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Private Geology Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

By Full Potential Wilderness
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $249 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

In the comfort of your own vehicle, our knowledgeable step-on geologist guide, Ranger Rod, will direct you through Rocky Mountain National Park. He will take photos of your group's adventure as you travel through time in RMNP witnessing evidence of major rock and mineral forming processes that took place billions of years ago. Discover ancient mountains that started rising shortly after the dinosaurs went extinct, as well as landscape formed by later volcanic eruptions. More recently (in geologic time) learn how the mountains were sculpted by massive ice age glaciers and about early human history after the valley glaciers covering the area melted 12 thousand years ago. Seeing these natural wonders through the eyes of an experienced local geologist, will evolve your worldview of mountain landscapes and enhance future RMNP adventures.

6 hour tour times are only available in the summertime when Trail Ridge Rd is open, 4 hour tour reservations are available year-round.

Activity location

  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
    • 1000 U.S. 36
    • 80517, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
    • 1000 U.S. 36
    • 80517, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

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4 hr Geology Tour
  • Earn $7.47
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Duration: 4 hours: 4 hour geology tours are available year-round.
6 hour geology tours are summer-only.

Language options: English
Price details
$249.00 x 1 Adult$249.00
Total
Price is $249.00
Until Wed, Jul 2
6hr Geology Tour (summer only)
  • Earn $8.97
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Duration: 6 hours: 4 hour geology tours are available year-round.
6 hour geology tours are summer-only.

Language options: English
Price details
$299.00 x 1 Adult$299.00
Total
Price is $299.00
Until Wed, Jul 2

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedRetired Geologist, Professional Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedGear Rentals (when needed)
  • What's includedWhat's includedTimed Entry Reservations (when required)
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional Photos (digital download)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedRMNP Day Pass ($30)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

Activity itinerary

Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
  • 30m
Upon meeting Ranger Rod at the BMVC, you will explore a 3D map located in the building's basement to get good orientation of the park and its formations before passing through the RMNP entrance gate.
Rocky Mountain National Park
  • 4h
On your geologic tour of RMNP you will: be oriented to the park using 3D Maps explaining major geologic topography; explore evidence of the powerful tectonic, volcanic, and glacial forces that created the park’s landscape; decipher the geologic story behind the breathtaking scenic vistas of the park’s best overlooks and active wildlife habitats; learn how to recognize major RMNP rocks and minerals, including metamorphic Gneiss and Schist, and intrusive and volcanic rocks from inner earth; locate 5 ancient glacial valleys and today’s 8 named glaciers along with prominent peaks, and the park’s 3 mountain ranges. Relive Indigenous American legacies dating back over 11 thousand years and colorful pioneer history starting in 1800’s.
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
  • 5m
After your tour, you will return to the BMVC

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBeaver Meadows Visitor Center
    • 1000 U.S. 36
    • 80517, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBeaver Meadows Visitor Center
    • 1000 U.S. 36
    • 80517, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

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