Rocky Mountain National Park Summer Day Trip from Denver
by The Colorado Sightseer
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This full-day bus tour from Denver takes you into Rocky Mountain National Park during summer, lasting about 10 hours. The trip includes multiple stops for short walks and photo opportunities. You start by entering the park at Fall River Visitor Center, then take a 35-minute walk at Alluvial Fan to see a waterfall and large boulders deposited in the valley. A picnic lunch is served at Horseshoe Park, located in a mountain valley near a stream or lake, with the exact location depending on conditions that day. You then drive 11 miles along Trail Ridge Road, reaching an elevation of 12,183 feet, the highest paved road in North America. Along the way, you stop several times to walk and look for wildlife such as elk, yellow-bellied marmots, pika, and bighorn sheep. Key stops include a scenic overlook at the highest point on Trail Ridge Road, the Alpine Visitor Center where you can visit the ranger station and gift shop or walk to the highest nearby viewpoint, Milner Pass with views of Poudre Lake and the Continental Divide, Forest Canyon Overlook, and Many Parks Curve Overlook where you can see Long's Peak and surrounding valleys. The tour ends by exiting the park through Beaver Meadows Visitor Center with chances to spot wildlife, followed by free time in the mountain town of Estes Park. Here you can stroll along Elkhorn Avenue to visit shops, get a drink or ice cream, and optionally visit the historic Stanley Hotel, built in 1909 and known for its connection to Stephen King's novel "The Shining." The tour includes a local driver/guide, live commentary, park fees, snacks with water refills, and a picnic lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fall River Visitor Center
Enter Rocky Mountain National Park to begin the day’s activities.
Alluvial Fan
Take a 35-minute walk to a waterfall and alluvial fan, seeing boulders as large as cars that have been deposited onto the valley floor.
35 min
Horseshoe Park
Enjoy a 40-minute picnic lunch in a mountain valley beside a stream or lake; the guide may select a different location depending on daily conditions.
40 min
Trail Ridge Road
Drive 11 miles on this scenic route above the timberline, the highest paved road in North America, stopping for photos, short walks, and wildlife viewing during about two hours.
120 min
Highest Point on Trail Ridge Road Overlook
Spend 15 minutes at the highest spot on Trail Ridge Road looking for pika, bighorn sheep, and yellow-bellied marmots.
15 min
Alpine Visitor Center
Visit the ranger station and gift shop or take a walk to the highest nearby viewpoint, enjoying 360-degree mountain views during a 40-minute stop.
40 min
Milner Pass
Stop for 10 minutes to see Poudre Lake and the Continental Divide, a popular photo spot.
10 min
Forest Canyon Overlook
Take a 15-minute walk in the alpine area for panoramic views and photographs.
15 min
Many Parks Curve Overlook
Walk for about 20 minutes to see the different sides of the park, including views of Long's Peak and surrounding valleys.
20 min
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Exit the park through Beaver Meadows, watching for wildlife along the way.
Downtown Estes Park
Spend 35 minutes strolling Elkhorn Avenue, visiting shops, getting drinks or ice cream, with the option to visit the historic Stanley Hotel.
35 min
Stanley Hotel
Visit the Stanley Hotel for 20 minutes; built in 1909 by F.O. Stanley and known for its connection to Stephen King's novel "The Shining."
20 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rocky Mountain National Park Summer Day Trip from Denver
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.$338Overview
This full-day bus tour from Denver takes you into Rocky Mountain National Park during summer, lasting about 10 hours. The trip includes multiple stops for short walks and photo opportunities. You start by entering the park at Fall River Visitor Center, then take a 35-minute walk at Alluvial Fan to see a waterfall and large boulders deposited in the valley. A picnic lunch is served at Horseshoe Park, located in a mountain valley near a stream or lake, with the exact location depending on conditions that day. You then drive 11 miles along Trail Ridge Road, reaching an elevation of 12,183 feet, the highest paved road in North America. Along the way, you stop several times to walk and look for wildlife such as elk, yellow-bellied marmots, pika, and bighorn sheep. Key stops include a scenic overlook at the highest point on Trail Ridge Road, the Alpine Visitor Center where you can visit the ranger station and gift shop or walk to the highest nearby viewpoint, Milner Pass with views of Poudre Lake and the Continental Divide, Forest Canyon Overlook, and Many Parks Curve Overlook where you can see Long's Peak and surrounding valleys. The tour ends by exiting the park through Beaver Meadows Visitor Center with chances to spot wildlife, followed by free time in the mountain town of Estes Park. Here you can stroll along Elkhorn Avenue to visit shops, get a drink or ice cream, and optionally visit the historic Stanley Hotel, built in 1909 and known for its connection to Stephen King's novel "The Shining." The tour includes a local driver/guide, live commentary, park fees, snacks with water refills, and a picnic lunch.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fall River Visitor Center
Enter Rocky Mountain National Park to begin the day’s activities.
Alluvial Fan
Take a 35-minute walk to a waterfall and alluvial fan, seeing boulders as large as cars that have been deposited onto the valley floor.
35 min
Horseshoe Park
Enjoy a 40-minute picnic lunch in a mountain valley beside a stream or lake; the guide may select a different location depending on daily conditions.
40 min
Trail Ridge Road
Drive 11 miles on this scenic route above the timberline, the highest paved road in North America, stopping for photos, short walks, and wildlife viewing during about two hours.
120 min
Highest Point on Trail Ridge Road Overlook
Spend 15 minutes at the highest spot on Trail Ridge Road looking for pika, bighorn sheep, and yellow-bellied marmots.
15 min
Alpine Visitor Center
Visit the ranger station and gift shop or take a walk to the highest nearby viewpoint, enjoying 360-degree mountain views during a 40-minute stop.
40 min
Milner Pass
Stop for 10 minutes to see Poudre Lake and the Continental Divide, a popular photo spot.
10 min
Forest Canyon Overlook
Take a 15-minute walk in the alpine area for panoramic views and photographs.
15 min
Many Parks Curve Overlook
Walk for about 20 minutes to see the different sides of the park, including views of Long's Peak and surrounding valleys.
20 min
Beaver Meadows Visitor Center
Exit the park through Beaver Meadows, watching for wildlife along the way.
Downtown Estes Park
Spend 35 minutes strolling Elkhorn Avenue, visiting shops, getting drinks or ice cream, with the option to visit the historic Stanley Hotel.
35 min
Stanley Hotel
Visit the Stanley Hotel for 20 minutes; built in 1909 by F.O. Stanley and known for its connection to Stephen King's novel "The Shining."
20 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.