Well spent day. Michalle, our guide explains everything clearly with history of places. Guide was interactive and respectful to all of us. Makes a memorable day.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- National Park fees *If you have an annual NP pass bring it and receive a $10 refund on your tour.
- Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
- Transport by air-conditioned 12 or 15 passenger Ford Transit touring vans
Excludes
- Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
- Non-U.S. residents ONLY will be charged an additional $100 fee, unless they have an Annual Non-Resident Pass that covers this fee plus 3 more nonresident guests aged 16+ to enter the National Park
Departure & Return
Departure 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.
Return
- 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.
Itinerary
Begin your tour at Historic Union Station where your local driver guide for the day will pick you up.
Drive through downtown Boulder on your way up to the National Park. See the University of Colorado Boulder Campus and Pearl Street.
Enter into Rocky Mountain National Park. Travel through the park making stops to view wildlife, beautiful Mountain peaks and walk down trails. Stop in Moraine Park to look for herds of grazing elk, coyote, and deer.
Enjoy a stroll around either Bear or Sprague Lake, determined by you, your guide and driving conditions. At either lake you will enjoy views of inspiring mountain peaks all around you and breath in the fresh mountain air. In the winter our guide will provide snow treads for you shoes so you may enjoy the beauty safely.
Travel up to this beautiful overlook and enjoy views of the many sides of the park. Enjoy a short walk for photos and views of the numerous mountain peaks and valleys in the park.
Hear the story of destruction and see the power of mother nature at this beautiful alluvial fan waterfall. Have fun walking the trail next to the massive boulders that were deposited on the valley floor, hear see and feel the rocky mountain water as it comes down to the valley.
Follow the river through Horseshoe park and past Sheep Lakes all the while looking for wildlife along the way. Elk, Bighorn Sheep and Moose have been seen here also a favorite spot for birds and deer.
Make a stop at the National Park Visitor Center and see, learn, and explore the displays and merchandise and get a stamp for your N.P. Passport book or take the Rocky Mountain National Park pledge
Spend time on your own in downtown Estes Park located at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Stroll down Elkhorn Avenue and see the many local artisan stores and choose to eat lunch in any of the wonderful restaurants. If interested your guide will take you to see if the beautiful historic Stanley Hotel where Stephen King was inspired to write The Shinning.
Visit the historic and infamous Stanley Hotel built by F.O. Stanley in 1909 and made infamous by Steven Kings novel "The Shinning".
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Reviews
Trip went amazing. Michalle is my tour guide. She explained about history of every place and very helpful, interactive. She shares us a wonderful knowledge throughout the day and makes my day memorable.
Amazing tour! Our guide George was super informative and communicated effectively on what was going to happen. This tour was such a great way to see more of the national park than hiking since we only had one day. He knew a lot about the land and its history and was super friendly. We had time for bathroom breaks at nearly every stop, though me and my friend did wish we did have a bit more time to explore the stops at the Stanley hotel and Estes Park since there was just so much more to see than the time we got, and bathroom breaks ended up taking super long because of lines. Nonetheless it was an amazing experience and would so recommend!
It's a great way to see the park without driving yourself. We were taken to several locations, dropped of and allowed to see it on our own and then picked up and taken to the next location. The group was about 12 so a manageable size. The van was comfortable and our guide, Jorge, was knowledgeable about the wildlife and plant life. It's not a very active trip so if you're looking for real hiking, this isn't that trip. It's more nature walking and sightseeing than an active outdoor trip.
The meeting point was easy to find and the van was comfortable with plenty of room. We had about 12 people on the trip so it was a manageable size. The best part was that we didn't have to worry about what to see in the park or how to get there. Our guide Jorge was knowledgeable about wildlife and trees and I learned a lot. If I had any negative, it did feel rushed at times and it would be nice to spend more time at certain places. I could have skipped the Stanley hotel -I would rather be out in the nature! Overall, it was a great way to spend a worry-free day in a beautiful park.
One of the most beautiful places in the country. We were in Golden, great place BTW, and decided last minute to take a trip up to the park. Short 1 hour drive. We didn't have a reservation but because we arrived prior to 9am we didn't need one. Drove up to summit stopping along the way to take photos and do some short hikes. Go at your own pace kind of day. It was wonderful. Came back to Estes Park to find a craft fair in town. Nice little town. Take a walk along the creek that comes through the town. Great trip. We plan to return.
Best tour that I went on, and Ann was the best tour guide. She entertained us throughout the whole day, got to learn amazing facts about Colorado. The packed lunch and snacks were amazing and grateful for that. I would definitely book again.
A wonderful touring experience. If I'm ever backing down again I will surely use them again.
I had a wonderful experience on this tour. Emily was very funny, friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend this tour company for anyone’s Colorado sightseeing and adventure trips.
Alex was an amazing guide. We loved all of the information he shared. It was a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.
