful overlooks. I was a bit worn out by the last hour, but I enjoyed the whole experience.
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William_p
Jul 6, 2024
A Rocky mountain high… - Amazing tour of Rocky Mountain national park. David was an outstanding tour guide and lunch was delicious
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Michael_b
Jul 5, 2024
Rocky Mountains Must Do Tour - Excellent commentary and visited many aspects of the park and and mountains. Strongly recommend. Time keeping perfect. Guide very knowledgeable and likeable.
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Tracy_w
Jul 5, 2024
Best way to enjoy Denver! - We had the best time on our tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and he made our trip very enjoyable. The price was well worth it. We were visiting Denver & I'm so happy we took a day to do this tour!
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Robin_w
Jul 1, 2024
Highly recommend - This was a great trip! I highly recommend it! Our guide was very knowledgeable and the mountains were gorgeous!
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Phyllis_g
Jul 1, 2024
Rocky Mountain National Park - Was a great trip, Brian did an excellent job, telling us all the details and even stopping at a great cookie place!
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Anriellemanuela_m
Jun 30, 2024
I really enjoyed it. Our... - I really enjoyed it. Our guide Dave was great, I had a wonderful day. The view of the Rocky Mountains was beautiful. Thank you
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