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Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver

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Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver
Elk in Estes Park
More views on Trail Ridge Road
The historic Stanley Hotel
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Visit one of the most beautiful parks in the American West on a full-day tour from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park. Picnic among a summer landscape of thick green trees and wildflower meadows, and drive above timberline on an alpine road with stunning mountain views. Stroll around and look for Colorado wildlife inside the park, with time for a dose of mountain culture in the charming resort town of Estes Park.
  • Explore the best of Rocky Mountain National Park without renting a car
  • Cross the Continental Divide on Trail Ridge Road, one of the highest in the US
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by Colorado's summertime scenery
  • Stop at the historic Stanley Hotel, which inspired 'The Shining,' if time allows
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National Park fees
Snacks and water bottle refills
Picnic Lunch in the park
Local Driver/Guide
Live commentary on board
Small-group tour 12 guests or less total
Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
Denver Union Station , 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
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Please meet at Union Station in front of the flagpole and the Crawford Hotel at 8:15 am. Our guide will meet you and walk you to the touring van. We will park as close to the flagpole as possible at the passenger pickup and dropoff lane on Wynkoop Street.

8:15 AM
This activity will end right where it started.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the unlikely event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Please call or email at least 24 hrs in advance with you sandwich selection for the picnic lunch. Please choose from the following options: Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, Tuna Salad or Veggie. If we do not receive your request a turkey sandwich will be provided.
  • We will travel up into high altitudes if concerned please consult you physician prior to travel.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • OPERATED BY The Colorado Sightseer
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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What is the social distancing policy during Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Amazingly great trip!
ipremysler
, Jun 2022
Beautiful scenery 🥰 Great tour guide Alex! Absolutely awesome stops,even rain couldn't spoil it. Lunch was delicious! Good quality for the money!
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Alex was a great guide....
Sebastien_R
, Jun 2022
Alex was a great guide. Hé knows very well history, was funny and cool. The views was so beautiful Thank you.
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A perfect day of the mountain
Dona_C
, Jun 2022
Cowboy Frank was a excellent guide for our day in the mountains. He involved all his guests in getting to know him and each other in the trip up the mountain. He shared stories of being a Colorado native which were both entertaining and inciteful. He also had a wealth of knowledge regarding the mountains and how they were formed which he enjoyed sharing. Each stop was excellent for photos and potty breaks were frequent. The picnic lunch was delicious and the site for the lunch was beautiful. Frank was determined that we see plenty of wildlife and we did. What a perfect day. Thanks so much, Dona & JP
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Excellent tour
Mary_P
, Jun 2022
Excellent tour! History , wildlife and unbelievable views!! Would definitely recommend! Our tour guide was excellent too!
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RMNP day tour
Michelle_A
, Jun 2022
I wish we had more stops and opportunity for photo op. Lunch was good . The Alpine visitor center and Stanley Hotel was some of the highlights of this trip.
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Alex was a very good...
Patricia_B
, Jun 2022
Alex was a very good guide. The van comfortable and the vegetarian sandwich better than most. The way to see RMNP if you don’t like scary drives
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Awesome tour with a very...
Adriana_A
, Jun 2022
Awesome tour with a very friendly and knowledgeable Frank. We really got a lot for our money inside the Park. We're able to visit several parts, enjoyed a picnic, had a stroll to a waterfall...
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Rockies are a must
Christine_B
, Jun 2022
Our tour guide was super friendly and very knowledgeable on history of many things. Loved the lunch and all of our abilities to be able to get out of vehicle and take pictures. I would recommend more time in Estes Park (maybe an additional 15-30 minutes) and Stanley Hotel (15 minutes). Overall very nice tour.
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Wonderful and patient guide made my experience memorable
Somnath_R
, Jun 2022
Experienced guide who did not rush anything and took time to show the main tourist attractions as well as explained the backstory behind them. Lunch was provided. Enjoyed the day.
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Rocky mountains
Judy_T
, May 2022
We enjoyed every part of the trip. Glad we went. Tour guide Will was great. Saw Moose. Big horn sheep, Elk, Clark nutcracker and ground squrrials
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Awesome
cmyres40
, May 2022
We only had one day to see the park. Wouldn’t want to go without the guide. Will was our guide. His passion for the park was extraordinary.
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Beautiful Scenery
Richard_A
, Sep 2021
This trip was absolutely fabulous. Great itinerary and a wonderful guide. Highly recommend if you want a full day trip.
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Awesome tour
Cecelia_C
, Sep 2021
Wonderful, easy day trip to experience Rocky Mountain National Park. Richard was an excellent, thoughtful guide. We saw elk & moose, had an idyllic picnic in a beautiful meadow, and had lots of chances to take short trails to viewpoints & scenic vistas.
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A wonderful tour of the Rocky Mountain National Park area.
Eileen_W
, Sep 2021
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Our tour guide, Richard, was a wealth of knowledge on the area and he made our trip so enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. It is definitely a must go back and see for us. Thank you for making our mother/daughter trip so memorable.
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Dbphoto Rockies
David_B
, Sep 2021
Perfection in every possible way. The Weather, Richard (our tour guide) and the scenery was just Awesome!
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Great tour
Rohit_K
, Sep 2021
It was a really great experience. It’s very family friendly, informative and accommodated our food preferences (vegetarian-food). We will definitely book it again.
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Rocky Mountain Summer Day Trip
Lorelei_G
, Sep 2021
We had a wonderful excursion! Will was very knowledgeable and had great stories! We had plenty of time to walk, hike, and explore. Saw lots of wild life. Overall a great trip in the Rocky Mountains that I would not have experienced without a guide. Thank you!
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This is the one!
Maria_M
, Sep 2021
Loved this tour. Full day and well worth the money and time. We started early to get into park, reversed toured by first visiting the areas single car tourists go to last... which meant no crowds and worked our way through the park, saving the lower areas for the afternoon when the wildlife is more active. Alex: our tour guide was very informative, funny, helpful and a great driver. He provided history about the area, cities, current growth and environmental issues. His back ground on the National park was spot on and he did everything possible to ensure we saw and experienced the best of nature, understood the impact of current issues affecting the park: beetles, fires, pollution, humans etc. A rutting Bull Moose was our highlight but the views were stunning for our very sunny and clear day. Rule# Wildlife will attack: we witnessed moose chasing other tourist/ people who got too close. Park Rangers even tried to warn those people. Lunch was excellent: the Chicken Salad sandwich is lightly spiced with curry and raisin... I swear the bread was homemade and delicious. Turkey, ham were also options. FYI: It's important to drink plenty of water... there are multiple restrooms available throughout the day. This is the real deal. Safety first and a tour guide that really knows his stuff, the area and the best ways to avoid crowds. I will definitely return to try the Peak to Peak tour in the fall.
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Great way to see the Rocky Mountains!
Jennifer_F
, Sep 2021
Overall, it was a great, informative tour and a great way to see the Rocky Mountains for first time visitors. My only complaint was that the van was a bit cramped for an 8-hour tour.
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Wonderful mountain adventure
Deke_B
, Sep 2021
Will did a fantastic job. Lots of personal stories about the wildlife in the area, made it very enjoyable. Anyone who is wanting to go up in the mountains and have a great time with no worries and no hassle absolutely should do this day trip. My wife and I loved it.
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