Retractable Glass Top Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Purple Points Tour Company offers multiple tour options from this listing so be sure to double check option details when booking. Our main tour is our Rocky Mountain Experience Tour where you will join Purple Points Tour Company for an unforgettable 3.6 - 4 hour adventure! Ride in our luxury retractable glass-top van with a complimentary snack bar offering hot and cold refreshments. Discover Rocky Mountain National Park—travel above the trees, over two miles high, and enjoy a short "hike" to snow melt waterfalls. Our expert guides will share fascinating insights into the park’s science, history, and wildlife.
Explore Old Fall River Road, pause at the Alpine Visitor Center—the highest of any national park—and cross Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved road in North America at 12,183’. Both our Rocky Mountain Experience and The Full Ride will travel on these roads when they are open.
Large Groups Reach Out
Call us for more info 970.235.4061
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Start and end your tour at our downtown store front located on the street level of the Courtyard Shops and Flats.
Rocky Mountain National Park
Come and experience a taste of life at Rocky Mountain National Park, on this tour you will do it all! You will travel up - above the trees - two miles above sea level! You'll have the opportunity for a short hike or two and see fast-flowing snow melt, waterfalls, and glaciers! Come, see for yourself the awe inspiring beauty that is Rocky Mountain National Park, or “Rocky” as us locals call it.
Options
Open Jeep Experience
Duration: 4 hours: this tour is 4-6 hours depending on stops Snacks and Cold Drinks Customizable, Reach Out: This tour is for small groups of 3 or less(4 only suggested for children as a middle seat is utilized) the route is flexible Open Jeep: These tours are on our open Jeeps, no top no doors just nature all around. Layers are highly recommended. Ponchos provided
Moosin' Around
An Animal Expedition: This tour option is a fun animal spotting expedition! For the animal lovers this short two hour tour looks for animal sights Duration: 2 hours: This short tour travels the low elevation areas of RMNP looking for animals Retractable Glass Top Van: Our one of a kind retractable top vans with built in snack and refreshment station is the ultimate way to experience Rocky! Low Elevation: This tour generally stays below 9,000' in elevation and does not go up Trail Ridge Road.
The Rocky Mountain Experience
Our Most Popular Tour Option: MORNING and EVENING options are best for seeing ANIMALS Travel to the Top and Back: This is our high elevation option, Traveling to the highest points accessible utilizing Trail Ridge Road and when open OFRR NO ON SITE PARKING: Paid public street and lot parking is available the free ramp at the Visitors center is best. 115 tours allow 30 min to park Duration: 3 hours 36 minutes: this tour is approximately 3.6-4 hours in length for the $176.40 times and 3-3.5 for the $147 times Highest Point in RMNP: You will travel to the highest point accessible on Trail Ridge Road and also go up Old Fall River Road when open (July4-Sep?) Retractable Glass Top Van: Our vans are the BEST WAY to see Rocky in comfort no matter the weather, and a stocked snack and beverage station on board! Purple Points Tour Company: Book direct & save 970 235 4061 or tourpurple dot com
Animals at Sunset Rocky Exp
Rocky Mountain Experience : A 3 hour shorter sunset version of our Rocky Mountain Experience tour. This is the best tour for ANIMALS and sunset Duration: 3 hours Snacks and Beverages Rocky Mountain National Park: Travel up Old Fall River Road and Down Trail Ridge Road. Catch amazing sunsets from above the trees. SEE MORE ANIMALS! Retractable Glass Top Van Animals most active at sunset
The Full Ride
This Tour Explores ALL of RMNP: Visit life above the trees on Trail Ridge Road, Get pics at the Continental Divide, western side of RMNP & Bear Lake corridor For those that want it all: If you have a short visit and want to learn about & see all of the park all while not having to drive this tour is for you! Allow an extra 30min to park: Paid public street and lot parking is available the free ramp at the Visitors center is best. 115 tours allow 30 min to park Duration: 6 hours: This tour can run long, Please allow 6-7 hours for this tour. Snacks & Drinks: Complimentary hot & cold drinks as well as a complimentary stocked snack bar while on board See ALL of RMNP!: This tour explores all of Rocky! High altitude roads, crosses the continental divide to the western side and Bear Lake RD! Luxury Panoramic Bus: Our luxury mini buses with amazing views and built in snack and refreshments are the only way to explore Rocky!
The Bear Lake Corridor
Duration: 3 hours: This tour runs Approximately 3-3.5 hours with several short walks Snack & Beverages: Complementary hot and cold beverages as well as snacks provided throughout the tour Bear Lake Corridor: This tour travels through moraine park looking for elk, to Bear Lake for photos, and a sunset finish at Sprague Lake. Retractable Glass Top Van: Enjoy our one of a kind glass retractable/open top luxury vans Lower Elevation: This tour option stays below 9,500' feet in elevation and does not go up Trail Ridge Road
What‘s Included
Complimentary snacks as well as hot and cold beverages provided while on board our tours!
Timed Entry
Park entrance fees are included!
Tips are a way for guides to have feedback on their performance. Standard practice is to tip tour guides as you would a server at a nice restaurant typically 15-25% based on performance & experience
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
435 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must Experience
Wesley M,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience! Our tour guide (Wesley) was amazing! Open air experience makes the tour so much more immersive.
Lex was great!! She was very informative and made the trip fun!! Love the open top!!
cindybV7153TI,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great!! Will recommend this excursion for everyone!!
Open Glass Tour Bus Tour of Rocky Mountains
Charita R,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lex was an absolutely phenomenal guide. She knew so much about the Rocky’s, the animals within , the structure and how it became the way it is, as well as all the plant life. We learned so much and she kept us interested. Her sense of humor was a treat. She cared for all the people - especially kids, during the tour. She gave us ample opportunity and stops to be able to get pictures , bathroom breaks and shopping. She and the tour were top of the line. Thank you!!!
Wesley was an outstanding guide, and Purple Points Tours the best we've ever had!
Getaway41722630426,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding Tour- the best ever!
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V6483JPjudym,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience! Lex was very fun, knowledgeable, accommodating, and personable! Highly recommend!!
Lex was the best!
kaylabC3556JT,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lex was the best tour guide! Funny, knowledgeable and super fun!!
Logistical miscue rectified by tour guide Dave
gregorymitsuchis,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our group was temporarily split up due to an error by the touring company, but Dave more than made up for it by his charm and hospitality. He led a fun, interactive, and informative tour and even skipped his lunch break to accommodate photo opportunities for us. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and was left satisfied by the tour.
Let someone else drive
666sueg,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Glad we did this. We usually go on our own but were happy to let Lex do the driving and narrating. Beautiful scenery helped by retractable roof. Lex closed it when approaching 11,000 feet on a super windy day. Saw elk and mule deer. Plenty of bathroom opportunities. Good for all ages. Take a warm jacket for high altitude.Gave us a nice overview of the park. We returned later by ourselves.
This is hands down the best in activity in Estes, just book it.
ncbell,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have done guided tours in 7 national parks, this is hands down the best. Dave is incredibly kind, funny, charasmastic, extremely intelligent and interactive. He did not talk at you, he did trivia and wanted to get to know us. So grateful for such an amazing experience! The glass top roof was perfect. We started as a convertible and as we increased elevation and it got cooler, we closed it up but kept the same view. Bonus....they have plenty of snacks and drinks, perfect for the kiddos on our trip!
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103vickie,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best experience ever! Wesley was the ultimate guide. Very knowledgeable and personable So much fun with him?
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