This tour begins with meeting your party at your lodging in Estes Park or at the Estes Park Visitor Center on 500 Big Thompson Ave. We'll make a few short stops to view historical sites and look for wildlife in the Estes Valley before heading into Rocky Mountain National Park. In winter our destination is Bear Lake for breathtaking snowy scenery or maybe a short snowshoe walk in the forest! In summer our destination is Trail Ridge Road the highest continuous road in the US. Both tours include plenty of stops for wildlife viewing, photography and a short hike as you and the time allow.
Great experience and loved seeing the elk up close and so many of them. Got to know some history as well as the scenery just before things shut down for the winter. Thank you!!
What a great tour! Bruce was so knowledgeable and kind. My husband and I had a wonderful day seeing the animals and beuaty of the Rocky Mountains. Highly recommend!
Everything with Ron was great! He was very knowledgeable and allowed us to guide the tour while he gave his opinions on where we should go but ultimately it was up to us. The only negative I would say is it would’ve been nice if we had been provided a bottle of water during our 3 hour tour. It’s a simple gesture but would’ve been nice.
Sarah was fantastic, very informative of this area. Taking a tour is the best way of first exploring the area. Avoiding traffic and crowds while gaining an understanding of this part of the Rocky Mountains outside Estes Park. Highly recommend using this company.
We had an amazing time on our tour today! Bruce was awesome and so informative. I loved listening to his stories and we were able to see so many beautiful animals. Elk, moose, deer and more. So worth the experience!
Totally customized to our group of three - ages 67, 39 and 13. Lovely hike. Drive us through 4 ecosystems. We brought lunch and stopped at nice place for picnic. Bruce was very knowledgeable about the history and passionate about the park. Highly recommend
A wonderful tour of RMNP with Sarah, who was friendly, very knowledgeable and happy to tailor the tour to our requirements. Took some beautiful photos and learned a lot about the wildlife. I would be very happy to recommend this tour to anyone wanting a taster of the Rockies or like ourselves returning to this very special place after some time away. Thank you Sarah!
We had a wonderful time and Bruce was a wonderful tour guide!
We had a great trip. Bruce did a great job and showing us the park.
We realized after driving from 3 hours Breckinridge it would be too much driving to go thru the park then have 3 hours back. So we rode with Ron who was very knowledgeable and covered many of the high points. Great way to see best of the park with a few wild animals if yiu are lucky!
Wonderful tour-Bruce is an outstanding guide. Appreciated his flexibility on adjusting the start time. Highly recommend this tour as the views in the park are awesome!
My wife and I booked a three hour private tour to Rocky Mountain national Park with Tour Estes Park company. Sarah was fantastic… very knowledgeable with the area and the park itself, catering to our needs and interest. We saw moose., elk, turkey and breathtaking scenery. This tour exceeded our expectations and highly recommend this tour.
A highlight of our trip to the greater Denver area! Grateful that all three of us could focus 100% on gorgeous scenery, pondering the excellent information shared and taking great pictures. Bruce is a skilled and thoughtful driver, knowledgeable about the wide ranging topics that relate to the park and skilled at adjusting to particular interests when possible.
Bruce was awesome! Very knowledgeable and showed us some stuff I feel like other tours wouldn’t. 100% would take this tour again!
Bruce was a very kind and insightful tour guide! We were able to see beautiful views within the Rockies. It was a very relaxing and fun part of our trip!
My sister and I had a spectacular tour of the park and surrounding areas. We saw gorgeous vistas, wildlife, and beautiful lakes. Bruce made our experience with educational and interesting! Perfect for us both!
Bruce gave us an amazing tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. He was so fun and what a wealth of information he has! Our party ranged in age from 14-78 and we were all interested and engaged!
Great experience from check in to finish. Our driver/guide, Aaron was great and very knowledgeable. They have a nice waiting area with fine seating, snacks(free), refreshments(free), a clean restroom and some supplies to purchase like hats, coats, sunscreen at a very reasonable price. The tour was great! We enjoyed the views and encountered 3 moose, including a calf. Having a retractable roof makes taking pictures and sightseeing so much better! The bus itself has comfortable seating and there are more complimentary snacks and refreshments on board. We made a number of stops along the way to take in the sights and were allowed to walk around or hike down a waterfall. It did get cold at the very top and they can close the roof for you and/or provide you with warm, clean blankets. Overall recommend!
We are a couple visiting from Kansas. We had a wonderful time on our private tour with Sarah up to the Alpine Visitor Center at Rocky Mountain National Park with stops along to the way to see the wildlife and plants from the alpine tundra to the forests below. We appreciated that she often stopped so we could take photographs, and shared her knowledge of the area. She was very flexible with the itinerary and asked us about our specific interests.
