Rico is a wonderful guide! Showed us a lot of interesting places along the way and pointed us the best spots for photos, also take nice photos for me!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Park Entry Included – Timed-entry reservations and admission handled for you
- Colorado's best Guides: Elite, passionate storytellers who know the history, geology, & hidden spots
- Small Group Tours in premium 14 Passenger Vans
- Wildlife: Guides who know the seasonal patterns and meadows where wildlife is nearly guaranteed.
- Curated Daily – Guides adapt each tour to weather, wildlife, and conditions for the best day.
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Children under 8 years old - call local operator for exceptions
- Recent federal mandates, non-U.S. residents may be required to pay an additional $100 per person fee at Rocky Mountain National Park. Fees are collected at the park gate and are subject to change.
- Lunch NOT included Nov 1-April 31
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- ***We will pickup our guests at 9:45 am for Boulder Pick-Up***
Return
- ***We will pickup our guests at 9:45 am for Boulder Pick-Up***
Itinerary
Pick up location
Alternative pick up location
We stop here for coffee
Enjoy breathtaking views of Longs Peak - the highest peak in Rocky Mountain National Park, and the serene Lily Lake
Enjoy multiple stops within the park with alpine lake and view points.
Time to grab some lunch on own and enjoy the charming town.
Views of the iconic Stanley Hotel
Language Offered
Additional Info
Cancellation Policy
Reviews
This was a great tour and Jason was an excellent guide. He was fun, entertaining and informative and tried his hardest to keep everyone happy and tried very hard to find wild animals for us to see ( not so simple) He also added good music and had interesting things to say before each song. Altogether well worth while a very professionally run tour
Had such a great time with friends & the tour guide Jed was so friendly, knowledgeable, & quick to help with any questions. Would definitely use them again for tours.
He’d was extremely knowledgeable. Very enjoyable day . He made sure we saw the wildlife which was a highlight, deer, elk. Nice lunch
Jed was great. His ecology background made our day feel so educational but in a fun way. He let us do our thing but he was there to fill in any gaps with his knowledge. I traveled alone but our group ended up all women and it was just a perfect way to get to see the park. If you are new to hiking or new to elevation, then this trip is perfect!
Great experience! The views were stunning. Our guide was very kind and knowledgable. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to explore this national treasure!
Booking was easy. Pricy company seed to the other tour agencies ($215 vs $169). Picnic lunch delicious Turkey sandwich included. Pick AP spot was not easy to find because of road closures and activities planned for tgat weekend. A sign or a banner to reassure the members of the the right spot could have been helpful. Tour started on time as planned. Vey impressive Driver/guide. Very knowledgeable. Definitely knows the subject and delivery was flawless. The tour was fantastic with the changing colors of the trees and vegetation. Managed to some Moose and deer. Being out in nature was healing and the scenery was picture perfect. I hope toy recommend this tour. I plan to do it again soon.
The park and landscapes are outstanding. The guide did a very good job at providing interesting information. A big minus: the van was used at full capacity. Placing 4 adults at the back of a van, next into each other felt really tight, totally uncomfortable, with no room to move and enjoy the car part at all. For a tour worth 180 USD per person, I find it unacceptable.
Our guide Rico was absolutely amazing! So informational, kind, funny, and safety oriented. He knew RMNP like the back of his hand. We saw soooo much wildlife & he really knew where to look for them. Highly recommend!
Super fun and worthwhile experience. Our guide Jed was very knowledgeable and helpful. Each stop provided a unique and breathtaking view. I enjoyed the provided lunch as well.
Excellent history and ecological discussion by guide. Good breaks. No words of improvement.
Experience was awesome - all the work was done for us. Took my 12 year old son. Couldn’t have been happier with the entire day!
The experience was first class, the guide was very knowledgeable and warm to all in the tour
I highly recommend this tour and our tour guide, Jerry. The scenery was spectacular! My husband was having some health problems and the altitude made it worse. Everywhere we went on the tour you could do some walking or not. You got amazing views either way. I will definitely go on another tour when I’m in the area. Jerry was so knowledgeable, entertaining and caring. And they had super sandwiches for lunch too!