Christian was a fantastic guide! She had just the right amount of energy to keep everyone on the tour happy and entertained! There was nothing that Christian did not know...flowers, birds, animals, eco systems, she had all the answers! Christan made the 10 hour trip so enjoyable and interesting! I highly recommend this tour, it was so educational, fun and christan made the day that much more that we expected! Thanks again for a great day!
Stunning scenery and great tour
Stunning scenery and well planned itinerary. Very nice picnic lunch in the park. Very knowledgable local guide.
We had a great time. Tour guide very informative and fun.
A perfect tour. Michelle was informative and accommodating. Stops were well planned and communicated . I would recommend booking with Colorado siteseee
I took this tour as a solo traveler and absolutely loved every minute of it. Visiting Rocky Mountain National Park had been a dream of mine, and this experience exceeded my expectations. Even though the weather was quite cloudy, our guide made sure we stopped at the best locations for breathtaking photos of the mountains. We also visited a charming mountain town that was absolutely beautiful and worth exploring. What really stood out was how attentive and knowledgeable our guide was. He was always making sure everyone stayed hydrated, had snacks, and felt comfortable throughout the day. Everything was very well organized and punctual. On top of that, he shared many fascinating facts and stories about Denver, the Rockies, and the places we visited, which made the trip even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Denver, especially if you want to experience the beauty of the Rockies without worrying about transportation or planning. A wonderful experience from start to finish! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Anne was fantastic. She’s a great driver and was very knowledgeable and lunch was great as well. The stops were fantastic and I would definitely do it again and it’s highly recommended!
We got our entry time online & brought layers of clothing since the temperature change was a lot that day. The shuttle was easy & there was handicap parking & restrooms. We walked slowly taking in all the wildlife before resting a bit. This is an easy day or a challenging day, depending on how much you want to walk, hike, climb or drive around in a car. We looked for moose all morning & finally about lunchtime we saw a young one drinking water. We didn’t have any trouble breathing in the higher elevation-I brought my inhalers just in case. It’s a must see trip I’ll forever be happy we did. When we got back to our Airbnb…a moose was walking across our driveway casually munching on some long grass!
Our tour guide, Anne, was great! She was knowledgeable in the history of CO and the area of the National Park we were going to be in. She brought us to some beautiful locations and allowed us time out of the van to explore and have photos taken. All fees were covered by the purchase price of the ticket. The meet-up location ar Union Station was perfect. If you are on the fence about it, I would highly recommend booking this tour!
First trip to Denver and visit to Rocky Mountain National Park. The park was beautiful and Alex our guide for the day was outstanding. He explained so much as we traveled to the park, through the park and then lunch at Estes Park. We saw elk, and moose and the views were spectacular. The tour was so much more interesting having a guide to explain so much and not having to drive ourselves through the mountains. Highly recommend this tour.
First tour in Denver and it was great 👍🏻 Anne is a great guide A+
Will was a great guide, full of knowledge and experience. Stress free travel! Well done!!
I would 100% do this again. Our tour guide, Alex does such an amazing job and showed us all the best places. It is a long day, but honestly, it doesn't feel like it at all. I learned so much and saw so many beautiful places, I would do it again.
This was a nice and easy day trip from Denver. We visited Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, and the scenery was beautiful. The tour was well organized and gave us a good chance to see the area. Overall, a pleasant experience.
It was great experience, i love the tour and it was around 8 hours , it was snowing but we made it. Highly recommended
We had the best day! Anne was incredible - so knowledgable, kind and enthusiastic. Definitely a must do in Denver! Would certainly recommend. Thank you Anne for an amazing day!
Great tour! Anne was an excellent tour guide!
Everything - from the online booking process to the arrival back in downtown Denver was very well organised and punctual. Our tour guide (Anne) was fabulous and very knowledgeable. She also showed an amazing understanding of the needs and interests of the people in the group and created a great atmosphere, facilitating people to mix easily. The trip itself is very well balanced for people who want to get a good flavour of the National Park but only have one day to visit. Enough opportunities to walk some stunning short trails without feeling rushed. The minibus was very comfortable and timekeeping excellent. And…the scenery is absolutely stunning. Many thanks to Anne for, despite overcast and rain in the forecast, arranged for a sunny day and even made the clouds covering the summit of Longs Peak disappear! Unforgettable day, many thanks!
We toured the Rocky Mountain National Park with Ben as our guide. He was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time with him.
Great tour! Hans was a fantastic tour guide. Personable, engaging, educational. We learned something from the moment he picked us up until the moment he dropped us off!
Amazing! Will was a fantastic tour guide! We will definitely book again the next time we are in the area.
Great experience. Was provided with a lot of cool Colorado history and got to see everything I was hoping to see without the stress of navigating through the mountains. Had plenty of time at each stop to accomplish what I was hoping to.
Hans was a great tour guide. He masterfully took us to all the gorgeous areas of RMNP. Thanks to Hans, we saw elk and moose. It’s a MUST do trip.
