Rocky Mountain National Park 8-Hour Small Group Tour from Denver
by Explorer Tours
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This full-day bus tour starts in Denver and heads toward the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The route passes the Flatirons, a group of five large rock formations near Boulder, Colorado, visible from the east slope of Green Mountain. The tour continues through Boulder, where you will see the city at the mountain base and learn about the University of Colorado Boulder campus, which includes the Fiske Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History. Next, the tour travels to Lyons, a small town located in the rolling foothills of Colorado. Lyons serves as an access point to the eastern entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park via two scenic routes. Afterward, you spend about two hours inside Rocky Mountain National Park. The park contains 110 peaks reaching up to 11,000 feet, with Longs Peak standing at 14,260 feet. You can view the landscape by bus or on foot and may spot local wildlife including various birds and animals in natural surroundings. The tour includes a stop at Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in North America, where you can take in the views. On the return trip, there is a visit to the Stanley Hotel, known for inspiring Stephen King's book and movie “The Shining.” The hotel visit lasts about 20 minutes. The tour finishes in Estes Park, a town that serves as a gateway to the national park and is home to wildlife such as elk and bears, plus miles of hiking trails. The package includes transportation by small group bus, park entrance fees, a professional driver/guide, lunch, and water refills (bring a reusable bottle). Lunch options include several sandwich and salad choices; preferences must be submitted in advance. The tour lasts about eight hours and departs from the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, in front of the Blue Bear sculpture.
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Flatirons near Boulder
The Flatirons are a series of five large rock formations located near Boulder, Colorado. These flatiron-shaped rocks stretch along the east slope of Green Mountain, arranged from north to south.
Boulder city
Boulder lies at the base of the Rocky Mountains and features the trail-lined Flatirons to its west. The city is home to the University of Colorado Boulder campus, which includes the Fiske Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History, where zoology and anthropology exhibits are displayed.
Lyons town
Lyons is a small town situated in the gentle foothills of Colorado. Known as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains, Lyons provides access to the eastern entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park through two scenic routes, each about 30 minutes long.
Rocky Mountain National Park
This park has 110 mountain peaks reaching up to 11,000 feet. Among them, Longs Peak stands at 14,260 feet. Visitors can see natural landscapes by vehicle or on foot and may encounter various wildlife species in their habitats during the approximately two-hour visit.
120 min
Trail Ridge Road
Trail Ridge Road is the most frequented route within the park and holds the distinction of being North America's highest continuous paved road.
15 min
Stanley Hotel
The Stanley Hotel is known for inspiring Stephen King's book and movie “The Shining.” Stephen King and his wife stayed there for one night in 1974 while King was working on his project then titled Darkshine. The stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Estes Park town
Estes Park is a northern Colorado town serving as a base for Rocky Mountain National Park. It is home to wildlife such as elk and bears and offers many miles of hiking trails.
Meeting point
The meeting point is at the flagpole outside of Union Station on the front of The Crawford Hotel.
End point
The meeting point is in front of the Blue Bear sculpture, outside the main entrance of the Colorado Convention Center.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Rocky Mountain National Park 8-Hour Small Group Tour from Denver
by Explorer Tours
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.$358Overview
This full-day bus tour starts in Denver and heads toward the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The route passes the Flatirons, a group of five large rock formations near Boulder, Colorado, visible from the east slope of Green Mountain. The tour continues through Boulder, where you will see the city at the mountain base and learn about the University of Colorado Boulder campus, which includes the Fiske Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History. Next, the tour travels to Lyons, a small town located in the rolling foothills of Colorado. Lyons serves as an access point to the eastern entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park via two scenic routes. Afterward, you spend about two hours inside Rocky Mountain National Park. The park contains 110 peaks reaching up to 11,000 feet, with Longs Peak standing at 14,260 feet. You can view the landscape by bus or on foot and may spot local wildlife including various birds and animals in natural surroundings. The tour includes a stop at Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in North America, where you can take in the views. On the return trip, there is a visit to the Stanley Hotel, known for inspiring Stephen King's book and movie “The Shining.” The hotel visit lasts about 20 minutes. The tour finishes in Estes Park, a town that serves as a gateway to the national park and is home to wildlife such as elk and bears, plus miles of hiking trails. The package includes transportation by small group bus, park entrance fees, a professional driver/guide, lunch, and water refills (bring a reusable bottle). Lunch options include several sandwich and salad choices; preferences must be submitted in advance. The tour lasts about eight hours and departs from the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, in front of the Blue Bear sculpture.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Flatirons near Boulder
The Flatirons are a series of five large rock formations located near Boulder, Colorado. These flatiron-shaped rocks stretch along the east slope of Green Mountain, arranged from north to south.
Boulder city
Boulder lies at the base of the Rocky Mountains and features the trail-lined Flatirons to its west. The city is home to the University of Colorado Boulder campus, which includes the Fiske Planetarium and the Museum of Natural History, where zoology and anthropology exhibits are displayed.
Lyons town
Lyons is a small town situated in the gentle foothills of Colorado. Known as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains, Lyons provides access to the eastern entrance of Rocky Mountain National Park through two scenic routes, each about 30 minutes long.
Rocky Mountain National Park
This park has 110 mountain peaks reaching up to 11,000 feet. Among them, Longs Peak stands at 14,260 feet. Visitors can see natural landscapes by vehicle or on foot and may encounter various wildlife species in their habitats during the approximately two-hour visit.
120 min
Trail Ridge Road
Trail Ridge Road is the most frequented route within the park and holds the distinction of being North America's highest continuous paved road.
15 min
Stanley Hotel
The Stanley Hotel is known for inspiring Stephen King's book and movie “The Shining.” Stephen King and his wife stayed there for one night in 1974 while King was working on his project then titled Darkshine. The stop lasts about 20 minutes.
20 min
Estes Park town
Estes Park is a northern Colorado town serving as a base for Rocky Mountain National Park. It is home to wildlife such as elk and bears and offers many miles of hiking trails.
Meeting point
The meeting point is at the flagpole outside of Union Station on the front of The Crawford Hotel.
End point
The meeting point is in front of the Blue Bear sculpture, outside the main entrance of the Colorado Convention Center.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.