Private Tour

Half-Day Rocky Mountain National Park "Mountains to Sky Tour" - RMNPhotographer

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

RMNPhotographer Tours provide the most dynamic, personalized tours in RMNP. Our private guides travel with you in the comfort of your own vehicle. We take you to the best scenery and seek incredible wildlife to photograph. This tour travels in your personal vehicle, and, per your request, our guide will drive your vehicle as you enjoy the journey.

- Our knowledgeable and friendly guides are experienced RMNP photographers who help you capture images of a lifetime on your cell phones or cameras.

- Travel to the Alluvial Fan, Horseshoe Falls, and see the breath-taking views from the Alpine Tundra

- Tour through RMNP on Trail Ridge Road, the highest highway in the United States (12,183 ft.), to the “top of the world” at the Alpine Visitor Center.

- See snow-covered mountain vistas and lush green valleys, alpine lakes, rolling streams and waterfalls.

- Seek wildlife including gentle deer, dynamic elk, and massive moose allowing you to capture magnificent photos.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Timed Entry into RMNP

RMNP Entrance Fee for Vehicle Entry - $30. Annual passes are applicable for Vehicle Entry fee.

What To Expect

Rocky Mountain National Park

MOUNTAINS TOUCH THE SKY WILDLIFE AND SCENIC TOUR: Drive to the top of the world on the highest highway in the United States. Capture cell phone photos at the 12,183 foot peak of Trail Ridge Road. Make stops to view lakes and meadows frequented by elk and moose. See flowing waterfalls and snow-capped mountain vistas. Stop at the Continental Divide and the Alpine Visitor Center and Gift Shop (11,796 ft.). Through it all we will guide you to spectacular, unforgettable views and accessibility to photograph dynamic wildlife and spectacular scenery on your cell phones and cameras.

4 hours • Admission Not Included

Options

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Mountains Touch the Sky Tour: View RMNP traveling over the top of Trail Ridge Road where wildlife frequent and views are incredible.
Duration: 4 hours
To the Continental Divide: RMNP Fall River Entrance to Horseshoe Park up Trail Ridge Road, Continental Divide, and Alpine Visitor Center.
Mountains Touch the Sky

Reviews

4.90

84 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Remarkable Experience!
Mike H,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This is a truly remarkable experience; we would give it 10 stars if it were possible.. Our tour was with Dave and he delivered beyond any expectations. Noting that we had perfect weather and started early in the day, we were able to see multiple moose, numerous elk (one of which was no more than 10 feet from us), deer, and marmots. As the description of the tour details, the tour guide drives your vehicle. Dave drove our car with skill, and we were never concerned about the vehicle, even on non-paved roads. It's clear Dave has a passion for wildlife photography and spends considerable time in the park. He was able to find the animals at almost every stop we made. He also brings a high-powered scope that he uses to grab video and snaps that he shares with you at the end of the tour. He also shares his knowledge of how to improve the quality of the photos you take with your phone camera. We had many remarkable experiences in the park, and this tour was certainly at the top of the list.
Terrible
Layth A,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
1.00
Terrible, we didn't know that they will be using my car and my fuel to go through the tour, the tour was the way up to the meeting location so we basically paid to sit in our car and go around the same place we came from. The person who's driving is terrible at driving and took at least 2 potholes and almost scraped the whole side of the car. She was a great tour though and very nice. Overall it feels like straight robbery 734 dollars paid to sit in our car. Absolutely crazy.
Waste of money
Charlie F,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
1.00
There are some fishes and sometimes there are turtles, but too many boats in a small area. Nothing impressive.
This experience was...
TRACY G,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This experience was incredible! Dave, our guide and driver was so informative and had a great sense of humor! He kept everyone engaged and took into consideration everything we wanted to see and experience! This is a MUST do in my opinion!
RMNP-Photography 1/2 day Mountains to Sky tour Highly Recommended!
Robert K,
Jun 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00
All positive points: 1. Dave was our tour guide. A perfect gentleman and super knowledgeable guide. We did the 12:30-4ish tour 2. As a skeptical East Coaster, having someone else drive my car, and never meeting them and trusting them with my family.....to put you all at ease, Dave was a super cautious driver. I figured, maybe I would drive and have Dave just talk, but that would have ruined my experience as the driver. Having never been there, it was breathtaking and easy to miss so much. 3. I was originally thinking of a different tour, in an open back truck, but to be honest, being in my own car on a cold day, I enjoyed all the comforts of my personal vehicle, having water and extra clothes and most of all being able to stop at any sight we wanted to see. 4. We started at the Horseshoe Park, saw one moose (it was the middle of the day) then took Falls River Road to its end, saw the flooded area from 1982, circled back and took Trails Ridge Road to the Alpine Visitors center. Such amazing views!! Touched snow. So many great photos. What an amazing National Park. 5. Dave was super helpful, as we told him were planning on entering the Park the next day (12:30 entry) to see the other side (Sprague Lake and Bear Lake) but we also had a pass to enter at 4 the same day. He was so helpful by telling us we could see Moraine Park, Sprague Lake and Bear Lake within that time, and we made it back for dinner at 7:45. We saved a day and saw other beautiful parts of Colorado. Thanks for the tip Dave. 6. Dave gave a lot of information and great points you can’t get on your own. Highly recommend this tour.