Rocky Mountain National Park Tour from Denver

Rocky Mountain National Park Tour from Denver

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Overview

This tour offers a seamless, professionally guided experience through one of America’s most iconic landscapes, combining dramatic mountain scenery, rich history, and curated stops along the way. Explore Rocky Mountain National Park, where towering peaks, alpine lakes, and panoramic vistas stretch in every direction, including views of legendary summits like Longs Peak.

A highlight of the experience is a visit to the historic The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, famous for inspiring Stephen King’s The Shining. Inside the park, travel along the renowned Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in North America, offering sweeping views across the Continental Divide.

With expert storytelling, comfortable transportation, and thoughtfully planned stops, this tour delivers an immersive and efficient way to experience Colorado’s natural beauty—along with opportunities to spot wildlife such as elk, mule deer, and other native species in their natural habitat.

Activity location

Chrysalis At the Stanley Hotel
- 333 E Wonder View Ave
- 80517-9665, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Colorado Convention Center
- 700 14th Street
- 80202, Denver, Colorado, United States

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Rocky Mountain National Park Tour from Denver

Earn $5.37
8h
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Language options: English

Starting time: 9:00AM

Price details

$161.10 x 1 Adult$161.10

Total

10% off

What's included, what's not

Bottled water
Entrance fee
Snacks
Lunch
Professional Driver/Guide
Transportation
Gratuities (10%-15% recommended)
$100 Non US Citizen Entrance Fee - At the discretion of the National Park Service to check IDs and collect the fee for each non-resident.

Know before you book

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
**LUNCH & LIGHT SNACKS INCLUDED** - This tour comes with a choice of a Turkey + Swiss, Turkey + Pepper Jack, Roast Beef + Provolone, Turkey & Roast Beef (no cheese), Tuna Salad, Gluten-Free Salad, Gluten-Free Bar and Fruit. 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** - Colorado Convention Center, in front of Blue Bear sculpture
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.
Small group tour.
Recommend clothing layers for cooler temperatures and inclement weather.

Activity itinerary

Flatirons (Pass by)

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 (Pass by)

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 (Pass by)

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

2h

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

15m

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

20m

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 (Pass by)

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.

Location

Activity location

Chrysalis At the Stanley Hotel
- 333 E Wonder View Ave
- 80517-9665, Estes Park, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Colorado Convention Center
- 700 14th Street
- 80202, Denver, Colorado, United States

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