Full Day Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park Lunch Included

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Experience Colorado with a local guide who knows many secret spots in Rocky Mountain National Park and can get you away from the crowds, into the right habitat where you have a much better probability of finding wildlife. Your guide will make sure to help you connect with nature intimately in a way that resonates with you deeply.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The approximate driving time to Rocky Mountain National Park from Denver is 1 hour and 30 minutes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Enjoy a delicious vegetarian sandwich, chips, mixed nuts, and fruit. We also include water and a Yeti cooler.

National Park Reservations

We include granola bars and mixed nuts for snacking

Your guide will carry a spotting scope with an adapter for digiscoping wildlife. Hiking poles, spikes (for winter hikes), and binoculars if needed.

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

In-person Guide in English, Spanish

Gratuities

What To Expect

Lyons

Lyons is where the foothills meet the plains. We will take an easy stroll along a stream and look for wildlife like prairie dogs, Bald and Golden Eagles, Great Horned Owl, American Dipper, White-throated Swift, Lazuli Bunting, and Bighorn sheep.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Allenspark

Photograph the historic Chapel on the Rock, drink from a mountain spring, and if you like birds, we can visit a wildlife habitat certified yard with feeders that can attract Evening Grosbeaks, Red Crossbills, Cassin's Finches, Steller's Jays, Mountain Chickadees, and Pygmy Nuthatches. In the summer, there are good chances for Band-tailed Pigeon here too.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Boulder Pickup

Lunch
Jeep
Pickup included

Denver Pickup

Sandwich, chips, and fruit
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Excellent Day Hike and Wildlife Viewing Experience
Kerry G,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were so pleased to go on Ryan's tour of the Rocky Mountain National Park! Ryan tailored the trip and hikes to our interests and requested activity level. We saw plenty of wildlife, beautiful lakes, forests, and mountain ranges on our tour. I also appreciated the nice invigorating hike by Bear Lake and up to Emerald Lake we went on!
Amazing tour. Ryan was...
Diane M,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing tour. Ryan was very knowledge and completely customized our tour based on interest and hiking ability. Highly recommend. Worth every penny!
Wonderful and Inspiring!
suerM9199HQ,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The day we spent on our Rocky Mountain tour was incredible! We were extremely impressed with Ryan’s wealth and depth of knowledge. His enthusiasm for his work and his appreciation, respect, and love of nature was contagious as well as inspiring. Spending an entire day with someone you have just met can sometimes be awkward. Ryan’s warm and congenial personality made us feel like old friends. He graciously tailored our day with consideration for our substantial age difference. I, especially, appreciated that.
Great Experience
Molly S,
Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ryan was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable of the park, animals and birds. Designed the day around our capabilities. Guided tours are great way to experience the parks. Would highly recommend Ryan for any type tour
Great Tour
Hellfire500,
Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I took a private tour to RMNP with Ryan and was not disappointed - we started off in Estes Park before heading into RMNP and saw quite a variety of bird life there. In terms of wildlife I saw Ground Squirrels, Marmots, Pikas, Chipmunks, Prairie Dogs, deer and a large bull Elk with a herd close up which was pretty impressive. Scenery in RMNP was beautiful - weather was perfect. Ryan is a great tour guide - highly recommended.