Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Day Trip from Denver in Winter and Spring
by The Colorado Sightseer
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Rocky Mountain National Park features mountain peaks, wildlife, and glacial lakes. This full-day bus tour from Denver lasts about eight hours and includes stops in Boulder, Lyons, and Estes Park. The trip begins with pickup at Denver Union Station, then travels through Boulder, passing the University of Colorado campus and Pearl Street. Inside the park, the guide stops at Moraine Park to watch for elk, deer, and coyotes grazing. Guests walk around either Sprague Lake or Bear Lake, with snow treads provided in winter for safe footing. At Many Parks Curve Overlook, visitors take a short walk to see multiple mountain peaks and valleys. The tour also visits the Alluvial Fan, where a trail runs alongside a waterfall and large boulders deposited by past floods. The bus continues along Horseshoe Park and Sheep Lakes while looking for wildlife such as elk, bighorn sheep, moose, birds, and deer. There is a stop at Fall River Visitor Center to explore exhibits, shop, and get a National Park passport stamp or take the park pledge. The last major stop is downtown Estes Park, where guests have about 90 minutes to walk Elkhorn Avenue, shop, and eat lunch on their own. If requested, the guide drives visitors to the Stanley Hotel, built in 1909 and known for inspiring Stephen King's novel "The Shining." The tour includes National Park entrance fees, transport in air-conditioned Ford Transit vans seating 12 to 15 passengers, pickup and drop-off at designated points, and water refills (bring a refillable bottle). Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Denver Union Station
The tour begins at Historic Union Station in Denver where the local driver guide picks up guests.
5 min
University of Colorado at Boulder
The bus drives through downtown Boulder, passing the University of Colorado Boulder campus and Pearl Street on the way to the National Park.
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Entry point into Rocky Mountain National Park. The tour includes stops to see wildlife and mountain views, especially in Moraine Park where elk, coyotes, and deer graze.
45 min
Sprague Lake
Guests take a walk around either Sprague Lake or Bear Lake, depending on conditions and guide input. Winter visitors receive snow treads for safety while enjoying mountain peak views.
40 min
Many Parks Curve Overlook
This overlook offers views of several mountain peaks and valleys. Visitors take a short walk for photos and to take in the scenery.
30 min
Alluvial Fan
Guests walk alongside a trail next to the waterfall and large boulders deposited by past floods. The guide explains the natural forces behind the area's formation.
40 min
Horseshoe Park
The tour follows the river through Horseshoe Park and past Sheep Lakes, watching for wildlife such as elk, bighorn sheep, moose, birds, and deer.
15 min
Fall River Visitor Center
Visitors stop at the park's visitor center to explore displays, shop for merchandise, get a National Park passport stamp, or take the Rocky Mountain National Park pledge.
15 min
Downtown Estes Park
Guests have about 90 minutes to walk Elkhorn Avenue in Estes Park, browse local shops, and eat lunch independently. The guide can also take interested guests to see the Stanley Hotel.
90 min
Stanley Hotel
This historic hotel, built in 1909 by F.O. Stanley, is known for inspiring Stephen King's novel "The Shining." Visitors may tour or view the exterior.
20 min
Meeting point
Your Driver/Guide will greet you at the flag pole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel (1701 Wynkoop St). Meeting time: 8:15 am. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.
End point
Your Driver/Guide will greet you at the flag pole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel (1701 Wynkoop St). Meeting time: 8:15 am. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park Day Trip from Denver in Winter and Spring
by The Colorado Sightseer
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$298Overview
Rocky Mountain National Park features mountain peaks, wildlife, and glacial lakes. This full-day bus tour from Denver lasts about eight hours and includes stops in Boulder, Lyons, and Estes Park. The trip begins with pickup at Denver Union Station, then travels through Boulder, passing the University of Colorado campus and Pearl Street. Inside the park, the guide stops at Moraine Park to watch for elk, deer, and coyotes grazing. Guests walk around either Sprague Lake or Bear Lake, with snow treads provided in winter for safe footing. At Many Parks Curve Overlook, visitors take a short walk to see multiple mountain peaks and valleys. The tour also visits the Alluvial Fan, where a trail runs alongside a waterfall and large boulders deposited by past floods. The bus continues along Horseshoe Park and Sheep Lakes while looking for wildlife such as elk, bighorn sheep, moose, birds, and deer. There is a stop at Fall River Visitor Center to explore exhibits, shop, and get a National Park passport stamp or take the park pledge. The last major stop is downtown Estes Park, where guests have about 90 minutes to walk Elkhorn Avenue, shop, and eat lunch on their own. If requested, the guide drives visitors to the Stanley Hotel, built in 1909 and known for inspiring Stephen King's novel "The Shining." The tour includes National Park entrance fees, transport in air-conditioned Ford Transit vans seating 12 to 15 passengers, pickup and drop-off at designated points, and water refills (bring a refillable bottle). Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Denver Union Station
The tour begins at Historic Union Station in Denver where the local driver guide picks up guests.
5 min
University of Colorado at Boulder
The bus drives through downtown Boulder, passing the University of Colorado Boulder campus and Pearl Street on the way to the National Park.
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Entry point into Rocky Mountain National Park. The tour includes stops to see wildlife and mountain views, especially in Moraine Park where elk, coyotes, and deer graze.
45 min
Sprague Lake
Guests take a walk around either Sprague Lake or Bear Lake, depending on conditions and guide input. Winter visitors receive snow treads for safety while enjoying mountain peak views.
40 min
Many Parks Curve Overlook
This overlook offers views of several mountain peaks and valleys. Visitors take a short walk for photos and to take in the scenery.
30 min
Alluvial Fan
Guests walk alongside a trail next to the waterfall and large boulders deposited by past floods. The guide explains the natural forces behind the area's formation.
40 min
Horseshoe Park
The tour follows the river through Horseshoe Park and past Sheep Lakes, watching for wildlife such as elk, bighorn sheep, moose, birds, and deer.
15 min
Fall River Visitor Center
Visitors stop at the park's visitor center to explore displays, shop for merchandise, get a National Park passport stamp, or take the Rocky Mountain National Park pledge.
15 min
Downtown Estes Park
Guests have about 90 minutes to walk Elkhorn Avenue in Estes Park, browse local shops, and eat lunch independently. The guide can also take interested guests to see the Stanley Hotel.
90 min
Stanley Hotel
This historic hotel, built in 1909 by F.O. Stanley, is known for inspiring Stephen King's novel "The Shining." Visitors may tour or view the exterior.
20 min
Meeting point
Your Driver/Guide will greet you at the flag pole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel (1701 Wynkoop St). Meeting time: 8:15 am. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.
End point
Your Driver/Guide will greet you at the flag pole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel (1701 Wynkoop St). Meeting time: 8:15 am. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.