Brennon ,our tour guide was great! Highly recommend this tour. Be aware that weather can change depending where you are in the park and bring cloths accordingly. It was very cool and windy at the top visitor center.
Thanks for the great trip, Jed! We really enjoyed it and appreciated you finding those rare animal sightings. Truly memorable.
Jed was an absolutely amazing guide! He was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we always stopped to see the animals. If you’re visiting from out of town and want to get a guided tour of nature, I highly recommended this experience.
Rico took us on a tour of a lifetime ! Breathtaking views of Rocky Mountain National Park. So much history and beauty. The lunch provided was excellent and fresh. We saw wildlife and learned so much to appreciate the beauty of nature.
it was very good experience it was full paisa wasool tour we enjoyed a lot. The guide was too good and cooperative
It was a perfectly planned excursion. Jeff was knowledgeable and very accommodating. We had plenty of time in each location to explore.
I had a brilliant trip to Rocky Mountain national park. Jerry was funny and hugely knowledgeable about the park and species within it.
Guide was named Jed. He was great and extremely knowledgeable. Got to see plenty of Elk, Deer, a Moose.
We had a wonderful time on our tour yesterday with Rico. He knew all the best places to take us, made a huge effort to locate animals for us to see and told us so many interesting facts and stories. Plus he made us feel very safe on the road. If you leave from Boulder get there early and eat at the Walnut Cafe.
Excellent experience with Jed. Perfectly paced and super informative. He really sought out as many wildlife sightings as possible and we had several!
My boyfriend and I are traveling from Boston and wanted a tour of the Rockies since we don’t know the area well. We were NOT disappointed by this tour. Our tour guide, Jed, was knowledgeable, funny & intelligent. The changes in elevation were very manageable and we got to see so much wildlife (4 moose in one day!!). We would love to come back to do another tour & would highly recommend it to anyone visiting CO!
This was a fantastic trip. Our guide Nico met us outside Union Station in an air conditioned minivan. He was very enthusiastic and full of information. We drove to Lyon’s first and stopped for a short bit. Then on past the hotel where Stephen king wrote The Shining. We stopped at a waterfall and carried on hunting for wildlife. We saw elk and deer and ground squirrels (unfortunately no moose or bears) He stopped every time he spotted something. Had a lovely picnic, then up to the visitor centre at the top. All in all it was a great trip and I’d recommend to anyone. There’s no hard walking so good for everyone.
Joshua was wonderful. His knowledge of the area and willingness to ensure we saw as much wildlife as possible made for a fantastic day and tour. We highly recommend this tour and give special recognition to our guide!
This was an excellent tour of the Rocky Mountain national park. My guide Rico had a lot of interesting information to point out on the way up, and the mountain views were fantastic! On my tour, I saw bighorn sheep, elk, marmots, picas, prairie dogs, eagles, hawks, and chipmunks! Due to the time of year, we also got to see a gorgeous waterfall on a different trail, that was very cool. The picnic lunch was very nice, and you could not beat the location. Overall, you will have a great day on this tour. Just make sure you drink lots of water and Gatorade to help with the altitude shift.
I highly recommend this tour with Aspire! Our guide, Rico, was terrific! Lots of info about the park, animals, plants, history, etc. He was very friendly and fun, complete with a CO/mountain themed playlist in the drive back. Lots of stops to sightsee, snap pics, take bathroom breaks, visit park visitor centers. We stopped to hike down to a waterfall, just absolutely beautiful! We saw bighorn sheep, elk, coyote, yellow bellied marmots, picas, ground squirrels, chipmunks, magpies, and hawks. Just missed a moose. This is fantastic if you want to see and learn a lot, can tolerate sitting and driving on lots of narrow, windy dirt roads, can tolerate elevation from 8,000 to 12,000 feet, and love being in probably the most phenomenal place on earth!
