Denver: Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park Day Trip
ID: GYG1245113-1908456
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Explore the Rocky Mountain National Park on a private day trip from Denver. Drive through the Big Thompson Canyon, visit Estes Park, and see the Stanley Hotel, inspiration for The Shining.
Begin your day with a morning departure from Denver and drive to Estes Park. About an hour into the tour, pass through the Big Thompson Canyon. This private tour allows plenty of time to stop and take pictures of the incredible canyon, which is 25 miles long and originates in the Rocky Mountains.
Once you get through the canyon, arrive in Estes Park. This picturesque town overlooks Estes Lake and hosts the famous Stanley Hotel, where Stephen King got inspired to write "The Shining." The hotel overlooks Estes Park and has some incredible views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains.
Continue to Rocky Mountain National Park, which abounds with natural beauty. Visit some of the majestic clear lakes and drive along Trail Ridge Road, far above the valleys, where you can often see the abundant wildlife that exists in the park. Keep an eye out for mule deer, bighorn sheep, elk, moose, and, of course, the friendly marmot.
Highlights
- Explore the scenic Rocky Mountain National Park on a private day trip
- Visit Estes Park and see the famous Stanley Hotel, inspiration for The Shining
- Admire the rugged snow peaks and small glaciers of the park
- Keep an eye out for mule deer, big horn sheep, elk, moose, and marmots
- Drive through the rugged Big Thompson Canyon.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking on trails but usually only for short distances and of course you are welcome to stay in the SUV. The weather up top can be 35 degrees cooler than in the Denver area. Please as we say in Colorado layer for different weather.
Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
INCLUDED
- Private tour
- Visit to Estes Park
- Entry to Rocky Mountain National Park
- Drive through Big Thompson Canyon
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
