Overview
Spend half a day experiencing Rocky Mountain National Park and all of its world-renowned beauty and towering mountain landscapes. Among the peaks of mountains, abundant wildlife is everywhere around you. You will be traversing across the plains and mountains both on foot, and from your vehicle.
Trip Highlights
- RMNP Entrance Fee - Included
- RMNP Timed Entry Fee - Included
- No time constraints
- Wildlife viewing and photography opportunities - elk, mule deer, moose, sheep and other animals in the park
- Hiking miles to observe, and photograph wildlife, lakes and landscapes
- Local ecology first hand learning experiences on wildlife, flora, and geology
- Learn tips and advice on how to plan backpacking trips from expert guides
- Experience viewing glacial rips in the earth and mountains that engulf the sky
- Traversing amongst the ecosystems of the park - montane, subalpine and alpine
- Adhere to Leave No Trace practices
- Listen along to a history lesson and story of how RMNP came to appear as it does today
Details about RMNP
Rocky Mountain National Park is the 5th largest national park in the United States and one of the best in the country for viewing wildlife. Over 4.6 million visitors come every year from around the world. RMNP is one of the nations highest parks by elevation with 77 peaks over 12,00ft in height. The park is renowned for its over 355 miles of hiking trails ranging from flat and hilly meadows to steep mountain climbs.
Length of Excursion
Age restrictions
All ages are welcome.
Group Size Details
- 1-6
- this rate is per car NOT per person
Physical Activity level
Moderate - The air is thinner at higher altitudes so all physical activity can be a challenge. You should plan to walk/hike for this tour. It is not a stationary/in-car experience beyond driving to a destination, which we will then begin our excursions outside of the vehicles.
Activities
This trip's physical activity is rated Moderate. Everyone should be capable of walking between 2-6 miles carrying a water bottle or backpack weighing less than 5lbs. At higher elevations, it is common to become short of breath walking.
Your comfort level is our priority so we cater our route, destinations and plans based on your group(all adults, adults+kids, etc). Our guides will personally call you after booking to outline and cover these important details of your group to ensure everyone has an amazing trip. There is no such thing as 1 size fits all excursions, so our focus is on personalization.
What's Included
Professional guide and instruction; snacks; water filter; group cooking gear; group first aid kit; reservation timed permit fees; binoculars; group photo; candid photography; portrait photography; dad jokes.
Every trip is unique, so our excursions are unstructured. Wildlife move, traffic jams happen, and the park is so large our options are vast and plentiful.
Park vehicle entrance fee($30) - included
Park timed entry fee - included
Transportation
Traveling in the park will be done by your own vehicle transportation. We will have radios to communicate en route to our respective destinations within the park, and while hiking. Cell phones service is unreliable due to the mountains and natural areas.
Packed by us
- Water filter
- Photography equipment
- Sunscreen
- Snacks
- Group medical kit
- GPS
- Emergency Radio
- Maps
- Trekking poles
- Camera equipment
- Lens
- Tripods
Packed/Worn by you
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- +62oz water bottle(Nalgene/Hydroflask/Yeti) or Camelbak bladder
- Water in your water bottle
- Hiking boots or supportive shoes(no open toe sandals)
- Long sleeve lightweight tops
- Pants - lightweight; not jeans(optional)
- Fleece jacket or insulated vest
- Beanie(optional)
- Lightweight winter gloves(optional)
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Medications needed
- Personal camera equipment
Contact for questions
thomas@estesparktourguides.com
Weather
We start our excursions on time in rain, shine, snow or sleet. Please call 24hrs in advance if you are concerned about the weather, and want to reschedule.
Cancellation policy
Full refund if 24hrs notice is provided. Less than 24hrs will require a gift card or reschedule.
This is not a bus tour. Please ensure your vehicle has a full tank of gas.