Our driver was knowledgeable about the mountains, the lakes and the vegetation. We stopped for views and photo opportunities. The group was small and fun to get to know. This is a must do tour to experience the beautiful Rockies.
Great experience. Mike , our guide , made the tour extra special with his knowledge and friendly personality. Highly recommend.
This trip was a splurge and I’m so glad we did it. The views are unreal and it was such a treat to have someone else navigate the hairpin turns at such heights. Drank lots of water and electrolytes. No big issues with the altitude. Mike was wonderful, thank you!
Great tour if you don't have more than a half day to spend in the park. Tour stopped at great locations to see the Rocky Mountains and other sites. Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We took partly so we did not need to focus on the road instead of the sites if we drove ourselves.
Wonderful tour. We were able to see so much more of the park than we would have been able to see on our own. Jed was a fabulous guide, incredibly knowledgeable and passionate. He told us so much about the geography, plants, animals, and history of the area. I highly recommend this tour!
The tour is amazing, Jed explained in detail everything and he is very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a picnic in the park, with amazing views, my only recommendation if you want to reserve the tour, bring long sleeves, tons of sunscreen and insect repellent, there are too much mosquitoes and you'll be back with too many mosquito bites haha
Tour guide Jed was very knowledgeable and passionate. Tour was wonderful and fun. Lunch was very good too.
Jed was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and he shared many interesting facts with us. It was a nice experience.
Jed was a terrific guide and the experience was amazing
Guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Small group tour in a comfortable van. National Park admission is included and all advance reservations were taken care of. The guide told us about the Park and gave info about each stop and allowed us to explore the stops on our own.
It was an amazing experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining. We felt comfortable and at ease throughout the tour. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see the park and avoid the craziness of driving and parking with all of the other visitors
Our tour guide was Joshua. He was great. Checked in the day before to confirm pickup. He shared lots of interesting and relevant details in our tour. Drove wonderfully. Just a delight. Only minus is the van back seats were cramped and I’m pretty short. Would do other tours with him.
A great way to see park highlights if you don’t have time to explore on your own! Our tour guide, Jerry, was very knowledgeable about the area and its history. So much beauty! We got lucky and saw two moose!
Pickup and drop off were on time. The van was clean. The guide was very knowledgable, helpful and kind. The tour was perfect in taking us to all the right spots for the day trip. The packed lunch was hearty. We were never short on time or felt that more is needed.
Nat was a great guide. Very knowledgeable
This tour was great! We had plenty of rest stops and bathroom breaks. Great scenery, engagement, and care. Our tour guide Nick was great and very customer service oriented.
It’s a great way to visit the park especially if you are short on time while visiting. I live in Denver and it was a great day with a friend leaving the driving to someone else.
Overall, I enjoyed the full-day tour. Sights were beautiful and pace of the tour was very well managed by Jason. Could have skipped the Stanley Hotel, but others wanted to see it. Lunch was delicious - great to have it included, and best I’ve had on a tour. Thank you! Van was very comfortable with 9 people (although it would have felt less so if full) and Jason is an excellent and safe driver. He also has a lot of great information to share as well as fun music selections throughout the day. The only disappointment was that two people in our otherwise quiet group took away from the experience. They were quite loud (and told story after story in response to what Jason was sharing) that my husband and I eventually put in our headphones for a break. It’s okay for there to be quiet time during the van ride, especially during a busy full-day tour and on the trip back. Other than the incessant talk of two guests, this tour was excellent.
The scenery and our guide Jason made this an amazing trip! The weather was great, the scenery was breathtaking. We saw wildlife and heard some crazy stories and well-timed music from Jason.
The tour was the best ever. The guide was great - knowledgeable,funny, and kind. The sights were just breathtaking. Non-stop activity for 7 hours. This is just an unforgettable fun and inspiring experience
Myself, my husband and our kids (17 and 21) had a great time with our tour guide, Rico. He was an absolute wealth of knowledge and kept things fun and upbeat. We made lots of stops in picturesque places and had some great animal sightings!!!! We’re so glad we booked this tour. Would definitely recommend it to anyone
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