Top Estes Park Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Climb from the streets of the "Mile High City" to Rocky Mountain National Park, on a day trip that showcases the rugged beauty of Colorado's mountains. Weave through small, historic towns and drive over alpine passes, as you scan the horizon for mountain wildlife like elk, black bears, or moose. Take a breath of fresh mountain air while hiking out on the trails, and feel like you're standing on top of the world up here on America's backbone.

Leave the guidebook behind and spend an afternoon exploring Rocky Mountain National Park with a local historian and naturalist with decades of experience. This private afternoon tour can be customized based on your interests and is an ideal introduction to the massive park, which can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Get wildlife viewing tips and learn about the area’s pioneer and Native American history along the way.

This class is a fun and entertaining introduction into Acrylic Pour Painting! Try out this new art medium without having to prep materials or clean up the mess yourself. It's great for families and special events as well as those just interested in learning something new. Every participant will leave with a finished piece they are proud of and is ready to be hung in their home.

Discover the unique landscape of the Estes Park region on this half-day guided tour. This tour covers the three ecosystems of the area, starting in the lower valley and ending at the Alpine Visitors Center, using your own transportation. Cover areas that most people usually drive past, with enough time to stop for photos and even a snack break.

Discover the best of the Rocky Mountain National Park on a guided full-day tour. Park entrance, along with round-trip transportation from Denver or Boulder is conveniently included. Set at a moderate pace, the hike is perfect for people with some experience who also want to take time to appreciate the scenery. Stop for a complimentary packed lunch, which can be prepared to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Discover Colorado’s stunning landscape on a small-group tour of Estes Park’s Lower Valley. Meet at the visitors center and grab a 2-way radio to communicate with your tour guide. Then, follow along in your vehicle passing key areas like Sheep Lakes, Alluvial Fan Waterfall, and Moraine Park. Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife and admire the stunning alpine views throughout the drive.

If you're going to Rocky Mountain National Park for the animals, maximize your sightings with a full-day tour completely focused on wildlife. Travel with a guide who knows the best places to spot amazing Colorado creatures like bighorn sheep, moose, elk, and mule deer. Avoid the crowds at off-the-track locations, and learn about the park’s amazing biodiversity along the way.

Planning a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park can be overwhelming, but this private tour from Estes Park showcases the park’s amazing wildlife and scenery without the stress of logistics. See the best mountain views and increase your chances of wildlife sightings, plus explore highlights outside the park like Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road. Your private guide can customize the route based on your interests and add any extra stops along the way.

If you just have a few hours, make the most of your time inside Rocky Mountain National Park on a private morning tour. Get in early to avoid the crowds, and maximize your chances of seeing the park’s famous wildlife with a naturalist guide who knows the best viewing locations. Plus, learn about the cultural history of the Estes Park area for added context on this memorable morning safari.

Watch an unforgettable sunrise over Colorado's most famous peaks on a private morning tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. Get in early to avoid the crowds, and gain local insight into the park’s history and biology from a naturalist guide. Whether you want to hike, take photos, or look for wildlife, the itinerary can be tailored to fit your interests.

We will explore and photograph the appropriately named Wild Basin in Rocky Mountain National Park. We will hike along the North Saint Vrain Creek, and stop along the way to photograph several waterfalls (including Copeland Falls, Calypso Cascades and Ouzel Falls). Bring your tripod and a polarizer filter, and I will demonstrate my techniques for capturing waterfalls and other moving water in a variety of lighting conditions, and help you capture great silky water photographs. The full hike to Ouzel Falls is about 5.5 miles (9 km) round trip, with just under 1,000' elevation gain. For those not able to do the full hike, we will do a more leisurely hike to Calypso Cascades (about 3.6 miles round trip, and about 700' of elev. gain), which still takes you deep into a beautiful area, with multiple falls, and wildflowers and fall color in season. Don't have a RMNP entrance reservation? (new this year) No need! My commercial use permit means we don't need an advance permit!

Join us for a guided winter experience through the Rocky Mountain National Park on a 3 - 4 hour tour that is focused entirely on you. On our tour, we'll visit the Fall River Visitor Center, see a frozen waterfall, we'll drive up the famous Trail Ridge Road as far as it is opened for the season, and if conditions allow, snowshoe around a frozen Bear Lake or Sprague Lake. Minimum of 2 guests. *Snowshoes are not included. If needed, your guide can take you to the Mountain Shop to rent equipment before you head into the National Park. If you would like to extend your tour, we would be happy to do so! To extend your tour past 4 hours, you must let us know at time of booking. Simply leave an extra note for us to let us know! We are only able to offer hotel pickup for guests in Estes Park or the small surrounding towns. If you're not staying near Estes Park, we can meet you at the free parking garage for the Estes Park Visitor Center for pickup.

Let us do all of the planning for your romantic getaway in Estes Park. Tour the Rocky Mountain National Park in comfort with your significant other on this 4 - 5 hour tour. On our romantic tour, you will be taken up the famous Old Fall River Road where you will see beautiful mountain views and waterfalls, stop at the highest visitor center in the US National Park System, drive back down the highest continuous paved road in the United States, Trail Ridge Road, and end with a beautiful sunset picnic in Moraine Park where you’ll likely get to watch the elk migrate. We're more than happy to customize your tour package by adding other stops to your route, additional time, or even hire a photographer to plan a secret proposal! Please note that we are only able to offer hotel pickup for guests in Estes Park or the small surrounding towns. If you are staying outside of Estes Park, we can meet you at the free parking garage for the Estes Park Visitor Center for pickup.