Bruce was an excellent tour guide. He was very informative & accommodating. We were able to learn so much about the environment, ecosystems, & wildlife of the Rocky Mountains. We saw many species of animals. It was very exciting & relaxing at the same time. Our photographs could not capture the awe inspiring beauty of the National Parks. Everyone should experience it. I highly recommend Bruce!
Excellent 5-star 3hour experience by expert naturalist Bruce in a private, and very safely driven SUV tour of all sections of the Estes Park side of the RMNP - an amazing afternoon trip! We saw a moose, dozens of elk in herds (many up at the 11,000 foot Park highway with 8-16 antler points), mule deer, deer, marmots, pikas, hawks, raptors, many local birds. If that's not enough, we were treated to an A+ outdoor classroom instruction about the biological balance issues of this unique ecosystem, the history of these national parks, the local evolution and cultural challenges of western settlers and existing indigenous first peoples, and more. Bruce showed us examples of land ravaged by fire, flood, and early glacial creation still visible today in the Rocky Mountain National Park, but mostly how resilient Nature is to survive, heal, and grow. He knew the National Park staff all over and got us open access to timed entry, visitor stations, solo turn off view stops, and many times avoiding crowded lines. He's a kind, smart, friendly man who is easy to be with and talk to. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED without hesitation. Many thanks to Bruce and his 2 other expert guides!
Our Estes Park Rocky Mountain National Tour was a great time - well worth the cost. Bruce was very informative about everything we could want to know about the history, the geography, and the flora and fauna of the area. We were fortunate to get to see a couple bull elks and a moose. Got lots of great photos as well. Highly recommended!
Sarah gave us an amazing tour. She is very knowledgeable about the area. We are extremely happy and highly recommended.
Bruce was an amazing guide. He had a wealth of knowledge about the area. You can tell he was passionate about what he does and about taking care of the Earth. 10/10 experience. We would love to tour with him again and would 100% recommend this tour to anyone and everyone!
Bruce likes to tailor where he takes you based on what you have already seen and what you would like to see. We wanted to go "off the beaten path @RMNP as we already toured the main areas on our own and wanted to avoid the touristy crowds. Bruce delivered! Great scenery, history and catered to our hiking abilities. Also very personable and communicative prior to the tour. We got to see some elk, not alot of other wildlife as it was too early in the day-we knew that when we booked, still a great tour I would highly recommend!
We had a wonderful private tour of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park with Bruce. Before our trip, he was quick to respond and took the time to answer our questions about the weather and what to expect, which helped us feel well prepared. Since we were visiting from Florida and wanted to save our energy for family activities later in the week, Bruce tailored the tour to be relaxed and comfortable. We didn’t have to do much walking, but we still experienced the beauty of the area. He shared fascinating information about the park, local history, wildlife, and the surrounding communities. Bruce made several stops at scenic photo spots and wildlife viewing areas, giving us plenty of opportunities to take pictures and enjoy the incredible scenery. One of the highlights was seeing so many elk in their natural habitat. He also took us up to 12,000 feet, where we got to see snow on the mountain, an unforgettable experience for us. Bruce’s knowledge, friendly personality, and flexibility made the entire day both fun and educational. We would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Estes Park who is looking for a personalized and memorable tour experience.
Our guide was knowledgeable, kind, and made the tour a wonderful experience. We saw amazing wildlife (at a respectful distance) and made incredible memories.
Amazing - the park is incredible, we saw wonderful views and a number of animals, including elk, moose, deer and turkeys. Our guide, Ron, did a fantastic job, is very knowledgeable, enjoyable to talk with, and got us to far more of the park than we could have in twice the time.
Since it was snowing we were given the option to change the tour to the following day...we stayed with the snowy day. We saw plenty of wildlife and the wet snow gave a beautiful backdrop for photos. Our guide, Ron, was personable and thoughtful of my husband's dementia.
An excellent private tour of the park. Bruce was incredibly informative and very flexible and tailoring the experience to our desires. Highly recommended for folks trying to get the most out of their time at the park
Excellent tour guide who was knowledgeable and friendly. I also appreciated the customer service from Viator. There is an error in what is included as part of the tour. The admission to Rocky Mountain Park is not included and must be covered on site.
This was a fantastic way to visit RMNP for the first time. Bruce shared so many interesting facts and showed us around incredibly beautiful sites. There’s no way I could have navigated this area for the first time on my own, and Bruce was such a pleasure to be with for the afternoon. I highly recommend this for first time visitors as well as repeat visitors!! There’s no way you won’t learn something interesting from Bruce!