We had an amazing day from beginning to end. We loved all the beautiful scenic points of interest and Anna shared so much history and knowledge. And we especially enjoyed the tips she provided on places to eat, and things to do while in the Denver area. We could really feel how much she cared about each one of us on the tour, and truly appreciated it. We definitely recommend the tour, and would use this company again.
Our tour guide Hans was incredible. Very knowledgeable and wonderful demeanor. His goal was to make our experience the best. Tour was designed perfectly to maximize our time and experience. Spectacular views and wildlife sightings. Hans was the icing on the cake! Totally recommend.
A tour doesn't get better because of the spots we visit but because of the tour guide we get. Thanks a lot Hans for making the whole tour so immersive and personalized. You made my Day 1 in Denver so better.
Will our driver was excellent. He had eagle eyes and was able to point out the wild life in the park. He told many interesting stories about the area and history without making it boring. Best he was a safe driver and made the trip fun. Much better than driving myself and not knowing what I was missing.
This was totally worth the money. Alex was our guide, he was great. The tour was amazing. We saw breathtaking views of the parks and mountains. We are from upstate NY, and I wanted someone else to drive us so both of us could appreciate the area and that's exactly what happened. I highly recommend.
A fantastic way to see the Rockies. Breathtaking views everywhere, comfortable ride, wonderful guide. Highly recommend.
Our tour guide Ben was very knowledgeable, sharing lots of information about sites along the way. The tour was fantastic with stops that were well thought out with the appropriate amount of time at each one. The views were spectacular. I would highly recommend this tour.
I had an amazing tour at Rocky Mountain National Park, and our guide Anne made the experience unforgettable. She was knowledgeable, friendly, organized, and clearly passionate about the park and wildlife. Anne shared so many interesting facts and made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged throughout the tour.
A perfect tour! The guide was friendly and knowledgeable, the views were amazing, and the itinerary was carefully planned. Totally worth it!
This was a wonderful tour. Lots of information and history shared by the guide. She (Anne) was also a great driver. Lunch at Penelope‘s in Estes Park was very good. We would’ve liked a little bit more time in Estes Park. We saw elk deer, Turkey, and moose. Overall, a great day.
Very good tour! Lots of information and history. Our guide did not talk too much. Driver/guide Anne was excellent! Saw elk, deer, turkey and a moose! A little more time in Estes Park would be nice! Linch at Penelope’s was delicious! We had a great day!
We enjoyed this tour! Saw beautiful views and some wildlife - no moose though. I did not particularly enjoy Estes Park. I would have enjoyed more time in the National Park exploring vs. eating a very, very late lunch in Estes.
The day started at union station and for awhile did not know if the guide was going to show up. When time came, two guides popped out, split people into two group and led us to the van. PRO TIP: try avoiding the most back row if you have long legs or any stress with mobility. Because once you sit there, the seat is assigned and you will have to deal with being cramped in a tighter space. And you basically are always the last one to get off. This was one of the biggest cons. Moving on, the tour itself was great. We stopped by a cafe on the way to and back, for food and bathroom breaks, and pretty soon, the van took us to the Rocky Mountain with beautiful views and even saw many wildlife - the big horn sheep, elk, deer (i think), and, not to forget, smaller animals like birds, mouse, and chipmunks, but no moose spotted. Nonetheless, the breathtaking view of the Rockies is certainly worth the journey. The guide was very knowledgeable about trees and shared many stories about the places and tips for visiting Denver in general! She also took us to a few Native American owed stores that featured indigenous art that were very cool to see. One thing to note is that I think the Colorado Sightseer, the tour company, had listed at least two slightly different itineraries, and I might have been sent to the one I did not pick. I noticed because I intentionally picked the tour with visits to two visitor centers, vs the one I went on only took us to Beaver Meadows. Not a big deal bc I did get still get my stamp, and the tour used most of the day's time efficiently by visiting many attractions. But this might be something you want to make sure if the stops matter a lot to you. Nonetheless, with a group tour, it is understandable and expected for the itinerary to potentially change. For instance, the day I went, the tour guide actually too us to visit places in different order to avoid crowds. Another thing to really appreciate is that the tour provided some snacks, extra gloves/beanies, which were really a lifesaver in the cold mountains. I know I was not fully prepared for it and so glad I could borrower some!
My wife and I had an amazing time. Our guide Ben was awesome! Ben went out of his way to point out the wildlife such as Moose, Elk, and deer. We were able to take several pictures. He is extremely knowledgeable and answered everyone's questions about the wildlife and the park. Ben is one of the best guides we have had. Thank you for an amazing experience Ben! Sean & April
This was a great tour! Phil was very knowledgeable and made the trip very interesting. Highly recommend!
Expect a great guide and be prepared for different types of weather. Ben did a great job and was very knowledgeable.
What a beautiful and informative trip. Ben was an amazing tour guide. He went above and beyond to make sure one experience was exceptional !
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