We had a great time, Bruce shared lots of information about not only the RMNP but the local area as well, including where to see a herd of elk up close. Would highly recommend.
A+. Bruce is the best guide we have had, he has such knowledge. And very interested in your interests. We highly recommend him .
Bruce was amazing! My fiancé and I had never been to RMNP and we decided to take a private tour to learn about the park. Bruce did an incredible job explaining wildlife, the mountains, trails, historical sites, etc. He even had photos, maps, and historical books to show the changes in the park. In addition, he would drop us off on short trails, encourage us to take our time to hike/sight see, and he would pick us up at the end. As a teacher myself, it takes a lot of talent to keep your audience engaged for 3 hours — and he did just that! He is passionate about the park and a great teacher on all topics! If you are looking for a great way to learn and have an in depth look into the park, Bruce is your guy!
What an amazing experience! We learned so much on our tour about the history of the area as well as seeing so many beautiful spots! Our tour guide was fabulous!
Bruce is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I would suggest that moving forward he have water available in the vehicle for his guests. Three hours at high altitude when you are unfamiliar with the area is key. The only other suggestion would be that the site inform that the tour is in an SUV. As it sits in the middle of jeep tours making it seem like it is a jeep tour. Otherwise it was fantastic and really appreciated Bruce’s knowledge of the park geology and history.
I hired a 3 hour guided tour for my daughter and her foreign e change student from Germany to explore Rocky Mountain National Park. Their guide Ron was very interested in what the gals were interested in doing and came up with the perfect plan for the afternoon. Ron was very educational and shared a lot of history on each of their excursions. They really enjoyed the afternoon.
Tours were fantastic. Scenery was fantastic. We were fortunate to have excellent weather and to see a lot of wild life. Took 2 tours on 2 consecutive days with Bruce in the Rcky Mt Nat Pk. He was terrific. His has extensive knowledge of the park, its history and wildlife. It was a pleasure to be with him.
Bruce was excellent in accommodating my family. He was very knowledgeable and took us to some amazing places. We were so pleased with our booking
We had a wonderful time. Bruce our guide was very knowledgeable about every aspect of the park and all the flora and fauna. We enjoyed listening to him tell the history of the area. If anyone takes this tour, I highly recommend asking for Bruce to be the guide!
Bruce is highly knowledgeable of RMNP and the Estes Park area. We learned so much in the three hours of the tour. He went above & beyond to assure we had a memorable experience. Don’t bother with trying to schedule an appointment to get into RMNP. Just book a tour, relax and learn.
It was a perfect day! Bruce was very knowledgeable, friendly and kind. We had a great time! We appreciated his recommendation for our drive back through the mountains.
My husband and i went on an afternoon tour with Bruce and it was one of the best decisions we made. He's so knowledgeable about the park, the animals and the plants. He stops where you get some of the best views and explains what you're looking at. We were hoping to see wildlife and boy did we ever. We saw heards of elk, some pretty big mule deer and even got to see a moose. Bruce is very personal, easy to talk to and an excellent tour guide. So glad we got to tour RMNP with him.
Picked up at our hotel in a clean comfortable vehicle. Guide was friendly, personable and very knowledgeable about the ecology and history of the park. Saw many highlights of the park and enjoyed our tour. Would certainly recommend!
Great trip, great tour guide, great experience. If you have never been to RMNP and want someone else to drive you around and explain things to you this is the way to do it. I could have drove myself around but wouldn’t have learned nearly as much as I did with a guide.
Had a wonderful time on this tour with Bruce and Ron. Both were very friendly, accommodating and knowledgable. We were a party of 7 and so benefited from hanging out with both guides during our stops. Definitely recommended for your visit to Estes Park/ RMNP.
Excellent tour. Ron was awesome and couldn't have asked for a betterguide. I highly recommend using this tour. It was everything we hoped it would be. It's a great way to see some beautiful scenery, especially if you can't hike.
We only had a couple of days in Colorado, but were lucky enough to spend one of them with Bruce and in Rocky Mountain National Park. What a great experience. Bruce is from the area and knowledgeable about so many things. Between the great conversation and the absolute beauty of the Rockies, I wouldn't have wanted to spend the day any other way. If you're looking for a tour, this is the one! Thanks, Bruce, for your time, the tour, the conversation, and for showing us what the Rockies are all about. Courtney said bonus points for the moose sighting!! Never goodbye, it's until next time!
Dave brought the mountains to life with knowledge and made it fun. Highly recommend as the vehicle was comfortable, had great snacks, candy and drinks. Love the retractable roof.
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